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July 12, 2017SHAYLA’S CATCH, a romance-sports novel by author Sonya Jenkins, caught the attention of avid readers around the country in the ESSENCE Bookstore during the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, June 30- July 2 . With a “Three-Peat” appearance at the ESSENCE Bookstore as an author, Jenkins was on hand each day – mixing and mingling and sharing the synopsis of SHAYLA’S CATCH with guests. “I enjoyed engaging in one-on-one conversations with Essence Fest attendees I met in the Essence Bookstore and sharing my novel, SHAYLA’S CATCH with them,” Jenkins said. “As a writer, it’s important for me to connect with my readers and learn from them. The Essence Bookstore was the ideal setting for book lovers to step away from the energy of the Festival crowd and get a good book – or at least get information about one.” Special Thanks to ESSENCE Festival & GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP. ENJOY the Pictorial!! DAY 1 ESSENCE BOOKSTORE DAY 2 ESSENCE BOOKSTORE DAY 3 ESSENCE BOOKSTORE Special Thanks to ESSENCE Festival & GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP!
Posted in BLACK MUSIC HONORS 2024 | Leave a commentKIDNAP IN THEATERS August 4
July 10, 2017A typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Academy Award winner Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must risk everything to not lose sight of her son. In this tense, action-fueled thriller, directed by Luis Prieto and from the producers of SALT and TRANSFORMERS, one mother’s heroic attempt to take back her son leads her to ask herself how far she will go to save her child. Starring: Halle Berry Directed By: Luis Prieto Produced By: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam, Joey Tufaro, Gregory Chou, Halle Berry and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas #Kidnap
Posted in Cinema, Movie News | Leave a commentTIME INC.’S 2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL® PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA ATTRACTS MORE THAN 470,000 ATTENDEES IN NEW ORLEANS
July 3, 2017Event Captures a Record-Breaking 4 Billion Impressions Via Social Media Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) 2017 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® attracted more than 470,000 attendees to New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend for its annual cultural celebration featuring more than 200 performing artists and speakers—which included first-time appearances by Halle Berry, Diana Ross, Chance The Rapper and many more. Recognized as one of the country’s largest live events, the 2017 ESSENCE Festival extended its reach worldwide by generating a record-breaking 4 billion social media impressions. The annual 4-day Festival, which took place June 29-July 2, features entertainment, empowerment, and cultural experiences during the day and a state-of-the-art concert series with the world’s best performers each night. Highlights of the 2017 ESSENCE Festival include: · Over 100 performing artists across the Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry such as Diana Ross, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Chance The Rapper, Master P. and Solange performed at the event’s nighttime concerts and dozens of others across ESSENCE’s Center Stage and All-Star Gospel Tribute honoring Cissy Houston. · More than 100 speakers, authors, leaders and celebrities participated in the Festival’s free daytime experience –including a first-ever appearance by Halle Berry. Other powerhouse speakers included Ava DuVernay, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and the return of favorites Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Iyanla Vanzant, among others, drew packed crowds. · #EssenceFest social media posts driving more than 4 billion impressions with daily trending status on Twitter. · The launch of ESSENCE’s newly expanded ‘Path to Power’ business and entrepreneurship conference, as well as the return of consumer Expos focused on ‘Beauty & Style’ and ‘Entertainment All Access’ which drew crowds of thousands each day to …
Posted in Music, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentTHE THERAPIST ~ BROWN SUGAR ~ RICKEY SMILEY!
June 15, 2017VICELAND PRESENTS THE TELEVISION PREMIERE OF THE THERAPIST: KATY PERRY – A ONE HOUR SPECIAL MONDAY, JUNE 19th at 10:00 PM ET / PT After captivating the world all weekend with her live-streamed life, VICELAND will broadcast global pop star Katy Perry’s intimate, in-depth session with “The Therapist,” Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh. During the emotional and raw extended episode, Perry opens up to Dr. Siri about the struggles that arise from the split between her public persona and her private self. “The Therapist” features Los Angeles based licensed therapist Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh as he sits down with some of today’s most influential musicians and artists to take a deeper look into their psyches, their pasts and their presents to discover what makes them tick. During each session, Dr. Siri leads each person through compelling discussions, inviting them to look at how they’ve faced some of the most formative, troubling or difficult experiences from throughout their lives. In addition to Katy Perry, Patients in session for this season of the series include: Hip Hop Artists Freddie Gibbs, Waka Flocka Flame, Young M.A., Dej Loaf, D.R.A.M., O.T. Genasis and rapper-turned-actor Joey Bada$$ (“Mr. Robot”) as well as rock musicians Corey Taylor (of Slipknot), Nathan Williams (of Waaves) and Damien Abraham (of F*cked Up) “The Therapist” regularly airs Mondays at 10:30 PM ET/PT _____________________________________________________________ BROWN SUGAR NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON APPSTORE FOR KINDLE FIRE TABLETS New Streaming Service for African Americans Features the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies of All-Time The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve’s Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier’s Story, Black Caesar, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip, Car Wash, Gone Baby Gone, The Original Gangstas Among the Titles Brown Sugar, the new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, …
Posted in Inspirational, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentWarriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title
June 15, 2017Warriors win second NBA championship in three seasons Went 15 wins for 1 loss in playoff to championship Tuesday, 13 Jun 2017 | 12:06 AM ETReuters The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs. The Warriors, who beat Cleveland in the 2015 Finals only to lose to them last year after squandering a 3-1 series lead, went a record-setting 15-1 in the playoffs, their only loss coming in Game Four of the best-of-seven championship. Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates holding his daughter after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California Kevin Durant led the way for the Warriors with 39 points but it took a team effort for the Warriors to overcome a determined Cavaliers’ squad, including contributions from 33-year-old veteran Andre Iguodala and 21-year-old Patrick McCaw. LeBron James had a game-high 41 points but defensive breakdowns by Cleveland led to easy baskets late in the game for the Warriors, igniting a deafening crowd. Source: http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/13/nba-finals-golden-state-warriors-beat-cleveland-cavaliers.html
Posted in TV News | Leave a commentCARS 3 World Premiere – Kerry Washington, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and more.
