Grammy winner Mario Winans pleads guilty in income tax case

Posted on 09/29/16 by keepingupwiththebasics

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Mario Winans has admitted he intentionally failed to file federal income tax returns for several years. Winans, a member of the Winans family, best known for its gospel music artists, faces two years in prison and a $200,000 fine after pleading guilty Thursday to charges … Continue reading →

Celebrities / Music

Blige, Clinton interview clips face ridicule online

Posted on 09/28/16 by carmanchatman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of clips teasing Mary J. Blige’s interview with Hillary Clinton on her upcoming Apple Music show “The 411” isn’t winning over social media users. The teaser featuring the R&B singer crooning Bruce Springsteen’s “American Skin (41 Shots)” before clasping hands with Clinton was instantly mocked online after it was released … Continue reading →

Theater & Dance

How to make a tin man? Ask the wizards of ‘The Wiz Live!’

Posted on 12/02/15 by anrelaura

NEW YORK (AP) — Peek behind the curtain at “The Wiz Live!” and you’ll find there is indeed a wizard — or three. They are costumer Paul Tazewell and makeup artists Dave and Lou Elsey, who are turning actors into munchkins and flying monkeys, and, of course, a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man. … Continue reading →

Celebrities / Music

Gwen Stefani, Usher Perform for Thousands at Earth Day Rally

Posted on 04/27/15 by neyanoire26

WASHINGTON (AP) — A daylong Earth Day concert had R&B star Usher dancing on crutches Saturday on the National Mall to rally thousands for political action to confront climate change and poverty. Usher, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Common, Fall Out Boy and Train all performed during the free Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally … Continue reading →

Celebrities / Movies / TV

Arquette, Schwarzenegger Films to Premiere at Tribeca Film Fest

Posted on 03/06/15 by neyanoire26

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tribeca Film Festival unveiled the second half of its slate of 97 movies, including films starring recent Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as documentaries on Rosanne Barr and R&B star Mary J. Blige. Two days after announcing the festival’s competition categories, Tribeca revealed the rest of its … Continue reading →