Entertainment

By Erick Johnson They have Oscars®, Grammys®, Emmys®, NBA titles, but most of all, cash–lots of it. At the pinnacle of their careers in entertainment, sports, politics and media, they have achieved fame, fortune and […]

By T. R. Causay, blackdoctor.org “I must tell you, I’m retiring this year,” the 74-year-old living legend, Aretha Franklin, told the Detroit TV station WDIV Local 4, saying she wanted to spend more time with […]

By Lilly Workneh, huffingtonpost.com History was made at the 2017 Academy Awards on Sunday night with a record number of wins by black stars, and, ultimately by awarding the most diverse group of Oscar winners […]

By Carter Higgins, blackdoctor.org Talented singer Alwin Lopez “Al” Jarreau is internationally known for his ability to sing many styles, from scat singing to his talent of taking on the character of guitar and percussion, […]

By Lauren Porter Madison Vain, essence.com Add history maker to Chance the Rapper’s long list of titles! The artist, father and activist is now a two-time Grammy winner, becoming the first streaming only artist in […]

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J., Chicago Crusader A documentary based on the unfinished work by the iconic civil rights activist and author James Baldwin will hit theaters soon, and I say it is right on […]

by Madeline Berg | Forbes It has taken 15 years, 21 seasons of The Bachelor and 12 seasons of The Bachelorette, but the franchise has finally cast its first Black lead: Dallas attorney Rachel Lindsay. […]

[foogallery id=”15107″] Gladys Knight took to the stage at the Florida Theatre last week to sing her greatest hits to a sold out crowd. Lines were around the corner waiting to purchase tickets to hear […]

By Nicole Merritt-Lester – As Houston prepared to host the fifty-first Super Bowl Games, the Houston Super Bowl Committee is charged with the exciting task of searching for and selecting the area’s greatest talent to perform […]

Comedian, actor and show host Bill Bellamy brought Jacksonville crowds to their feet for six sold out shows over the MLK holiday weekend. Hosted by the Jacksonville Comedy Club, two openers warmed up the crowd […]