Robert Glasper: Musician Experiences Musical Firsts
Grammy-winning pianist and bandleader Robert Glasper recently spoke to soulhead.com about having his first musical director gig for a television program....
Lalah Hathaway Live!: Singer Talks Artistry & Legacy
Lalah Hathaway has been around a long time. The Grammy award-winning songstress has proven that she has staying power in a...
#BoycottStarWarsVII: Racist Fans Lead ‘Star Wars’ Boycott
CNN is reporting that a social media movement is calling for fans to boycott Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens, due...
Being Mary Jane: Season 3 Premieres Tonight on BET
The blogosphere is in a tizzy over the return of audience favorite Being Mary Jane, BET's breakout hit starring Gabrielle Union,...
Quvenzhané Wallis Inks Four-Book Deal
Clutch Magazine is reporting that Academy award-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis, 12, has inked a four book deal with Simon & Schuster...
Donnie Simpson: The Reluctant Pioneer Talks Longevity in Media
Video Soul was one of the most seminal television programs in the history of both black popular culture and American music....
Trevor Noah Succeeds Jon Stewart of ‘The Daily Show’
NBC News is reporting that South African comic Trevor Noah has made his debut as successor to Jon Stewart as the host of "The...
Regina King: Emmy Award-Winner Talks HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., interviewed Emmy award-winning actress Regina King about her career...
Wondaland: Music and Activism in Motion
In case you've been living under a rock, Wondaland is a musical collective composed of some of today's hottest musical acts...
Emmys 2015: Regina King and Viola Davis Win
A beautiful thing happened on the way to the Emmys. Just as those of us watching the 2015 Emmys were wondering...
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