Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend in Los Angeles
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 March 2011
Two boys receive tips on grooming as celebrity fashion designer Woody Wilson demonstrates tying a necktie and celebrity barber James Thomas gives a haircut at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young ... read more >>
2011 Oscar Recap
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
04 March 2011
"King's Speech" Coronation Spearheads Another British InvasionBy Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterThe King's Speech not only won the Oscars for Best Picture, Original Screenplay and Actor (Colin ... read more >>
PAFF – A Black Film Lover’s Guilty Pleasure
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
04 March 2011
By Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterThough it was shorter in length, had no centerpiece film and featured fewer entries than in previous years, the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) was still the ... read more >>
PAFF viewing of “Gang Girl” wows audience
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
27 February 2011
Valerie Goodloe photo by Brandon I. Brooks Dawnn Lewis shares thoughts of film photo by Brandon I. Brooks Beverly Todd gives praise of film photo by Brandon I. Brooks Nafeesa, Glynn Turman and Congresswoman ... read more >>
Nylons on stage one weekend only
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 February 2011
"I Dance upstairs tonight.”That simple and somewhat cryptic statement by one of the women in the new production, “Nylons,” aptly sums up the conflict some of the characters face.“Upstairs,” ... read more >>
‘The View’ co-host Shepherd tapped for Dove Awards
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
22 February 2011
Sherri Shepherd attends Betty White's 89th Birthday celebration in New York, on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. 'The View' co-host Shepherd will host The Dove Awards on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Peter ... read more >>
Lawyers to weigh TV plans for Jackson doctor trial
Written by Linda Deautsch (AP Special Correspondent)
22 February 2011
By Linda DeutschAP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES – Defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to discuss, among other topics, plans for TV coverage of the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, who faces ... read more >>
Homeless Foster Kid-Turned-NFL Star Shares Flip Side of “The Blind Side"
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
18 February 2011
Michael Oher (AP Photo/The Baltimore Sun, Gene Sweeney Jr.) Michael Oher was born on May 28, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee, where he negotiated a perilous path through the foster care system, experiencing ... read more >>
Rashad Honored with PAFF’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
18 February 2011
By Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterFor her television, stage and film work, Phylicia Rashad will be feted with the Pan African Film Festival's highest award at its Night of Tribute Awards Show and ... read more >>
March 18 Deadline for $10,000 Theatre Award for Local Artist
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
18 February 2011
Center Theatre Group is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Richard E. Sherwood Award.The Sherwood Award is an annual $10,000 fund to support Los Angeles artists. The award is presented each year at ... read more >>
Judge close to letting TV cover of Jackson trial
Written by Linda Deutsch (AP Special Correspondent)
11 February 2011
Television cameras will be allowed to broadcast the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray seen here in 2009, on charges of involuntary manslaughter starting next month, a judge has ruled. (AFP/POOL/File/Ifran ... read more >>
Movie Review: ‘Of Boys and Men'
Written by Robert Gillard (Contributing Writer)
07 February 2011
BY ROBERT GILLARDCONTRIBUTING WRITERAs a child progresses through life, he or she begins to put away childish things. But some parts of life can expedite that maturation process. Such an issue is presented ... read more >>
Tina Lifford shares her circle
Written by Joy Childs
07 February 2011
BY JOY CHILDSCONTRIBUTING WRITEROn many a sunny Sunday afternoon, pairs and trios of friends grab a bite along Melrose Avenue, then enjoy a Sunday matinee at The Grove nearby before they return their ... read more >>
Hubba Hubbard!
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
04 February 2011
By Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Erica Hubbard the “Let’s Stay Together” Interview Talented, gorgeous and “The Girl Next Door” are words used to describe Erica Hubbard. Born in ... read more >>
Nate Parker Named Celebrity Host of 19th Annual PAFF
Written by Sentinel News Service
28 January 2011
Festival Set to Engage, Inform and Enlighten Attendees for Black History MonthLOS ANGELES - The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) tapped actor Nate Parker to serve as its 2011 celebrity host for its 19th ... read more >>
A Fox Gets Engaged
Written by Joy Childs
28 January 2011
Vivica Fox (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) By Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterAsk what makes her happy, and she'll quickly tell you the "peace of mind" that comes from the ... read more >>
Russell Simmons – The “Super Rich” Interview
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
28 January 2011
By Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterHip-Hop Mogul Expounds on the Transition from Materialism to MeditationRussell Wendell Simmons was born in Queens, New York on October 4, 1957, the middle of ... read more >>
2011 Oscar Nominations
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
28 January 2011
By Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterMo'Nique Miffed by Snub of Halle BerryThe Oscar nominations were announced early Tuesday morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills by last year's ... read more >>
Homeless radio sensation briefly held by L.A. Police
Written by Jacob Adelman (Associated Press)
15 January 2011
In this Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 file photo, Ted Williams, a homeless man from Columbus, Ohio, whose deep, velvety voice and touching story prompted an outpouring of sympathy and job offers from across the ... read more >>
Actress Tia Mowry is expecting 1st child
Written by Mesfin Fekadu (Associated Press)
14 January 2011
(AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)Tia Mowry of 'Game,' 'Sister' expecting 1st childBy Mesfin Fekadu Associated PressNEW YORK - Tia Mowry has more to celebrate than the return of her TV show "The Game" - she's ... read more >>
Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial
Written by Linda Deutsch (AP Special Correspondent)
14 January 2011
Security guard Alberto Alvarez, right, listens as his attorney Carl Douglas talks to reporters as they leave the preliminary hearing for Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray who is charged in the death ... read more >>
Wacka Flocka waives hearing, remains jailed
Written by Associated Press
08 January 2011
McDONOUGH, Ga. - Officials say rapper Waka Flocka Flame waived a court hearing and remains in jail on drug and gun charges.The Henry County sheriff's office says the rapper, whose real name is Juaquin ... read more >>
Psychiatric tests ordered for rapper Gucci Mane
Written by Associated Press
08 January 2011
ATLANTA - Rapper Gucci Mane has been ordered to undergo psychiatric tests, following an Atlanta court appearance on a charge he violated terms of his probation.Radric Davis, the rapper's real name, appeared ... read more >>
Mo’Nique to announce Oscar nominations
Written by Super User
08 January 2011
LOS ANGELES - Academy Award winner Mo'Nique is pitching in to help announce nominees for the upcoming Oscars.Mo'Nique will join Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, ... read more >>