Entertainment

ABOVE PHOTO:  Captain America’s Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Chris Evans at the Wizard World forum.  (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) By Denise Clay In movies like The Avengers, Loki, the God of Mischief is dressed in a green coat, an ornate brass headdress, and carries a scepter in his hand. He’s also, usually, male…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sanaa Lathan Interview with Kam Williams Sanaa Lathan is a Tony Award-nominated actress (for A Raisin in the Sun) who delivers a striking presence and undeniable energy to each project she takes on. Sanaa was last seen on the big screen in the thriller The Perfect Guy, which finished first at the box…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Jai White Interview with Curtis Caesar John shadow and act You know him from, well, everywhere, because that’s where Michael Jai White is, and will continue to be. The star of hit films like “Why Did I Get Married?,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” HBO’s “Tyson” biopic (his claim to fame), and of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Prince (Photo: Northfoto / shutterstock)   ByTambay Obenson shadow and act On what would’ve been his 58th birthday,  June 7 (1958), BET Networks announced that Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae are the first artists named to be part of a special musical celebration paying homage to legendary artist, Prince, at…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Kenny Gamble The Philadelphia Community of Leaders (PCOL) and music producer/songwriter, Kenny Gamble will resume a tradition of the Juneteenth Celebration that first originated the Abolishment of Slavery in Texas in 1865 on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  The parade/festival will stress the importance of family through a better understanding of the struggles and…

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Will kick-off on Thursday, July 7th with Jahiem, Monica and Lyfe Jennings The Dell Music Center’s 2016 Essence of Entertainment Concert Season opens Thursday, July 7th with three platinum-selling music sensations: R&B singers Jaheim, Monica and Lyfe Jennings. The three artists will headline the opening of the summer season at The Dell, a world-class amphitheater…

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By Tambay Obenson shadow and act An intriguing project that needs the necessary financed to become a reality. The filmmaker, Ellie Foumbi, is also an actress who has appeared in a handful of films by filmmakers we’ve covered on this blog in the past (like Nikyatu Jusu, Tahir Jetter, Darius Clark Monroe, Clayton Broomes Jr….

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Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter, Jonny Lang, will perform at The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino this June. Lang’s performance of soulful rock and blues melodies will highlight June’s events and promotions on the Delaware Riverfront, including new jackpot bonuses and dining deals. Gaming Promotions Sizzling Bucks Progressive Payout — Now, Rush Rewards Members can bring the heat…

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shadow and act A new title to watch for from our friends at Kartemquin Films – a company responsible for some of the most significant documentaries made during the last 20 years (some we’ve covered on this blog) such as “Hoop Dreams,” “The Interrupters,” “The Trials of Muhammad Ali,” and “Roger Ebert, Life Itself” –…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” has long been a fan favorite. As the show gears up for it’s 8th season, audiences have been anxiously awaiting the display of talent and athleticism at it’s finest from the show’s new contestants this upcoming season. A slew of eager “American Ninja Warrior” contestants took over the…

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