By Deborah Bailey, D.C. Editor James Butler’s name is not always on the list of candidates for Mayor of Washington, D.C. He has not been included in some of the […] The post James Butler – Trinidad neighbor community advocate and second time candidate for D.C. Mayor appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Building upon the momentum that has been growing since the iconic group announced their name change and new musical direction, Avalon Worship has released the live version of the song “Rattle” on video and recorded formats. The live video version was filmed by David “Doc” Abbott – known for his work with NEEDTOBREATHE, Lady A
This is the first Christian BMI Icon Award honoree as Chapman joins the elite list of songwriters including Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Sting, and others who have left an influence on generations of music makers and the music industry. The post Steven Curtis Chapman Honored as BMI
Provident Entertainment announces two additions to their A&R team – Maci Shingleton as Director of A&R and Daniel Jones as Manager of A&R Operations. The post Provident Entertainment Announces Two Additions To Their A&R Team appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
*We caught up with the cast of “For the Love of Jason,” to dish about season 2 of the hit comedy series that is now streaming on ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks. Per press release, last season’s finale exploded with bombshells, as Jason’s (Trell Woodberry) celebration for…
*(CNN) — US basketball star Brittney Griner — who has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling — will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, after a Russian court extended her detention, Russian state news agency TASS reported Tuesday. Griner, 31, has been officially classified as “wrongfully detained,”…
*Mehcad Brooks has been cast as a series regular for the 2022-23 season of NBC’s “Law & Order” revival. The long-running series is coming up on its 22nd season. Brooks will play a detective but details about his role are being kept under wraps for now. His casting comes amid reports that Anthony Anderson is once…
*In this candid conversation with entertainment journalist and podcaster, Allison Kugel for the newest episode of the Allison Interviews podcast, comedian Chaunté Wayans opens up about growing up with her uncles Keenen, Damon, Shawn and Marlon Wayans, and her Aunt Kim Wayans. Chaunté recounts how the Wayans family writes and develops their comedy as a…
*Tyler Perry is speaking out about what happened immediately following Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars in March. Speaking to Gayle King as part of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Directors Series in New York City on Monday, Perry, who attended the Oscars ceremony, explained that he deescalated the situation after the smack, PEOPLE…
By Jay Reeves, The Associated Press For almost 40 years starting in the 1930s, as government researchers purposely let hundreds of Black men die of syphilis in Alabama so they […] The post New York fund apologizes forrole in Tuskegee syphilis study appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .