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Actor and singer Antonique Smith has been announced as the official Ambassador for Sun Day, a new global celebration of clean energy and climate action launching Sept. 21, 2025. Smith, known for her starring role as Mimi in Rent on Broadway, will lead the public campaign for Sun Day, which combines cultural events, local actions,…
Busta Rhymes will receive the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of East Town. Rhymes, a multi-platinum rapper, producer, and performer, will be honored in the category of Recording. The event will feature guest…
ESPN has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe following a settlement in a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday. The former Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and media commentator settled the lawsuit less than two weeks after it was filed by his ex-girlfriend….
Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette, has released her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience (Harper Collins-Amistad). The book comes out as the Rockettes mark 100 years of performances. In the memoir, Jones shares how her love of dance started as a child in New Jersey. Her parents often took her and her…
Gorilla Lemonade, a beverage company known for its community roots and inventive drinks, has announced a new collaboration with Grammy-winning recording artist Eric Bellinger. The partnership will introduce a limited-edition Piña Colada lemonade set to launch Aug. 8. The relationship between Gorilla Lemonade and Bellinger started after a member of the artist’s team, SYX, praised…
Beyoncé brought her COWBOY CARTER TOUR to a close Saturday night with a high-energy finale at Allegiant Stadium. The concert ended a sold-out 32-date stadium run that broke ticket sales records across North America and Europe. The final performance included surprise appearances from JAY-Z, Destiny’s Child, and Shaboozey, drawing cheers from the crowd and marking…
Get ready to laugh until it hurts as comedy sensation Tacarra Williams lights up the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) this fall. Williams, renowned for her candid humor and magnetic presence, will headline the Victoria Theater on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Known for her fearless approach to comedy,…
Actress and advocate Gail Bean has announced the 22 recipients of the 2025 “All Of My Love” Scholarship, an initiative presented by Dream Above The Influence. The program supports high school seniors in the Metro Atlanta area who demonstrate academic commitment, community engagement, and personal ambition. Each recipient will receive a $1,913 scholarship to help…