The way things are looking for Aldis Hodge, he is playing the definitive version of James Patterson’s iconic detective Alex Cross. Hodge talked with Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum at the 2024 Essence Fest about taking on the character for Prime Video’s Cross. Hodge said he’s “excited” for fans to see this version […]
NASCAR has announced plans to bring back Bubba’s Block Party, the nationwide community initiative hosted by 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace and Blavity House Party, to Douglass Park in Chicago on Friday, July 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The community event will bring together local Black-owned food vendors, businesses, and musicians for a […]
Experience the game-changing vision of a black show creator, EP, and house mother in this candid exploration of the reality TV space. Discover how breaking the fourth wall and embracing authenticity can reshape the industry. Join us on this captivating journey. #RealityTVRevolution #AuthenticityMatters #BreakingTheFourthWall #BlackShowCreators #ReshapingTheIndustry #CandidContent #BehindTheScenes #BlackTVRepresentation #TVProduction #EmbracingAuthenticity #Moniece #LoveAndHipHip #Shaq #CarlosKing […]
Liza Soberano is staking her claim as as a new star on the rise in horror/rom-com Lisa Frankenstein. Soberano, who plays Lisa’s (Kathryn Newton) older step-sister Taffy, talked to Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum about her career trajectory. Although she’s a relative newcomer to the American industry and was born in America, she […]
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton are bringing high school love stories a new, deadly twist with Lisa Frankenstein. The two stars of the Diablo Cody-written film talked to Trey Mangum, Blavity/Shadow and Act’s Managing Editor, to talk about how they approached their characters. Newton, who plays Lisa, said that it was “overwhelming” at first to […]
According to Penn America, Black authors have been at a disadvantage when it comes to reaching a wide range of readers since over 30 states have removed certain books penned by Black authors. To help keep Black history and storytellers alive, the Little Free(dom) Library has made these forbidden books available in 13 locations throughout […]
(BPRW) Netflix’s Hit Music Series ‘Rhythm + Flow’ Returns With DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto Bringing the Heat as New Judges for Season 2 EMINEM TAPPED AS SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE FOR ‘BATTLES’ ROUND SEASON 2 SET TO PREMIERE LATER THIS YEAR (Black PR Wire) Today, Netflix announced that the hit music competition series Rhythm + Flow […]
This year has been great for music, especially in the live event space. From new albums from big names like Drake, Killer Mike, and a host of others to Beyoncé having the summer and early fall on lock with her Renaissance World Tour, there have been many standout moments from 2023. But a surprise pop-up […]
February 8, 2023 – Bringing Lincoln to Life through Art and History: A Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin and Ivan Schwartz, co-sponsored by the Briscoe Center for American History and the LBJ Presidential Library. In this discussion, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Goodwin and sculptor Schwartz reflect on how their depictions of Lincoln—one in words and film, […]
As Christian missionaries, Danielle and Mark Erickson’s lives center largely around faith. When they made the decision to adopt, they felt God’s hand along the way – from how quickly they were matched with their son to the Pay It Forward donation that helped them with the adoption costs. 💙💙 #PayItForward #BellGiving #BellCulture source Related […]