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 …
Inside Broadway: John Douglas Thompson Says Watching An August Wilson Play Pushed Him Into Acting
Lauded by the New York Times as “one of the most compelling classical stage actors of his generation,” John Douglas …
Netflix to Air Roger Guenveur Smith’s One-Man Play ‘Rodney King’
*Roger Guenveur Smith’s one-man play “Rodney King” is headed to Netflix. In the show, Smith traces Rodney King through …
Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment Producing ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ for History Channel
*Harlem Hellfighters, the fact-based graphic novel by “World War Z” author Max Brooks, will be adapted by Will Smith’s …
Cardiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany Helps Save Women from Heart Disease
*Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a California-based, board-certified cardiologist, is on a mission to help save women from …
