*Letitia Wright is displeased and going gaga after an article predicted she stands little chance of winning an award at the 2023 Oscars, thanks to the controversies surrounding her. What infuriated her the most is that a columnist for The Hollywood Reporter mentioned her alongside Will Smith and Brad Pitt as people with “varying degrees
*Brandy Norwood will pay her former housekeeper $40,000 to settle a lawsuit the housekeeper filed against her. The housekeeper, Maria Elizabeth Castaneda, through her attorneys from the Lipeles Law Group, sued the R&B star for age discrimination, amongst other claims. According to the court documents, the lawsuit also seeks nearly $90,000 in attorneys’ fees. The
Ntokozo Mbambo is back with New Music! “Imisebenzi Yakho,” is the newest single from the South African gospel powerhouse, and it’s available now to download/stream on your fav digital platforms. The new praise-worship anthem follows her collaborative effort with Nqubeko Mbatha and Ayanda Ntanzi on ‘For My Good’. In other news, Ntokozo Mbambo will co-headline
“Victory,” is the newest single from the Indigenous Gospel group Mr M & Revelation. The victorious and gyration-inspired tune is a declaration and acknowledgment of the victory we have in Christ Jesus. “You have testimonies and the life of Christ in You. Avoid a victim mentality, and enjoy daily a dosage of victory as it
– Peterson Okopi ft Chioma Jesus on “Nara Ekele” The widely-received ‘Osuba’ gets an Igbo remix as TWC Records’ artist Peterson Okopi teams up with Chioma Jesus for a new version of his hit single and he aptly titles it “Nara Ekele” – available today to download/stream on digital platforms. Following the huge success of
AfroLife forerunner Henrisoul releases his new single “KULU DOWN,” along with a performance video. The melodious tune is a charge delivered with a powerful message of hope. Henrisoul encourages listeners to trust in God and forget about their worries, while calling to action, by creating an atmosphere of joy and happiness. Fresh off his live
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation held its 27th Legislative Weekend over the weekend, highlighting the Black agenda and recognizing excellence in Black leadership. The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation is a nonprofit public policy organization that aims to embolden the African-American community through a
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Doctors in residence and fellows at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. are in the midst of a critical negotiation with their employer. The doctors, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, recently held a Unity Break to call attention to their
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983’s “Flashdance,” has died. She was 63. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced
By Ben Finley and Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press The Walmart supervisor who fatally shot six co-workers at a store in Virginia bought the gun just hours before the killings and left a note on his phone accusing colleagues of mocking him, authorities said Nov. 25. “Sorry everyone but I did not plan this I