Reel Talk March 7
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 06 March 2013
MOVIE SPOTLIGHT Olympus Has Fallen Olympus Has Fallen, which is the Secret Service codename for the building stars Aaron Eckhart as the President, along with Gerard Butler as basically the John McClane ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 06 March 2013
MOVIE SPOTLIGHT Olympus Has Fallen Olympus Has Fallen, which is the Secret Service codename for the building stars Aaron Eckhart as the President, along with Gerard Butler as basically the John McClane ... read more >>
Book Review: ‘Why Did I Sleep with Him’
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 06 March 2013
The charismatic local author Fred Hawthorne pins about his sexual journey through Whittier College and how he ultimately managed to transform his out of control behavior into a model citizen and husband. While ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 06 March 2013
The charismatic local author Fred Hawthorne pins about his sexual journey through Whittier College and how he ultimately managed to transform his out of control behavior into a model citizen and husband. While ... read more >>
Playboy Jazz Festival Returns to Hollywood Bowl
Written by Chelsea Battle 06 March 2013
The Playboy Jazz Festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, has announced a new lineup jam packed with jazz, funk, and R&B greats. This year the show will be saying farewell to longtime ... read more >>
Written by Chelsea Battle 06 March 2013
The Playboy Jazz Festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, has announced a new lineup jam packed with jazz, funk, and R&B greats. This year the show will be saying farewell to longtime ... read more >>
“THE X FACTOR” OPEN-CALL AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 AT THE GALEN CENTER
Written by Nicole Williams 28 February 2013
“THE X FACTOR” OPEN-CALL AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 AT THE GALEN CENTER THE X FACTOR open-call auditions are coming to University of Southern California’s ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams 28 February 2013
“THE X FACTOR” OPEN-CALL AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 AT THE GALEN CENTER THE X FACTOR open-call auditions are coming to University of Southern California’s ... read more >>
Jackie Robinson Biopic “42” Honored with Truly Moving Picture Award
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 28 February 2013
Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has bestowed its first Truly Moving Picture Award (TMPA) of 2013 to Warner Bros. Pictures’/Legendary Pictures’ release “42”, the true story of baseball legend ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 28 February 2013
Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has bestowed its first Truly Moving Picture Award (TMPA) of 2013 to Warner Bros. Pictures’/Legendary Pictures’ release “42”, the true story of baseball legend ... read more >>
LEGENDARY RAPPERS-It's A Rap
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
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Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
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African-American Oscar Winners 'Reel Talk'
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
Best Actor in a Leading Role Sidney Poitier, Lilies of the Field (1963) Denzel Washington, Training Day (2002) Jamie Foxx, Ray (2004) Forest Whitaker, The Last King of Scotland ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
Best Actor in a Leading Role Sidney Poitier, Lilies of the Field (1963) Denzel Washington, Training Day (2002) Jamie Foxx, Ray (2004) Forest Whitaker, The Last King of Scotland ... read more >>
The Blues Brings Sunshine and Unity to Budlong Elementary
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
Fourth-graders A’mya Atkins, Zacahary Payne, Treven Richards, Ivan Sanchez, Daniel Melendrez, Shalanda Henry and Valerie Rodriguez of Bdulong Elementary School did not know who B. B. King, Etta James ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 28 February 2013
Fourth-graders A’mya Atkins, Zacahary Payne, Treven Richards, Ivan Sanchez, Daniel Melendrez, Shalanda Henry and Valerie Rodriguez of Bdulong Elementary School did not know who B. B. King, Etta James ... read more >>
VIDEO: LASTV: Jermaine Dupri "J.D" discusses the 20th anniversary of So So Def Records
Written by Super User II 28 February 2013
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Written by Super User II 28 February 2013
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BOOK REVIEW ‘We Shall Overcome’
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
“We Shall Overcome” is one of the most meaningful songs of the entire African American experience and is almost synonymous with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. The Library ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
“We Shall Overcome” is one of the most meaningful songs of the entire African American experience and is almost synonymous with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. The Library ... read more >>
Reel Talk 'Best Black Sitcoms'
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
The Cosby Show (1984-1992) Network: NBC Worst kept secret ever, right? After running for eight seasons on NBC and receiving accolades as one of the best TV shows of the 1980s, The Cosby Show is the ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
The Cosby Show (1984-1992) Network: NBC Worst kept secret ever, right? After running for eight seasons on NBC and receiving accolades as one of the best TV shows of the 1980s, The Cosby Show is the ... read more >>
It's A Rap 'Best Female Rappers'
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
MC Lyte If you ask hip-hop fans who the greatest male emcee of all time is, you're more than likely to get about 20 to 25 different responses. Now, switch the question to "Who's the best female rapper ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 21 February 2013
MC Lyte If you ask hip-hop fans who the greatest male emcee of all time is, you're more than likely to get about 20 to 25 different responses. Now, switch the question to "Who's the best female rapper ... read more >>
Black History Month Celebration Performance R&B Musical Theatre Production
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 20 February 2013
I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE! I Can’t Turn You Loose! is a musical set in the R&B music scene in the 1960’s and 70’s. The show takes place at the “Proud Bird,” a dynamite LA hotspot where ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 20 February 2013
I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE! I Can’t Turn You Loose! is a musical set in the R&B music scene in the 1960’s and 70’s. The show takes place at the “Proud Bird,” a dynamite LA hotspot where ... read more >>
