Entertainer gives exclusive on music, acting and fatherhood

Las Vegas is known globally as the entertainment capital of the world, with lights so bright they can be seen from outer space. One of the brightest of those lights is the superstar R&B singer and actor Ne-Yo, a homegrown talent who proudly credits his Las Vegas upbringing with his status as one of today’s most sought-after artists. Fresh off his well-reviewed role in the historical drama “Red Tails,” and with a new album due out soon, he sat down with with Las Vegas Black Image Magazine to open up about the realities of the entertainment business, growing up in Las Vegas and the joys of fatherhood.

At Green Valley High School, a golden ‘Nugget’ of excellence

I am pleased to serve as this month’s guest student journalist, given the honor of writing about someone at my school who has earned a lot of respect and admiration. His name is Durrell “Nugget” McDonald, who many students look upon as a great guy. He excels as our school’s track and field star, varsity basketball player and honor student. In all things, McDonald is defying the odds and reaching only for excellence.

Days in the lives of black performers on the Strip

Invariably, the words Las Vegas conjure up images of the Strip and the entertainment that can be found there every day of the year.

In memory of Don Cornelius, creator/founder of ledgendary hit TV show “Soul Train”

Walter Mason (top right), founder and director of the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company of Nevada, presents the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun” at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, Feb. 25 and 26. Call (702) 651-5483 for more information.

A Raisin in the Sun

Walter Mason (top right), founder and director of the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company of Nevada, presents the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun” at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, Feb. 25 and 26. Call (702) 651-5483 for more information.

Red Tails Premiere at the Palms

At the Las Vegas premiere of “Red Tails,” hosted at Brenden Theaters by County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, second from left, a number of luminaries were in attendance. They included, third from left, retired Maj. Ralph Turner, who served as a Tuskegee Airman; actor, far left, Antonio Fargas (best known as Huggy Bear on “Starsky & Hutch”); and photographer, far right, Jerry Metellus.

Exclusive photos from the Michael Jackson fan fest exhibit

A ballerina of our own performs in ‘The Nutcracker’

The Nevada Ballet Theatre is celebrating its 40th year in Las Vegas. To the delight of cultural enthusiasts in the entertainment capital, the renowned dance company has given four decades of top-notch performances.

Metro police officer/playwright brings real life plays to save lives

R. Byron Stringer has earned a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ most prolific local playwrights, the creative force behind a number of entertaining plays that also stimulate self-discovery.

MARY WILSON – Original Supreme shares how life has been good to her

It was a 1950s middle school talent show that began the journey for a 12-year-old girl from the Detroit projects, which was soon parlayed into a magical musical career for Mary Wilson, original member of the world-famous Supremes.

« Previous Page — Next Page »