Entertainment
Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
Award-winning skill developer Bamboo Learning has released its first report analyzing learner activities on its new, popular Alexa educational trivia game, Bamboo Luminaries.
Dating.com Releases Guide on “What Not To Do” This Valentine’s Day
Before the most romantic day of the New Year arrives, Dating.com, part of the Dating.com Group and the company behind numerous online dating sites, has released a newly curated guide to navigating Valentine’s Day festivities.
Beyoncé And Sony/ATV Music Publishing Sign Global Agreement
Beyoncé and Sony/ATV Music Publishing recently announced a global agreement covering the music icon’s entire song catalog, including seminal hits from her start with Destiny’s Child, through her unparalleled collection of solo works written throughout her career.
Columbia College Chicago Announces Second Madeleine Moore Burrell Fellow
Columbia College Chicago recently announced 2020 Madeleine Moore Burrell Fellowship recipient, Keli Garrett. The academic residency, which is named after Columbia trustee, Madeleine Moore Burrell, is now in its second year.
EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series
Th e EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Th oren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and Th e Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children.
Reggae Artist, Safira Mono Targeted by VooDoo Community for Her Latest Single “Tunback Blow”
Reggae artiste Safira Mono is getting a lot of flak from several individuals in various countries including Jamaica, Haiti and Ghana following the release of her recent single “Tunback Blow,” produced by James Lord.
A Streaming Solution for Subscription Fatigue
Family Features - Entertainment seekers have an almost overwhelming number of options available today when it comes to viewing television shows and movies. The rise in alternative entertainment options, such as streaming video services, has only increased the amount of choices.
IN MEMORIAM: Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch: Remembering Carroll Spinney
Growing up, Sesame Street was a way of life. Modeled after a brownstone neighborhood in Harlem, it was familiar yet far with a cast of characters who looked and sounded like the melting pot of people growing up in America’s cities at that time. There was an effortless blend of humans and puppets, some of whom walked and talked and moved about the street where the air is sweet.
FILM REVIEW: In Fabric
She thought she was simply buying a sexy red dress, off the rack. But when that frock came home with her, so did the supernatural. Writer/director Peter Strickland had a wicked vision in mind when he created this campy horror film, which has a style that is reminiscent of the 1977 cult classic Suspiria, by famed 1970s/80s Italian horror director Dario Argento. Argento gained notoriety for his arty mixture of thriller, mystery, psychological and erotic elements versus unbridled gore.
The Legendary Clark Sisters’ New Single, “Victory”, Available Now on Apple Music
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel recently announced the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters, available now on Apple Music. The song was written by group member Karen Clark Sheard and her son J. Drew Sheard (who also produced it).
The Legendary Clark Sisters’ New Single, “Victory”, Available Now on Apple Music
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel recently announced the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters, available now on Apple Music. The song was written by group member Karen Clark Sheard and her son J. Drew Sheard (who also produced it).
Grammy Winner Smokie Norful Joins Musical Tribute to Bishop Horace E. Smith
Reverend W.R. “Smokie” Norful joins a stellar lineup of gospel artists and singers who will help celebrate the 70th birthday of Bishop Horace E. Smith, Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church, on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 2121 S. Prairie Avenue.
Red Clay Dance Presents Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party
Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) engages its community by hosting a Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Place, Chicago.
Underscore Theatre Company Presents PROXY
PROXY, by Alexander Sage Oyen, Rachel Franco and Austin Regan, is a story of journalistic and personal integrity set to a punk rock score. Now playing at Underscore Theatre Company’s newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, the play is directed by Stephanie Rohr with music direction by T.J. Anderson..
