Entertainment Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/entertainment/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:46:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Entertainment Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/entertainment/ 32 32 121622320 Stevie Wonder Calls for ‘Joy Over Anger’ on New Tour Ahead of Election https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:33:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215032 Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is embarking on a 10-show tour this fall, titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart," to inspire unity and healing, and is offering free tickets to individuals working to mend the nation's broken heart.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges https://www.washingtoninformer.com/sean-diddy-combs-indicted-criminal/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/sean-diddy-combs-indicted-criminal/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:57:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214783 **FILE** Sean “Diddy” Combs (WI photo)

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with leading a "criminal enterprise" that included threats, abuse, and coercion, and federal prosecutors are seeking to seize all properties connected to the alleged crimes.

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Tito Jackson, Founding Member of Iconic Jackson 5, Dies at 70 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/tito-jackson-death-jackson-5/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/tito-jackson-death-jackson-5/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:28:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214667 **FILE** Tito Jacksond (Gabriel González, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.

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Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer, Dead at 77 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/frankie-beverly-maze-featuring/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/frankie-beverly-maze-featuring/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:51:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214388

Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of soul, R&B and funk music that will continue to inspire fans for years to come.

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An Evening with Vocalist Heather Headley Left Her Audience Wanting More https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214492 Singer Heather Headley performs with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Reinke. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Heather Headley performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, singing show-stopping favorites from her stage career, accompanied by the Heritage Signature Chorale, and featuring special guest Javier Colon.

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James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader and EGOT Winner, Dies at 93 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-earl-jones-dies/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-earl-jones-dies/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:58:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214178 **FILE** James Earl Jones (Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his deep, resonant voice and iconic roles in film, television and Broadway, has died at the age of 93.

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John Branca’s Masterstroke: How Michael Jackson’s Estate Surged Passed $2 Billion in Ticket Sales https://www.washingtoninformer.com/michael-jackson-estate-surpasses-2-billion/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/michael-jackson-estate-surpasses-2-billion/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:34:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213840 **FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

John Branca has been instrumental in the financial revival of Michael Jackson's estate, generating over $2.5 billion through various projects, including concert films, Broadway shows, and touring concert shows, while navigating legal battles and family discord.

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Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary Makes You Shake Your Head https://www.washingtoninformer.com/odb-tale-two-dirtys/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/odb-tale-two-dirtys/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212882 Ol' Dirty Bastard, also known as ODB, is the subject of a new documentary premiering on A&E Network on Aug. 25. (Courtesy of Al-Pereira)

A&E's documentary "Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys" explores the life of the hip-hop legend and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, and his rise to fame, decline, and eventual death.

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Film Spurs Conversation about Black People and Swimming https://www.washingtoninformer.com/film-spurs-conversation-about-black-people-and-swimming/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/film-spurs-conversation-about-black-people-and-swimming/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:44:34 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211061

A short documentary has resurfaced about African Americans and swimming– a loaded topic in the Black community– and is coinciding with the July 26 start of the 2024 U.S. Summer Olympics in Paris. “Black Folk Don’t…Swim” examines the myth that Black people don’t swim. Writer, television personality and podcaster Touré and writer, educator and media […]

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Maryland GRAMMY Members Advocate to Protect Creative Expression https://www.washingtoninformer.com/maryland-music-industry-protection/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/maryland-music-industry-protection/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210532 Advocating for the passage of the PACE Act in the Maryland legislature were gospel vocalist Lisa Kimmey Winans, Executive Assistant for the Advocacy and Public Policy Office Montana Miller, GRAMMYs DC Chapter Executive Director Sharon Ingram, Maryland Delegate Marlon Amprey, music director Andre Hopson, singer and songwriter Shelby Blondell, and entertainment lawyer Tracey Lee. (Courtesy Photo/Montana Miller)

Maryland legislators, the Recording Academy, and music industry leaders are advocating for the PACE Act, which aims to protect artistic expression and prevent the misuse of creative works in criminal trials, while emphasizing the burden of proof on prosecutors.

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