A Well-Deserved Shine: Sheryl Lee Ralph Lights Up the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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A Well-Deserved Shine: Sheryl Lee Ralph Lights Up the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yesterday, the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph, a true luminary of stage and screen, was finally immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The energy on Hollywood Boulevard was electric as fans, friends, and family gathered to witness this momentous occasion for a woman who has graced our screens and stages for decades. From her groundbreaking…

Ava Duvernay, Colman Domingo, Tamar Braxton, NLE Choppa Unite to Honor Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at Better Brothers LA’s Unforgettable Truth Awards Celebration
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Ava Duvernay, Colman Domingo, Tamar Braxton, NLE Choppa Unite to Honor Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at Better Brothers LA’s Unforgettable Truth Awards Celebration

 The 11th Annual Truth Awards, powered by ViiV, dazzled attendees as it celebrated the incredible strength and creativity of the Black LGBTQ+ community at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. This unforgettable evening brought together compassionate hearts and passionate spirits, showcasing the profound impact of this vibrant community on culture, politics, and the arts….

Breaking Glass Pictures Acquires Rights For A Wu-Tang Experience
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Breaking Glass Pictures Acquires Rights For A Wu-Tang Experience

MIAMI, FL– Breaking Glass Pictures has secured the international distribution rights to The Wu-Tang Experience, a powerful and dynamic music concert documentary directed by RZA and Gerald K. Barclay. The deal was negotiated by Rich Wolff, CEO of Breaking Glass Pictures, and Gerald K. Barclay of Gee-Bee Productions. The 87-minute film captures the legendary Wu-Tang Clan’s…

‘Insecure’ Showrunner Prentice Penny On Groundbreaking Story Line

Insecure’ Showrunner Prentice Penny was a guest on SiriusXM Urban View’s “The Clay Cane Show” and spoke about the show’s legacy, why they didn’t explore a transgender storyline, and addressed the racial attacks and death threats his mother and Judge Brenda Penny has received after presiding over the Britney Spears conservatorship case. During the interview, Penny said…

International Filmmaker Muzi Mthembu, Chats Empowering Community

International Filmmaker Muzi Mthembu, Chats Empowering Community

As some may or may not know, the Pan African Film Festival is one of the biggest film festivals in the United States. It is held every year in Los Angeles, California during the month of February. This year was different due to the pandemic making the festival virtual. Though things were all online this…

Francesca Andre Tells Stories, to Represent Black Culture

Francesca Andre Tells Stories, to Represent Black Culture

The best way to make an impact and change the community is through the arts. Music, film, and art are some of the biggest outlets when it comes to getting a message out there to the community. The Black community in particular, checks those outlets for any type of inspiration, motivation, or just as a…

Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ Chats New Season
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Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ Chats New Season

Ruthless is an American drama series created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry. It is a spin-off from the BET drama The Oval. The first season of Ruthless premiered on March 19, 2020 on BET+. On May 7, 2020, the show began airing on the BET Network following episodes of The Oval. The highly anticipated…

Entertainment Strategist, Darius Bradley, Chats Creative Strategy
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Entertainment Strategist, Darius Bradley, Chats Creative Strategy

Getting into the entertainment industry and really making a name for yourself is hard, if you don’t have the right strategy. This is why Entertainment Strategist, Darius Bradley, does what he does. He helps those in the industry to formulate a plan of action! Bradley is originally from Indiana, South Bend to be exact. He…

World Renowned Producer Derrick Ashong Chats Musical Empire
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World Renowned Producer Derrick Ashong Chats Musical Empire

Awakened Lounge is proud to recognize our very own La’Tanya Scott who recently received an award from The Alabama River Alliance: The Young Emerging Leaders Award for her work as The Environmental Science Educator for the Cahaba River Society in Birmingham, AL. Congratulations Queen for this special recognition, keep slaying!!! Derrick Ashong is a producer,…

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Unskrypted TV, Redefines the Narrative within the Black Community

Changing the narrative. This has been the mission for the Black community because point blank, we need to tell OUR own stories and this is why Folasadé Ogunmokun founded and launched Unskrypted TV. The streaming platform has a strong mission to redefine the narrative surrounding the Black experience. ⁠ I recently interviewed Ms. Ogunmokun where…

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