Entertainment

Waverly’s Wonder Kid

THE AFRO — What were you doing when you were 10 years old? Most of us were probably playing double-dutch, hide and seek, or climbing trees. If you’re Zoe Lashley, then…

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How millennials are expanding the gaming industry

NNPA NEWSWIRE — What used to be considered a waste of time and quarters is now a full-blown industry. There is a such a thing as a professional gamer now.…

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THEATRE REVIEW: “Hamilton” is highly entertaining and historically provacative

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…the power of “Hamilton” lies in its a diverse cast and the hip-hop flavored storytelling they solidly deliver. Together, they allow patrons to see a far-too-important-but-too-little-known perspective…

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Cartoonist New Book, ‘Just Us!’ Should Have Everyone ‘Laughin’ and ‘Signifyin’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Just Us!” counts as one African American’s perspective on the condition of blacks in America and the 193-page book spotlights Carr’s style of drawing and wit. The…

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Verizon Fios Launches THE IMPACT NETWORK 

CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, is now available on Verizon Fios, channel 787 in High Definition…

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TIFF 2019: In ‘Dolemite Is My Name,’ Eddie Murphy makes a way out of no way

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Directed by Craig Brewer, Dolemite Is My Name shares some familiar beats with your typical film about the movie business, namely a persevering protagonist who dreams of…

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TGIF means a whole lot more on the third Fridays in New Orleans

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Often it is preferable to keep rolling after work rather than go home and, even despite the best intentions to go out later, just end up collapsing…

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LENS & LINES: Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne deliver in ‘Classic’ style

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Soul music legends Gladys Knight and Jeffrey Osborne thrilled a sold-out crowd during the Classic Concert at The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis on Wednesday evening.

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Fifth Annual Westbank Heritage Festival to Feature All-Star Music Lineup

NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — Organizers of the 5th Annual Westbank Heritage Festival, taking place Oct. 5-6, have announced this year’s headline performers, which include New Orleans “Queen of Bounce” Big…

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‘Behind the Seen’ Book Release Draws Big Crowds

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Hundreds of people obtained autographed copies of “Behind the Seen” by Pastor Frederick K. Price, Jr., at the book release receptions on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8,…

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