‘Reemski’ Creator Reveals Origin of Popular NYC Dance | WATCH
*As times continue being hard and folks are fed up with the way things are, a fun new dance is helping to lighten things up in New York City, Known as the “Reemski,” the dance is making its viral presence known, with more than 1 million views and counting on TikTok and X (formerly known […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Kurt Deimer Says ‘Dance’ on New Single Off Upcoming Album ‘And So It Begins…’ | WATCH
*“I missed a flight…wanted to write a really good song while I waited,” said Hard Rock’s Kurt Deimer about his new single “Dance,” which is accompanied by a recently released music video. “It’s about life’s curve balls…the good and bad…and how you have to dance your way through life.” Kurt is currently on tour promoting […]
Detroit’s Carr Center Welcomes Back Golden Globe and Emmy Award-Winning Dancer-Actress-Director Debbie Allen to Lead Dance Academy Intensive
Oliver Ragsdale, Jr., President and CEO of the Carr Center, the legacy Black arts presenter located in the heart of Detroit’s downtown cultural district, today announces that multi-award-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director Debbie Allen will once again oversee The Carr’s Summer Dance Intensive program for a fourth year. Under the direction of Allen, Rasta […]
Startup Dance Platform Groovetime Allows Dancers to Own, Monetize Custom Choreography
*Since Juneteenth, June 19, 2021, now a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves, Black TikTok creators decided to strike from creating content for the platform due to the “constant cultural and intellectual theft” stated by the L.A. Times. When Megan Thee Stallion dropped her latest single, “Thot S—” the […]
Natasha Bedingfield Tracks Down Creators of the ‘Unwritten Remix’ Viral TikTok Dance (Watch)
Last month, pop star Natasha Bedingfield got wind of the viral TikTok dance that uses her 2004 song “Unwritten,” and then proceeded to go viral herself in a video in which she tried her best to recreate one of the dance versions. Watch below: @natashabedingfield#duet with @gleefuljhits here goes ! ???????? love love loving this […]
‘I Love Us So Much’: Philly Voters Do the Cha Cha Slide to Kill Time in Long Line (Watch)
*A video of strangers in Philadelphia who broke out in dance while waiting in line to vote has gone viral. The clip drew attention from a number of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Wanda Sykes. “I see you #Philly! We know winning this jawn is crucial,” Sykes tweeted. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay added, “I love us so […]
Boy Choreographs Ballet Recital for Himself and Sister after Pandemic Delays Studio’s Performance (Watch)
*When 8-year-old Maximus Turner wasn’t able to participate in his dance studio’s end-of-year recital, first because of the coronavirus pandemic, and later because of his family’s military move, Maximus choreographed his own at-home recital. Maximus recruited his 6-year-old sister Liliana for the performance, which his mom filmed and shared on Instagram in June. “I love doing recitals,” Maximus […]
They’re Growing Up: The ‘Let It Happen’ Dancing Siblings Visit ‘Today’ (Watch)
*The Let it Happen siblings are still going viral with their dance routines some two years after first posting their choreography on social media and making their national TV debut on “Ellen.” The three Dutch sisters – Norah (12), Yarah (12) and Rosa (10) Mukanga – have filled their YouTube channel with videos of dance […]
Apollo Theater Teams With Amazon’s ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ for Convo Inspired by Season 3 Finale (Watch)
*The most recent third season of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” ended with an episode centered around the World Famous Apollo Theater, where Midge Maisel’s eyes were starting to open regarding racism’s nooks and crannies within the entertainment industry, thanks in part to her brief exchange with Moms Mabley, played by the Emmy-nominated Wanda Sykes. The […]
Toni Braxton Releases Music Video for Her New Single ‘Dance’ / Watch!
*(New York, NY) – Multimillion-selling R&B/pop pioneer and seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winner, Toni Braxton has released the official video for her latest single, “Dance,” today (Island Records). Directed by Mike Ho (Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Nicki Minaj), the video encapsulates the single’s high energy as Toni exudes confidence in her performance with her soulful vocals and sultry […]
WATCH: Alabama Dancer Goes Viral for Black Lives Matter Inspired Choreography
*Alabama dancer Rachel Lockhart is making waves for her movement inspired by “the movement.” According to the Alabama News Center, the 19-year-old Alabama School of Fine Arts grad was preparing to shoot a new dance video with friends when the killing of George Floyd ignited renewed calls for social justice. That caused Lockhart and her team of […]
Ninety-Year-Old Rachel OWNS Her Zumba Class (Watch)
*Rachel is a 90-year-old woman who loves to dance. She participates in a Zumba class for the elderly that helps them stay in shape. Rina has been her instructor for the past two years and Rachel is her star pupil. The pair shared a video of them dancing during class one day and the video […]
Drake Drops New Song, Video and Dance ‘Toosie Slide’ While in Quarantine (Watch)
In the midst of a world pandemic, Drake has recorded and released new music…and a dance. His track “Toosie Slide” slid out on Friday with a music video that doubles as a tour of the Canadian rapper’s Toronto mansion, an introduction of the TikTok ready dance and a shout out to Kobe Bryant. The five-minute […]
Femme Fatale Dancers Take on a James Brown Classic to Show It’s A Woman’s World (EUR EXCLUSIVE/WATCH!)
*In the video above, dance crew Femme Fatale has managed to rack up three million views on Facebook since July 2019. Their moves are to a remixed version of the James Brown 1966 number one R&B ditty “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” The video showcases the international trio – Dassy Lee (Korean), Lily […]
Baltimore ‘ULMII’ Entertainment Conference Forms Community Partnership with Boy and Girl Scouts
*The Baltimore “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) entertainment conference announces it has formed a community partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (Thurgood Marshall District) and the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. The next “ULMII” entertainment conference is Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 1-4 pm at Security Square Mall (6901 Security Blvd, 21244) offering a professional […]
