OITNB: Uzo Aduba Wins First Emmy
Michael O'Connell and Bryn Elise Sandberg of The Hollywood Reporter are reporting that Orange is the New Black's Uzo Aduba has won her first...
VIDEO: Remembering Robin Williams on The Richard Pryor Show
The world is reeling from the death of beloved actor/comedian Robin Williams. While many attribute Williams' start to his role on the sitcom Mork...
Usher’s UNL: Music Icon Mentors Thousands of Teens to Success
Fifteen years ago, 20-year-old Usher and his mother, Jonetta Patton, devised a plan they hoped could provide at least 10 teens per year with...
Iconic Jazz Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Theo Croker: A Dynamic Duo
If jazz musicians are like one big happy family, then Dee Dee Bridgewater would certainly be the protective big sister over her younger siblings.
The...
Playwright Darren Canady: ‘Right On’ Reflects Art & Community
Playwright and University of Kansas professor Darren Canady knows there’s an art to transforming communities. His semi-autobiographical dramatic writing centers on complex African Americans...
RE2PECT: Jordan Brand Commercial Honoring Jeter is Pretty Awesome
The blogosphere is lit up over the Jordan Brand Commercial honoring baseball legend Derek Jeter. The ad shows a multitude of people from all...
R.I.P.: ‘The Roots’ Manager Rich Nichols Dies
Rich Nichols, the legendary hip-hop writer, producer and manager of iconic hip-hop group The Roots has died. Nichols, who managed and produced The Roots...
Prince Paul: Hip-Hop Legend’s Star is Still Rising
Prince Paul is about two years shy of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his dynamic music career. As somebody that has motivated millions of...
Legendary Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies
Jason Newman of Rolling Stone is reporting that soul music legend Bobby Womack has died. Womack's death has been confirmed by representatives at Womack's XL...
NewsOne: The Burton Wire Named to 2014 Top 15 Most Share-Worthy Black Blogs List
The Burton Wire is excited to report that TV One's NewsOne has named The Burton Wire as one of the top 15 most share-worthy...
