Johnny Wright News

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Native Son - the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – has unveiled its illustrious, annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting Black gay and queer men who made an impact in 2022. Created by Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin, the 101 List recognizes leaders in the Black gay and queer community who have made significant contributions, achieved culture-making milestones, and those who are using their platforms to break through glass ceilings in their respective roles, professions, and areas of expertise.

Music industry entrepreneurs Bob Murray, Zack Dekkaki, and Ric Wake today announced the formation of Loki Artist Group, a progressive global entertainment company of which they are all Co-Founders, created to invest in the future of music.

Justin Timberlake has signed with Sunshine Sachs, the firm that represents Janet Jackson, according to Variety. The firm is handled by Shawn Sachs, Paula Witt and Maggie Faircloth. 

FOX has ordered SPIN THE WHEEL, a high-stakes game show offering a chance to win over $20 million per episode. Executive-produced by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and actor Justin Timberlake, and hosted by actor, director, writer and comedian Dax Shepard (“Hit and Run”), the show offers life-changing opportunities to win fortunes each episode with the spin of a massive, unpredictable wheel. The show, created by Timberlake and Andrew Glassman (“The Wall”) of Glassman Media, is scheduled to premiere during the 2018-2019 season on FOX.

Indonesian singer, songwriter and actress, AGNEZ MO, recently signed to 300 Entertainment. With a social following of over 35 million and numerous multi-platinum hits, pop / R&B songstress AGNEZ MO (Ag-nes Mo) is already well on her way to taking the US by storm. AGNEZ MO recently released her lively new music video, 'Damn I Love You,' which has earned over 12 million views to date. AGNEZ MO's brand new full length EP, available to stream HERE, includes hit single 'Long As I Get Paid,' which has earned a colossal 22 million+ views and praise from the likes of Idolator, Vogue and Hollywood Life.

Get Ready to Rock Your Body! This October, Justin Timberlake comes to Netflix. Check out the trailer and key art for JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE + THE TENNESSEE KIDS, premiering on October 12th only on Netflix.

The entertainment streaming company has acquired global rights to the performance film, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE + THE TENNESSEE KIDS, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Set Fire to the Rain: A Tribute to Adele is the collision of chart-topping popular hits and awe-inspiring performances by the most talented musicians New York City has to offer. The concert, directed by Jerome Korman and produced by Marcus Linial, features Jenna O'Gara on vocals and is backed by a full band. Special guests Harlem Gospel Choir will join them on the April 14th show at The Paramount in Huntington, NY.

Boston rock band The House on Cliff are proud to debut “Wrong”, the first single from their upcoming EP Skin & Bones via Pure Grain Audio.

Set Fire to the Rain: A Tribute to Adele is the collision of chart-topping popular hits and awe-inspiring performances by the most talented musicians New York City has to offer. The concert, directed by Jerome Korman and produced by Marcus Linial, features Jenna O'Gara on vocals and is backed by a full band. Special guests Harlem Gospel Choir will join them on the April 14th show at The Paramount in Huntington, NY.

Marcus Linial of ML Presents, producer of Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl, has just announced THE MUSIC OF ADELE & SAM SMITH. Tonight, February 2nd, you'll have a chance to experience a live tribute concert at the beautiful City Winery.

Marcus Linial of ML Presents, producer of Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl, has just announced THE MUSIC OF ADELE & SAM SMITH. On February 2nd, you'll have a chance to experience a live tribute concert at the beautiful City Winery.

Singer, songwriter, actress and bona fide pop star Agnez Mo is proud to announce the early release of Boy Magnet The Remixes, today.

For Tonight, a new original musical, by creators Shenelle Williams, Spencer Williams and Whitney Rhodes is headed to New York City to participate in The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as a developmental reading. For Tonight's story is inspired by the life of the writer's great-great-great-grandfather in the 1830's in Northern Wales/Liverpool. With its indie-rock inspired score and a completely original book, this story focuses on the universal themes of love, family and acceptance. The show will have three performances at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row in July 2014.

For Tonight, a new original musical, by creators Shenelle Williams, Spencer Williams and Whitney Rhodes is headed to New York City to participate in The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as a developmental reading. For Tonight's story is inspired by the life of the writer's great-great-great-grandfather in the 1830's in Northern Wales/Liverpool. With its indie-rock inspired score and a completely original book, this story focuses on the universal themes of love, family and acceptance. The show will have three performances at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row in July 2014.