Entertainment Archives - Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/category/entertainment/ "Access is the New Civil Right" Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:02:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Transparent-BWST-Logo-32x32.png Entertainment Archives - Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/category/entertainment/ 32 32 213941571 “We Don’t Play Beyonce” Oklahoma Country Station Criticized https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/15/we-dont-play-beyonce-oklahoma-country-station-criticized/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/15/we-dont-play-beyonce-oklahoma-country-station-criticized/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:35:26 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=109881 Cover art for Beyonce's two latest country music singles. The first photo is Beyonce standing wearing a reflective bikini with her hand resting on a cowboy hat atop her head. The second photo is a portrait-style photo of Beyonce with a short bob wearing all black and a cowboy hat.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- 16 Carriages and Texas Hold ‘Em are the two newest Beyonce singles to hit streaming services. Unlike her last album, which featured more Afrobeat-inspired tracks, these two songs heavily reflect country music. It’s not surprising that the Queen would dabble in the genre, considering her hometown of Houston, Texas. However, a […]

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The iconic hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play was among the most popular acts in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for their high energy, innovative dancing style, and ability to captivate in any creative lane, Christopher Reid ("Kid") and Christopher Martin ("Play") solidified themselves in hip-hop history.   After dropping their debut album, 2 Hype, in 1988, […]

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The entertainment and sports worlds continue to merge. Entrepreneurs Drake and Michael B. Jordan have unexpectedly joined forces. The two men have invested in Major League Pickleball (MLP), in particular, the Brooklyn Aces team. While the multi-hyphenates are familiar with sports investing, the MLP move comes as a surprise to many. Both Drake and Jordan […]

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Taraji P. Henson, a talented actress, has a new children's book, “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)”, which releases on June 18, 2024.In an exclusive statement to People, Henson stated, “Mental health struggles can start even in childhood and oftentimes it begins with being bullied. This book isn’t just about bullying though—it’s […]

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Black queer people have expressed the need for mainstream Black queer representation for decades. New York director and writer Bobby Ashley had a thing or two to say about this topic that went viral. Black queer series like "For The Boys," "Love & Us," and "Transplants" are available, but are they supported by mainstream media? […]

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