Queen Latifah unbothered by criticism of ‘Bessie’ lesbian love scenes
This weekend, HBO’s Bessie Smith biopic made its debut on TV and fans were treated to a same-sex love scene with Queen Latifah and her
May 18, 2015
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This weekend, HBO’s Bessie Smith biopic made its debut on TV and fans were treated to a same-sex love scene with Queen Latifah and her
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.
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.
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
HBO’s “Bessie” is one of the biggest television events of the year, and the run-up to the highly anticipated biopic about blues legend Bessie Smith has
Reuben Cannon and his lovely wife attended the private screening of executive producer Queen Latifah’s HBO movie “Bessie” in which Latifah also starred as Smith.
Photo credit: Justin VanNoy for Steed Media ServiceHBO honored the legacy of blues legend, Bessie Smith, with its new film “Bessie” with the launch of the
Perhaps further exemplifying the mantra “like father, like son”, Jaden Smith is now looking to make a name for himself in the world of television. The
Who’s running to the border with me Friday night to see the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao fight? All I need is airfare to
Bessie Smith’s achingly sincere vocals helped elevate blues and jazz into popular standing in American culture, and the legendary singer’s story is being told in HBO’s highly anticipated “Bessie.”
Dave Chappelle is returning to the small screen, but don’t call it a comeback. The famed comedian recently did a set of shows at the
Jay Z’s Roc Nation has brokered another power move to further the ever-expanding brand. This latest venture finds Roc Nation partnering with talent agency Three
YouTube’s “Awkward Black Girl” is coming to a small screen near you. Issa Rae has just secured a major deal with HBO, with a pilot
Even more gore is in store for actress Rutina Wesley. The Las Vegas native, who starred as Tara Thornton on HBO’s hit vampire drama “True
In case you’ve missed it, HBO is currently running “The Wire” marathon over the holiday season. People who already adored the show are getting a
Eminem and controversy go together like Chris Brown and arrest warrants, so it’s not a huge surprise that the hip-hop star managed to raise the ire of a lot of people with his Veteran’s Day performance this week.
Though busy with various other projects, actor and rapper Tray Chaney is finding time to lend a hand in the fight against bullying. Chaney, best known
Beyoncé and Jay Z’s ‘On the Run’ airs on HBO Tune in tonight to the television premiere of the “ON THE RUN TOUR” performed in
After months of ever-building anticipation, HBO is set to air Beyonce and Jay Z’s “On the Run” concert special this Saturday, Sept. 20. The special
Last week, Emmy-nominated actor (HBO’s “True Blood”) and Chicago area native Nelsan Ellis came home to celebrate being on the cover of Ebony magazine with