‘Free Angela and All Political Prisoners’ executive director challenges parents Jada Pinkett Smith says its not entertainment responsibility to raise kids
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 20 February 2013
The powerful “Free Black Angela and All Political Prisoners” documentary premiered at the Rave cinema theater complex at Baldwin Hills last Sunday and star actress challenged Black parents to not ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 20 February 2013
The powerful “Free Black Angela and All Political Prisoners” documentary premiered at the Rave cinema theater complex at Baldwin Hills last Sunday and star actress challenged Black parents to not ... read more >>
Quincy Jones launches music education application
Written by Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press 19 February 2013
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file) ATLANTA (AP) — Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone. The 79-year-old composer-producer launched a new music education ... read more >>
Written by Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press 19 February 2013
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file) ATLANTA (AP) — Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone. The 79-year-old composer-producer launched a new music education ... read more >>
This Week’s Play Review: In Red and Brown Water
Written by Chelsea Battle 14 February 2013
Photo by Miles Orion Feld Diarra Kilpatrick delivers a mystifying performance as Oya in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s cosmological play, and the Sentinel’s pick of the week, “In Red and Brown ... read more >>
Written by Chelsea Battle 14 February 2013
Photo by Miles Orion Feld Diarra Kilpatrick delivers a mystifying performance as Oya in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s cosmological play, and the Sentinel’s pick of the week, “In Red and Brown ... read more >>
Black History Edition: 'Music Producers' IT'S A RAP
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
DR. DRE He is the utmost respected producer of all time . His esteemed colleagues and friends marvel him and, Andre Rommelle Young, Steroidal God King Of The Californian Realm, is the greatest hip hop ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
DR. DRE He is the utmost respected producer of all time . His esteemed colleagues and friends marvel him and, Andre Rommelle Young, Steroidal God King Of The Californian Realm, is the greatest hip hop ... read more >>
Black History Edition: 'Filmmakers' REEL TALK
Written by KEnneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
SPIKE LEE Easily the most well-known black director working today, as well as one of the most talented and energetic filmmakers of the past 30 years, period. Spike Lee has been making amazing movies ... read more >>
Written by KEnneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
SPIKE LEE Easily the most well-known black director working today, as well as one of the most talented and energetic filmmakers of the past 30 years, period. Spike Lee has been making amazing movies ... read more >>
OPRAH WINFREY INTERVIEWS SUPERSTAR BEYONCÉ ON A SPECIAL 'OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER' SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 ON OWN
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 14 February 2013
Oprah Winfrey sits down with global superstar, multi-platinum artist and 17-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé for a special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” airing Saturday, February 16 at 8 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 14 February 2013
Oprah Winfrey sits down with global superstar, multi-platinum artist and 17-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé for a special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” airing Saturday, February 16 at 8 ... read more >>
A Sentinel Exclusive with hot rap group FinaTTicZ
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
I caught up with the red hot rapping sensation FinaTTicZ recently during one of their annual get together with friends and fan recently. Group leader Killa F discovered his nine member group at the Hollywood ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 14 February 2013
I caught up with the red hot rapping sensation FinaTTicZ recently during one of their annual get together with friends and fan recently. Group leader Killa F discovered his nine member group at the Hollywood ... read more >>
Jada Pinket Smith to join Angela Davis at PAFF Closing Day Feb. 17
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 12 February 2013
Star actress Jada Pinket Smith will join social activist icon Angela Davis will be the special guest of the Pan African Film Festival as it closes out its festivities with a documentary based on her ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 12 February 2013
Star actress Jada Pinket Smith will join social activist icon Angela Davis will be the special guest of the Pan African Film Festival as it closes out its festivities with a documentary based on her ... read more >>
VIDEO: Tip "T.I." Harris Interview: Identity Thief
Written by Super User II 07 February 2013
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Written by Super User II 07 February 2013
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The Lovely Lynn Whitfield to Receive PAFF Lifetime Achievement Award
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
One could easily come away from a conversation with acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield feeling she is quite too young to be saluted with the prestigious Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) Lifetime Achievement ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
One could easily come away from a conversation with acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield feeling she is quite too young to be saluted with the prestigious Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) Lifetime Achievement ... read more >>
It's A Rap Black History Edition
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her voice was a ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her voice was a ... read more >>
Reel Talk Black History Edition
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
Cicely Tyson (born December 19, 1933) An actress. A successful stage actress, Tyson is also known for her Oscar-nominated role in the film Sounder and the television movies The Autobiography of Miss ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Entertainment Editor 07 February 2013
Cicely Tyson (born December 19, 1933) An actress. A successful stage actress, Tyson is also known for her Oscar-nominated role in the film Sounder and the television movies The Autobiography of Miss ... read more >>