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UPI
a day ago
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- UPI
In Photos: Keke Palmer: 30 images of the actress, singer, host
Palmer poses with the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on March 2, 2007. Palmer won for her title role in "Akeelah and the Bee." Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Gracie's Corner Is Going On Tour With Live Nation
Source: Courtesy / Live Nation Beloved YouTube sensation Gracie's Corner is stepping off the screen and onto the stage for the first time ever with its debut live tour, Gracie's Corner Live: Gracie's Global Adventure . The award-winning educational series will embark on a vibrant, music-filled journey across the U.S. this summer, in partnership with Live Nation. Read more and get access to tickets inside. The tour kicks off August 9 in Atlanta, GA, with two shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, before making stops in major cities like Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. Families across the country will get the chance to sing, dance, and learn alongside Gracie and her colorful cast of friends in an interactive show designed to celebrate culture, education, and community. Created by Drs. Javoris and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and voiced by their daughter, Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth, Gracie's Corner has become a cultural staple for families looking for fun, educational content that reflects diverse backgrounds and experiences. Since its debut, the show has amassed millions of fans and earned critical acclaim—including multiple NAACP Image Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, and a 2025 BET Awards nomination for Graceyn. The live tour promises a high-energy experience that brings the show's favorite songs and messages to life. Produced by Timeline Touring, a Live Nation company specializing in unique live experiences, the tour is designed to reach audiences outside traditional concertgoers—focusing on the families who've made Gracie's Corner a household name. VIP experiences will also be available for superfans, offering meet-and-greets, photo ops with the characters, exclusive merchandise, and more. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, June 20 at 10 AM local time via the Live Nation website here, with a special Citi cardmember presale beginning Tuesday, June 17. From catchy songs that teach ABCs to new collabs like the recent single 'Have a Good Time' featuring Charlie Wilson, Gracie's Corner has always brought joy and learning to families everywhere. Now, with Gracie's Global Adventure , that magic is hitting the road—making it one of the most anticipated family-friendly events of the summer. So grab your little learners, your dancing shoes, and get ready to sing along—Gracie's coming to a city near you. Sat Aug 09 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (Morning Show) Sat Aug 09 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (Afternoon Show) Sun Aug 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte (Morning Show) Sun Aug 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte (Afternoon Show) Fri Aug 15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas Sun Aug 17 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center (Morning Show) Sun Aug 17 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center (Afternoon Show) Fri Aug 22 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Sun Aug 24 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit (Morning Show) Sun Aug 24 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit (Afternoon Show) Sat Aug 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia (Morning Show) Sat Aug 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia (Afternoon Show) Sun Aug 31 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount (Morning Show) Sun Aug 31 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount (Afternoon Show) SEE ALSO Gracie's Corner Is Going On Tour With Live Nation was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Queen Latifah reveals if ‘The Equalizer' could return after being canceled by CBS
Queen Latifah can't save 'The Equalizer' herself. The actress, 55, admitted in a new interview with Us Weekly that she has no say in the future of her CBS drama series that was canceled by CBS after five seasons earlier this month. 'It is a little out of my hands in terms of what happens with it from this point forward,' Latifah said. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'But I do appreciate what we were able to do and we made some good TV,' she added. Latifah, who was both the lead star and an executive producer on the show, admitted that she's still 'processing' the cancellation. Advertisement 'It occurred to me that it has been such a big part of my life for the last — more than — five years actually,' she explained. 'I'm thankful. I'm very grateful. I'm in a very grateful place. I'm grateful to the fans of the show for sticking with it.' 6 Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'I appreciate CBS putting us on and my producing partners and the wonderful cast I got to work with,' Latifah continued. 'They became my family. There is also this wonderful crew, writers, showrunners and everybody was involved in it. And really the fans who rocked with us.' 'The Equalizer' was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah and Tory Kittles in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The first episode aired after the 2021 Super Bowl and scored more than 20 million live viewers, but the ratings declined over the years. Advertisement When the primetime thriller wasn't renewed alongside other CBS shows in February, Deadline reported Latifah 'agreed to concessions' to help the show's chances at getting renewed for a 13-episode sixth and final season. 6 Queen Latifah attends an NBA playoff game in April 2025. Getty Images But CBS ultimately canceled the series on May 2, just two days before the Season 5 finale aired, due to finances. The network also shafted a planned spinoff starring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz. 6 Queen Latifah and Laya DeLeon Hayes in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images Latifah released a statement on Instagram after her series was canceled and said her 'kick-ass role' as Robyn McCall 'was everything I hope it would be.' ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal,' she wrote. Latifah also thanked the show's 'loyal' and 'ride-or-die' fans, adding, 'That's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Brown Arrested in England on Charges Related to Nightclub ‘Bottle Attack'
