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Respect

August 11, 2021 Carma Henry 0

How Franklin became the Queen of Soul and loved by millions is the subject of this fairly detailed and very entertaining biofilm that charts her rise from childhood to 1972 and her making of the classic, live-recorded album, Amazing Grace. This project stars Jennifer Hudson, the singer who was handpicked by Franklin to play her. Like a Queen anointing a princess, Franklin deemed: “I’ve made my decision, and it is you, young lady, who I want to play me.” That endorsement makes this Respect the quintessential Franklin biodrama and any others, not so much. […]

The Genius and Foresight of Prince Revealed Again in ‘Welcome 2 America’

August 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

But it’s “Welcome 2 America” that has music aficionados, journalists, and fans fawning over the superstar all over again. […]

LeVar Burton Hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ IS Black Joy Personified

August 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

LeVar Burton’s evolution as a cultural icon is undeniable. But watching him host “Jeopardy!” is pure joy. […]

POMPANO BEACH ARTS MUSIC SERIES WELCOMES LIVE AUDIENCES – LEESA RICHARDS TAKE THE STAGE ATTHE POMPANO BEACH CULTURAL CENTER

July 28, 2021 Carma Henry 0

A singer-songwriter, Leesa is a storyteller, a soulful voice offering a soundtrack to the narratives of life. The Detroit native’s sound taps into the deep roots of soul and the poetry of jazz. […]

Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57

July 22, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57. […]

Cynthiaa Erivo get “Genius” Emmy Nomination

July 21, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Since the world is opening back up again, it is only right that things go back to normal in entertainment. As scheduled, the Emmy nominations were revealed last week. Television was a huge part of the pandemic, that is pretty much the best activity while being locked up at home. In 2020, “Genius” Aretha, the docuseries that starred Cynthia Erivo as “The Queen of Soul” premiered. […]

WE tv’s Investigative Docuseries ‘The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E’ Drops Next Month

July 21, 2021 Carma Henry 0

According to Billboard Magazine, reps for WE tv announced that on August 12, the lifestyle/entertainment outlet will air a multi-part docuseries titled “The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E.” This television series will chronicle the life, legacy, and passing of legendary Ruthless Records co-founder Eric “Eazy-E” Wright (pictured). The famed rap performer, N.W.A. front man, and executive producer died after being diagnosed with full-blown AIDS on March 26, 1995. […]

FILM REVIEW: Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

June 9, 2021 Carma Henry 0

On August 23, 1989, Yusuf Hawkins, a 16-year-old Brooklynite from East New York, traveled to the unfamiliar Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst with friends contemplating the purchase of used 1982 Pontiac. Unbeknownst to him, the largely Italian/American community was hostile to Blacks. Some male teenagers misidentified him as an interloper there to meet a White homegirl, Gina Feliciano, and attend her birthday party. […]

Paul Mooney Wasn’t Just A Comedian

June 3, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Aside from his career as a writer, penning content for Sanford and Son, In Living Color and Chapelle’s Show, Mooney was a high-profile writer for Richard Pryor. By several accounts, Pryor is considered the greatest Black comedian of all times. Mooney would also collaborate with Redd Foxx and Eddie Murphy. […]

EMMY® AWARDS nominated Jamaican Artist Donavon Brutus joins Artnoise Culture Trip to Africa

June 3, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Donavon Brutus’ ongoing journey is one filled with travels as he fine-tunes and experiments on his art form and tells leading stories about Black culture within and outside of his environment. […]