Category Archives: Entertainment

Open Thread | About What Happened At the BAFTA Awards….An Essay..

Posted on February 25, 2026 by rikyrah

Thought this essay was on point. Impact, not intent Posted by Liberal Librarian February 24, 2026 If you’ve been on social media for the past two days, you know what happened at the BAFTA awards on Sunday. As Michael B. … Continue reading →

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RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Dead at 54

Posted on July 21, 2025 by rikyrah

As a Gen Xer, this one hurts. Grew up watching Malcolm-Jamal Warner. For those of us without brothers, he was our brother on television. I never heard anything bad about him. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ Dies … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | We Honor the Late Legend Quincy Jones

Posted on November 9, 2024 by rikyrah

Who passed away this week at 91. What a life. His contributions to the field of entertainment…legendary. An appraisal Quincy Jones Orchestrated the Sound of America Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a … Continue reading →

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Legend Frankie Beverly Dead at 77

Posted on September 11, 2024 by rikyrah

There are those that are “Black famous”. Known and truly revered by the Black community…. Across generations…. That’s Frankie Beverly. Noooooooo😪😪😪 RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾 rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) posted at 7:04 AM on Wed, Sep 11, 2024: BREAKING NEWS: Frankie Beverly has passed away … Continue reading →

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Last of the Crooners, Singer Tony Bennett, Dead at 96

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

It was so heartening to see new generations ‘discover’ Mr. Bennett after he had been left for dead during the 1970’s and 80’s. To see him do an ‘ Unplugged’ on MTV during the 90’s…. Breaking News: Tony Bennett, whose … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | What A Week….Entertainment-wise

Posted on June 10, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Always bet on Black🤗🤗✊🏾✊🏾 The #1 and #2 movies at the box office this weekend is a Black Mermaid🧜🏾‍♀️ and a Black … Continue reading →

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Legend Tina Turned Dead at 83

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Her life was larger than life. What she went through would have broken lesser humans. But, she was Tina Turner. Rip Tina Turner. Here doing Proud Mary on her final tour pic.twitter.com/8M9ZDAK9NJ — ↙️RyanB aka the Real Agent Argylle + … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Is A Writer’s Strike Going On In Hollywood

Posted on May 16, 2023 by rikyrah

David Simon explains what’s going on and why the writers are on strike. David Simon, the creator of The Wire, says he’s on strike to protect new generations of writers and make sure they aren’t exploited by studios. He also … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Star Is Born

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Representation Matters. “[…] We knew it the moment we met her. She was the first person who walked through the door for this role and she set the bar so high. We saw hundreds of people, and no one surpassed … Continue reading →

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Soap Star Jackie Zeman Dead At 70

Posted on May 11, 2023 by rikyrah

On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with … Continue reading →

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