@ the Box Office (For movies opening August 10, 2012)
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
02 August 2012
@ the Box Office
OPENING THIS WEEK
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
For movies opening August 10, 2012
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Bourne ... read more >>
Steve Harvey takes on Pay-Per-View
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
LAS VEGAS, NV – Comedian Steve Harvey headlines his final stand-up comedy show on August 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, celebrating the end of more than 27 years ... read more >>
The Pan African Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
Film Festival Set to Celebrate 21 Years of Cinematic Journeys Around the World
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is ready to take movie goers on a cinematic journey with international film ... read more >>
Reviews: Motown acts top summer concert season
Written by Joy Childs (Contributing Writer)
02 August 2012
Smokey Robinson
Courtesy of artist
Concerts ’round L.A.
Three recent concerts featuring former Motown acts Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight prove that these artists ... read more >>
Emmy-Winning Director Invites Investors in Black Panther Biopic
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
Dante James The “Huey P. Newton Documentary” Interview
Dante James is an Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker who has produced and directed critically-acclaimed documentary ... read more >>
Celebrity Birthdays August 2nd – August 8th
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
James Baldwin – August 2nd
Cedric Ceballos – August 2nd
Isaiah Washington – August 2nd
Nate McMillan – August 2nd
Louis Armstrong – August 4th
Barack Obama – August 4th
Patrick Ewing ... read more >>
@ the Box Office (For movies opening Aug 3, 2012)
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
27 July 2012
@ the Box Office
OPENING THIS WEEK
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
For movies opening August 3, 2012
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days ... read more >>
This time out, it’s Brian McKnight and the Duke Ellington Orchestra
Written by Joy Childs (Contributing Writer)
27 July 2012
In keeping with their tradition of the last several years of featuring wildly popular singers out in front of a major orchestra, the Hollywood Bowl will be filled with the sexy soulful ... read more >>
Kool Moe Dee Calls ‘Unsung’ Off-Target
Written by Bobbi Booker Special to the NNPA from The Philadelphia Tribune
27 July 2012
Kool Moe Dee arrives at the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Harlem native Mohandas “Kool Moe Dee” ... read more >>
Batman Emerges from Exile to Battle Terrorist in Trilogy Finale
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
27 July 2012
The Dark Knight Rises Film Review
The Dark Knight Rises brings down the curtain on the brilliant Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as ... read more >>
“The Jefferson’s” Star Sherman Hemsley Passes On
Written by Ashley Nash, Sentinel Intern
26 July 2012
“The Jefferson’s” Star Sherman Hemsley passes on, leaving behind a legacy of laughter.
Best known for his uncompromising character on the successful sitcom ‘The Jeffersons’, Sherman ... read more >>
Father and Son Discuss Coming-of-Age Comedy
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
26 July 2012
Mario & Mandela Van Peebles The “We the Party” Interview
Mario Van Peebles was born in Mexico City on January 15, 1957 to Maria Marx and the legendary actor/director/composer/scriptwriter ... read more >>
Katherine Jackson Said to be Safe
Written by Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American
26 July 2012
Katherine Jackson poses for a portrait in Calabasas, Calif., Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Jackson is lending her name and floral tastes to arrangements being sold online in a venture that provides ... read more >>
Berry Gordy does Motown one more time
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer
26 July 2012
Berry Gordy, the Master of Motown with some of the Motown legends.
Though others have tried, in doing ‘Motown: the Musical,’ Berry Gordy, the Motown genius tells the Motown story, like only ... read more >>
First lady, Smithsonian museum honor top designers
Written by BRETT ZONGKER | Associated Press
21 July 2012
First lady Michelle Obama smiles as she honors the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winners, Friday, July 13, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. A District of ... read more >>
Musical life only gets better for Nas
Written by CRISTINA JALERU | Associated Press
20 July 2012
This CD cover image released by Def Jam shows "Life is Good," the latest release by Nas. (AP Photo/Def Jam)
On the cover of his 10th album, "Life Is Good," the urban troubadour known as Nas is ... read more >>
2 accused of extorting Wonder ordered to trial
Written by ANTHONY McCARTNEY | Associated Press
20 July 2012
Caption: In this May 9, 2012 file photo, Stevie Wonder performs during the "In Performance at the White House" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach ... read more >>
Jay-Z, partners accused of stiffing logo designer
Written by Associated Press
20 July 2012
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, President and CEO of Def Jam Records, answers a question after it was announced he would collaborate with the United Nations and MTV to raise awareness on the worldwide water ... read more >>
Actress urges action against human trafficking
Written by ANDRES GONZALEZ | Associated Press
20 July 2012
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith waves as she takes her seat at the State Department ceremony releasing the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report in Washington, Tuesday, June 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) ... read more >>
Jailed reggae star Buju Banton wants new trial
Written by Associated Press
20 July 2012
Mug shot of Buju Banton.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jailed reggae star Buju Banton wants a new trial in U.S. federal court.
Last month, the federal appeals court in Atlanta upheld the Jamaican singer's ... read more >>
Mariah Carey in the mix for 'Idol'
Written by Associated Press
19 July 2012
This June 2, 2012 file photo shows American singer Mariah Carey performing during a concert in Monaco. A person familiar with the singing competition series "American Idol" negotiations say Carey is ... read more >>
Beanie Sigel gets 2 years for Philly tax charges
Written by Associated Press
19 July 2012
Rapper Beanie Sigel poses at the Roc-A-Fella record company offices in New York on May 27, 2004. Beanie has worked overtime to complete his latest album, "The B-Coming," so it can be released in December. ... read more >>