Aunjanue Ellis: Speech Wows at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Academy award nominee Aunjanue Ellis is on a roll. Ellis, who has been delivering powerful performances since she first set foot on the big...
R.IP. Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016)
The Burton Wire is mourning the loss of legendary musician Prince Rogers Nelson, one of the greatest musical influences of modern music. Prince, a...
Brazilian Rapper ‘MC Daleste’ Shot and Killed While Performing
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian rapper Daniel 'MC Daleste' Pellegrine, was shot and killed while performing on stage this past weekend. On...
Natalie Cole: Legendary Singer Dies at 65
ABC News is reporting Natalie Cole, the Grammy award-winning daughter of legendary singer Nat "King" Cole" has died. The Associated Press writes:
"Natalie died...
'Mistresses' and 'Devious Maids': Is There Hypocrisy in TV Democracy?
ABC's show 'Mistresses' has been criticized for celebrating mistresses, known in many married circles as home wrecking harlots. Based on the BBC's hit show...
John Oates: ‘Movement Inspired Hall & Oates’
John Oates made history with his musical cohort, Daryl Hall, as Hall & Oates, the most successful duo to emerge out of American popular...
Ambitions: Will Packer Celebrates New ‘OWN’ TV Show
Last night, OWN celebrated the premiere of its new drama series "Ambitions," from Will Packer Productions, at an Atlanta screening and party at The Gathering Spot. Robin Givens,...
Shadow and Act's Tambay Obenson is Not Impressed
If you haven't gotten the memo yet, please stop sending Shadow and Act's founder and editor-in-chief Tambay A. Obenson articles about black cinema written...
‘I’m Sorry I’m Not Idris Elba’ Poem Spurs Comedic Tweets
Fraser McAlpine of the BBC is reporting that a poem entitled, "I'm Sorry I'm Not Idris Elba' has spurred many Tweets making fun of...
African Children's Choir Featured in Documentary 'Imba Means Sing'
African Children's Choir (ACC) is the subject of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Imba Means Sing. The independent film, shot over two years, chronicles 20...
