Washington Informer
For anyone curious about whether or not the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin still has "chops," they need only to have watched her take the stage Saturday, Nov. 17, at DAR Constitution Hall, to know for sure, she is still…
Twenty schools in the District of Columbia recently found their names on a list of schools to be closed by the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Although many schools do work against reputations for failing scores and poor educational…
There aren't many reggae artists who can say that their music has crossed over into R&B not once, but several times. But Maxwell Elliot, better known as Maxi Priest, can easily claim that status. His 1990 song "Close to You,"…
Larry Hagman, who played the iconic role of J.R. Ewing on the popular, long-running TV series, "Dallas," has died following a battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. Hagman's role as the wealthy, amoral J.R. Ewing defined the pop…
With the likelihood of Chris Tucker appearing in the forthcoming installment of "Friday" becoming more and more slim, he is interested in starring in another remake. The comedian-actor recently revealed to BlackFilm.com's Wilson Morales, that there's a "possibility" he may…
Winner of National Art Competition Holds Solo Exhibit The phrase, "Passport Please," is something most people frequently hear at the airport as they enter and exit foreign countries and the familiar territory of their homeland. But to Al Burts,…
Three-and-a-half months after Sherman Hemsley's death from lung cancer, an El Paso, Texas court has finally put an end to the bickering over his estate – and body. Because of uncertainty over who was his rightful beneficiary, "The Jeffersons" star's…
The weekend of Nov 9-10 was a particularly special one for the R&B world. To celebrate the taping of the 25th annual Soul Train Music Awards, celebrities converged on Las Vegas for a 3-day weekend including a concert, a comedy…
Entertainment reports state that Cissy and Pat Houston, co-executors of Whitney Houston's estate, tried to change how Bobbi Kristina would receive her mother's fortune, which rings up to the tune of $20 million. The original plan was for Bobbi Kristina…
The Washington Informer recently had the opportunity to speak with Milton "Go-Go Mickey" Freeman former percussionist for Rare Essence, who made the decision last month to leave Rare Essence and join Familiar Faces. The move ended a 28-year run with…
The term daemonic genius calculates personal frailty with a peculiar ability to exhibit extraordinary wisdom and acts with unfailing valor in the face of danger. Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington exemplifies daemonic genius as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline…
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House: I knocked On The Door and a Brother Answered" (Los Angeles, CA. )- Michael Colyar has been entertaining audiences for years with his high energy, dynamic comedic performances. He…
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