Category Archives: Entertainment

Weekend Open Thread

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. .@VP Kamala Harris Hosts Shonda Rhimes, ‘Queen Charlotte’ Cast at Her D.C. HomeShe hosted a luncheon, held at her private residence, which … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Yesterday Was The Met Gala

Let’s look at the fashions. Beautiful people looking beautiful. #TheLittleMermaid star @hallebailey channeled "mermaid vibes" with her pretty #MetGala look! 🧜‍♀️ https://t.co/tvYB9gZbGk pic.twitter.com/H0J8gr4NJv — ExtraTV (@extratv) May 2, 2023 I unlocked my Twitter for this #MetGala pic.twitter.com/uhmODuvIra — FOLLOW @YITTY … Continue reading

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Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Double Standards Evident Everywhere

There was the Women’s Basketball Championship game. LSU won. Some folks didn’t like the way the star player acted. Had a serious problem with it. Thing is… She did the same gesture that a star WHITE player had done….but, none … Continue reading

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Golden Globes🤗

Just a lot of good folks won. A diverse list of winners. Eddie Murphy gets a #GoldenGlobes standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/y2y16JQdWI — Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) January 11, 2023 Eddie Murphy shares three pieces of advice for up-and-comers in the industry: 1) … Continue reading

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Weekend Open Thread

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. I wish that I could see both of these on Broadway. Actor @WendellPierce is getting the star treatment on Broadway, taking center … Continue reading

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We Have Lost Two Legends : Loretta Lynn and Angela Lansbury

Within a week, we have lost both of them. They got to live long lives and made their impression. Their bodies of work will be with us. RIP, two Grand Ladies…. One of Country Music… The other of film, tv … Continue reading

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Open Thread | The Arts Have Returned to the White House: Congratulations, Sir Elton John

After a long absence during the Dolt45 Years. Sir Elton John performed at the White House last week. On his final tour, Jill and I invited Sir Elton John to the People's House. I proudly presented @eltonofficial with the National … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Wakanda Forever

I am a movie fanatic. Have been ever since I was a kid. There are two things that I miss most because of this pandemic. Going to the movies is one of them. I have held strong, but I might … Continue reading

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