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The Pulse of Entertainment: Comedian Michael Colyar Makes ‘The Afternoon Rush’ Hours Uplifting with New Show

*“I don’t normally read emails from people I don’t know, but it said opportunity,” said comedian/actor Michael Colyar about how he ended up as...

The Film Strip: Eddie Redmayne Empathizes with ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Sitting next to Eddie Redmayne at the Four Seasons hotel in New York for the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” press day,...

The Film Strip: ‘Billy Lynn,’ Beyonce & Destiny’s Child a Halftime Hit

*War is a timely subject and the Armed Forces are always revered for their service and patriotism. In the Ang Lee directed, “Billy Lynn’s Long...

Chris Tucker Comes Back Strong in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’

*Chris Tucker, one of the highest paid actors at one time, is back on the big screen in a big way in“Billy Lynn’s Long...

The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: The One-Night Stand That Is Donald Trump

*The allure of a Donald Trump presidency was akin to what makes some people contemplate having an extra-marital affair: Your spouse (political leader in...

The Socialist’s Journal: Trump Wins

*Mark Twain said there are lies, damn lies, and then there are statistics. After this election I feel like polls are lies based on...

People of Note: Tank Performing at the Rhythm of the Night concert

*Tank took time out of his busy schedule to talk to this journalist about his upcoming show with El Debarge, the group called Troop...

The Pulse of Entertainment: Bishop Paul S. Morton Leaves a Powerful Legacy with ‘…Live in New Orleans’

*"I believe I am an agent for change. The future belongs to those who are open to positive change. People can get stuck in...

Weekend Watch: ‘Almost Christmas’ Family Feud and ‘Billy Lynn’s’ War Drama

*Everyone likes a feel good Christmas story and that’s exactly what writer/director David E. Talbert gives in this season’s latest laugh fest, “Almost Christmas.” Audiences...

People of Note: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Performs Dracula at Lehman Center

*Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) is on tour and will be in the Bronx with its production of Dracula on Sunday, November 13, where...

The Socialist’s Journal: Beyonce at the Country Music Awards

*Beyonce performed at the Country Music Awards (CMA) last week and apparently was well liked. But then after the show came the backlash. Let’s...

The Pulse of Entertainment: Grammy Nominated VaShawn Mitchell Found a Secret Place in South African with New Album

*“I travel to South Africa…I realized it’s become my secret place where I am not bothered by emails and cell phones…just you and God,”...

The FilmStrip/Weekend Watch: ‘Loving’ & ‘Doctor Strange’

Having seen the amazing 2011 HBO documentary “The Loving Story,” the film “Loving” takes that drama to another level. Joel Edgerton award worthy performance...

People of Note: Remembering Zora Neale Hurston

*The audience meets Elizabeth Van Dyke as Zora Neale Hurston at the bus station where the character reflects on her life as she waits...

The Socialist’s Journal: The Choice Before Us

*It is either a woman or a man. It is the distinction between someone with years of political experience and someone with years of business...

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