Entertainment
Growing Popularity of Black Superheroes Creates Opportunities for Comic Book Investors
Marvel Comic’s Black Panther—the first black comic book superhero, born in the 1960s—made his big screen debut this past week in the much-anticipated movie, Captain America: Civil War.
Atom Factory set to host new set of startups for 10-week Smashd Labs accelerator focused on entertainment and culture from September 6 to November 18
Atom Factory CEO Troy Carter recently announced plans to host a second season of Smashd Labs from September 6 to November 18. For the inaugural class, there were over 200 applicants in two weeks, six startups in the inaugural cohort, 30 mentors, founders as young as 19 years old, and over $2M raised from investments within six months of the lab’s concluding Demo Day.
Don’t Make Me Over
Don’t Make Me Over (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick) is a play written by Jackie Taylor and directed by Rueben Echoles. Showtimes are as follows: April 9 – May 15, 2016 Schedule: Thursdays: at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm.
Vivica A. Fox Absolutely Stuns at Cinemacon
Vivica A. Fox Absolutely Stuns at Cinemacon Actress VIVICA A. FOX was spotted stunning audiences with her fabulous look recently during her appearance at CinemaCon at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas. The Hollywood screen legend lived up to her name while wearing a sexy form-fitting Herve Leger pantsuit. She was seen wowing the media during several interviews and photo shoots backstage! CinemCon is largely considered the most important gathering for the international film community.
Shanta Nurullah Featured at the Logan Center’s Family Saturday Festival
Shanta Nurullah Featured at the Logan Center’s Family Saturday Festival Young minds will be inspired and imaginations stimulated when youngsters are invited to make up their own stories and tune into the magic of the sitar at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts’ quarterly Family Saturday Festival. Focusing on the theme of “Improvisation,” there will be lots of ad-libbing, invention and making stuff up as they go along. The festival takes place Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th Street from 12-4 pm. Admission is $5 per person; $20 for groups of 5 or more. Tickets may be purchased at tickets. uchicago.edu or by calling 773-702-ARTS. Walk-ups are welcome, but preregistration is strongly encouraged as capacity is limited.
The Africa Channel Salutes Prince
The Africa Channel Salutes Prince The Africa Channel (TAC) announced recently it will salute the great recording artist Prince by making a half-hour collaboration with the performer available to fans on www.TheAfricaChannel.com. The show, “Prince! Behind the Symbol” original aired on The Africa Channel in April 2011. “Prince! Behind the Symbol” was nominated for a 2012 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Variety Series or Special. “Prince! Behind the Symbol” is an exclusive look at Prince’s 2011 Forum show in Los Angeles, featuring live performances from Prince, interviews with fans and celebrity guests including Evander Holyfield, Mila Kunis, George Lopez, Maya Rudolph, Paul Stanley, Boris Kodjoe and more.
Winfrey, Perry Talk Friendship and ‘Rare’ Place in Power
Friends who enter into business partnerships sometimes don’t remain so.
Kevin Hart to Pose as Lyft Driver in Online Series
Jerry Seinfeld pioneered being funny in cars with "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
Brandy sues record label over right to record new music
Brandy is suing a record label that she says has refused to allow her to release new music.
Justice For Flint
Directors Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay organized a fundraiser Oscar Sunday, to help raise money for those affected by the devastating water contamination crisis in Flint, Mich.
Kanye West Begs Mark Zuckerberg for Help After Revealing $53 Million Debt
Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West is raising eyebrows with his new efforts to raise money. West has a GoFundMe account and pitched a plea on Twitter to the founder of Facebook for help.
Tracy McGrady Joining ESPN as NBA Analyst
Former All-Star Tracy McGrady is joining ESPN as an analyst and will make regular appearances on its new daily NBA show.
Even Before Controversy, Blacks Cool to Oscars Telecast
The largest black audience for the Academy Awards over the last dozen years came in 2005, when Chris Rock was host and Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won the top male acting awards.
