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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More Photo BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023

WE tv, AMC Networks’ destination for compelling unscripted television, announced new unscripted series, Bold & Bougie. From Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment, the series will feature personalities Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster, Gocha Hawkins, Princess Banton-Lofters and Crystal Smith....


R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Photo R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024

Author R.A.W. has announced the release of his book The Next President of the United States: A Common Sense Approach to Fixing America. Learn more here!...


Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios Photo Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - November 01, 2024

When we talk about slavery, our minds immediately land to the olden days of colonies and plantations; perhaps we think of the much discussed reparations provided to the victims or their descendants, or we draw back to those tedious corporate trainings that address a problem that seemingly doesn't be...


Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre Photo Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - December 03, 2024

Now at its second run and presented in an updated version, Cutting the Tightrope puts together a list of brilliant playwrights (Hassan Abdulrazzak, Mojisola Adebayo, Phil Arditti, Sonali Bhattacharyya, Nina Bowers, Roxy Cook, Ed Edwards, Afsaneh Gray, Dawn King, Ahmed Masoud, Joel Samuels, Sami Abu ...


Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater Photo Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022

In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years, due August 20 on New West Records, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith ...


BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George Photo BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George
by Alric Davis - November 29, 2021

The A.D. Players shows many walks of life with their poignant production of The Christmas Shoes!...


New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March Photo New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2025

A public workshop presentation will be held for the brand-new musical, BLISS in March at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells. Learn more about the upcoming presentation here!...


HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Mo Photo HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

The HBO Original documentary AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Marc Levin (HBO's “Stockton on My Mind,” “One Nation Under Stress”) and executive produced by Katie Couric, debuts TUESDAY, APRIL 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream ...


VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022

SHOWTIME delves inside the bloodiest prison rebellion in U.S. history with Attica, a feature-length documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till) and co-director Traci A. Curry. the documentary features original interviews with former inmates, fam...


MIGRAAAAANTS! Comes to ExPats Theatre Photo MIGRAAAAANTS! Comes to ExPats Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

Discover the latest production by ExPats Theatre, MIGRAAAAANTS! OR THERE'S TOO MANY OF US IN THIS DAMN BOAT, a stage play by Romanian-French playwright Matéi Visniec. Opening night is on March 16th at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC....


Miina to Release Debut EP 'Slow Motion' & Reveal First Single 'Pressure' Photo Miina to Release Debut EP 'Slow Motion' & Reveal First Single 'Pressure'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023

Victoria’s Miina will release debut EP Slow Motion and reveal the first single “Pressure”. Miina is the new musical project from the members of the much celebrated five-piece Carmanah. Laura is joined by her longstanding creative partners (Pat Ferguson, Lo Waight, Graham Keehn and Jamil Demers) who ...


Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience' Photo Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience'
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024

Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with Mick Fleetwood for a forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th. This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic blues tunes, resulting in an exhilarating and unique reinterpretation of some of the genre's greate...


Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced Photo Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

Today saw the announcement of production company, Blueleaf Theatre, relaunching under the new name Portsmouth Road Productions....


IAMA Theatre Company's New Works Festival to Present Staged Readings of Six New Plays Photo IAMA Theatre Company's New Works Festival to Present Staged Readings of Six New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2023

IAMA Theatre Company New Works Festival will present staged readings of six new plays over the course of two weekends in the fifth edition of this annual series. ...


VIDEO: Watch New Promos for PIVOTING Comedy Series from FOX Photo VIDEO: Watch New Promos for PIVOTING Comedy Series from FOX
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021

Starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q, Pivoting is a single-camera comedy set in Long Island, NY, that follows three women – and close-knit childhood friends – as they cope with the death of the fourth member of their group. Written by Liz Astrof (“The Conners,” “2 Broke Girls”), watch...


