“Twelve Years a Slave”
Nobody could tell them like she could, either. She was full of tales of caution and thrift and could remember things that happened back when she was a girl. She even knew stories about her own grandparents, the lives they ...
Playhouse lineup entertains all ages
The Palmdale Playhouse will present a cornucopia of music, dance, orchestra and stage productions—along with a visit from Ol’ St. Nick himself, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27 and running through Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Playhouse, located at 38344 10th St. ...
‘Letters to an Incarcerated Brother’
You figured you had a lock on things. Sell or steal a little something. Hold for somebody, “borrow” a car, gain respect. Make a little money, and it’d be all good, right? Now that lock you h
Hollywood underestimates “The Best Man Holiday”
It came as no surprise to Black audiences that “The Best Man Holiday” was a box office winner, but to mainstream critics and the Hollywood hierarchy it apparently was a big surprise.
Chris Borwn ordered into 90-day residential substance-abuse and anger-management program
Singer Chris Brown, who is still on probation for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and was arrested last month for allegedly punching a man in Washington, D.C., was ordered by a Los Angeles judge today to complete a 90-day residential ...
Comedian Kyle Ayers tweets rooftop breakup
Public breakups are never a good idea. It’s bad enough to have to deal with all the drama of a fight in a first place, but when this pair broke up on comedian Kyle Ayers’ rooftop Saturday evening he decided ...
Edwards’ Blues musicians rock Red Nation Film Festival
Two Edwards employees who are known for their musical ability on and off the flightline—a father and son duo, Robin and Caleb Hairston, along with their Blue Mountain Tribe band members, recently performed at the 10th annual Red Nation Film ...
The Best Man Holiday
In 1999, director Malcom D. Lee ushered in the film “The Best Man” which became the “must see” movie of the time. It was funny, touching and reflected a part of the young African American lifestyle without guns a blazing, ...
“Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him”
Dirty, nasty, filthy. That’s what your mother claimed “those words” were. You said them once … and were never allowed to say them again in her presence. They were bad words.
Local author Viviane Carson holds book signing at Palmdale City Library
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a book signing for local author Viviane Carson M.A., D.C.H., Ph.D. on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Throw the perfect holiday party
From cookies and milk to the partridge in a pear tree, the holidays are filled with classic pairings. This year, gather family and friends together and ring in the season with a themed party that celebrates famous couplings.
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Hopefully you’ve been able to view Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross” on PBS. The series began Oct. 22 and will conclude Nov. 26.
Brandon T. Jackson: US Airways booted me after attendant used ‘N word’
Actor Brandon T. Jackson was kicked off a US Airways flight Monday because he was disruptive, the airline told CNN Wednesday.
People’s Choice Awards nominees announced
Channing Tatum, Hugh Jackman, Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson were among the stars receiving multiple nominations today for the 40th annual People’s Choice Awards.
DMX ditches Wendy Williams after arrest
DMX won’t sit down with Wendy Williams to talk about his legal troubles this week because of the rapper’s arrest Monday, his spokesman said.
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