Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey and Lynn Whitfield in a scene from “Greenleaf.” By Tambay A. Obenson Shadow and Act OWN’s new original series “Greenleaf,” featuring Oprah Winfrey’s first recurring scripted television role in two decades, launches on June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The megachurch drama from Emmy nominated writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Smokey Robinson (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision for The Thalians/AP Images)) associated press NEW YORK — Smokey Robinson is getting an award – this time for his charitable efforts. The icon will be honored on May 19 by the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Prince (Photo: Penner) By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — Prince announced he’s writing his memoir, told the audience he was leaving to change clothes and came back to perform songs for the feverish New York City crowd. Prince said on Friday that his book – with the working title “The Beautiful…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine After penning the classics, “Natural Woman,” “So Far Away,” “It’s Too Late,” and “I Feel the Earth Move,” Carole King has rightfully earned that title of living legend. King’s music has spanned decades, crossed genres, and now her music takes on yet another medium.  After celebrating its 200th show nationally, “Beautiful: The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Terrence J  (Photo: CarlaVanWagoner / shutterstock)   Interview with Kam Williams Terrence Jenkins, aka Terrence J, was born in Queens, New York  and raised in Raleigh and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism at North Carolina A&T University where he also worked as a DJ…

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Film Review by Kam Williams Confirmed bachelor Charlie Mack (Terrence J) is always up-front with women about his dating philosophy, simply, “I don’t do relationships.” The shameless playboy’s almost 30, and his womanizing ways have become an embarrassment to his family and friends. They feel it’s high time for him to mature, especially after he…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Leslie Jones in a scene from Ghostbusters remake By Krystal Franklin BlackAmericaWeb.com The haters have spoken and Leslie Jones is hitting back at those who have a problem with her being in the upcoming Ghostbusters remake. The criticism of Jones’ being cast as black Ghostbuster Patty Tolan ignited social media as trolls labeled…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Shonda Rhimes  (Photo: DFree / shutterstock) By Tambay A. Obenson Shadow and Act BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and Creator of “Black Girls Rock!”, have announced the return of Tracee Ellis Ross as the host of  the 2016 “Black Girls Rock!” awards and a star studded line up of celebrants including…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Russell Wilson and Ciara  (Photo: Helga Esteb / shutterstock) associated press NEW YORK — NFL player Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are engaged. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback posted a video on his Facebook page Friday showing himself next to Ciara, who was wearing a bright ring. “She said yes. Yeah! Making this thing…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester in Undercover. Photograph: Des Willie/BBC  (Photograph: Des Willie/BBC) By Tambay A. Obenson Shadow and Act Sophie Okenedo, Adrian Lester and Dennis Haysbert are among the members of the cast of the six-part BBC1 series “Undercover”, which will premiere on the network in April. In Peter Moffat’s orginal series,…

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