Category: Arts & Culture
Marsha Thomason is an actress you may not have heard of, but will certainly recognize. The thespian, who has starred in a variety of films and television shows has worked with James Franco in “General Hospital,” Eddie Griffin in “My Baby’s Daddy,” James Caan in NBC’s “Las Vegas” and she can also be seen in [...]
With the turn of this new decade, men’s fashion is on the upswing. Haircuts are returning to the classic high and tight, men’s fashion magazines consistently feature editorials with cuff links, and tailored suits are making a comeback outside of the office.
“People are looking for the best kind of events that are FREE,” said Los Angeles 8th District Councilmember Bernard C. Parks
Word of Alonso’s visit arrived a day after the office of legendary Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez announced plans to perform June 4 at Carnegie Hall, though Washington had yet to approve his visa
Despite all of the festivities, a grim picture loomed under the over hangs of the shops on Olvera Street’s brick lined passageway. Signs reading SOS, or Save Olvera Street, littered the walls as petitioners passing out fliers and gathering signatures could be seen every few vending kiosks.
Back in the 1930’s Colombia was infused with a music that was born on its shores, which hug the tropical Caribbean island hotbed. That music, which quickly became popular all over the Caribbean and Latin America, was called CUMBIA. Like much of the Caribbean’s culture, Cumbia is a blend of African-Indigenous-European sounds that coalesce into [...]
Just a few days after the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake, Jean-Louis flew to Haiti via Santo Domingo to reconnect with his family and at press time, the actor who lost numerous friends and relatives is still on the island working to raise awareness and much needed funds to help stabilize his native country.
International Jamaican Reggae superstar Capleton, with pressure from the gay community, he was missing from the line-up
The museum is requesting donations to help preserve Jamaica’s vibrant music history
Kathryn Bigelow became the first female director to win an accolade at the 82nd Academy Awards.
Murray, working as Jackson’s personal physician during the singer’s preparation for comeback concerts, has been under investigation since the 50-year-old pop star died June 25 after being administered the hospital-strength anesthetic propofol and sedatives at his rented mansion to help him sleep.
Also honored with individual awards were Kevin Bacon, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore, Tina Fey and Julianna Margulies for performances in television. Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique received individual awards for performances in motion pictures.
Haitians living in the United States are deeply impacted by the devastating earthquake that hit their island homeland earlier this month, according to a poll sponsored by New America Media.
Haitian President Rene Preval has used his Independence Day speech to pledge that upcoming legislative elections will be fair.
But the Friday speech did not address the disqualification of 15 political groups that has prompted international criticism and opposition threats to try to disrupt the Feb. 28 vote.
The opposition accuses the presidentially appointed electoral council of [...]
Haitian arts and culture is in full bloom in the ‘Little Haiti’ community of South Florida