Chris Brown was arrested Thursday in England, stemming from an incident that occurred at a London nightclub in February 2023. Brown, who was sued back in October 2023 over the alleged 'bottle attack,' was charged with suspicion of grievous bodily harm, London Metropolitan police confirmed to the Sun and the Manchester Evening News. More from Rolling Stone Kendrick Lamar Leads BET Awards Nominations, Doechii, Drake, Future, GloRilla Tie Behind Him Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Kendrick Lamar Win NAACP Image Awards Chris Brown Files $500 Million Suit Against Warner Bros. Over Sexual Assault Allegations in Doc 'A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm,' London police said. 'He has been taken into custody, where he remains. The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.' A rep for Brown did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. In October 2023, music producer Amadou 'Abe' Diaw filed a $16 million lawsuit against Brown, accusing the singer of 'beating him over the head' with a tequila bottle and 'ruthlessly' stomping on him when they were both at a London nightclub the previous February. Diaw's lawsuit also claimed that he 'inflicted severe and lasting injuries' from the attack, including 'lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg,' and that he suffered 'serious and permanent emotional distress and trauma' following the attack. 'He hit me over the head two or three times. My knee collapsed as well,' Diaw told the Sun, adding that he was hospitalized after the attack. Following the Feb. 2023 incident, it wasn't known whether Brown was also facing a criminal investigation over the attack. However, when informed that Brown had landed in Manchester this week, he was apprehended on charges related to the attack. Brown is scheduled to begin a 20th anniversary tour next month that includes over 10 gigs in the U.K; it's not yet known if his arrest will impact those dates. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
CBS cancels ‘The Equalizer' days before season finale as star Queen Latifah speaks out over ending
Queen Latifah will take her final bow as street vigilante Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer' on Sunday as CBS canceled the beloved drama, ending a five-season run. The primetime thriller, which first aired in 2021, followed Latifah's McCall, a former CIA operative and mother of two, who tasked herself with helping others. The season finale, which was set for Sunday, will act as the series finale, Deadline reported. 5 Queen Latifah portrays Robyn McCall in a scene from 'The Equalizer.' CBS Latifah also served as the show's executive producer alongside production partner Shakim Comper. She paid tribute to the show and her character on Friday — hours after the show was axed from CBS's primetime lineup. 'Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,' she wrote on Instagram. 'Shakim and I at Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life—and then we just hope you love them as much as we do. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.' Latifah mentioned the cast, crew and fans in her tribute to the show, thanking them for the support, saying it meant the 'world.' The 55-year-old hinted at her next project, teasing it would follow the same path as 'The Equalizer.' 'And don't worry—I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you,' she wrote. 5 Queen Latifah, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint appear in a scene during 'The Equalizer' Season 5 Episode 10. CBS via Getty Images 5 Tory Kittles portrays Detective Marcus Dante alongside Queen Latifah's Robyn McCall in Season 5 Episode 11 of 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. The show was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. Latifah won the 2025 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards in February. 5 Queen Latifah and Liza Lapira in 'The Equalizer' episode titled 'Stolen Angel.' CBS via Getty Images 5 Latifah won the 2025 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards in February. CBS The 74-episode series earned a spinoff, but was pulled from consideration during CBS's bloodbath of show scheduling in the early months of the year. In its final season and a later time slot, the show's viewership dropped by almost 2 million as it failed to reach 6 million viewers a week compared to last season's 7.89 million viewers, the Hollywood Reporter reported. CBS's decision to end the series comes two months after the network pulled the plug on five other beloved law enforcement dramas, including 'S.W.A.T.' and 'FBI: Most Wanted.' 'S.W.A.T.' star Shemar Moore reacted similarly to Latifah after his show was canceled, remaining resilient and proud of his work. 'Uncanceled twice, two years in a row. Now I don't know my history, but how many shows get to say that? I'm going to say none. Or we're one of the none. We did that and we are so proud,' he said in March.
