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Entertainment

The Black Panther breaks the box office on opening weekend

Released February 16, 2018, the Ryan Coogler directed film tells the story of T’Challa. (Chadwick Boseman) who returns to his native Wakanda after ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 19, 20180

Music

Nostalgia takes over as Justin Timberlake performs at Super Bowl LII

Each year, millions of football fans around the world anticipate the Super Bowl, not only for seeing their favorite teams go head to ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 5, 20180

Music

Electrifying performances ignite music’s biggest night

As expected, music's biggest night was chick full of crowd pleasers.

By Ashly E. SmithJanuary 29, 20180

Music

Bruno Mars and Cardi B: Finessed in the 90s

Bruno hops into the 90s time machine along with Cardi B!

By Ashly E. SmithJanuary 4, 20180

Entertainment

Permanent Playboy: Hugh Hefner 1926-2017

Hugh Hefner, businessman, media and cultural icon, and original “playboy” has passed away. As the editor-in-chief and publisher of Playboy magazine, which was ...

By Ashly E. SmithSeptember 28, 20170

Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar ignites the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Kendrick does it again!

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 28, 20170

Comedy

Innovator Dick Gregory succombs to heart failure at the age of 84

Born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 12, 1932, the innovative Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory was forced to grow up fast. Dealing with ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 20, 20170

Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Swings into the Top Spot

The world is caught in Marvel's Web once again as 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' swings through theaters.

By Ashly E. SmithJuly 9, 20170

Music

Perpetual Poet: Prodigy, 1974-2017

Prodigy (born Albert Johnson) was one-half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with rapper and producer Havoc. He died at age 42.

By Ashly E. SmithJune 21, 20170

Entertainment

Forever our Batman: Adam West 1928-2017

Adam West, star of the popular and campy 1960s "Batman" TV show, died Friday night after "a short but brave battle with leukemia.

By Ashly E. SmithJune 10, 20170

Interviews

Authentic Melodic Soul: Kris Bowers

We got the chance to sit down with the man behind the music of Netflix's hit show "Dear White People," and he walks ...

By Ashly E. SmithMay 25, 20170

Music

Music Legend Cher Honored with ICON Award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards

Cher accepts the ICON Award at the Billboard Music Awards.

By Ashly E. SmithMay 22, 20170

Entertainment

Strange is good: Stranger Things wins big at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards

After earning four nods at the Adam Devine hosted 2017 MTV’s Movie & TV Awards, Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, received an even ...

By Ashly E. SmithMay 8, 20170

Entertainment

Netflix Scores Yet Aanother Hit with the Delightfully Controversial ‘Dear White People’

Netflix seems to have yet, another hit on its hands.

By Ashly E. SmithMay 1, 20170

Music

Kendrick Lamar: Still breaking records with new release, DAMN.

He’s Baaaaaack! Kendrick Lamar returns with yet another hit with DAMN. With his enthralling wordplay, intellect, and lyrical prowess, Kendrick explores melodically ...

By Ashly E. SmithApril 19, 20170

Entertainment

Comedian Charlie Murphy dies after lengthy battle with leukemia

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Charlie Murphy’s two decade career has earned him a spot amongst the world’s long list of pioneering ...

By Ashly E. SmithApril 12, 20170

Entertainment

Viva Viola! Viola Davis wins very first Academy Award

As expected, Viola Davis won the best-supporting actress Oscar for her role in “Fences.”

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 27, 20170

Entertainment

Bruno Mars Ignites the Grammys with Sizzling Prince tribute

In addition to a few good moments, 2016 was also a year of many painful losses in the entertainment industry. Among these was ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 13, 20170

Music

The Legend and the Lady: Teddy Riley and Brandy win big at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards

Hosted for the second time by the always charismatic and comical Neo Soul pioneer Erykah Badu, the 2016 Soul Train Awards was full ...

By Ashly E. SmithNovember 28, 20160

Television

Dave Chappelle dazzles viewers on Saturday Night Live

Last night marked one of the most anticipated moments in television history: The return of beloved comedian screenwriter, producer, and actor Dave Chappelle.

By Ashly E. SmithNovember 13, 20160