Tasha Smith

Photos: Inside the 2025 American Music Awards with Jennifer Lopez, Reneé Rapp & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

Last night saw the star-studded 2025 American Music Awards, featuring Jennifer Lopez returning as AMAs host for the first time in 10 years. Take a look at photos from the ceremony featuring Reneé Rapp, Gloria Estefan, Wayne Brady and more!

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, & More Win 2025 American Music Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

Billie Eilish dominated at the 2025 American Music Awards, winning in all seven categories in which she was nominated. Other notable winners included Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Post Malone, and more.

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and More to Join Upcoming 92NY Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

92NY has revealed upcoming programming featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, Max Mutchnick & David Kohan. See full details about the upcoming events here! 

Video: SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season Two Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

Survival of the Thickest, the Netflix series starring Michelle Buteau, has released the trailer for its second season, which hits the streamer on March 27. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE Starring Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2024

Netflix has released the trailer for The Deliverance, the new film from Lee Daniels starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The movie follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. Watch the trailer.

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and will direct 2 episodes. 

See First Look at New Lee Daniels Film THE DELIVERANCE With Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Netflix has just released a first look at the new film from Lee Daniels, The Deliverance starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The film follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Black Eyed Peas Join Forces with El Alfa and Becky G for Single 'TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is available now.

Michelle Buteau's SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Renewed For Season 2 on Netflix
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

Jason Robert Brown, Patti Murin, and More to Play 54 BELOW Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2022

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Tasha Smith & Tone Bell Join Michelle Buteau in SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST on Netflix
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2022

Tasha Smith and Tone Bell will Michelle Buteau in Netflix's new Survival of the Thickest series. Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist.

Return Engagement of Eartha Kitt Bioplay DOWN TO EARTHA to be Presented at Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

MPTP Productions Intl. in association with 24 Bond Arts Center will present another return engagement of DOWN TO EARTHA, a one woman show written and performed by Dierdra McDowell (2-time AUDELCO Award nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance as Eartha Kitt) from August 18 - 21.

Eartha Kitt Play DOWN TO EARTHA Returns For Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2022

MPTP Productions Intl. in association with 24 Bond Arts Center present a return engagement of DOWN TO EARTHA, a one woman show written and performed by Dierdra McDowell (2-time AUDELCO Award nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance as Eartha Kitt), and directed by Marishka S. Phillips. In celebration of Black History Month, performances run February 23-27 at Gene Frankel Theatre.

The 2021 Essential Festival to Premiere Anthony Lamarr White's CALMING THE MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

Anthony Lamarr White's Calming the Man, directed by Brenda Porter, premieres during the festival, opening on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 8pm at the West End Performing Arts Center (945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310).