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If you watched last night’s BET Awards you may have seen the premiere trailer for the upcoming drama film, QUEEN & SLIM starring Academy Award® nominee Daniel Kaluuya as “Slim” and Jodie Turner-Smith as “Queen.” Following the premise of a Bonnie & Clyde theme but with a modern and cultural perspective, this movie is sure to […]
The 2019 BET Experience 3-on-3 Celebrity Basketball Game brought out some tough competition to battle over whose charity would walk away with $50,000 for the greater good of all humanity. For a first in BET Experience history, three teams went head-to-head and tested the stance of which celebrity has game and which notable figure should […]
The anticipation is building for the Walt Disney Studios release of THE LION KING premiering in theaters July 12. Listen below and view a sneak peek of Donald Glover and Beyonce Knowles-Carter singing the all-time classic song, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” to prepare for this live action film.
Anthony Mackie and Frank Grillo will be starring in an upcoming Netflix film, POINT BLANK, scheduled for a July 12, 2019 release. View the trailer below and visit http://netflix.com/pointblank for more details. ABOUT POINT BLANK: When his pregnant wife is kidnapped and held as collateral, Paul, an ER nurse, must team with the badly injured career […]
The 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival is set to debut the ESSENCE Fashion House, a premier destination focusing on owning our style, culture and impact. Happening Friday July 5 through Sunday July 8 at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, fashionistas will experience a cutting-edge curation of runway shows, trunk shows, and pop up shops brought to you by […]
Happy Juneteenth Day! As an advocate for literacy among our youth, I recommend “Juneteenth For Mazie” a picture book written by African American author Floyd Cooper. When I have an opportunity to read books aloud to kids during the summer, I always share this historic story to enrich their lives with knowledge. Children enjoy listening […]
Congratulations to Missy Elliott on being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, during the 50th Annual Induction and Awards dinner held on June 13, 2019 in New York City. Queen Latifah had the honor of introducing inductee and longtime friend, Missy Elliott when the room was surprised with a video message from former First […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven journey far beyond the gates of Arendelle in search of answers. Featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters November 22. “FROZEN 2” WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS #Frozen2 https://www.facebook.com/DisneyFrozen/ https://twitter.com/disneyfrozen
We are saddened to report that legendary rapper Richard “Bushwick Bill” Shaw most known for being a part of the historic Houston rap group, Geto Boys, has passed away at the age of 52-years old. Suffering with a battle of pancreatic cancer, Bushwick Bill’s family and publicist confirmed that he passed away peacefully on June […]
Glitter&Gumbo Media will be covering the Essence Festival’s 25th Anniversary being held in New Orleans, Louisiana July 4-7, 2019. We look forward to sharing news onsite about the various events involving some of your favorite musicians, actors, leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a first-timer or veteran festival goer, each experience brings a fun and different […]