Tongues are wagging that award-winning songstress/Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige can now add children’s book author to her ever-growing résumé. “The Power Book II: Ghost” cast member was at the Lit Bar in the Bronx on March 30 to promote her new book, “Mary Can.” The book went on sale in bookstores and online March 28. Blige did a reading from the book and signed copies while at the Lit Bar. According to Google Books, “Mary Can” “is a powerful tale about a confident and ambitious young girl who doesn’t feed into negativity.”….
That Malia Obama knows how to cover both the West and East Coasts. The former first daughter was recently seen on the red carpet for the premiere of “Swarm,” Donald Glover’s Amazon Prime Video dark comedy series, which Malia co-wrote. She uses the name Malia Ann in the writing credits. On April 2, she was spotted by several outlets walking around Manhattan with President Joe Biden’s grandchildren, Maisy, Finnegan, and Beau Biden Jr. The aristocratic crew reportedly had lunch at Charlie Bird, a popular Italian restaurant in SoHo. Malia was also accompanied by a handsome friend, Tyler Patterson, who, according to TMZ, is a private equity associate at Rockpoint, a real estate firm in Boston…
To kick off the National Action Network (NAN) Annual Convention on April 12 (at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of NAN, will sit down with actress, producer, and activist Kerry Washington for a fireside chat about the power of the vote. Currently starring on Hulu’s “Unprisoned” with Delroy Lindo, Washington has become one of the nation’s leading activists for stronger voter participation. The former “Scandal” star has used her platform to ensure people know when elections are, connect them with resources, and help them turn out to vote…
“American Idol” winner/R&B crooner Ruben Studdard is now with the SRG/ILS Group, joining other music icons on the roster, including Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Angie Stone, Erica Campbell, and many others. Studdard is currently wrapping up production on his new album, to be released this summer. It is being produced by Balewa Muhammad. Said Studdard in a statement, “I am truly excited to join a label that is always looking out for their artists and making sure that whatever they release, it’s great music that is impactful to the culture. After partnering with veteran songwriter and producer Balewa Muhammad and Executive Producer Walter W. Millsap, I just knew that finding the right home for me was key and I am happy to be here, and I am ready to rock and roll with Claude Villani, and the entire SRG/ILS team!”
