By: Evan F. Moore - November 4, 2015 12:11 p.m.
Last month, a group of Chicago Hip-Hop artists and producers launched a new anti-violence campaign, aimed to tell the stories of those who’ve been affected the most by the violence in the city.
Chris Rock is coming back to host the Oscars for a second time.
The show's producers say the prolific comedian-filmmaker will be at the helm for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin called Rock "the MVP of the entertainment industry."
By: Evan F. Moore - October 28, 2015 4:04 p.m.
Ever since the first trailer leaked earlier this year of the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” movie, some the fans of the iconic movie franchise were outraged that one of the lead character is Black.
By: Norman Parish - October 22, 2015 12:42 p.m.
“Sir” Walter Scott, 72, has played a guitar for as long as he can remember.
Will Smith is getting jiggy with music again.
The Grammy-winning rapper and Oscar-nominated actor appears on a remix of Colombian band Bomba Estereo’s song, “Fiesta.”electro sounds, on a recent trip to Colombia. He then asked the group to collaborate.
LAS VEGAS, Janet Jackson cancelled her Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to rest her vocal chords, and the Las Vegas stop on her “Unbreakable” tour will move to a new 20,000-seat arena in May.
A day before the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater begin the South African leg of their international tour, the company's dancers taught a master class in Johannesburg's historic Soweto township early in September.
The Apollo Theater in Harlem inducted comics Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx into its walk of fame.
By: Evan F. Moore - October 8, 2015 1:49 p.m.
The Chicago Bulls announced last week plans to commemorate 50 years of the franchise’s existence throughout the upcoming 2015-16 season.
Lionel Richie is ready to go all night long in Las Vegas.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 16, 2015 4:55 p.m.
Big names such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and De La Soul often overshadow underground and independent acts at Chicago’s Riot Fest. However, two Englewood natives shined right along with the big names this year at the popular festival.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape, according to a show spokesman. He was 21.
Teyonah Parris‘ character, Missy, undergoes an emotionallyTeyonah Parris‘ character, Missy, undergoes an emotionally charged transition in the second season of Starz’s “Survivor’s Remorse.” charged transition in the second season of Starz’s “Survivor’s Remorse.”
A judge overturned Terrence Howard’s divorce settlement with his second wife last Monday, finding the actor was coerced into signing the settlement by her threats to leak private details.
In this June 7, 2015 file photo, Misty Copeland arrives at the 69th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, in New York. The high-energy revival of “On the Town” will close this summer - but not before the ballerina Copeland makes her Broadway debut in it. Producers said that the show will close after Copeland completes her already-planned stint on Sept. 6. She started Aug. 25 as Miss Turnstiles.