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“Celebration†by Ester Wertheimer as located at the Triangle View Senior Residence in Southeast and was commissioned by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Courtesy Photo“It’s important for us to reach all artists in every art form throughout the city and all non-profit organizations, especially arts-based non-profits serving D.C. residents,†Naudin said.
“We aim to solicit as many folks as possible to engage in our arts funding to grow the District’s vision for the arts to become a world-class cultural destination.â€
Angela Robinson (c) portrays Shug Avery in the musical “The Color Purple,†which will play at the Kennedy Center Opera House until Aug. 9. Courtesy PhotoBased on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the 2 ½ hour production falls short of being jaw-dropping – it’s too long and some numbers could be shortened – but there are several moments that make for impressive theater.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson's last show.
As in Jackson's life, Tuesday's public memorial at the downtown Staples Center includes the spectacle surrounding the show - legal drama, screaming fans, star power, live worldwide broadcast, unsavory accusations, even a parade of elephants - all adding up to what could be the biggest celebrity send-off of all time.
As in Jackson's life, Tuesday's public memorial at the downtown Staples Center includes the spectacle surrounding the show - legal drama, screaming fans, star power, live worldwide broadcast, unsavory accusations, even a parade of elephants - all adding up to what could be the biggest celebrity send-off of all time.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's family wants a judge to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar's estate, a person close to the Jacksons said.
The family is looking for the delay at a hearing Monday so they can look deeper into his affairs, to see if another will emerges, and to accommodate Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday, said a person close to the family who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly.
The family is looking for the delay at a hearing Monday so they can look deeper into his affairs, to see if another will emerges, and to accommodate Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday, said a person close to the family who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly.
NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC executives changed their minds Sun. July 5 and decided to join other networks that will televise Michael Jackson's memorial service live this week. NBC joins ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment in offering the ceremony live. It's set for 10 a.m. PDT at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
NBC had initially planned only a one-hour prime-time special on Tuesday night, but said Sunday it would also cover the event live. It was not immediately clear who would anchor.
Charles Gibson will anchor coverage for ABC, which is setting aside its typical daytime programming.
NBC had initially planned only a one-hour prime-time special on Tuesday night, but said Sunday it would also cover the event live. It was not immediately clear who would anchor.
Charles Gibson will anchor coverage for ABC, which is setting aside its typical daytime programming.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network.
The "Washington Watch" program aims to tap into a new interest in politics and government due to the election of President Barack Obama, said Johnathan Rodgers, TV One's president and CEO. It debuts Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. ET, and the show will be repeated each week at 5 p.m.
Martin, who is also a CNN commentator, will interview newsmakers and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. April Ryan, White House correspondent for the American Urban Radio Networks, and Robert Traynham, Philadelphia Tribune columnist and Comcast host, will be regular panel members. TV One is in about 48 million homes, a little less than half of the nation's TV homes.
The "Washington Watch" program aims to tap into a new interest in politics and government due to the election of President Barack Obama, said Johnathan Rodgers, TV One's president and CEO. It debuts Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. ET, and the show will be repeated each week at 5 p.m.
Martin, who is also a CNN commentator, will interview newsmakers and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. April Ryan, White House correspondent for the American Urban Radio Networks, and Robert Traynham, Philadelphia Tribune columnist and Comcast host, will be regular panel members. TV One is in about 48 million homes, a little less than half of the nation's TV homes.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people.
The event has been set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the downtown Staples Center, according to a statement from the Jackson family's publicist. The service is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators wanting to pay their respects to the King of Pop, who died June 25. How city officials will handle the massive crowd remains to be settled.
The event has been set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the downtown Staples Center, according to a statement from the Jackson family's publicist. The service is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators wanting to pay their respects to the King of Pop, who died June 25. How city officials will handle the massive crowd remains to be settled.
As Americans continue to tip-toe around issues of race and racism in America, debating at times whether the Obama administration is proof positive of a post-racial America, Cable News Network (CNN) has created the second installment of a news series devoted exclusively to examining the lives of African Americans.
“Blacks in America 2,†moderated by CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien, and featuring CNN Contributor Roland Martin, will pick up where last year’s series ended. With more than 13 million viewers the first time around, the second installment of the multi-part documentary series is poised to fill in some of the gaps in coverage left by the first series and introduce entirely new segments of the Black population to the nation.
“Blacks in America 2,†moderated by CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien, and featuring CNN Contributor Roland Martin, will pick up where last year’s series ended. With more than 13 million viewers the first time around, the second installment of the multi-part documentary series is poised to fill in some of the gaps in coverage left by the first series and introduce entirely new segments of the Black population to the nation.
Drug Overdose Suspected in Singer's Death
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.
Following Jackson's death, allegations emerged that the 50-year-old King of Pop had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants.
The DEA was asked to help the probe by the Los Angeles Police Department, a law enforcement official in Washington told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the investigation.
The original album cover of Fats Wallers’ “Aint Misbehvin†Courtesy Photo“I am not looking to imitate Nell Carter,†Glover, 35, said. “The director, Devron Young, is encouraging us to bring our own interpretation.â€
The Tony-Award-winning musical about the life of composer, musician and comic Thomas “Fats†Waller opens at the Olney Theatre July 8 through Aug. 2 and will feature 30 of Waller’s songs.
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