By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The 90th Annual Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Hollywood. Nashville’s own Belcourt Theatre is currently showing three film shorts that are all nominated for Oscars in the category of Live Action Short Film. This is the 13th year the Belcourt has featured films in all three Academy Awards categories of Animated, Live Action, and Documentary Short Film. All three of the nominated film directors spoke exclusively to the Tennessee Tribune about their films and shared their sentiments on what it’s like for them to actually get the nod…
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By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Art enthusiasts and customers who have purchased the beautiful refined paintings of Nashville-based artist Joseph D. Love, Jr. are familiar with his prolific paintings of famous celebrities, ranging from Muhammad Ali to George Clinton, Prince, Nelson Mandela and so many more A-list names. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nashville Arts Magazine and numerous other magazines and newspapers, and Channel 5 local news, to list a few. But Joseph has a special interest in his heart for classic automobiles and has his own private collection of vintage Mercedes Benz cars. He also…
By Janice Malone BROWNSVILLE, TN — During this final week of Black History Month, the Tennessee Tribune salutes the undisputable Queen of Rock—Tennessee’s own Tina Turner. As the world knows, the hometown roots of this rock music legend began in the small-town areas of Nutbush and Brownsville Tennessee. Today at age 78, Ms. Tina has retired from her international touring schedule but she’s still creating projects for her legions of fans throughout the world. Next month the stage play musical ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ will make its world premiere at the Aldwych Theatre in London’s famed West End. Tina,…
By Janice Malone It seems that the old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” continues to ring true even in the 21st century, especially for ‘mompreneur’ Karen Byrd. The California-based business woman is the founder/creator of NATURAL GIRLS UNITED, a doll company that takes straight-haired dolls of different skin tones and gives them customized, ethnic textured hairstyles and clothing. https://www.naturalgirlsunited.com/natural-hair-dolls.html Less than 10 years ago, Natural Girls United was created while Karen was still working in corporate America. Today, she’s now sending her beautiful dolls to customers throughout the world. One third of her customers are from the United…
By Janice Malone Sip, Toast and make the most of Valentine’s Day 2018, not only with a special box of chocolates, but also add in a bottle of richly blended wine to make the day complete and even sweeter. This year’s ‘day of love’ might finally mean a marriage proposal, start a new relationship or just to show that special someone how much they’re loved. Rings, candy, dinners and flowers are indeed romantic but let the right bottle of vino help seal the deal with a toast that will hopefully last for a lifetime. And if not that long, at…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Valentine’s Day 2018 is just around the corner and up the road. Love will be in there air and everywhere when the internationally acclaimed Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (HBE) bring their signature hip-hop jazz sound to Nashville on Feb. 14, 2018. Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s James K. Polk Theater. HBE, which is comprised of the seven sons of famed Jazz trumpeter and band leader Phil Cohran (Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chaka Khan) who have developed their own musical blend of hip hop, soul and funk, salsa, was just featured on Snoop Dogg’s new song, “Motivation” that was released about a…
Felicia D. Henderson may not be a household name but her award-winning work in creating television work that’s enjoyed by millions of viewers every week in their homes. Felicia is a multi-talented writer/director/producer & NAACP Award winner, a Gracie Award, the Prism Award, among numerous others. She’s a show-running powerhouse who is currently both the co-executive producer of the new Marvel hit comic book Netflix series THE PUNISHER and the executive producer, head writer and creator of the BET hit show THE QUAD. The scripted series is about a true-to-life drama about HBCU (historically black college or university) culture and relationships. The show began its second season…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Playwright Lydia R. Diamond’s hit play “Smart People” is coming to the Nashville Repertory Theatre. With a cast of only four actors, the play’s been described by critics as being “…a sexy, serious, and very, very funny modern-day comedy of manners.” – Variety. The Nashville production stars Tamiko Robinson Steele, Shawn Whitsell, Christine Lin and David Ian Lee. The storyline is set just before Obama’s election, the volatile dynamics of talking about race intertwine with the romantic interactions among four racially diverse Harvard intellectuals. The characters are: a physician, an actress, a psychologist,…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — It’s that time of year. Once again, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Music City this Saturday at Bridgestone Arena, to face off against their long-time adversaries, the Washington Generals, when they bring their one-of-a-kind 2018 “Amazing Feats of Basketball” World Tour. The Globetrotters will go up against a revamped, tournament-tested Washington Generals team—who are looking to snap a 47-year losing streak against their world-famous rivals. There will be two shows – 2pm and 7pm. The team has had an epic year using their incredible long-distance shooting skills to set a new Guinness World Records title, for the most…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The Gospel Heritage Foundation (GHF) will host the 2018 International Worship & Arts Summit February 22 – 24 2018 in Nashville TN. This anointed summit will feature all day and evening sessions that will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 7594 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville TN 37189. The two-day conference will include dynamic speakers, powerful teaching, and gospel artists from around the country. Day classes and panels will cover a range of topics from publishing and recorded music to leading corporate worship and leadership in music ministry. The nightly sessions…