Dana Williams, Author at Rolling Out

Ed Gordon talks about new talk show, how journalism has changed in the wake of social media.

You might know Sevyn Streeter for her pop style music and epic song writing skills, but now the young songstress is stepping into a whole new lane in the acting world. The Grammy winner plays in the new Russ Purr movie Ringside as a feisty vixen whose confidence is through the roof. Check out more…

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Allen Maldonado is not a name new to the acting world. You might recognize the dashing star from numerous network shows like: ABC’s “Blackish,” FX’s “You’re the Worst,” and even Star’s “Survivor’s Remorse.” Recently, the talented actor is one of the main characters in Russ Parr’s new movie Ringside. Maldonado dished on the details of…

Music mogul and manager Chaka Zulu has built an enviable career over the past 20 years. Not only has he managed the international artist Ludacris, but he’s now added executive producer title to his repertoire. Along with his brother, Jeff Dixon, whose pedigree extends to many years of managing Heavy D and the Boyz and a slew of other successful…

The new man on campus, mid-day radio disc jockey Reec is blazing the Atlanta airways on Hot 107.9, which is one of the top hip-hop stations in the nation. Reec’s unique style and swagger have landed him multiple endorsements deals like Nike, Red Bull and Converse. Although Reec has made quite a name for himself, many might…

Actress, model and entrepreneur Eva Marcille has definitely taken the entertainment industry by storm. Since winning cycle three of “America’s Next Top Model,” Marcille’s starred in numerous movies and TV shows; including BET’s new docuseries “About the Business.” The new show features Marcille and some of her closest friends as they follow their dreams and explore great business opportunities. Marcille was just featured on…

The hot new BET show “About the Business“ follows a close-knit group of friends who explore major business opportunities and have no problem checking each other when tempers flare. Footage and still image courtesy of BET Networks Tune in tonight at 10 EST on BET.

The talented and sultry singer Mya is back with a brand-new EP that she executive produced herself, titled Smoove Jones. Mya’s debut single, “All About Me,” hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1998. This new EP appeals to the grown and sexy demographic. Here, the beautiful international star discusses her endless love for music and talks…

LaRoyce Hawkins came from humble beginnings of Harvey, Illinois, where he aimed to be powerful in everything he did. In addition to acting, Hawkins has embraced his other talents like singing, hosting and being a stand-up comedian. Hawkins is not only passionate about his career, but also helping his hometown. After debuting in his first movie, The…

Snagging her first major role as Rasheeda in Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq (one of the most controversial movies this season), Anya Engel-Adams is ready to see her star rise. Adams sat down with rolling out to discuss Chi-Raq’s message and her bright future. For people who haven’t seen the movie, what frame of mind should they have going into the theater?…

New York Times best-selling writer Carl Weber has successfully left his mark in the literary industry and now has embarked on a new journey by bringing one of his best-sellers to the big screen. With The Man in 3B screening in 36 theaters, the film has been expanded to eight additional theaters. How does it feel to have successfully brought…

Actor Christian Keyes recently starred in the film The Man in 3B, based on New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber’s novel. The film opened in theaters earlier last month. His character is Slim; he gets wrapped up in a love triangle between Lamman Rucker’s character and a young lady named Crystal (Nafessa Williams). Keyes sat down with…

The new face of Mielle Organics, Yandy Smith-Harris, made her appearance in Chicago recently. The young reality star was super excited to announce her new role as the product’s first brand ambassador. Harris testifies that Mielle Organics is all-natural and wonderfully made for natural hair. The product is unique because it’s pure and free of…

Now, we all know that last season the explosive show “Empire” took the world by storm. They introduced powerful characters like Cookie and, of course, the infamous Lucious Lyon. But, we also got a chance to see the sassy, sexy and fierce new talent Tiana Brown played by Serayah McNeil. Find out how McNeil feels…

Phenomenal actress Regina King sat down with rolling out to discuss her new film Let the Church Say Amen. The film is adapted from the book written by Reshonda Tate Billingsley and was produced in association with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Production and BET Networks. She expresses her newfound love of directing and excitement about this new…

The recent Chicago Learnapalooza event brought engaging activities that stimulate the mind to the residents of South Side neighborhoods like Bronzeville. The event was organized by Public Allies, which is a part of the AmeriCorps national service network brand. “Learnapalooza skill-sharing event is organized by six AmeriCorps Public Allies. The event is also traditionally hosted each summer in…

Rolling out had the opportunity to catch up with “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star Kalenna to talk about her new album Black Orchid coming out this year. She tells us what’s expected from the album, and her EP Rose Water that just dropped this month. Also, she discusses her working relationship with her husband and making…

As temperatures heat up in Chicago, so does the violence. It roils neighborhoods, with youngsters and innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Echelon Media Sports and the Chicago Bears have a plan to get kids motivated, give them hope, and positive alternatives. Recently, some of the Chicago Bears players came out to a two-day summer camp to spread knowledge and training…

David Bass, displayed his philanthropic work recently at a pro-football summer camp in Chicago. The NFL player took the initiative to train and mentor several inner-city kids ages 7 to 15, to teach them about the extensive training professional players have to undergo. Many hovered around Bass in admiration as he connected with the kids. He talked to rolling out about…

Grammy-nominated producer Marcos Palacios aka Kosine, one half of the music collabo Da Internz, is reaching out this summer to inner-city youth. The music producer recently hosted a pro football summer camp with the Chicago Bears to stop the violence in the city. The summer camp consisted of children ages 7 to 15 at Saint Joseph High School…