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It seems Jeffrey Osborne has been around for a long time. As a matter of fact, the longevity of his music career is enhanced by the fact everybody can name at least one song due to his indistinguishably, melodic voice. It just lends richness to whatever song he sings. The Providence, RI-native was part of the Black Friday Mega Concert …

Music artists who are known by one name usually are icons, legends or pillars in the industry to their fans. Cherrelle is one of those long-lasting professionals that has seen and done much to make music history for her fans. Fact is, she hasn’t stopped. Being seen and not heard is an old saying but in the entertainment industry, there …

Director Trey Edward Shults and the movie’s cast members talk about the recent release of this milestone film. This emotional journey touches on many aspects of a 21st century African-American family on many levels which is aptly titled “WAVES.” This well-made movie covers the course of love and forgiveness, and how they come together after a tragic loss. A powerful …

The actual movie experience has been lackluster these days, what with competing sources such as streaming (Netflix, Hulu) and on demand. And does anyone still do DVD’s? These alternatives always seem to show the same type of content from comic book-based genre to horror to blockbuster action flicks. So, when a movie like “Harriet: Be Free or Die” comes out, …

Morehouse President Dr. David A. Thomas recently was spotted at the Hope Global Forum and was asked about the recent event that highlighted the 2019 graduation over at the institution. For those who haven’t heard by now, private equity investor and billionaire Robert F. Smith gave the commencement speech at Morehouse College., The highlight of that speech was he announced …

Saturday May 18 was the second annual @Promise Field Day at Kennedy Park in Atlanta, GA. It was the type of field day that’s been long lost. There were team games, food, treats and competition, all making it a successful family-oriented event, and sponsored by the city of Atlanta. However, the greatest attendees were the kids and their families, making …

Call James Prince many things: record mogul, boxing manager, mentor, and philanthropist. Now add author to the mix. The man better known as J. Prince has written his first book entitled, “The Art & Science of Respect,” which has sparked interest in how he became one of society’s 21st century influencers. You’d be more familiar with the public accomplishments such …

It wasn’t long ago that professional athletes either starred in or headlined a movie. I’m referring to the 20th century transcending to the 21st century. Recently, we spoke to ESPN’s Robert “Scoop Jackson about his cameo in “Uncle Drew.” It’s a fine line between sports and Hollywood, but you can consider both to be entertainment. There’s been a handful of …

The date of December 9, 2018 will always be remembered as the day New Birth Baptist Church in Atlanta heard words of faith, inspiration and guidance from Pastor Jamal Bryant. Not to paraphrase, but those words will go down as a day of infamy due to the symbolic nature of the event. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, the newly appointed pastor …

By now you know “What Men Want” has been released and doing great box office numbers. Considering this is a new slant on an old idea from “What Women Want,” there’s still much to be said about this movie, and Taraji P. Henson and Will Packer want to tell you about it. Taraji P. Henson stars in this rollicking comedy …