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Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘Midnights,’ set for October
Taylor Swift surprised fans Sunday night with the announcement of an all-new album, “Midnights,” set to come out Oct. 21. The reveal of the album came during her climactic speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, as she accepted an award for video of the year, although she waited until midnight to
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Taylour Paige, Eddie Murphy Sign On For 'Beverly Hills Cop' Sequel At Netflix
Eddie Murphy has signed on for another iteration of his classic 80's comedy franchise, and he's bringing actress Taylour Paige along for the ride. Deadline confirms that the fourth Beverly […] The post Taylour Paige, Eddie Murphy Star In 'Beverly Hills Cop' Sequel appeared first on Essence.
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This ‘BLACK AF’ Broadway Play Is Being Evicted. Now Celebs Are Trying To Save It.
… on the final trip of African American Airlines Flight 1619. “Ain’t … Mo’” made him the youngest Black American playwright in Broadway history at … to create a space for Black Americans — and not one that was …
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Queen Latifah's net worth, pay per film and more will leave you stunned
Queen Latifah has an amazing career in film, TV and music. She enjoys achieving success in a field dominated by men. Her career in music started in the 80s following the release of her debut single, 'Wrath of My Madness,' in 1988. Her rap lyrics centered on issues of Black women like domestic
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2023 Broadway series includes Hamilton, Les Misérables
Shows coming to Dallas include Hamilton, Les Misérables and Hairspray. DALLAS — Broadway Dallas has announced its lineup for its 2023-2024 Broadway series, and it’s stacked with big shows fitting of its namesake.  The series is composed of eight different musicals and kicks off Nov. 21 at Music
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On Broadway this fall, everything old is new again
Post-pandemic Broadway has gone into overdrive. This is the most promising season in years, one that’s especially rich in revivals — with a twist.
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Tamela Mann talks collaborating with Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams on deluxe album release
Tamela Mann is nearly three decades into her career and she’s still breaking records. The release of her 2021 album, The post Tamela Mann talks collaborating with Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams on deluxe album release appeared first on TheGrio.
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SIX the Musical Announces Press Night for Broadway Dallas - DW
Broadway Dallas is excited to present SIX at the Winspear Opera House from December 6-25. We would like to extend an invitation to you and one (1) guest for SIX press night on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend and spread the word with your audience, please CLICK HERE
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John Legend
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and
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Alleged Assault: Ice Prince to remain in prison as witnesses fail to show up
The ‘Oleku’ crooner is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on assault, obstructing a policeman from carrying out his statutory duties, and abduction. The post Alleged Assault: Ice Prince to remain in prison as witnesses fail to show up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jump! (album)
Jump! is a studio album by Van Dyke Parks. It was released in 1984 on Warner Bros.. The album (and its accompanying childrens book) is a retelling of Joel Chandler Harriss Uncle Remus tales. Parks mixes numerous musical styles. On Jump! these include bluegrass, Tin Pan Alley, 1930s jazz, and
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Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters was a twentieth century African American blues musician. He is deemed the “father of modern Chicago blues” and influenced the 1960s generation of England which resulted in the appearance of British
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‘ALI’, A Musical About The Greatest Sports Superstar Of All Time, Is Being Developed For Broadway
… : ‘ALI is such an African-American story. We’re very aware … that there will be some African-American input, whether that be … aware that there’s an African-American component that is missing, … production’s considering hiring an African-American artist as a co- …
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Burna Boy Questions Jack Harlow Song Of The Summer Win Over 'Last Last' | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Burna Boy is shading MTV and Jack Harlow, who won “Song of the Summer” at the recently held MTV VMAs awards. Harlow, a newcomer to hip hop, snatched the top award for his track “First Class,” track that samples Fergie’s “Glamourous.” In a post on
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4 Black Actors To See on Broadway Right Now
There’s a new Black Renaissance happening on Broadway and it's giving Black playwrights, directors and talent their spotlight to shine. The 2023 Tony Awards, airing June 11 on CBS, will celebrate two Black writers nominated for Best Play: Jordan E. Cooper and James Ijames for Ain't No Mo’ and Fat
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Ruby Dee
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Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denis Jones also known as Lil’ Kim is a New Yorker by heart. She was born to the great city in 1974 and has been raised in Brooklyn. As a young teen, she was thrown out on the curb by her father where she lived on the streets and sometimes with her friends. Lil’ Kim found her solace in
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Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis was a twentieth century renowned African-American film and television artist and Broadway actor. Besides that, he was also known for his work as a playwright, poet and author. Being an actor and author, Davis had a sensitive side which made him conscious of social problems faced by his
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Caleb McLaughlin Opens Up About the Racism He Faces From “Stranger Things” Fans
“My parents had to be like, ‘It’s a sad truth, but it’s because you’re the Black child on the show.'"
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Hendrix, Jimi (1942-1970)
Legendary self-taught, left-handed guitarist Jimi Hendrix was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the son of Lucille Jeter Hendrix and Al Hendrix.  Jimi grew up in poverty but he loved science fiction, art, nearby Lake Washington and music, especially the R&B masters, Chuck Berry and Ray
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Megan Thee Stallion launches website with mental health resources for fans | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion wants the hotties to take care of their mental health. The rapper has unveiled a new website called 'Bad B**ches Have Bad Days Too,' giving fans easy access to a vast array of free therapy organizations, crisis hotlines, places to find substance abuse
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Caleb McLaughlin Opens Up About the Racism He Faces From “Stranger Things” Fans
“My parents had to be like, ‘It’s a sad truth, but it’s because you’re the Black child on the show.'"
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7 Best Kept Secrets For Weight Loss - BlackDoctor.org
You've seen those amazing before and after photos. Weight loss transformations are inspiring. It’s life-changing for the person losing weight and reassurance that you can do the same. You may feel it takes big changes to achieve these same results. In reality, it’s implementing the small
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When D'banj featured Genevieve Nnaji in 'Fall in Love' video
It was reported that D'banj paid Genevieve ₦2m, approximately $15,000 at the time, for her role in the music video. The post When D'banj featured Genevieve Nnaji in 'Fall in Love' video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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From Broadway to the symphony, standing ovations now seem required
Returning to the theater after a pandemic-induced hiatus was something I wanted to stand up and cheer — until the very end of the performance, when all I wanted was the right to remain seated. Unfortunately, I quickly found out that the interruption of Covid-19 had done nothing to stop the wild
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5 Low-Key Ways Busy Moms Can Squeeze In Me-Time
The everyday hustle and bustle of mom life can be a lot, since moms are chefs, coaches, cheerleaders among a host of other titles.
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Tony Award Nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson on the Rich Tapestry of 'Between Riverside and Crazy'
Between Riverside and Crazy star Stephen McKinley Henderson is a Tony Award nominee this year for Best Actor in a Play. He’s already won an Obie for originating the role of Walter'Pops' Washington in the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic drama. But the extremely talented, and ever-so-humble actor cr
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter is a hip hop and R&B singer, songwriter and actress who is currently one of the most successful recording artists in the music industry. She was born in Houston, Texas to Tina and Mathew Knowles on September 4, 1981. She was interested in music from a very young
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Black ThenTeaser for Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee: The Story Of Their Life, Love, Art And Activism [VIDEO]
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Caleb McLaughlin says racism from 'Stranger Things' fans is 'hard to talk about' sometimes
Caleb McLaughlin is opening up about his experience playing Lucas Sinclair on Netflix’s wildly popular series, “Stranger Things,” revealing the The post Caleb McLaughlin says racism from 'Stranger Things' fans is 'hard to talk about' sometimes appeared first on TheGrio.
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