Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
Suppose you recall the day you learned James Jordan, the man who helped raise and influence legendary NBA superstar Michael Jordan, was murdered. In that case, you may remember being shell-shocked and asking yourself, “Who could commit such a horrific crime towards the father figure we all loved?” Now, we can all receive the answers […]
The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast Saturday, March 27th at 8/7c, on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the […]
On Friday, March 26, Oprah Winfrey sits down with Amanda Gorman — the inspirational 23-year-old inaugural poet, author, and activist — on “The Oprah Conversation,” exclusively on Apple TV+. “Amanda Gorman is a young woman who stepped into a moment in history with enormous grace and dignity,” said Oprah Winfrey. “I was enthralled by her […]
Glitter&Gumbo had the esteemed pleasure of attending a virtual Animation/Character Design Master Class with Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart hosted by the SAG-Aftra Foundation for the Academy Award-nominated film WOLFWALKERS. The beautifully animated story is available to view now on AppleTV+. Truthfully, I’ve never considered myself to be the best at drawing pictures or illustrations […]
The new Amazon Prime Series THEM knocks it out the park as an undiscovered gem that shines brightly compared to US (2019 Jordan Peele Film). To my knowledge, with no relation to the 2019 film, THEM creator Little Marvin has allowed his gift to make room for him so that America and beyond may experience the masterpiece […]
Casually strolling into a music venue to catch an artist on stage is one of the treasures I miss by not attending SXSW in-person. The magic you feel from listening to live music in Austin, Texas, is never forgotten and considered a relaxing treat after a long day. As a music lover, it is valuable […]
You can call me a sucker for loving underdog/coming-of-age/women empowerment films, and I will gladly embrace the title. For the 2021 SXSW film festival premiere of “Women is Losers,” Director/Producer/Screenwriter Lissette Feliciano delivered a film that pulled me in, and I couldn’t let go. Set during the time of the 1960’s San Francisco era, Catholic […]
The six-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG returns with nine new tantalizing episodes on Sunday, March 21 starting at 9 PM ET/8C on TV ONE. UNSUNG, one of the network’s longest-running series’, highlights the careers and explores the personal lives of some of the most talented, versatile, and influential black vocal artists. The new episodes will launch with a profile of one of the […]
Hosted by Trevor Noah, CBS and the Recording Academy presented the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards live on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS Television Network, and it was an unforgettable night with fiery performances and historic wins. Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion represented the Bayou City on the big […]
Chopra Jonas and Jonas announced the nominees for the 93rd Oscars® in 23 categories at 5:19 a.m. PT. this morning. The late actor Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous nomination for performance by an actor in a leading role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Chadwick’s co-star in the film, Viola Davis, also received a nomination for […]