1. Alicia Keys' “Hell's Kitchen'' nominated for 13 Tony Awards
alicia key It has now been nominated for multiple Tony Awards. Her play “hell's kitchen, a film about childhood in New York City, was nominated for 13 awards. “Hell's Kitchen'' was nominated for Best Musical, Best Direction, and Best Choreography. In addition, the play won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical category. Marea Joy Moon and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical brandon victor dixon.
“Hell's Kitchen” is currently playing at the Shubert Theater on Broadway in New York City.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET.
2. Issa Rae to direct buddy comedy starring KeKi Palmer and SZA
Issa Rae He is known for wielding power in Hollywood. For her latest endeavor, it was announced that she is producing a buddy comedy in which she will star. kiki palmer and SZA.
Details about the film have not yet been announced, but Ray is producing the project through his company HOORAE Media.
Palmer and SZA first appeared together on “Saturday Night Live” in December 2022, when Palmer hosted and SZA was the musical guest.
Palmer posted on Instagram: confirm About his next movie, he wrote, “I can't wait!!!”
3. 50 Cent Develops a Film/TV Soundstage in Houston
After launching the second largest black-owned film studio in Shreveport, Louisiana; 50 cents teeth transform Two vacant warehouses in Houston, Texas have been transformed into film and television soundstages and educational facilities for local film students.
The entertainment mogul recently acquired real estate in Houston from land developer and Horizon International vice president Al Kashani, it was announced on Sunday (April 28).
The project is expected to begin within the next six months and be completed within a year. Two soundstages are set up, his 8,500 square feet and his 7,800 square feet, and the entire renovation project is estimated to cost between $3 million and $4 million.
50 has since become a major part of the Houston community. relocate City in May 2021. Tycoon Fest, an annual weekend music and comedy festival with a celebrity basketball game, was held in the city and 50 people were awarded a key to the city.
4. 6LACK announces “No More Lonely Nights” tour
6 missing He is set to return to touring with the recently announced “No More Lonely Nights” tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will be an intimate series of shows “centered around his latest acoustic EP in New York and Atlanta, taking people on his personal journey of healing and personal growth.” It's planned.
On X (formerly Twitter), 6LACK confirmed the new date.
“We weren’t able to visit all the cities we wanted last time, so we had to bring it back with a special series we call NMLN. Without giving too much away, this show experience will feature live music, improvisation, and storytelling. with a focus on art and a few more surprises.” 6LACK wrote on Instagram.
The tour begins May 18th at The Republic in Honolulu, Hawaii, and concludes at the Roxy Theater in McKee's Rocks, Pennsylvania.
Tickets will go on sale May 3rd at 10am local time.
5. Joy Taylor and MJ Acosta-Ruiz to co-host Season 2 of Like a Girl
joy taylorhost of FS1's “Speak For Yourself,” and MJ Acosta Ruiz, The “NFL Total Access” host and “El Huddle Podcast” co-host will co-host Season 2 of “Like A Girl” on Fuse Media. The show focuses on the success of women in sports.
“We are so excited about Season 2 of Like a Girl, and not only is this a great time for this show to be released, but MJ and I are also executive producers on the show.” Taylor said. “So, not only are we the hosts, but we’re also committed to interviewing the amazing athletes and people we talk to on the show.”
“We've been deeply involved in this for almost all of our lives, and it feels like the rest of the world is finally starting to understand what we already knew.” added Acosta-Ruiz. “So it's really, really important to us to tell these stories and be as intentional as possible about the stories that we tell and how we tell them, and give these athletes not just a platform and a voice, but equity.” . ”
The program is scheduled to premiere in the summer.
6. Google launches $75M AI Opportunity Fund and AI Essential Courses to empower people of color
Google is announced Launch of a $75 million fund to provide AI training to underrepresented groups such as Black, Latinx, Indigenous, AAPI, people with disabilities, rural residents, and veterans. In addition, the company AI Essentials Course.
Created by leading AI experts at Google, this AI Essentials course provides foundational AI skills and promotes AI best practices. This course costs only $49.00 and aims to “enhance productivity and decision-making across a variety of industries, thereby expanding economic opportunity for individuals and communities alike.”
maya clicky Google Research's Vice President of Strategy and Operations shared the importance of communities of color embracing the power of AI.
“Grow with Google’s AI Essentials course is a great resource for our community to leverage, especially for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of this evolving technology.” Clicky told BET.com. “I am fortunate to work with many teams at Google that are doing cutting-edge research and developing AI tools to make people more productive and creative in their daily lives. This course builds on that work. , taught by Google experts, will help people from all walks of life and experience levels learn how AI can help them advance their careers.”
7. Xavier University and Ochsner Health partner to establish HBCU medical school
Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), in partnership with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), has launched the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). The university will be the fifth HBCU medical school in the country and will be located in the Benson Tower BioDistrict in downtown New Orleans, next to Caesars Superdome.
“With the establishment of the Xavier Ochsner School of Medicine, Ochsner and Xavier are committed to addressing long-standing health disparities in pursuit of the mission gifted to Xavier nearly 100 years ago: to promote a more just and humane society. ” Our founder, St. Catherine Drexel and the Sisters of the Eucharist. ” “Xavier University's president, Dr. Reynold Berrett, said: “Our partnership with Ochsner supports our commitment to advancing health equity and excellence. XOCOM provides cutting-edge medical training and biomedical research, and through a culture of mentorship and leadership, We will empower students to become agents of healthcare change.”
The medical school is scheduled to open in 2027.
8. 5th Annual Pink Awards Gala Honoring Breast Cancer Warriors
5th Pink Award The show honors breast cancer survivors and supporters and first aired on the Impact Network on Tuesday, April 30th.
sponsored by Malik Yoba and carl anthony Payne, the star-studded event will be held in Atlanta, jagged edges and Kaylin Castle.Also includes special guests orlando jones, porsha williams, da brat, jessica dupartand william murphy.Also includes award winners Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, Elizabeth Omilami, Pastor Jamal Bryantand Ricky Fairley.
The Pink Awards were founded five years ago by cancer survivor April Roven “with the purpose of honoring survivors, caregivers, and advocates within their respective industries and surrounding communities.”
9. Zoe Kravitz makes directorial debut with 'You Blink Twice'
zoe kravitz Working behind the camera as a first-time feature film director Blink twice.
The film's description reads: “Tech billionaire Slater King meets Frieda and invites Frieda and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But when strange things start happening, he realizes that he wants her back alive. We need to reveal the truth.”
The ensemble cast includes Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, and a few others.
blink twice It will premiere in theaters on August 23, 2024.
