Check out new music from Atlanta based artist, THE BONFYRE, as she sings on an EP filled with soulful magnetic tracks that mixes a little old school with new electric vibes. L.A. Reid’s new music label HITCO recently teamed up with Raphael Saadiq’s production company, Toler Heights Music, to sign the songstress. Her unique name […]
The Point Foundation Gala Raises Funds For College Scholarships, Leadership Development, and Mentoring
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 more than 400 guests and celebrities filled the Beverly Hilton Hotel to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students at Point Honors Los Angeles. Point Foundation (Point), the evening’s beneficiary, is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit; currently assisting 97 scholarship recipients. At the […]
DISNEY’S ‘ALADDIN’ TEASER TRAILER
Disney released the a teaser trailer for ALADDIN and it looks magical. As a legendary story that has touched the hearts of many young and old, this film is sure to bring about a new generation of fans for years to come. ALADDIN is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous […]
Vote 2018: Are You Registered?
Our ancestors fought and died for the right and freedom to vote. Therefore I don’t take it lightly when the opportunity arrives for me to elect the politicians that will be making decisions on my behalf. The 2018 Midterm Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. If you are not registered to vote or […]
ANGELA BASSETT HOSTS BOOK RELEASE EVENT TO HONOR LEDISI
Actress and Oscar Nominee, Angela Bassett, hosted a book release reception for vocal powerhouse and 12 time Grammy nominee, Ledisi, at the Grammy Museum (Clive Davis Theater) in Los Angeles on September 29th. Ledisi released her second book The Walk: Accepting Your Life As It Is Now with Noah’s Ark Publishing (2018) and is thrilled to share her […]
6th Annual ‘Kicked It In Heels’ Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kicked It In Heels — an organization with the goal of eradicating health care disparities in breast cancer and promoting health in survivorship — is hosting their 6th Annual Benefit. The fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, October 17th 2018, at Café Medi from 7:00-10:00 PM. The event […]
Houston Advance Screening Ticket Giveaway: Fox Television’s New Series REL & EMPIRE Season 5 Premiere
Fox Television is inviting GlitterandGumbo.com readers to attend an advance screening of their newest series REL, followed by the season 5 premiere of EMPIRE on September 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Complimentary Tickets: http://www.gofobo.com/GlitterandGumboEmpireRel Come out and join us for laughs, drama, and a good time as we partake in an evening of entertainment, along with […]
Week 2: Top 5 NFL Moments
Quarterback Kings of the Week: Ryan Fitzpatrick & Patrick Mahomes In the outfit above, Ryan Fitzpatrick reminds me of the “Playa from the Himalayas” Jerome character from the television series MARTIN?. He is so cool with his swag that its undeniable and well earned. Although Fitzpatrick originally started off as a backup Quarterback he is […]
On The Run II Makes A Grand Entrance Into The Hometown of Beyoncé
Houston’s own Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and husband Jay-Z provided a celebration of a lifetime for night one of their On The Run II Tour in Houston, Texas. This insanely gifted power couple helps us all to realize that growing older only gets better with time. If you’re at the age in life where going to a […]
INDIA.ARIE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THAT MAGIC“
Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie released her new single “That Magic” which is featured on her forthcoming album WORTHY available in February via Songbird/BMG. Co-produced by Aaron W. Lindsey and Branden Burch, India states, “It’s a song about love. It’s about finding someone who opens your doors with their touch.” India Arie is the type of artist that speaks to my spirit and helps me […]