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Country musicians Grace Givertz, Roberta Lea, Rachel Maxann, Sug Daniels and Tylar Bryant took to The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, for Black Opry Revue on March 29. (Courtesy of Shannon Flack/Wolf Trap)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

‘Black Opry Revue’ Throws the Covers Off of Black Country Music

by Brenda C. SilerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

**FILE** More continues to be discovered and revealed as authorities dig deeper into allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. (WI photo)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

From Raids to Revelations: A Dark Turn in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Saga

by Stacy M. BrownMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

**FILE** Sean "Diddy" Combs (Richard Burdett via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Feds Raid Diddy’s Homes in Los Angeles, Miami Amid Mounting Sexual Assault Allegations

by Stacy M. BrownMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Comedian, actor and producer Kevin Hart received the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 24. (Courtesy of Scott Suchman)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Comics Bring the Laughs as Kevin Hart Receives the 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 25, 2024March 27, 2024

The 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song was recently given to Elton John and Bernie Taupin during a tribute concert held at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. On stage for the ceremony are (from left) Taupin, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden, and John. The concert airs on April 8 on PBS. (Courtesy of Library of Congress)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

The Stars Shine on Elton John and Bernie Taupin 2024 Gershwin Prize Honorees

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Britney Coleman stars as Bobbie, who tries to figure out her single life, in the North American tour of “Company,” at the Kennedy Center until March 31. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

‘Company’ Still Delights in a New Look at Sondheim Musical

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 25, 2024March 27, 2024

**FILE** MC Lyte, the mogul, voice-over artist, and hip-hop legend, is dropping her latest single, "Woman," a powerful ode to womanhood. (WI photo)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

MC Lyte Releases Empowering Anthem ‘Woman’ Featuring Hip-Hop Icons

by Stacy M. BrownMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

"Shirley" tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S. It chronicles her 1972 presidential campaign. Oscar-winning actress Regina King plays the iconic politician. “Shirley” premieres on March 22 on Netflix. (Courtesy of Netflix)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Fight for Diversity in Public Service is the Heart in the Film ‘Shirley’

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

**FILE** A mural of Jam Master Jay at 5 Pointz in Long Island City, Queens, New York City (Youngking11 via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Run-DMC Co-Founder Jam Master Jay’s Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict for Two Defendants

by Stacy M. BrownFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

**FILE** Whoopi Goldberg (Daniel Langer/Comic Relief Inc., CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Whoopi Goldberg Pioneering Change with BLKFAM, a Groundbreaking, Black-Focused Streaming Platform

by Stacy M. BrownFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024