Issa Rae

Kennedy Center Posts Statement On Program Cancellations Amid 'Misinformation' Concerns
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2025

The Kennedy Center has issued a statement from Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi detailing program cancellations over the last six months. This follows a series of cancellations at the venue, most recently for the upcoming tour stop of Hamilton.

MTC's EUREKA DAY Canceled At the Kennedy Center Following Trump Takeover
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 22, 2025

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day is among a number of canceled productions at the Kennedy Center following the Trump administration's recent takeover of the cultural institution. Explore the impact of the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center on cultural programming, including the cancellation of Eureka Day.

Video: NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI Series Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

National Geographic has released the trailer for the new series NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI. The series invites viewers to join culinary expert and star Antoni Porowski as he guides celebrity guests on epic journeys through food. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Doechii Drops Official Video for 'Denial is a River'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2025

Three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Doechii views the last few years of her life through the lens of classic sitcoms like “Family Matters” in the official video for “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”

SPIDER-MAN: ACCROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Begins Tomorrow in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

The highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will run in Chicago with a lottery! It will have a strictly limited engagement of 2 performances at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CAROLE COOK DIED FOR MY SINS Comes to Skylight Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Insecure album Mason McCulley has announced a stage production Carole Cook Died For My Sins will have its world premiere at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles this fall.

Netflix Unveils Star-Studded Cast of BLACK MIRROR Season 7
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

Netflix has announced the lead cast members of Black Mirror Season 7. The series is currently filming and will be returning to Netflix in 2025.

Jennifer Hudson to Tour 'The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson will ring in the upcoming release of her first-ever holiday album with a truly rare present for her fans — The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, which begins November 24 in Brooklyn and wraps in Las Vegas on December 22.

Jennifer Hudson Releasing First-Ever Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on The Gift of Love, which will be released on October 18. 

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Announced At Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

Popejoy Hall has announced the live concert of SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, featuring a screening of the film with a live orchestra performing the score.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT is Coming to San Jose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

Experience the magic of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT in San Jose. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Will Be Performed Live in Concert at Eventim Apollo This December
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Following the rapturous reception of the London world premiere of Spider-Man️: Across the Spider-Verse in concert, fans can look forward to a special show at the London Eventim Apollo on Sunday 8th December at 3pm.

Video: Trailer Released for Four-Part Docuseries HOLLYWOOD BLACK From Filmmaker Justin Simien
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024

Inspired by the book from historian Donald Bogle, Hollywood Black, directed by Justin Simien, chronicles the history of cinema, but from a radically Black perspective. By unearthing personal stories from actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen, the series provides a critical reexamination of a quintessentially American story—in brilliant color.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Will Play the Dolby Theatre This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for two days only. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: See Cynthia Erivo in Trailer for HART TO HEART Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

This season, Hart gathers with a new batch of celebrity guests to dive into hour-long conversations about their life journeys, careers and never-before-heard memories. This season’s guests include industry powerhouses Ben Affleck, George Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, Judd Apatow and Niecy Nash. Watch the new trailer!

Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural 'Creator Conversations' Talk at American Black Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced that acclaimed artists Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris will join festival creative director Issa Rae for “Creator Conversations.” The live event will be held on Friday, June 14th at the New World Center. The 2024 Creator Conversations program is the first of its kind, celebrating the careers of extraordinary artists. This year’s festival takes place live in Miami Beach June 12-16.

Fourth Season of HART TO HEART to Feature Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2024

This season, Kevin Hart gathers with a new batch of celebrity guests to dive into hour-long conversations about their life journeys, careers and never-before-heard memories. This season’s guests include industry powerhouses Ben Affleck, George Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, Judd Apatow and Niecy Nash.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Live In Concert Lands At The Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Experience the magic of SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE live in concert at the Palace Theatre.

Star-Studded Lineup Revealed for New Series NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

National Geographic and New York Times bestselling author and the Emmy® Award-winning “Queer Eye” star Antoni Porowski have announced the star-studded lineup of friends that will return home with Porowski on global culinary adventures for the upcoming docuseries NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI. Guests include Awkwafina, Henry Golding, James Marsden, Florence Pugh, and more.

Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family, Filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Join Jazz Power Initiative as they celebrate two decades of arts education with their Jazz Power Celebration20. The event honors The Miranda Family, award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, and TD Bank for their significant contributions.