Our Weekly - African American News | Black News | Black Entertainment

Our Truth, Our Voice

Arts & Entertainment

May 2 2013

Hollywood by Choice

Without a doubt Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most important women in the world of tennis to date. And coming to theaters on May 10, audiences will get an up close and personal look at their lives in the documentary “Venus and Serena.”

More>>>

Jamie Foxx electrified in 2014 ‘Spider-Man’

Gail Choice

Apr 25 2013

Hollywood by Choice

More>>>

Was ‘Idol’ eyeing J. Lo to replace Mariah Carey?

CNN News Service

Apr 24 2013

Another panel shake-up could stem “Idol’s” low ratings

Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” might not be the only Fox singing competition headed for another season of change.

The Hollywood Reporter heard whispers from sources in the know that the network’s “American Idol” was considering swapping new judge Mariah Carey for former judge Jennifer Lopez.

Lopez departed the competition along with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler in 2012 after two seasons aboard the series, but THR notes that she did cultivate a solid fan following.

More>>>

Long standing concert venue Gibson Amphitheatre to close its doors

City News Service

Apr 24 2013

Opened as an outdoor theater

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Gibson Amphitheatre, which opened as an outdoor theater in 1972 and has hosted musical acts, comedians, awards shows and presidents, will close its doors in September, officials announced today.

According to concert promoter Live Nation, concerts scheduled at the venue after September will be moved to other locations, so patrons should hold onto tickets.

A farewell concert was being planned for the venue, although the lineup has not been finalized, according to Live Nation.

More>>>