BMORENEWS.com : News, video and live radio for the black community in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area - Entertainment News

Breaking Into the Industry 101, Pt. I

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:48:04 UT

Want to build an airtight, recession-proof music business? How about becoming a successful singer, songwriter, and musician … or, just be in the mix to make money? We suggest you stop what you are doing right now, read and print out this article as a guide to help you get there. Beautifully Said is uncovering words of wisdom in a four segment article spread to help you discover whether or not you are on the right track, and save you time, money and energy! We tracked down President and CEO of the legendary Motown Alumni Association for insider’s scoop.

Tags: alumni association, billie wilson, bmorenews.com, Doni Glover, Motown, music, R&B, temptations, tika

Hip Hop Artist Sunni Mone' to Perform at DMV BDay Bash for Tony Isaacs and Doni Glover

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:52:24 UT

What you see is not always what you get, and any encounter with raptress Sunni Mone’ (born Mone’ Buchanan) will prove the grandfather phrase to be true. Her wit, versatility, confidence, and ability to own the spotlight in a room full of male rappers sets her apart from others, making every head turn and ear pop, leaving everyone in her presence mesmerized. If you thought female emcees in Hip-Hop were dead, this 20-year old, Prince George’s County native is the perfect “Superwoman” to resurrect the game.

Tags: Baltimore, dc, dmv, hip hop, sunni mone, virginia

The Baltimore Music Festival @ Center Stage, August 6 & 7

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:36:10 UT

"Giving Back to Our Community So That We Can Move Forward Together"

Tags: august 6 & 7, baltimore music festival, bilal ali

LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 25TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING THE WORLD RENOWNED WYNTON MARSALIS QUINTET

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:20:55 UT

Living Classrooms Foundation will celebrate 25 years of serving the community by hosting a benefit concert with a featured performance by the legendary trumpeter and masterful composer, Wynton Marsalis and his Quintet, on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The proceeds from this concert will benefit Living Classrooms Foundation’s educational programs at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park.

In addition to Marsalis’ performance, this event will include a private reception prior to the concert and a meet-and-greet with Wynton Marsalis along with dessert after the show.

Tags: douglass-myers museum, james bond, living classrooms foundation, marsha jews, wynton marsalis

Young Entrepreneur, Quinn Conyers, Competes To Host Talk Show On The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:59:17 UT

Scholar, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Quinn Conyers boldly follows her dreams as she plans to travel to New York to audition to win her own talk show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

Oprah is currently running a competition searching for a special individual with talent, a big personality and ideas to empower the world through her 24-hour cable network debuting in 2011. Quinn, who is just 27-years old, is certain she has what it takes to engage, enlighten and educate young adults through her talk show.

Tags: bmorenews intern, journalism, news, oprah winfrey network, OWN, quinn conyers, tv

African American Heritage Festival to feature Robin Thicke

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:37:19 UT

Fri. June 18 to Sun., June 20, 2010. FMI, visit www.aahf.net.

Tags: 2010, AFRAM, african american heritage festival, arts, Baltimore, culture, festival

BMORENEWS.com Contributing Writer Ashley Charisma Creates TV One’s The Cube Life

Fri, 07 May 2010 17:53:54 UT

Ashley Charisma, an emerging media personality, is the new Executive Producer and Creator of TV One’s first online webseries, The Cube Life.

The show centers around several young black professionals looking to make the next big move in their careers. It’s on that journey that strangers go from co-workers to friends and ultimately become family. But it isn’t always pretty and like family; there are times when they simply can’t tolerate each other.

According to Charisma, “You know how it is working in an office full of ambitious and attractive people. It’s a recipe for trouble!”

Tags: Ashley Charisma, executive producer, Radio One, the cube, tv one

Introducing ... September Penn!

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:45:06 UT

Tearing up the gospel scene: http://www.reverbnation.com/septemberpenn

Tags: christian, gospel

Theatre Project presents VT Dance

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:50:30 UT

Theatre Project presents Vincent E. Thomas and VTDance, for two exciting weekends of dance. Vincent is a recipient of a 2009 Baker Artist-Peoples' Choice Award (established by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund) and a 2009 Best of Baltimore- Choreographer Award. The residency will feature two award winning programs- the Grandmother Project and Witness. Both works received the acclaimed MetroDC Dance Awards for Outstanding New Work and Witness is a 2008 John F. Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project. Featured performers include: 2009 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize Artist Carl Grubbs (saxophone), Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, students of the Morton Street Dance Center, Sharon Chaiklin, and Senior Electricity.

Performances for Grandmother Project are March 19, 20 @ 8pm and March 21 @ 3pm.

Performance for Witness are March 26, 27 @ 8pm and March 28 @ 3pm.

Tags: dance, theatre project, vincent e. thomas, vtdance

"The Wire" Actor Pens Track For Haiti

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:24:23 UT

Feeling helpless, Chaney decided to respond to the disaster and the hopes of the people of Haiti in the only way he knew how. While in the studio, he penned a track simply entitled "Dear Haiti" to showcase the resilience of their country and to those who are helping to reshape it.

Not wanting to profit off the situation but offer some type of hope, Tray is making the song available for free to the general public at: www.twtmuzik.net/songs.php?tms=14550

Tags: black actor, earthquake, giving, haiti, Tray Chaney

SAGE: A Softer Side of B-more…

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:22:20 UT

Home of HBO’s television show "The Wire", political scandals, indictments, drugs, and gang violence ushers three sisters to salute building better communities and brighter futures. The rough streets of Baltimore often obscurely portrayed in the media, now has a softer side: Sage. Winning over the ears and hearts of people of all ages with their catchy tunes and eclectic sounds, Sage is comprised of three biological sisters from Baltimore - Rell, Muffin, and Melody. The birth-name, SAGE, derived from the original name of their former gospel group, “Sisters of Agape”, given to their mother in a dream. The acronym S.A.G.E. stands for “Sisters of Agape with Essence.”

Tags: black music, entertainment, neo soul

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Co. Premeires Nov. 20 + 21

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:19:39 UT

Dakshina premieres in Baltimore!

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company will showcase Anna Sokolow's pivotal work Dreams at the Baltimore Theatre Project, along with their signature program featuring the Baltimore premiere of Karna, a Bharata Natyam piece, an ancient Indian dance form known for its use of symmetry, angular lines, rhythmic footwork and interpretative mime that explores spiritual and philosophical themes.

Tags: dance, indian

One-woman play on Nov. 22: Addicted to the Perils of Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:48 UT

Radience Pittman is premiering in her one-woman show...Addicted to the Perils of Life - The Cycle of Domestic Violence. The show is Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 6 pm. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the House of Ruth. Tickets are $15.00. Come out and support the cause!

Tags: domestic violence, play, theater

Former 92Q DJ Marc Clarke to be Featured in Upcoming Screening

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:49:04 UT

Upcoming screening of "Happily Ever After" - featuring Meshelle and Marc Clarke - coming to Baltimore.

Tags: marc clarke, movie, theater

Jazzy Summer Nights Grand Finale: "It Don't Mean a Thing, If It Ain't Got that East Coast Swing!"

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:04:47 UT

What more can you say? The end of an era is upon us.

Thank you, Mr. Finney, for giving us a wonderful decade of fun and entertainment via Jazzy ... Summer ... Nights! She will be missed!

Tags: black music, entertainment