Young Guru Talks Music: ‘Era of the Engineer’
The digital age has led many people to think it only takes a MacBook and GarageBand to make quality sound recordings.
Young Guru says there’s...
Brazil’s Interim President Reinstates Culture Ministry
Following protests by Brazilian artists, Brazil's interim President Michel Temer will reinstate the Culture Ministry today, a government official said. Temer had created a...
2014 Tony Awards: Audra McDonald Makes History
Last night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, legendary performer Audra McDonald made history, by winning her sixth Tony Award...
The Burton Wire’s Top Ten News Stories of 2015
The Burton Wire (TBW) has covered many stories throughout 2015 including news from the Caribbean, the U.S., Canada, the UK and various countries in...
Colombia: Shakira's Virtual Baby Shower Rocks
by Nsenga K. Burton
Rolling Stone is reporting that celebrated singer Shakira is hosting a virtual baby shower with soccer star boyfriend Gerard Piqué. The...
Aleta Chappelle to Direct ‘Macbeth’ Film Adaptation in Caribbean
Shadow and Act is reporting that Aleta Chappelle will direct a film adaptation of the Shakespearean play, "Macbeth," which will be filmed in Jamaica...
TV One’s ‘Bad Dad Rehab’ Cast Discusses Fatherhood
The cast of TV One’s original feature Bad Dad Rehab recently shared a few anecdotes on-set relating to their views on parenting and fatherhood....
Mali Takes Back Hombori from Islamist Rebels
BBC Africais reporting that Malian and French troops have retaken the town of Hombori, officials say, as they continue their campaign to regain control...
Teens Develop ‘Five-O’ App to Track Police Brutality
Ryan Grenoble of The Huffington Post is reporting that teens have created 'Five-O', a mobile app "that empowers citizens 'to record and store data...
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Suspends Son Over Corruption Claim
Alphonso Toweh of The Mail & Guardian is reporting that Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has suspended her son Charles from his position as Deputy...
