Act 1

Music

July 7, 2016
Essence Festival 2016
by Karen Eckstein-Sarkissian

Essence Magazine, rated one of women’s highest and most popular publications, celebrated Essence Fest, one of the largest… read more

June 8, 2016
Ashley Scott, a Philadelphia Soul Man
by Aliah Sheffield

Giving back to the community is a big deal for Ashley. He mentors young people through a program called i.c.a.r.e. Academy… read more

Comedy

February 5, 2015
Soul Comedy at Warmdaddy’s: Interview with TuRae
by KDMorris

TuRae has been doing comedy for almost 20 years years. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he discovered his talent after being… read more

November 27, 2013
Standup at the Movies
by Zenique Gardner

Vernon Keith Ruffin, Jr., better known as Keith from Up Da Block, is no slouch when it comes to creating comic relief, making music… read more

Entertainment and Film

March 2nd, 2018
90th Academy Awards Predictions
by Jeremy Pierce

2017 was a phenomenal year for film. From the critically acclaimed Three Billboards Outside Ebbing… read more

October, 2016
Houdini and Doyle
by Daniel DiQuinzio

For the last few years, one of the hottest trends in broadcast television has been historical drama. Some such as The Astronauts Wives’ Club… read more

Spoken Word

May 25, 2015
LindoYes, Spoken Like A True Artist
by Aurica Hurst

Lindo is a man of many talents. He can pretty much act, logo design and take candid shots that are… read more

May 2, 2014
Far More than Just Words
by Jamillia Kamara

Mike Reid wore causal glasses, a polo shirt, Dockers, and sneaks from Aldo. His demeanor was reflective as he surveyed the… read more