Tag: Singer
The Gift of Missy Elliot
By: Jasmine Gates
Changing Our Narrative
When I watched Missy Elliot’s acceptance speech upon receiving her Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music. I...
Jenifer Lewis “The Mother of Black Hollywood” Memoir Profile (Watch)
By: Michael Reel
Because she has played mothers in so many films, Jenifer Lewis is known in the industry as the "Black Mother of Hollywood."...
Global Gospel recording artist VaShawn Mitchell discusses new CD, Secret Place...
Reel Urban News Exclusive
Just 39 years old, VaShawn Mitchell has already reached higher ground in the world of gospel music. The singer, songwriter and...
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Award-Winning Director and Cast Celebrate August Wilson
The Hollywood Reporter has hailed the "lyrical writing and indelible performances" of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, playwright August Wilson's classic that debuted this month...
Anthony Brown “Everyday Jesus” Exclusive Profile
Reel Urban News Exclusive
Still celebrating the enormous success of "Everyday Jesus" award-winning gospel recording artist, Anthony Brown recently sat down for an exclusive interview...
On-set Exclusive with the Star, Director and Producer of #WhereIsBeauty
Reel Urban News Exclusive:
“I think it’s important to young African Americans to see us behind the scenes. We’re quick to jump in front of...
PRINCE Rogers Nelson 1958 – 2016
Reel Urban News Remembers:
Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including "Little Red Corvette," ''Let's Go...
#WhereIsBeauty star, Goapele discusses her role and the impact of social...
"How many selfies do I take to get the right one? How many people are going to like this photo?"
Singer-songwriter Goapele was recently hailed...
Angela McCrae’s new film #WhereIsBeauty targets Multi-Cultural Millennial Women
"#WhereIsBeauty is definitely talking about how people perceive beauty for themselves."
According to first-time filmmaker Angela McCrae, #WhereIsBeauty targets multi-cultural millennial women grappling with issues...
Vanessa Williams Returns to Miss America Pageant after history making win...
Former Miss America Vanessa Williams has been named the head judge of the 2016 Miss America Pageant, organizers announced Tuesday.
Williams was crowned Miss America...