The HBCU choir from Winston-Salem State University is taking its talents to Europe, as the Grammy-nominated WSSU Singing Rams prepare for an international tour in Austria. Led by acclaimed director Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, the Singing Rams will perform June 17 in Vienna
By Kemberly Richardson A young artist from New Jersey who paints powerful works depicting Black culture is about to open his first solo exhibit in Manhattan this weekend. The collection of Tyler Ballon’s works is at the Jeffrey Deitch gallery in SoHo,
Megan C. Hills, Zendaya has secured her place among fashion’s elite, thanks to a string of eye-catching red carpet appearances and partnerships with brands like Valentino and Bulgari. With outfits from the recent “Dune” promotional tour going viral on social media, the former Disney
By Lisa Respers France, Wendy Williams misses her audience. The talk show host recently posted a health update on the “Wendy Williams Show’s” verified Instagram account, writing “HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL!” “As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic,” the
By Lisa Respers France, “The Harder They Fall” has a scene which honors the late Chadwick Boseman. The Western features a predominately Black cast, including Idris Elba, Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield and Jonathan Majors. A train appears in the film marked “C.A.
By Chloe Melas, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants to do his part to make production sets safer. While promoting his upcoming movie “Red Notice,” Johnson told Variety that he will no longer allow real guns on the set of any of his Seven Bucks film
By Jack Guy, Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Linda Boulware-Wilson, in a Facebook post published Tuesday. “The love of my life was called home this morning, at
By Lisa Respers France Don’t play with Mariah Carey when it comes to her holiday. The singer posted a video Monday to tease something coming November 5 and remind us that she rules when it comes to the Christmas holiday. In it, there are three pumpkins
By Seán Federico-O’Murchú Amirite, or amirite? As the world evolves, words follow, which is why Merriam-Webster has added 455 new ones to the dictionary this month. TBH, many have emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic that has shaped so much of people’s lives over the
Review by Brian Lowry, Colin Kaepernick possesses greater gifts as an athlete and activist than as a TV personality, which becomes apparent watching “Colin in Black & White,” a series that — much like NBC’s “Young Rock” — revisits a famous person’s early life,
By Lisa Respers France, While addressing criticism about his latest standup special, Dave Chappelle apparently stirred up some more controversy. In videos from a gig in Nashville on Sunday posted to his verfied Instagram account, Chappelle responded to backlash he received for jokes he made about transgender
