Apparently, there’s nothing more powerful in the box-office universe than the Force. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh movie in the popular sci-fi franchise, put a Sith chokehold on cinema screens this weekend and broke every major opening record. The film, which introduced Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac as new heroes in […]
When “The Color Purple” was released December 20, 1985, star Whoopi Goldberg had not yet broken through. The actress was known to some for a one-woman show that HBO filmed and aired that year as “Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway.” But she was far from a big name in Hollywood. All that changed after critics […]
Tracy Morgan has a lot to be thankful for. And he is not shy about expressing how fortunate he is to still be around after surviving a devastating car accident in June 2014 in New Jersey. Despite Morgan coming out of it alive, his friend and fellow comedian James McNair was not as fortunate as […]
NBC via Getty Images The third time’s the charm for NBC. An exuberant, inventive “The Wiz Live!” on Thursday night breathed new life into the notion of full-scale musicals on live TV with a happy serving of 70s soul and R&B, updated with a 2015 vibe. Starring a nice mix of pop music heavyweights, Hollywood […]
Soon, a determined girl named Dorothy will ease on down that road in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” Hers is an odyssey that began in 1900 with the publication of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” then continued with the classic 1939 movie musical starring Judy Garland, followed by the 1975 Broadway production of […]
For many, Thanksgiving means one tradition above all (well, besides a big meal): The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s one of six Thanksgiving shows to watch this week. 1. “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” Thursday 9 a.m. ET, NBC This year’s parade, live from New York, will include Mariah Carey, Daughtry, Panic! at the Disco, Plain […]
Getty Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington will soon have another award to add to his collection. The 60-year-old has been named the 2016 recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award and will be honored at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in January. “Washington’s long and storied career is earmarked by his countless roles in front and behind […]
*Right after Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and other legends finished filming the theatrical version of the Broadway phenomenon The Wiz, released in 1978, Motown Records sent Ross back to the studio to record an album of all of the musical’s songs — including those sung by her cast mates. The album was to […]
The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2015 took place on Friday, November 6 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The hippest trip was led by the illest chick Erykah Badu and featured incredible performances by Jill Scott, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Fantasia, Bobby Brown, Tyrese, Jeremih, Brandy, Boyz II Men, R.Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan, V. Bozeman, Cameo, Erica […]
gettys images: Gladys Knight calls up Yolanda Adams to talk about the OWN “Legends” series at the Apollo, her prayers before performing, and how she approaches creating music. Plus, she speaks on how it feels to receive high honors as often as she does. CLICK HERE to read story source: BCNN1.com/YAMS
The Wiz Live! Family friendly program, The Wiz Live! is coming to television Dec. 3 and NBC has released the very first promo. Starring David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion, Shanice Williams as Dorothy, Queen Latfiah as The Wiz, Ne-Yo as the Tin Man and Elijah Kelley as the Scarecrow, the teaser gets you ready […]
Entertainment: Rihanna to Guest Star On Nov 21st Episode of Tyler Perry’s ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ On OWN
According to Rihanna’s IMDB page and Hip Hop Vibe, she’ll be starring in an episode of Tyler Perry‘s hit OWN series, Love Thy Neighbor which is now in it’s third season. We wonder how this collaboration came about? We’ll definitely be tuning in when her episode airs on November 21st. Our favorite Bad Gal has also scored […]
