Beyoncé’s halftime performance at the NFL game between the Texans and the Ravens on Christmas Day 2024 was a success, with Netflix reporting that viewers in all 50 states tuned in within minutes of the pregame show going live.
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Nikki Giovanni laid to rest in Cincinnati
Nikki Giovanni, a prolific author and activist, was laid to rest in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, following a public visitation in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she served as a Virginia Tech professor for more than three decades.
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Arts and culture: A look at top moments in 2024
In 2024, Katt Williams, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Sean “Love” Combs, Jessica Hyatt, Cynthia Erivo, Kai Cenat, Chance the Rapper, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Tyler Perry all made headlines in the world of art, entertainment, and pop culture.
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A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
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Hana Sharif makes directorial debut at Arena Stage after realizing dream to become theater’s artistic director
Hana S. Sharif, the Artistic Director of Arena Stage Theatre, made her directorial debut with the Agatha Christie classic “Death on the Nile,” which has been well-received by audiences and critics alike.
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Tyler Perry’s ‘Six Triple Eight’ debuts on Netflix
The U.S. Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and predominantly all-Black female unit deployed overseas during World War II, is being highlighted in a new Netflix film directed by Tyler Perry, which tells the heroic story of the women who sorted and routed 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days.
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BOPA’s new interim CEO Robyn Murphy shares plans for the future
Robyn Murphy has been appointed as interim CEO and board chair of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, tasked with improving the organization’s relationship with the city and the local arts community while the organization searches for permanent leadership.
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Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
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5 artists from Maryland to add to your playlist
Maryland is home to a diverse range of innovative musicians, including Maggie Rogers, Turnstile, Beach House, Joony, and Brent Faiyaz, who have gained popularity for their unique styles and contributions to the music industry.
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Opinion: Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms
Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history, is rarely mentioned in mainstream U.S. music curricula, reflecting the fact that music education in the U.S. is still segregated along racial lines.
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D.C.’s Howard Theatre celebrates historic Harlem stage in “A Toast to the Apollo”
Reggie Van Lee and Chip Ellis produced “A Toast to the Apollo” at the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C., featuring a lineup of performers honoring the legendary Harlem theatre, with Jennifer Holliday, En Vogue, and Frederic Yonnet performing live.