Entertainment

ABOVE PHOTO: From left to right:  Pa. State Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein,  Philadelphia City Councilmember Quetcy M. Lozada,  Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Democratic City Council At-Large nominee Nina Ahmad,  Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass and Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke. (Photos by Trakteam Media) As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip…

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A film chronicling the journey of trailblazing African American model/business owner/activist Bethann Hardison, and her efforts to diversify the fashion world Through rich archival material, “Invisible Beauty” revives the energy of several decades of New York City’s cultural life: The liberating 60s with its “Black is Beautiful” mantra, Bethann Hardison’s first test shoot with Bruce…

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Make a privateer ship craft and enjoy other family-friendly activities in celebration of James Forten’s Sept. 2 birthday ABOVE PHOTO: A map in Black Founders.  (Photo Credit: MoAR) PHILADELPHIA — Bring the whole family to the Museum of the American Revolution during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 – Sept. 4, for pop-up talks, discovery carts,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: This image provided by O+M/DKC shows a portrait of Nichelle Lewis. Lewis has landed the role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.” (Gene Reed/O+M/DKC via AP) By Mark Kennedy ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: THIS IMAGE PROVIDED BY KIM KIMBLE shows a portrait of the stylist in Los Angeles. Kimble is among thousands of ancillary workers in the entertainment industry impacted by the Hollywood strikes. (Kim Kimble via AP) By Leanne Italie ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Film, television, fashion: You name it and Kim Kimble has…

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By David Bauder ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — CNN is making dramatic changes to its lineup, announcing Monday that it was giving Abby Phillip and Laura Coates new weeknight shows and launching new weekend programs with Christiane Amanpour and Chris Wallace. Virtually no daypart goes unchanged in the revamp, as the network struggles with ratings…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Forten descendants and others look at the Forten family Bible.  (Credit MoAR) An historic Bible, which is connected to one of the most significant African American families in Philadelphia’s history, has been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution by Atwood “Kip” Forten Jacobs and his daughter Taylor Jacqueline Rodriguez Jacobs, direct…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Jeremy Noel  (Sub/Urban Photography) By Kharisma McIlwaine In 1994, Disney released the animated film “The Lion King” which became an instant classic. The unforgettable characters and incredible soundtrack continue to capture hearts and usher in new fans almost 30 years later.  The musical adaptation of “The Lion King” premiered on Broadway on November…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Actress Marla Gibbs appears at a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on July 20, 2021. The Emmy-nominated actor known for her roles on “The Jeffersons” and “227” among others has a deal with Amistad, a Black imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, for a memoir…

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ABOVE PHOTO: A person holds up a photo of O’Shae Sibley during a vigil at a gas station Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Sibley, a gay man, was fatally stabbed at the gas station after a confrontation between a group of friends dancing to a Beyoncé song and several…

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