The success of this production rests on the voices of the actresses and what a success it is! Without incredible singers, the ...

Zoe Saldaña is being slammed for performing in “blackface” in the 2016 Nina Simone biopic. The controversy surrounding her ...

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning jazz and soul artist who was born in New Orleans and spent much of her childhood growing up there, ...

Nina Simone released 'Blackbird' in 1966, her first writing credit, epitomising her relentless exploration of exposing racism in her artistic expression.

As the city prepares for Super Bowl Sunday, Local Arts Advocate and Critic Tom Alvarez encourages the community to support ...

Held at the Royal Festival Hall on Friday (January 31), Mississippi Goddam: A Celebration Of Nina Simone saw the Nu Civilisation Orchestra honour the life of the legend with special guest singers ...

Simone Biles once revealed that her name was inspired by the late American singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone. The gymnast's name was decided by her grandfather Ronald Biles, who had ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

The film’s title, “A Complete Unknown,” serves as a guide for how it approaches its subject material. Mangold’s script works ...

However while Zoe celebrates her nomination, fans have taken to Twitter to share their horror after her blackface controversy from 2016 resurfaced when she played Nina Simone in the singer's biopic.

Tyler Perry added Meghan Markle in his list of celebrated figures with the likes of Beyonce and Oprah featuring in honor of ...

"I'm extremely excited to get to know the people of Cincinnati and for them to get to know me and to see how we create this ...