HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae.
JoJo Smith, known as 'The King of New York' for his extensive contributions to Broadway and the dance industry, has died. He was 80.
British actor Matt Smith is in final talks to join Jared Leto in Sony's upcoming Morbius movie, Entertainment Weekly confirmed.
Billboard Top 10 country-roots singer/songwriter Grant Maloy Smith is teaming up with blues guitarist Solomon King for an evening of original music at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood on Saturday, February 9. Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Rory Gardiner will open the show.
THE VEGABONDS--the Nashville-based alternative southern rock band--have paid their dues through the years--as outlined below--and are gearing up for 2019. They'll release V, their upcoming full-length album on January 18 with Blue Elan Recordsand launch two back-to-back winter tours. Read more about the new album and tours here.
After a seven-year hiatus, Playwrights 6 is pleased to announce its return to the stage with the world premiere production of G. Bruce Smith's 'Where the Dead Men Lost Their Bones' Nov. 9-17 in Hollywood.
Detroit Repertory Theatre - a progressive, one-of-a-kind institution - is preparing for its first new director in its 61 years with a $500,000 fundraising campaign to support the transition and the theater's ongoing operations.
After a seven-year hiatus, Playwrights 6 is pleased to announce its return to the stage with the world premiere production of G. Bruce Smith's 'Where the Dead Men Lost Their Bones' Nov. 9-17 in Hollywood.
The parents of Blaze Bernstein, a brilliant Ivy League student allegedly murdered because he was gay and Jewish, talk with 48 HOURS in their first primetime interview about the loss of their son, the neo-Nazi hate group that may have fueled anger in his alleged killer, and what they're doing to move forward. Tracy Smith sits down with Bernstein's parents for “In The Name of Hate” to be broadcast Saturday, Nov. 10 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Variety reports Spike Lee will “Frederick Douglass Now,” his third movie adaptation of a one-man stage show by Roger Guenveur Smith, after “A Huey P. Newton Story” and “Rodney King.”
A few protestors might be doggedly hanging on outside the Kiln (was Tricycle) Theatre, but their complaints are firmly refuted by its current show: a vibrant adaptation of Zadie Smith's award-winning novel that is not just about but firmly rooted in the diverse, complex 'melting pot' of north-west London.
As a holiday tradition, Christopher Savage of Exeter and his family sit around the dinner table each year reading aloud from "A Christmas Carol," the iconic tale by Charles Dickens. It is no wonder, then, that when the Player's Ring asked Savage to write an adaptation of this emotional holiday story, he chose to incorporate more language from the 19th Century British author.
Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith salutes the perennial pop goddess, Kylie Minogue with an intimately fabulous cabaret-fantasia, celebrating Kylie's catalogue of gargantuan hits and glittering deep cuts, from 1987's 'Locomotion," all the way through to 2018's "Golden." Labeled the "male Marlene Dietrich" by the New York Times, Smith deconstructs three decades of Minogue dance anthems with music direction by the multi-MAC Award winning Tracy Stark, and with costumes by Miodrag Guberinic (Katy Perry, Madonna, Nicki Minaj)
Women in Tech NJ & NY Founder Cathy C. Smith celebrates the publication of her new book 'How to Become a Digital Leader: A Roadmap to Success'! on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at a 6:00pm reception / signing event at the La Taverna Cocktail Lounge (234 Bloomfield Ave) in Caldwell, New Jersey. Free admission and light refreshments. RSVP requested at Eventbrite and copies of her book will be available for purchase via cash, check, credit/debit cards. For more information and directions, go to: https://www.meetup.com/WomenInTechNJ-NY or call 973-851-1920.
Brandi Carlile and Sam Smith have joined forces on a new duet version of “Party Of One.” Listen below!
After a seven-year hiatus, Playwrights 6 is pleased to announce its return to the stage with the world premiere production of G. Bruce Smith's 'Where the Dead Men Lost Their Bones' Nov. 9-17 in Hollywood.
In celebration of its 15th anniversary next year, RAWdance is proud to announce ROAR, a triple bill featuring two world premieres, January 24 – 26, at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco. Rounding out the program is a remount of Brilliant Alarm, which premiered last year as part of YBCA's Transform Fest. Tickets, $25 - $40, will go on sale November 6 at YBCA.org. Roar is presented in association with YBCA.
The Apollo Theater announced today that Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Alice Smith will headline the Apollo's WOW – Women of the World Festival. The performance, featuring new music from her upcoming Full LP Mystery set to release at the end of 2018, is a part of the 3rd annual gathering of artists, activists, and leaders from around the globe at the Apollo Theater beginning March 12 and running through March 17, 2019. Smith will bring her intoxicating mix of R&B, pop and rock along with a special musical tribute to the world famous Apollo Theater stage on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8pm.
Teen country music prodigy EmiSunshine will join country-roots singer/songwriter Grant Maloy Smith on stage for the first time at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville at 2:00 on Sunday, October 14. Admission is free.
Smith Global Media announced today they have acquired the Worldwide rights to CANAL STREET, which screened to rave reviews at this year's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) among others. The film will open on January 18th, 2019, over Martin Luther King weekend, with a limited release playing in screens throughout the country.
