Veteran actor Leon discusses supporting Coco Gauff at the US Open and other tournaments, his love of the New York Knicks, and his upcoming projects at the 2025 Apollo Spring Benefit in Harlem.
Award-winning musician, music director, songwriter, and singer Adam Blackstone, who has worked with icons Beyoncé and Rihanna, reflects on his experiences with talented youth at Disney Dreamers Academy and performing with Jagged Edge and Total at last weekend’s Roots Picnic.
Performers Felicia Boswell, James Foster Jr., Calvin M. Thompson and Bryce Michael Wood discuss their roles in the Off-Broadway production of “Ceremonies in Dark Old Men,” which is set in 1950s Harlem, now showing at Theatre at St. Clements in
Iconic music industry executive Clive Davis reflects on his first time going to the world-famous Apollo Theater and discusses the importance of Black music and the Harlem venue after being inducted into the Apollo Walk of Fame and before receiving
Legendary hip-hop artist discusses what inspired the song “Thank You New York Knicks” featuring Rakim, Dave East, and Styles P, reflects on the team firing head coach Tom Thibodeau and his first performance at the world-famous Apollo Theater at the
With Grammy Award winners Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, and Miguel just a few of the big names at the 17th annual Roots Picnic, any of them could have closed out the two-day festival. But once Philadelphia’s own Meek Mill was added
Rev. Nikia Smith Robert, Ph.D, assistant professor of Ethics and Social Justice at the University of Kansas and Executive Director of Abolitionist Sanctuary discusses the second week of the Diddy trial, including the testimonies of Kid Cudi, Dawn Richard, and the
Beyoncé was named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard magazine, a well-deserved honor. She could also easily be called the best performer of the 21st century. Between her five world tours over the last 16 years
Iconic soul singers Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight have countless things in common. Born just four days apart, chart-topping Grammy Award winners both started in groups: Cindy Birdsong, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash joined LaBelle to form the group of
New York Knicks fans chanted “OVERRATED” at Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton just before halftime of Game 2 on Friday. Haliburton only had two points, but he’d also sent Game 1 into overtime and finished with 31 points and
Sports icon and NFL legend Michael Vick shares what NFL quarterbacks remind him of himself on the field, and he and Evolution of the Black Quarterback director FredAnthony Smith explain the unprecedented success of Black quarterbacks in the NFL at
New Jersey gubernatorial candidate and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka discusses Rock the Bells taking place at Prudential Center in Newark, Hot 97’s Summer Jam returning to New Jersey, also at Prudential Center, the diversity of the events at the venue,
When The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage tour, featuring in alphabetical order, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills, many, including me, wondered who would close the show with four women who have made music professionally for more
Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Religious Studies at the University of Kansas Founder of Abolitionist Sanctuary Rev. Dr. Nikia Smith Robert discusses the first week of the Diddy trail, some trying to take the victimhood from Cassie Ventura,
Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships at Sony Entertainment and board member of ArtsConnection Russ Jones discusses his involvement in the arts organization, his work as an SVP at Sony, his love of the Knicks, and more at Night Connections:
Tony Award winner and three-time Grammy Award nominee Melba Moore discusses going to the Apollo Theater with her mother, her first performance, and her most recent time on stage as a part of D-Nice’s CQ5 event at the iconic Harlem
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful and Luxurious Life happens. Deadlines pile up, unexpected situations arise, and before you know it, Mother’s Day is knocking at the door—and you haven’t picked out a gift. If something significant occupied
Performers Cole Thompson and Jake Loewenthal discuss their roles in the riveting musical We Shall Someday, in which they both react, in different ways, to the April 29, 1992, Rodney King verdict in the third act.
\ Bishop T.D. Jakes discusses the $500,000 pitch competition at the 2025 Good Soil Forum, which returns to Dallas June 12-14, 2025, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This year, Oprah Winfrey joins T.D. Jakes for a one-on-one fireside chat.
Director and choreographer Tyler Thomas discusses co-directing the riveting musical We Shall Someday, which follows a Freedom Rider in the early 1960s, his daughter in the 1980s, and his grandson in the 1990s following the Rodney King verdict
