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Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2024-25 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison kicks off on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala.

Video: Colman Domingo Recalls Auditioning 'Eight Times a Week' on SiriusXM's BEVELATIONS: IT GETS GREATER LATER
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Colman Domingo is appearing on a new episode of SiriusXM’s Bevelations: It Gets Greater Later, where he talks about the trajectory of his career and how it has changed since he adjusted his approach to his work. The full episode will air starting July 29 at 5pm ET and on the SiriusXM app with a subscription or free trial. Watch a clip from the interview here!

Figure Skating In Harlem 2024 Gala Honors Award-Winning Vocalist Alicia Hall Moran & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Join CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers at the Figure Skating in Harlem 2024 Gala, honoring women like Alicia Hall Moran who are advancing equity in figure skating, education, and leadership. Celebrate the world's only figure skating organization for girls of color.

Photos: Ailey's Opening Night Gala Honors Living Legend Judith Jamison with Honorary Chairs Cynthia Erivo and Sunny Hostin
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th Anniversary Season Kicks off New York City Center Engagement Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.

Photos: See LaChanze, Ryan Jamaal Swain & More at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

See photos from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's star-studded Opening Night Gala, which was complete with a performance and party led by Artistic Director Robert Battle with two-time Emmy-winning TV host, journalist, author and producer Tamron Hall as Honorary Chair.  

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off City Center Holiday With Gala Benefit, November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 2022 holiday season engagement with a start-studded one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center followed by a dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The curtain was raised at the Belasco Theatre last night for the first preview performance of Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels. The show played to a sold-out and star-studded house with high-energy and laughter heard down the street. Watch Lee Daniels' first preview speech here!

Photos: AIN'T NO MO' Company Kicks Off Broadway Previews
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2022

Broadway previews are now underway for Jordan E. Cooper's new comedy, Ain't No Mo', produced by Lee Daniels.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2022

The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

OWN Network Announces SPEAK SIS Two Night Special
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2021

Special guests Actress and Comedian Kym Whitley, Actress Tia Mowry, Actress Garcelle Beauvais, Gracie award-winning radio host and author Bevy Smith, White House Correspondent April Ryan, Health Equity Advocate Dr. Medell K. Briggs-Malonson, and Financial Health Advocate and Goalsetter CEO Tanya Van Court. Watch the new trailer for the special now!

Fat Joe, Remy Ma & More Announced as WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW Guest-Hosts
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2021

The Wendy Williams Show has announced new guest-hosts to fill in for Williams as she continues to be on medical leave for her hit daytime talk show. The new additions will kick-off on November 22 as Bevy Smith, Michael Yo, Elizabeth Wagmeister, and Devyn Simone host a hot talk panel. On November 23 & 24, hip-hop icons Fat Joe and Remy Ma will host.

Nick Cannon To Be Grand Marshal Of The Harlem Holiday Lights Event
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2021

The 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) along with Community Boards 9 & 10, are thrilled to announce that actor, host, comedian, producer, writer, director, DJ, philanthropist, and entrepreneur - Nick Cannon - will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 28th annual Harlem Holiday Lights event to be held on Tuesday, November 16th.

Second Season Of LITERARY LOUNGE Welcomes Bevy Smith, a Cicely Tyson Tribute, Viola Davis, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

Mocha Media has announced the season two launch of the 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C. The 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' is a livestream modern-day speakeasy that spotlights authors, thought leaders and world changers that boldly blaze trails of innovation for the contemporary black thinker.

The Apollo Theater Announces Fifth Bi-Annual WOW �" WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021

Today The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st.

Sheryl Lee Ralph's The D.I.V.A. Foundation and Gilead HIV Join Forces to Launch a Virtual Women's Health Awarenesss Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021

This Women’s History Month, The D.I.V.A. Foundation will kick off a Virtual Women’s Health Awareness Tour on March 10 called “Sisters Circle: Know Your Status, Own Your Health.” Sisters Circle is powered by Gilead HIV through their Amplified Partnerships Initiative.

New 92Y Online Events From The Worlds Of Politics, TV & Film
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2021

92Y has announced a new series of online events from the worlds of television, politics, and film. See full details here:

MAURICE HINES: BRING THEM BACK Wins Best Documentary At The 2020 American Black Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020

The 2020 American Black Film Festival announced its winners during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 30 from Miami Beach, Fla. Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker hosted the awards show, which featured Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Laz Alonso, Bevy Smith, Logan Browning, Sinqua Walls and La La Anthony as presenters with BeBe Winans closing the ceremony with a performance of his original song “Black Lives Matter.”

The Ali Forney Center's OASIS: A VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW Featuring Jeremy Pope, Keala Settle and More Raises $70k
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020

The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, presented its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually yesterday, August 19.