Terrence Howard Talks Empire’s Lucious Lyon
Writing for The Root, the Burton Wire's founder and editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. caught up with Terrence Howard, star of...
Michel du Cille: Three Time Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Dies
The Washington Post is reporting that celebrated photographer Michel du Cille, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer has died. It is being...
Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to Five Years for Steenkamp Homicide
The BBC is reporting that Judge Thokozile Masipa has sentenced legendary paralympian Oscar Pistorius to serve five years in jail for...
'The Best Man Holiday': Director Talks Remaking Magic
“You know, people really know me from The Best Man. I’ve done five other movies since then, but it always comes...
Gina Prince-Bythewood: Filmmaker Wants to Change the Game
Black filmmakers have struck gold at box offices nationwide in recent years with films like Jumping The Broom, Ride Along, the...
Maurice Hines: Tap Dance Legend Talks Manzari Bros. & ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
After more than 60 years in show business, Maurice Hines sets the standard for performers that are as equally passionate about...
Angelique Kidjo Talks New Music & Memoir ‘Spirit Rising’
Angelique Kidjo recently released her memoir, Spirit Rising, followed by her 13th album, Eve, simultaneously. Both projects are platforms for the...
Bill Duke's 'Dark Girls' Documentary on OWN Tonight
Seminal actor/director Bill Duke's documentary Dark Girls will premiere on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's Network tonight at 10 p.m. EST. Dark Girls...
Harry Belafonte to Receive Prestigious Humanitarian Award from Academy
Reuters is reporting that that Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is honoring legendary singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte...
Shonda Rhimes to Receive 2014 Television Showmanship Award
Creativecow.net is reporting that Shonda Rhimes will receive yet another accolade in what is turning out to be a charmed career...