By Kat Tenbarge A lawyer representing Bishop T.D. Jakes, the celebrity pastor, is going to new lengths to try to combat artificial intelligence-generated misinformation posted about his client on YouTube, saying the platform has failed to effectively uphold its own policies. On Thursday, Dustin
By Noah Sheidlower, Jazz artist and composer Terence Blanchard never thought his work would be performed on the Metropolitan Opera Stage. Adapted from Charles M. Blow’s memoir of the same name, Blanchard’s opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” tells of a
By Toyin Owoseje, Issa Rae has spoken out about the lack of diversity in TV, revealing that she was once advised to always include a White character in her shows to ensure the project would “blow up.” In an interview with Mic magazine, the
Written by Aaliyah Butler Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts will be honored as the first recipient of the inaugural Phoenix Award at the annual Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala, “Our Town, Our Shakespeare in the Park” on October 4 at Wolf Trap National Park
By Amy Woodyatt, Tina Turner has sold the rights to her music catalog spanning six decades — including songs “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “The Best” — to music publishing company BMG. The legendary singer has also sold the artist’s
By George Ramsay, When Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi mulls his next move on a chessboard, his instinct is to pile pressure on his opponent. “I’m aggressive, I like to attack,” he tells CNN Sport of his playing style. “It’s just the way I think in
By Sandra Gonzalez, A quintet of musical trailblazers will come together on the Super Bowl LVI halftime show stage in February. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will be the headliners of the show, scheduled to air
By Lisa Respers France, Wendy Williams is postponing her return to her talk show. It was announced Thursday on the show’s verified Instagram account that “Wendy will not be returning with new shows on Oct. 4.” “She has been and continues to be
By Luz Pena In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book. ABC7 news reporter Luz Pena met with Tyler Gordon, who even on a Sunday was painting
By Julian Zelizer, On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama attended the groundbreaking of the 44th president’s center in Chicago. Some of the veterans from his administration will be joining him for a livestream event. “This is
By Lisa Respers France, Ooh la la la, The Fugees are getting back together. The famed hip-hop trio made up of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel will go on a world tour in honor of the 25th anniversary of