Chris Kage Experiences A Breakthrough On New Single 'Up From The Shadows' Photo Chris Kage Experiences A Breakthrough On New Single 'Up From The Shadows'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

Chris Kage has shared his new single “Up From The Shadows” featuring Joe Jury on lead vocals, a healing anthem inspired by Kage's personal journey of reinvention. “Up From The Shadows” follows the stirring “Leave The Light On” featuring Joe Jury and the soulful “We Stand Free.”...


SUNNY SIDE UP Returns To Theatre Peckham For Three-Week Run Photo SUNNY SIDE UP Returns To Theatre Peckham For Three-Week Run
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2023

Theatre Peckham are pressing replay on the critically acclaimed production of Sunny Side Up written and performed by David Alade (The Fisherman: National Tour, The Fields: Sky, Casualty: BBC). Following on from its sold-out run at Peckham Fringe in 2022, this lyrical piece, blending drama and poetry...


Starita Releases New Single 'Holding Pattern' Photo Starita Releases New Single 'Holding Pattern'
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2023

From creating musical magic in collaboration with members of A Tribe Called Quest to Los Amigos Invisibles and Michael Franti and Spearhead, Starita, a multi-talented artist, songwriter, and producer, has consistently stunned audiences around the world with his extraordinary fusion of electronic and...


Review: DIMANCHE, Peacock Theatre Photo Review: DIMANCHE, Peacock Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - February 02, 2025

Three years in the making, Dimanche comes to London as part of MimeLondon 2025 and tackles the climate crisis with savage mockery and tender tragedy using life-size puppets, exquisite clowning and heartfelt writing. ...


Geeta Chandran Hosted SAMAGATI, Featuring Choreographies of The Natya Vriksha Dance C Photo Geeta Chandran Hosted SAMAGATI, Featuring Choreographies of The Natya Vriksha Dance Collective In The Capital
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023

Dancer-Choreographer Geeta Chandran presented 'SAMAGATI', a power-packed performance of cherished choreographies by the NATYA VRIKSHA DANCE COLLECTIVE, on Monday, December 11th, 2023 at the Chinmaya Mission Auditorium, in New Delhi....


Review: WHY A BLACK WOMAN WILL NEVER BE PRIME MINISTER, Camden People's Theatre Photo Review: WHY A BLACK WOMAN WILL NEVER BE PRIME MINISTER, Camden People's Theatre
by Josh Maughan - October 25, 2024

In every mission it sets itself upon, this play succeeds. It’s a tight hug to the communities that need it, it’s vital education to those who want to learn, it’s a wake-up call to those who are ignorant, and it’s an angry, triumphant demand for action. Zakiyyah Deen is a magnetic performer, her tale...


Lark Soars to New Heights With Empowering New Single 'Stars' Photo Lark Soars to New Heights With Empowering New Single 'Stars'
by Josh Sharpe - August 08, 2024

Australian pop artist Lark has released her upbeat new single “Stars.” Overcoming existential challenges, Lark discusses staying true to her passions in this uplifting, buoyant track. “Stars” is now available on all streaming platforms. ...


Husband and Wife Team Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen To Host DINNER AND A MOVIE on TBS Photo Husband and Wife Team Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen To Host DINNER AND A MOVIE on TBS
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

Married for over 15 years, Biggs and Mollen will bring their shared love of film and food to TBS fans every Saturday night with a can’t-miss party that includes fun games, delicious food and some of the biggest film blockbusters. Featuring a schedule of surprise guests, including a collection of Foo...


Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17 Photo Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021

The lead single “Bitter Taste,” premiering today, features some of Idol’s most introspective and confessional lyrics ever, as he confronts death, rebirth, and his personal growth in the thirty-one years since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident....


Worriers Announce February & March Tour Dates With Alkaline Trio & Drug Church Photo Worriers Announce February & March Tour Dates With Alkaline Trio & Drug Church
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024

Worriers set North American February / March shows supporting Alkaline Trio on their Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs Tour. The tour will kick off on February 22 in Anaheim, CA at The House Of Blues and will include shows in Austin, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Portland, Seat...






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