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Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour winds down in Los Angeles

The spirit of Bessie Smith is alive and well. In celebration of HBO’s “Bessie” debuting this weekend, the West Coast leg of Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour commenced this week, honoring the legacy of the legendary blues singer.

With ‘Southern Rites,’ HBO examines a small town’s racism

In small-town southeast Georgia, long-simmering racial tensions between two neighboring communities has created a rift that has come to define the culture. Executive produced by Grammy winner John Legend, HBO’s “Southern Rites” is a gripping documentary that examines race relations between Montgomery County and neighboring Toombs County.

Idris Elba, aka the speed demon?

Perhaps taking the title of “Renaissance man” to an entirely different level, actor/musician/celebrity DJ Idris Elba can now add British land speed record holder to his list