Entertainment
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Aug- 2019 -10 August
Attendees on What They Thought of City’s Inaugural Freedom Fest
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The festival offered a balance of entertainment and education. Performers included Birmingham talents Ruben Studdard and Alvin Garrett as well as Huntsville hip hop artist Translee. Others included…
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8 August
Newest ‘Chopped’ Champion to Open BBQ Pop-up at Shops at Hilltop
OAKLAND POST — Oakland chef and restaurateur Rashad Armstead, who last week was crowned the Food Network’s newest Chopped Champion, is set to open a pop-up BBQ shop at the The…
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5 August
Families and Friends Celebrate Special Occasions at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle Sunday Evening Jazz Concerts
OAKLAND POST — Every Sunday evening some patrons of Jazz and Blues celebrate special occasions– birthdays, family reunions and group parties at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. Recently, while Monica Murphy was singing,…
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5 August
VH1’s Launches New Show ‘Love and Listings’
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Hundreds of friends, family, and reality television stars came out to celebrate the launch of VH1’s new show “Love & Listings” on Monday, July 29. The…
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2 August
Bingeworthy TV: Stories from the Stage Makes the Case
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Stories from the Stage is a collaboration of WORLD Channel, WGBH Events and Massmouth, showcasing the communal art form of storytelling. The series reflects WORLD Channel’s commitment…
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1 August
Art Neville was a recognized genius, but not a well-compensated one
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It’s an all-too-common story: A fabulous black musician redefines a genre of music. He’s adored and emulated by other musicians, including famous white acts. But the financial…
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1 August
Trailer for Upcoming Harriet Tubman Movie Sails Over Ten Million Views in Five Days
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, “Harriet” tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into…
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Jul- 2019 -31 July
FILM REVIEW: Brian Banks
NNPA NEWSWIRE —Brian Banks’ story is a cautionary tale in an era when a false accusation can ruin a career. It shows that harm that can be done when well-intentioned…
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31 July
Summer Spirit Festival to Pay Homage to Homegrown Go-Go Groove
WASHINGTON INFORMER — With a history boasting roots can be traced to the early 70s, replete with free, family-friendly outdoor concerts in Anacostia Park in Southeast, the musings of determined grassroots…
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29 July
What Actor Joe Pesci Taught Birmingham-Native Kat Files About Movie Sets
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Files was on set as a featured background actress for the film “The Irishman,” scheduled for theatrical release in fall 2019; it is directed by Martin Scorsese and…
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