New Comedy ‘Transition’ Explores What Really Happened at 90-Minute Meeting Between Obama and Trump
*Now it can be told! Two days after the last Presidential election, President Barack Obama welcomed President-Elect …
Crown Publishing Pushes Back on Henrietta Lacks Family Accusations of Inaccurate Portrayal
*Over the weekend we posted a story/press release from the family of Henrietta Lacks. Specifically, Lawrence Lacks, the …
Gucci Mane To Release Autobiography Through Simon & Schuster
*Gucci Mane is ready to share his story…on paper. The rapper, who wasted no time putting out studio material since his …
Quineka Ragsdale’s ‘Demarcus Jones’ Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Roots
*Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book …
Shonda Rhimes Gives Endowment to IAMA Theater Company in Los Angeles
*Los Angeles’ IAMA Theater Company is getting an endowment from “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” creator, Shonda Rhimes. …
Root Magazine Rolls Out Special Issue Feat. Six Commemorative Covers
*Premiere faith-based publication, Root Magazine, celebrates 8 successful years with the first “Leaders of the New …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Phil Perry Hits Amazing High Notes; WIF and The Caucus Share Knowledge
*“If what Marvin said was true, that only love can conquer hate, why not give it a shot,” said Jazz Crooner Phil Perry …
Obama Workplace White House Comedy ‘From the Corner of the Oval’ in the Works
*Universal Pictures and Anonymous Content are teaming to adapt a book proposal by a former White House stenographer. …
Food Blogger Veronica Hendrix Launches New e-Recipe Book
*Since her appearance on the Food Network show “Clash of the Grandmas,” Veronica Hendrix has been very busy. Writing her …
New Trailer: Oprah Winfrey in HBOs’ ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
*HBO has dropped a first look trailer of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” its upcoming telepic featuring Oprah …
Black Scholar (Olive Peart) Releases 10 Empowering Books
*Olive Peart is an established lecturer, educator and radiographer, and the author of more than 10 young adult novels …
The African American Children’s Book Project Presents Pathfinders Across America Day: March 18
*PATHFINDERS: The Journeys of Sixteen Extraordinary Black Souls by Tonya Bolden invites …
Prince’s Ex-Wife Mayte Opens Up About Death of Their Son Amiir in New Memoir
*In a new memoir Prince’s ex-wife Mayte Garcia shares the story of their four-year marriage and the tragic death of …
Beyoncé Stops Backstage & Surprises Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe [Pics/Video]
The Queen herself, Beyoncé, did some good in the ‘hood and decided to surprise the dancers at the Alvin Ailey …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Warner Bros’ Kong is King; NHMC Honors Latinos in Media
*“Being visible, showing people in the community and other Latinos…that someone like them, talks like them, comes from …
