*“King Richard” star Aunjanue Ellis is opening up about being bisexual. Ellis, 53, told Variety that she didn’t publicly discuss her sexuality while promoting the film because “nobody asked.” “How do you work that into the conversation, in the middle of me talking about this movie?” she shared. “I’m not that chick. My job was…
*(CNN) — The 18-year-old suspect in the Buffalo, New York, supermarket shooting that killed 10 people pleaded not guilty to the 25-count indictment against him, his attorney said in court Thursday afternoon. Peyton Gendron, who was dressed in an orange jumpsuit and shackled at his hands and feet, was asked by the judge if he…
*(Via LA Times) – There are only nine miles between the Crenshaw parking lot where Nipsey Hussle was shot to death in 2019 and the downtown Los Angeles courtroom where his alleged killer will stand trial this month. But to some, the two places might as well be worlds apart. LaTanya Ward, who had been…
*(CNN) — No one has ever confused the service at fast food joints for luxury hotels. But two decades ago, Chick-fil-A borrowed a tactic from The Ritz-Carlton that would become a central element of its brand culture: Employees replying to customers who thank them by saying “my pleasure,” instead of “you’re welcome” or “no problem.”…
*The mother of rapper NBA Youngboy wants to be in a Tyler Perry production. Sherhonda Gaulden took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a message that she sent Perry, asking him to cast her in one of his movies. As reported by The Jasmine Brand, the message reads, “Dear mr Tyler Perry’s I think…
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Another Planet Entertainment are proud to announce the 2022 season of concerts at Oxbow RiverStage, the outdoor music venue in downtown Napa, CA. This year’s concert series at Oxbow RiverStage marks the venue’s first full season and will kick off on June 19 with Brandi Carlile. Other artists confirmed thus far…
Are you wondering where Paul Desmond is? So was Dave Brubeck when this concert was taking place. When it was time for the pianist’s celebrated … Read More “Dave Brubeck Trio: Live from Vienna 1967 (Brubeck Editions)” The post Dave Brubeck Trio: Live from Vienna 1967 (Brubeck Editions) appeared first on JazzTimes.
On June 9, 2022, the Newark Museum of Art in Newark, N.J., will open two exhibits featuring jazz photographs. The first exhibit, Billie Holiday at … Read More “Two Jazz Photography Exhibits to Open at Newark Museum of Art” The post Two Jazz Photography Exhibits to Open at Newark Museum of Art appeared first on…
Tank and his manager J. Valentine are hosting a new podcast series, R&B Money, powered by iHeartMedia and Charlamagne tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network. The weekly podcast, named after his independent imprint in partnership with Atlantic Records, launched June 1. The first show features Oscar and Grammy winner Jamie Foxx. Each episode will feature…
Gwen Bunn is not low on new material. The emerging singer-songwriter has shared a new song titled “Put It On Me,” which she wrote and self-produced. Bunn sings about taking the rap for the ups and downs that arise in a relationship on the whimsical track. Even though she knows who is truly at fault,…