Peacock’s limited series, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” closed the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival the weekend of August 9. The sold-out screening was attended by Will Packer, cast members Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Chloe Bailey. The afterparty was held at the Loft with more A-list guests who included Ledisi, my favorite actor Glynn Turman, my Howard University classmate Lynn Whitfield, and more. “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” premieres on Peacock September 5……..
Barack Obama, who recently had a 63rd birthday party at a restaurant in the Katama section of Martha’s Vineyard, near his and wife Michelle’s home, has shared his annual Summer 2024 playlist. People reports that the former president told influencer Carter Gregory of thecarterb, that his playlist included Charli xcx’s “365”, Beyonce’s “Texas Hold Em,” and Billie Eilish’s “CHIHIRO,” plus older songs like “How Do U Want It” by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo and “Silvio” by Bob Dylan. Meanwhile, Spike Lee recently posted on Instagram that he returned to Martha’s Vineyard from the Paris Olympics to attend Obama’s birthday celebration…….
The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music presented its 3rd Annual Gala, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of her historic visit to South Africa. The gala on August 9 at the St. Regis Atlanta also marked Whitney’s three historic post-apartheid performances and visits that followed Nelson Mandela’s election win in South Africa. Kevin Frazier of “Entertainment Tonight” and Pat Houston, president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, hosted the event with Jonathan Slocumb as MC…….
Lisa Ruffin, founder of the 30th Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, and judges announced that Zaya Campbell won this year’s coveted title. 12-year-old Zaya is the daughter of Grammy-winning songstress Erica Campbell of renowned gospel duo Mary Mary, and music producer Warryn Campbell. Actor Michael Beach hosted the pageant, which was held in Los Angeles, while judges included James Pickens Jr., Ella Joyce and Lamon Archey. For the past 30 years, dozens of girls ages 6-12 have participated in this scholarship program…..