June 15, 2017In celebration of CARS 3, cast members and filmmakers including Kerry Washington, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Jenifer Lewis – attended the red carpet world premiere on Saturday, June 10 at Anaheim Convention Center. Singer Andra Day, actress Marsai Martin, retired NBA player Reggie Miller also supported the release by walking down the carpet. Check out photos from CARS 3 premiere below: CARS 3 In theaters June 9, 2017 About CARS 3 Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Cast: Nathan Fillion (Guardians of the Galaxy, Castle), Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger, The Social Network), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Cars), Kerry Washington (Django Unchained, Ray), Bonnie Hunt (The Green Mile, Cars), Tony Shalhoub (Monk, Men In Black), Lee DeLaria (Orange Is The New Black), Cheech Marin (The Lion King, Cars), Katherine Helmond (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Cars), Paul Dooley (Runaway Bride, Cars), Larry the Cable Guy (Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Cars), Christela Alonzo (The View, The Angry Birds Movie), Darrell Waltrip (Cars) Official Website: http://cars.disney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cars3Pixar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixarcars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneypixarcars3/ #Cars3 (Photo credit: Getty Images for Disney)
Posted in Photos, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentALL EYEZ ON ME – Atlanta Press Photos
June 15, 2017ALL EYEZ ON ME (Code Black) Synopsis: “ALL EYEZ ON ME tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. The film follows Shakur from his early days in New York City to his evolution into being one of the world’s most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur’s raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mind-set propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing. Official Website: http://www.alleyez.movie/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRgua3A3XOE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alleyezmovie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alleyezmovie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alleyezmovie/ Hashtag: #AllEyezOnMe ALL EYEZ ON ME releases in theaters nationwide on Tupac’s birthday, Friday, June 16th, 2017! In celebration of the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Tupac biopic, ALL EYEZ ON ME, cast members Demetrius Shipp Jr. and Kat Graham as well as Creator & Producer L.T. Hutton came back to Atlanta where the movie was filmed, for a press conference at Means Street Studios on Thursday, June 8th.
Posted in Cinema, Streaming | Leave a commentTraveling the Globe with Daniel Jarvie
May 26, 2017Traveling has always been a passion of mine. I always wanted a job where i could travel non stop, so I figured out the life of a Flight Attendant would be the perfect fit. Why not get paid to see the world while keeping thousands upon thousands of people safe in the friendly skies? If you love what you do, it never feels like a day of work. I also enjoy taking photographs, so here are some moments I have captured on some of my destinations. Daniel Jarvie Stay tuned for more of my adventures in America and abroad.
Posted in Travel | Leave a commentBAYWATCH | World Premiere Red Carpet
May 24, 2017The cast of Paramount Picture’s BAYWATCH heated up the red carpet at the movie’s world premiere in Miami this weekend! The entire cast posed it up and were even joined by original cast members David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. Below you will find pictures from the red carpet. BAYWATCH hits theaters on Thursday, May 25th!. The cast of BAYWATCH is definitely making their mark before summer officially begins. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson popped up at Regal Atlanta Station to surprise fans who were getting a sneak peek screening of the movie, to be released this Thursday, May 25. See below for pictures.
Posted in R&B Pop Culture, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentWorld of Dance Premieres May 30 on NBC
May 21, 2017SERIES PREMIERE MAY 30 | TUESDAYS 10/9c NBC’s new dance competition series “World of Dance” is led by a judging team of extraordinary dance superstars — Jennifer Lopez (who also serves as an executive producer), Derek Hough, NE-YO and host/mentor Jenna Dewan Tatum. The 10-episode series from Universal Television Alternative Studio and Nuyorican Productions will give dancers the platform to showcase their talents and the opportunity to receive a life-altering grand prize of $1 million. In partnership with preeminent global dance brand World of Dance, the series brings the world’s elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo dancers will compete against duos and crews in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, stomping and more. Handpicked from qualifying events around the nation and thousands of online submissions, competitors are divided into three divisions: Junior (any size act, 17 years old and under), Upper (groups of 1- 4, 18 and older) and Team (groups of 5+, 18 and older). Our panel of experts score the acts using a precise point system developed by World of Dance, using the following criteria: Performance, Technique, Choreography, Creativity and Presentation. The competition consists of five rounds: Qualifiers, Duels, The Cut, Divisional Final and the World Final. In the first four rounds, dancers only compete within their division, but in the World Final – the winner from each division will compete against each other for the grand prize. World of Dance is among the most trusted and fastest growing dance and music entertainment brands, combining a successful digital platform of more than 8 million subscribers with the world’s largest international urban dance competition. What began in 2008 as a single event is now a continent-spanning, tour de force of human …
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