Philadelphia’s very own, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and activist, James “Mtume” Forman has reportedly passed away at 76. Mtume was a percussionist who’s music catalog consisted of jazz, contemporary R&B and disco-club songs. Born as James Forman, James added “Mtume” to his stage name, meaning “messenger” in Swahili. James received the name Mtume after […]
Our beloved, Sidney Poitier, the legendary actor, pioneer, trailblazer and activist who broke many racial and color barriers in the entertainment industry, starring some of Hollywoods most iconic movies ever, has passed away at 94. Sidney Poitier was the first black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964 for his starring […]
Prayers to one of our most beloved and favorite icons in the entire entertainment industry, Whoopi Goldberg. Joy V Behar shared on The View that Whoopi Goldberg tested COVID-10 positive over the holiday break and is now recovering at home. Whoopi’s COVID case has been reported with very mild symptoms. “Since she’s vaxxed and boosted, […]
One of our most dearest actress and comedians, Betty White has died.Just two weeks before reaching 100, Ms. White passed away in her home at 99, as reported by TMZ. Ms. Betty White was truly an American icon that pioneered and paved ways through the entertainment and media industry. For the past 80 years she […]
Dionne Warwick is both a musical legend and now a Twitter legend. Quickly becoming known for her questions and views on things on Twitter, Dionne has a question for beloved cookie brand, Oreo. She wrote, hello, what is your weirdest flavor? Why are y’all doing the most? The one flavor was fine. “After asking @Oreo to […]
Philadelphia’s former bass player, songwriter and founding member of The Roots, Leonard “Hub” Hubbard has passed away from cancer complications. Leonard Hubbard, the bass player who toured the world and recorded with Philadelphia’s notorious hip hop band, The Roots for 15 years, sadly made his exit out of this world Wednesday, December 16, 2021 at […]
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, pleaded guilty this Wednesday to federal charges that he violated George Floyd’s civil rights. Suprisingly, Chauvin also admitted guilt to a separate instance in case where he used similar tactic on a 14 year old in September 2017. He also in that case, initially pleaded not guilty. Chauvin, […]
James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” made claims two years before his death that he felt that the CIA was spying on him. If proven to be a true claim and allegation, it would create a huge public outcry because it is forbidden by the CIA’s natural character to domestically spy on Americans. James Brown, […]
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Stephen Sondheim, a genius of musical theater who created a new standard for American stage musicals and noted as theater’s most revered and influential composer-lyricist, died early this Friday in his home at 91. The announcement of his death was made by his lawyer and friend, F. Richard Pappas. Pappas said that he did not […]