Entertainment Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/entertainment/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:46:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Entertainment Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/entertainment/ 32 32 121622320 Cat Glover, Iconic Dancer and Collaborator with Prince, Dies at 60 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-icon-dancer-catherine-glover/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-icon-dancer-catherine-glover/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215363 Cat Glover as seen on the cover of her 1989 single "Catwoman"

Cat Glover, a legendary dancer and collaborator with Prince, has died at 60, having contributed her energy and talent to unforgettable albums like "Sign o' the Times" and "Lovesexy".

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T.I. and Tiny Harris Win $71 Million Lawsuit Against MGA Over L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Dolls https://www.washingtoninformer.com/t-i-tameka-harris-win-71m-lawsuit/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/t-i-tameka-harris-win-71m-lawsuit/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:13:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215179 **FILE** Rapper T.I. (pictured) and singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris have emerged victorious in a major lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment, securing a $71 million judgment. The couple accused MGA of violating their intellectual property rights by copying their music group OMG Girlz’s image and style for the company’s popular L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

T.I. and Tameka "Tiny" Harris have won a $71 million judgment against toy company MGA Entertainment, who they accused of copying the image and style of their music group OMG Girlz for their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls.

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Janet Jackson Faces Backlash for Spreading Disinformation About Kamala Harris https://www.washingtoninformer.com/janet-jackson-kamala-harris-racial-identity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/janet-jackson-kamala-harris-racial-identity/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215110

Janet Jackson has faced backlash for repeating false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, sparking outrage on social media and prompting criticism from public figures.

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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson’s Thriving Estate Targeted in $213 Million ‘Shakedown’ Effort https://www.washingtoninformer.com/michael-jackson-estate-lawsuit/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/michael-jackson-estate-lawsuit/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215052 **FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Michael Jackson's estate has generated $3 billion for beneficiaries, but has faced attempts from longtime friends and former associates demanding $213 million and threatening to release false, damaging information about Jackson if their demands are not met.

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MC Lyte Returns With Highly Anticipated Album ‘1 of 1’ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mc-lyte-1-of-1-album/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mc-lyte-1-of-1-album/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:54:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215067 **FILE** MC Lyte, the mogul, voice-over artist, and hip-hop legend, is dropping her latest single, "Woman," a powerful ode to womanhood. (WI photo)

MC Lyte has returned to the music scene after a decadelong hiatus with her album "1 of 1", featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Common, Mary Mary, Big Daddy Kane, Salt, Raheem DeVaughn and more.

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Stevie Wonder Calls for ‘Joy Over Anger’ on New Tour Ahead of Election https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:33:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215032 Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is embarking on a 10-show tour this fall, titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart," to inspire unity and healing, and is offering free tickets to individuals working to mend the nation's broken heart.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges https://www.washingtoninformer.com/sean-diddy-combs-indicted-criminal/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/sean-diddy-combs-indicted-criminal/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:57:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214783 **FILE** Sean “Diddy” Combs (WI photo)

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with leading a "criminal enterprise" that included threats, abuse, and coercion, and federal prosecutors are seeking to seize all properties connected to the alleged crimes.

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Tito Jackson, Founding Member of Iconic Jackson 5, Dies at 70 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/tito-jackson-death-jackson-5/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/tito-jackson-death-jackson-5/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:28:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214667 **FILE** Tito Jackson (Gabriel González, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.

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Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer, Dead at 77 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/frankie-beverly-maze-featuring/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/frankie-beverly-maze-featuring/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:51:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214388

Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of soul, R&B and funk music that will continue to inspire fans for years to come.

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An Evening with Vocalist Heather Headley Left Her Audience Wanting More https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214492 Singer Heather Headley performs with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Reinke. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Heather Headley performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, singing show-stopping favorites from her stage career, accompanied by the Heritage Signature Chorale, and featuring special guest Javier Colon.

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