2OTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRUMPET AWARDS Wayne Brady Hosts 2012 Trumpet Awards in Atlanta Some of America’s finest turned out to witness the 20th Anniversary of the Trumpet Awards and the celebration of African American achievers. The famed “Red Carpet” of the Annual Trumpet Awards rolled out and welcomed an international cast of who’s who in [...]
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Hosts 28th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Featuring a Special Performance by Keith Sweat Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed hosted his second UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Saturday, December 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Mayor Reed’s co-host of the 28th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball was UNCF’s president and CEO Dr. Michael [...]
SANAA LATHAN: FABULOUS & FEARLESS By Sonya Jenkins Actress Sanaa Lathan is making an indelible mark in Hollywood as a stellar actress in film, television and theatre. Best known for her roles in Love & Basketball, Brown Sugar, Something New and The [...]
In conjunction with the release of “CONTAGION” (OPENING IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE SEPTEMBER 9), SONYA’S SPOTLIGHT WEB MAG is giving away 5 “CONTAGION” FLU BAGS & 5 “CONTAGION” T-SHIRTS to the first 10 SONYA’S SPOTLIGHT READERS WHO CAN E-MAIL ME ACCURATE ANSWERS ABOUT ACTRESS SANAA LATHAN, WHO IS IN “CONTAGION.” Stay tuned for Sonya’s Spotlight interview with SANAA! Answer the following questions and e-mail [...]
The 42ND NAACP IMAGE AWARDS celebrated the accomplishments of people of color working in the fields of literature, music, television and film, Friday, March 4, in a live broadcast from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium. The special was hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Wayne Brady. Special honors included the Chairman’s Award recipient Surgeon General [...]
MCD Co-Founders Antone Barnes (left) and Vernon Davis (right). NFL TIGHT END AND PRO BOWLER VERNON DAVIS TACKLES INTERIOR DESIGN AND INNER-CITY URBAN RENEWAL WITH THE LAUNCH OF HIS NEW COMPANY MODERN CLASS DESIGN NFL tight end Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers is tackling a new endeavor off the field, the business of [...]
Multi-talented R&B Star’s New Album Due October 18, 2011 from Stax/Concord Lalah Hathaway, one of contemporary R&B’s most prized artists and in-demand vocalists will release her sixth solo album and second for Stax Records, “Where It All Begins”on October 18, 2011. The versatile, critically-acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist and producer found creative regeneration and [...]
Sonya Jenkins has a conversation with Yolanda Adams…. Four-time Grammy-Award Winning Singer Yolanda Adams has blessed us with her impeccable voice and inspirational songs for more 20 years. Since her 1988 CD debut, Just As I Am, the statuesque singer has become more graceful and multi-faceted with time. Fittingly, her new CD, BECOMING, gives credence [...]
A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha’s Vineyard for a wedding. TRAILER for JUMPING THE BROOM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laofDF745bM Directed by Salim Akil; Screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs; Story by Elizabeth Hunter; Produced by T.D.Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon [...]
TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY SYNOPSIS Madea, everyone’s favorite wise-cracking, take-no-prisoners grandma, jumps into action when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. But Tammy, Kimberly and Byron are too distracted [...]
Dr. Sherry, renowned therapist to the stars as seen on “Braxton Family Values” on WE-tv releases her book, The Single-Married Woman Dr. Sherry Blake, better known as “Dr. Sherry,” is a therapist to the stars. She considers everyone a “star” in their own right. She inspires people to reach their goals. Dr. Sherry has worked with [...]
PHOTOS COURTESY VH1.COM BY DARREL CANTY Editor-In-Chief of Legacy & MIA Magazines While Terrell Owens enters the twilight of his football career, the T.O. brand continues to identify markets of opportunity beyond the playing fields of the National Football League. I had the opportunity to talk with T.O. shortly after he [...]
WWW.B2BMIXDOWN.COM Photo credit: Robert Kley/TV One DIGGING FOR PLATINUM – LisaRaye: The Real McCoy returns for Season 2 LisaRaye McCoy has come full circle. The Hollywood actress and former First Lady of the Turks and Caicos, often called a “banger” in modern day terms because of her sultry and striking beauty, is back on [...]
Sonya’s Spotlight Photographer Alex Oscar Williams highlights Jamie Foxx concert during NBA All-Star Weekend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Film Premiere in L.A., Janet Jackson’s concerts in New Orleans (during Esseence Musical Festival) and in Washington, D.C. More photos from Alex’s Adverntures to come! ENJOY!
