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 […]
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2019 NFL Draft Highlights
The 2019 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 in Nashville as clubs made their rookie picks for rounds 1-7 to build a successful contender for a future Super Bowl champion dream. Here are a few highlights and photos from the draft to help begin the NFL 100 Years Centennial celebration […]
“BEING MARY JANE” Series Finale Closing Remarks
O’ Pauletta “Mary Jane” Paul How will I miss thee? Let me count the ways… The series finale of BEING MARY JANE aired tonight, Tuesday, April 23 at 7 PM ET on BET and included an all-star cast featuring Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Lisa Vidal, Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery, Richard Brooks, BJ Britt, Raven Goodwin, and Nicholas Gonzalez. This concludes the final chapter of a woman I’ve […]
Class In Session: The Beyoncé Homecoming Honors Course
In case you missed it, the Knowles-Carter University class is in session and dropping all types of valuable nuggets to help you enter the next phase of your life successfully. As a Virgo woman, I am extremely proud to congratulate Beyoncé Knowles-Carter for writing, producing, and directing the phenomenal film, HOMECOMING, which was released via the […]
Free HULU Comedy Showcase Featuring Comedian Ramy Youssef & Friends
A free HULU comedy showcase featuring Comedian, Ramy Youssef and Friends is set to drop in Houston on Thursday, April 25 at the White Oak Music Hall with a showtime of 7:30 PM. Seating is first come, first served and you must RSVP by Wednesday, April 24. Two complimentary drinks will also be served per […]
“Motown 60: A GRAMMY® Celebration” Airs Sunday, April 21 on CBS
Motown is an American and global treasure whose musical history has transcended the test of time. In the year 2019, 60 years have culminated to honor a record label created by legendary founder, Berry Gordy, which continues the tradition of bringing soul music to the masses. On Sunday, April 21 the “Motown 60: A GRAMMY® […]
“BET REMEMBERS: NIPSEY HUSSLE” FUNERAL SERVICE TO AIR ON BET THURSDAY, APRIL 11 AT 1 PM ET
BET Networks will commemorate the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle by broadcasting his funeral service in its entirety beginning Thursday, April 11 at 1 PM ET on BET and BET Digital. Streaming will also be available on the BET News Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NewsBET/. BET’s commercial-free, live coverage, “BET REMEMBERS: NIPSEY HUSSLE,” will be anchored by […]
The Marathon Continues: In Remembrance of Nipsey Hussle
Many people across the world are mourning the loss of Ermias Asghedom, also better known as Grammy-Nominated rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle, whose life was tragically taken on Sunday, March 31, 2019, when gunman Eric Holder fatally shot the father and well-loved gentleman outside of his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles. No one […]
When Life Gives You Hennessy, Add Lemon
So often we familiarize ourselves with the quote, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade” mantra however, in my opinion, this statement would solidify the sour/tart visionary approach. It’s time we examine the hit you in your chest Hennessy moments of life, that cause you to pause and reflect on the deep nature of occurrences. […]
“US” Movie SXSW Film Premiere First Reaction Tips
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