Author: Tariq
British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.” Speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode released Monday, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year. “In my therapy I’ve been thinking a lot about changing,” he said. “It’s not because I don’t […]
Yes! Someone said Free Coffee For World Teachers’ Day! Dunkin’ is celebrating educators everywhere by treating them to a Free Medium Hot or Iced Coffee at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide. From pre-school teachers and college professors to principals and counselors, Dunkin’ is giving educators the coffee break they deserve. All day on October 5, teachers […]
A celebratory community concert by your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) concludes Harvest Week at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St., Rochester, NY, 14608, 7 p.m., Saturday, October 7. One of the oldest Baptist churches in Rochester, Mt. Olivet has served as a community hub and haven for more than a century, with Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey Sr. its […]
A full trailer of Beyonce’s forthcoming concert film based on her blockbuster 2023 Renaissance World Tour has been released. The film’s formal title is “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce,” and the singer has opened ticket pre-sales at theater chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark. It will hit U.S. theaters on December 1. Source: Variety
A man credited with bringing 50 years of informative, educational and thought provoking news to the Rochester community passed away. James Blount, the publisher of “ABOUT…TIME Magazine” was 80 years old. His children released a statement Thursday evening sharing that their mom Carolyne Blount was with their dad at the time of his passing early […]
Another record for SZA! According to Billboard’s charts, SZA’s album “SOS” has been No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums charts 41st weeks. The most by any project since the list launched in 2013. SOS achieves its record week on the list dated Sept. 30, where it earned 53,000 equivalent album units in the tracking week […]
VH1 is bringing back the classic game show Hollywood Squares as Celebrity Squares, hosted by DC Young Fly. This rebooted version will feature Black pop culture trivia and is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, offering a fresh and updated take on the beloved show.“Celebrity Squares” will host cultural icons in 20 half-hour episodes featuring celebrities like Babyface, Bobby Brown, Tiffany Haddish, […]
Tinder announced a $499 per month invite-only subscription, Tinder Select, on Friday, Bloomberg reports. As part of the premium plan, subscribers can message people they’ve not matched with, while the “most sought-after” users will see their profiles. Tinder says it only offers the plan to less than 1 percent of its users it considers “extremely active” and that […]
Earlier this year, Teen Empowerment Rochester announced The Barack and Michelle Obama Youth Center will located on Genesee Street near Arnett Boulevard. $1 million have been announced to create a new teen center in Rochester’s 19th Ward. It will contain a large community room, study areas, and a multi-media recording studio. Teen Empowerment Rochester announced the […]
Rosa Wims, a Rochester pioneer in medical field has passed away. This is according to her grandchildren. Rosa Wims was highly regarded in the community, she was one of the first African American nurses in Rochester and dedicated her life to giving back. Wims’s Thanksgiving dinners were a bright spot each year, providing meals for hundreds […]