"The play IS the thing" when it comes to measuring great acting talent on stage. Monday night at the NAACP's 18th Annual Theatre Awards, many of Hollywood's dedicated thespians gathered at the Kodak Theater to pay tribute to those that do it best. On the red carpet, I talked with Spirit Award recipient, Vivica A. Fox, award nominee, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and celebrity presenters about the importanc...

Finally the dust has settled at the Shrine Auditorium, home again to this year's anticipated BET Awards. It's day two after the show. All my editing is done and I finally have a chance to reflect on the experience and share it with you. I'll try to keep it brief.Usually I work the show as part of the talent department. But this year I desired to come at it from a totally different angle as a member...

ASCAP couldn't not have timed this event any better--one day before the anticipated BET Awards and during the only other month dedicated to black culture and history. If you didn't know, June is Black Music Month according to.... Why even bother wondering who deemed it such? Everyday is a good day to celebrate black history and music. So spend a moment or two with some of the most talented musician...

From radio DJ to platinum selling artist, from award winning actor to successful philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chris Bridges aka "Ludacris" or "Luda" is definitely setting a positive example. And last night, at Educating Young Minds Scholarship Gala, he received the organization's highest honor for supporting the evolution of young minds through his organization, The Ludacris Foundation.Establis...

While most of my press peers were covering Pre BET Awards events in Hollywood, I turned my camera to the Educating Young Mind's 10th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala at the Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles. Each year the organization honors those in entertainment that support the enrichment of youth by "giving kids the competitive edge" through their artistic efforts.Before the event I spoke with celebr...