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Rock Legend Tina Turner Dies at 83
Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll' whose legend grew after she overcame a bitter divorce to musician Ike Turner that was filled with violence, has died at the age of 83. The superstar's family...
1st Inaugural Downriver Motorcity Jazz Series 2023
Michiganders have been waiting on the arrival of the Spring and Summer season for months now. Concert schedules are dropping and that means music lovers are getting a glimpse of which artists will be...
Women's International Film Festival Closes Out Women's History With 40 Films By Women, About Women
New York City: Mar 15, 2023 - The 2023 Women's International Film & Arts Festival returns for its third installment in New York City with over 40 films made by women representing 13 countries....
"Judging My Worth By the Seat of My Pants"
River's Edge Gallery is pleased to collaborate with artist / activist Brenda Oelbaum on an interactive art installation. "Brenda has always cast light on social issues by throwing them in your face....
Downriver Bar and Grill Extends Its Hours Now Open From 12 PM to 2 AM
When a neighborhood possesses business real estate, the possibilities are endless. There are more things to do, less trouble for residents to get into, and more opportunities for camaraderie in the...
Independent Detroit Filmmaker Scores Major Film Distribution Noble Intentions
DETROIT--When Noble Intentions hits digital and cable video on demand (VOD) platforms early next year, it will be the first film produced out of Detroit to be greenlit for distribution by Gravitas...
A Look at Those We Lost in 2022
Each New Year it seems only appropriate to remember the noteworthy lives lost the previous year. At the Telegram, we look back at these exceptional lives and recall the contributions they made. On...
Nominations Encouraged for Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education Awards to Honor Outstanding Educators
Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery's 2022-23 Excellence in Education awards. All public-school...
Brittany Chriswell is Trailblazing the Silver Screen
Those who attended school with Brittany Chriswell would remember her as a relatively quiet young lady. She stuck to herself, and stayed close to her friend group. Brittany wasn't a loud student, nor...
Charles H. Wright Museum Celebrates Jazzy:
Jazz music in Detroit, is oftentimes overlooked and overshadowed by New York, New Orleans and Chicago, but it does have a deep-rooted connection to this city. Now until February, the Charles H....
An Evening With Dr. Banks and WGPR
"We want this to be the third most important cultural center in Detroit," says Kenneth Hollowell. He is speaking of The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media Center, located in WGPR-TV studio,...
Jay Z and Beyoncé Continue Adding to Their Legacy of Giving Back
Popular music's most powerful couple continue to make power moves. And, even when their good deeds are a year old, the significance never fades. Twitter and other social media users are again gushing...
Detroit Filmmaker Awards Honors Best In City Movies
The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the place that housed this year’s Academy Awards, is a beautiful, venerable venue. But on Sunday night, the Dolby didn’t hold a candle to Detroit’s own Charles...
Black History, Black Music and Black Excellence
Black History Month is a cause of great celebration and remembrance of Black Excellence. However, you cannot do so, without diving into the world of Black Music. In the twentieth and twenty-first...
FILM REVIEW: The Best Films of 2021
In 2021, the box-office did not disappoint with outstanding films on the big screen and streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Apple TV +. Films like Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog,...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honors Pioneers in Music
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 Inductees recently celebrated the most diverse list of inductees in the history of the organization. Among those honored included Tina Turner, LL Cool J, Billy...
GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING ARTIST LECRAE PARTNERS WITH EXPERIAN TO TALK ABOUT THE BASICS OF FINANCIAL HEALTH
LOS ANGELES – Grammy-award-winning recording artist and activist Lecrae is providing the blueprint for building a financial legacy through his new web-series, The Experience, powered by Experian....
Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Rocket Mortgage Pivots to Virtual
DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, the world's largest (and best) free jazz festival in the world, today announced a pivot to a virtual format that will be streamed...
The Detroit Institute of Arts Seeks Community Participants For 2022 Inside|Out Installation
he Detroit Institute of Arts' (DIA) popular Inside|Out program is searching for communities, downtown development authorities and arts organizations in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties interested...
Westland Blues, Brews & BBQ Features Some of Michigan's Finest Craft Beers
Westland, MI - Michigan ranks 6th in the country for the number of breweries, micro-breweries and brew pubs. The industry, which consists of more than 200 brewing factories, contributes nearly $7...
Exhibit Showcasing Jim Henson's Life's Work on Display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is currently on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn through September 6, 2021. The traveling exhibit has been making the rounds across the...
Detroit Native Rio Souma Speaks about His Journey and How It Feels Being on Season 19 of NBC The Voice
In recent years, on television, there are many different types of singing competitions. Some, have left the fate of the contestant solely in the hands of celebrity judges, while others, have the audie...
Long-awaited Tenet Finally Opens in Michigan Theaters Today
After weeks of playing in movie theaters in other parts of the country, Tenet has finally opened in Michigan. Was the long wait worth it, or is this highly-anticipated movie just a case of too much...
Tamar Braxton Breaks Silence On Alleged Suicide Attempt:
Two weeks after she attempted to take her own life, Tamar Braxton is speaking out, thanking fans, God and more for the support as she walks through this difficult journey with mental illness and...
Russell Simmons Leads Hip-Hop Elite in Praising New Police Reform Legislation
In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, the hip-hop community has rallied behind proposed new legislation to reform American policing. Def Jam Founder Russell Simmons has led a coalition... Full story