Tag 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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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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Actor James Earl Jones Dead at 93

Posted on September 9, 2024 by rikyrah

Legend James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93 By Adam B. Vary, Carmel Dagan James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the … 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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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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Open Thread | Yesterday Was The Met Gala

Posted on May 2, 2023 by rikyrah

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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We Have Lost Two Legends : Loretta Lynn and Angela Lansbury

Posted on October 11, 2022 by rikyrah

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 | 2022 Tony Awards!

Posted on June 13, 2022 by rikyrah

Black Excellence at the Tony Awards! https://twitter.com/mjjNAED/status/1536151467479941121?s=19 Jennifer Hudson has achieved EGOT status after her win at the #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/SYmQXdeZiV — Kowboy Kerney (@wondermann5) June 13, 2022 Phylicia Rashad wins the #TonyAward for best performance by an actress in a … Continue reading →

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