Billy Williams

Noah Haidu's 'Standards II' w. Buster Williams & Billy Hart Tour Dates Revealed

Acclaimed pianist Noah Haidu’s heart-stopping new album Standards II, featuring bassist Buster Williams and Billy Hart, is just out via Sunnyside Records. Haidu’s just back from an April tour and hits the road again in May with stops in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Oakland and Los Angeles, CA.The new album is a breathtaking masterpiece featuring Haidu with two of the music’s most esteemed players, Buster Williams on bass and Billy Hart on drums.

Meet Vanessa Williams, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More at a BTU Event Through Charitybuzz

You can now bid on the opportunity to join Vanessa Williams, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and more at a private Black Theatre United event! See details about the event.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

Billy Porter, Vanessa Williams & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE This Week

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today three very special episodes of “Stars In The House” to air LIVE this week, including two shows with matching donations for The Actors Fund, for which the series has raised over $1,123,000 to date.

VIDEO: Vanessa Williams, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More 'Stand for Change'

Black Theatre United releases the new song and video, “Stand for Change,” today in partnership with the Republic Records Action Committee.

Billy Bob's Texas 40th Anniversary Celebration To Include Hank Williams, Jr.

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob’s Texas first opened its doors in 1981. Since then visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month when stars from the present and past grace the stages.

Kelly Marie Tran, Billy Dee Williams, & Anthony Daniels Join LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Disney+ is bringing together some of the brightest stars in the Star Wars galaxy for the ultimate holiday family reunion, the “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special.”

Five For Five: The Terell Stafford Quintet Comes to Broward Center for the Performing Arts

A musical tribute to timeless talents Billy Strayhorn and Lee Morgan will be performed on March 11th by the Terell Stafford Quintet on stage at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Billy Porter Reacts to Dwyane Wade's Son Zion's Nails & Billy Dee Williams' Gender Fluidity

a?oeExtra'sa?? Billy Bush sat down with Porter, who weighed in on the latest headlines and opened up about his career.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks Hanging Out With Muhammad Ali & Robin Williams on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Billy Crystal, who has a new mobile app called 'Roast 'Em,' stopped by 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' to remember some wild times at Friars Club roasts in the good-old-days. Watch the clip below!

Trombonist Steve Davis Joins San Francisco Conservatory of Music Faculty

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of trombonist Steve Davis to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks to Wendy Williams About Marriage, Coming Out and AMERICAN HORROR STORY

Billy Porter was a guest on 'The Wendy Williams Show' on Thursday November 1st. During his interview, Porter dishes about his role on 'American Horror Story' and 'Pose'. Billy goes on to talk  about coming out to his family and reveals why he wrote an op-ed about being sexually abused when he was younger. He also explains why he and his husband only had a 16 day engagement.

Billy Ray Cyrus to Appear on LIVE, WENDY WILLIAMS and More

Internationally renowned superstar Billy Ray Cyrus will be all over television, online media and radio to promote the return of CMT's hit comedy “Still The King,” premiering Tuesday, July 11 at 10/9c. U

Richmond Jazz Society and Virginia Rep to Present ELLA AT 100 This April

The Richmond Jazz Society and Virginia Repertory Theatre announce Ella at 100, April 25, 2017, 7:00 P.M. at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street. This momentous evening of jazz will celebrate the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native. Hundreds of events are taking place around the world to celebrate her legacy this spring. The Richmond event falls on Fitzgerald's actual birthday.

Billy Dee Williams Signs On for ABC's DIRTY DANCING Remake

Billy Dee Williams will portray the 1960's Catskill Mountain resort's bandleader Tito, a role originally played by Charles 'Honi' Coles in the film.

Darby Williams Honors Billy Strayhorn's 100th Birthday with 'No One Knows' Single

With the first single from her new album, Me, jazz chanteuse Darby Williams honors the late Billy Strayhorn and one of his forgotten masterpieces “No One Knows.”  Marking the 100th anniversary of his birth on November 29th, Williams has teamed with two-time Grammy award winner Peabo Bryson to share her version of a Strayhorn gem that has been neglected for too long.

Billy Dee Williams Among Celebrities Set for Wizard World Richmond

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with its second visit to the Greater Richmond Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Richmond.

Billy Crystal Imagines Robin Williams Stand Up Routine in Heaven in New Tribute

Following the passing of his long-time friend and fellow comedic legend, Billy Crystal has penned a script, imagining the late Robin Williams in heaven. You can read it in full below, via Entertainment Weekly:

Billy Dee Williams Sings Broadway Tunes on Re-released Album!

Many years before he became LANDO CALRISSIAN in two STAR WARS movies and Harvey Dent in BATMAN, a 23 year old Billy Dee Williams recorded this long forgotten album…

Billy Porter, Allison Williams, Norm Lewis & More Set for Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK 2015 Season!

Now in its 16th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook will continue to expand its scope in celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting, beginning with a free opening night concert in the David Rubenstein Atrium on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Live From Lincoln Center, the Emmy Award-winning program broadcast nationally on PBS stations, will shoot two of the first week's concerts by Broadway stars Norm Lewis and Billy Porter in The Appel Room. These performances will be broadcast nationally in the Spring of 2015.