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Black America Web
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Top 10 Black Celebrity Besties
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty In the world of fame, where cameras flash and schedules clash, true friendship can be rare—but when it happens between two powerful Black figures, it becomes something sacred. These bonds often go far beyond photo ops and award shows. They represent loyalty, shared growth, and deep-rooted cultural understanding. There's something remarkable about seeing two Black celebrities laugh together, support each other through triumphs and traumas, and show the world that solidarity isn't just a buzzword—it's a way of life. What makes these friendships special isn't just longevity—it's the way they reflect the beauty and complexity of Black connection. Whether they grew up together, met on set, or were drawn together by shared missions, these duos embody trust in a world that rarely offers it. They are the ones who pull up when things get hard, celebrate each other's wins louder than anyone else, and hold space when the spotlight dims. In an industry that often isolates, these friendships are a form of resistance. T hey push against the narrative that Black success must be solitary or competitive. Instead, they show that joy is multiplied when it's shared, and that having someone in your corner—who gets it—is priceless. From red carpet glam to behind-the-scenes encouragement, these friendships inspire fans, set standards, and remind the world that chosen family is just as powerful as blood. They model vulnerability, accountability, and joy in ways that uplift not just each other, but everyone watching. RELATED: Best Wing Spots in Indiana Top 10 Black Celebrity Besties was originally published on From childhood to global superstardom, their sisterhood is unwavering. Kelly even appeared inside Beyoncé's home for the 'Renaissance' visual, showing how deep the love runs. The ultimate best friend duo. Decades of road trips, work, and life shared together. Their love for each other is legendary, deeply supportive, and widely admired. On and off the court, their brotherhood is solid. They went from NBA teammates to lifelong friends, supporting each other's families and businesses. Their bond didn't stop when Insecure ended. Their real-life friendship is full of support, prayer, laughter, and genuine admiration. Whether romantic or platonic, their creative and public connection runs deep. They've uplifted each other through artistic expression and Black queer representation. They vacation together, co-parent in the same friend circle, and hype each other up online. Their friendship is ride-or-die energy with real grown woman vibes. They've publicly defended each other, collaborated professionally, and remained close in an industry that often pits people against each other. Their support for each other, especially through growth, identity, and healing, has been loud and loving. They represent a newer generation of women uplifting women. Their Creed III press run turned into a viral moment, but their emotional openness, support, and 'brotherhood' went beyond promo — and sparked conversation about healthy male friendship in the Black community. Their friendship spans over three decades, from the early '90s to starring together in Set It Off . Through marriages, motherhood, and fame, their sisterhood has stayed intact—marked by deep respect, loyalty, and genuine love.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘A Chorus Line' turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit musical like it
Watching a new Broadway musical early on, you can always tell when one is going to be really big. The standing ovation is physically involuntary — not out of politeness or a ploy to be first in line to the bathroom. The departing audience's euphoric buzz drowns out the din in Times Square — where the air suddenly smells sweet. And your last thought as you leave the theater is the first word of one of the greatest really big musicals of all time: 'Again.' 5 'A Chorus Line' opened 50 years ago on Broadway. Kevin Mazur That's 'A Chorus Line,' Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban's heart-stopper of a show about the inner lives of dancers that had its first performance on Broadway 50 years ago on Friday. The supremely inventive piece — conceived, directed and choreographed by the genius Michael Bennett — revitalized Broadway and New York City in the 1970s with electricity, humanity and modernity during a fallow period. 'A Chorus Line' became a giant unlikely hit and gave us the songs 'What I Did For Love,' 'The Music and the Mirror' and 'One.' Its unitard-clad actors step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touched at the Shubert Theater for 15 years. From the start, everybody knew it was the 'One.' Post theater critic Martin Gottfried reviewed the experimental musical in its first risky days downtown at the Public Theater, well before the non-profit venue got a reputation as an incubator of Broadway musicals. By curtain, he realized he'd just experienced a singular sensation. 5 Donna McKechnie starred in the original production of 'A Chorus Line' on Broadway. Martha Swope/New York Public Library 5 Innovative 'A Chorus Line' tells the story of struggling Broadway dancers trying to get a gig. New York Post 'As 'A Chorus Line' launched into its finale on opening night at the Newman Theater, the audience rose and cheered,' Gottfried wrote. 'Its applause continued throughout the number. I can't recall that happening ever before.' Goosebumps. And a historic moment worth celebrating. For me, however, the mood of 'A Chorus Line''s half-century fete is bittersweet. Because the last time I walked out of a new Broadway musical feeling the thrill of having just watched a really big hit was a decade ago. Not since exiting the doors of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton,' which will party for its own 10th anniversary on August 6th. 5 'Hamilton,' which opened 10 years ago, was Broadway's last truly major hit. AP There have been wonderful, profitable shows post-'Ham,' of course, such as 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Come From Away.' But not the sort of musicals your cousin Ann in Oshkosh texts you nonstop for tickets to. Beg, borrow, steal shows. 'Maybe we could sell our French Bulldog' shows. Those flagships' absence is glaring and alarming. During the 40 years from 'A Chorus Line' to 'Hamilton,' Broadway enjoyed a huge smash that got a ton of national press attention just about every five years, more or less. Some of those titans: 'Annie,' 'Evita,' 'Cats,' 'Les Miserables,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Rent,' 'The Lion King,' 'The Producers,' 'Wicked' and 'The Book of Mormon.' That all-important well has dried up. I was wrecked by 'The Outsiders' last year, but it's not in the major league. I still find myself explaining to casual theater fans what last season's deserving Best Musical Tony Award winner 'Maybe Happy Ending' is. 5 Smaller 'Maybe Happy Ending' was this year's Best Musical Tony Award winner. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Solving the problem of the big-hit rut is tricky. Because, like a person whose life has spiraled out of control after a small mistake, the causes have exploded beyond an easy fix. Broadway's 18-month Covid closure forever changed audience habits. Then, costs rose astronomically and investors grew skittish. Movie studios became too involved, and plopped Saltine songs on Hollywood IP. Original musicals turned tiny and niche. I'm also convinced that the current class of producers has terrible taste and minimal skill. It rots from the head. True, the past season came close to 2019 sales numbers. But that was thanks to lousy plays starring celebrities with disgusting ticket prices, a few new musicals performing admirably and Cole Escola's comedy 'Oh, Mary!'. But A-List interventions and a bunch of quirky musicals flopping after a year will not save Broadway in the long run. It's the only-in-New-York, must-see, can't-get-in musical that is Broadway's lifeblood. The ones that, pardon the cliche, raise all boats. The ones that become tentpoles of American culture. The a-five-six-seven-eights. And, despite the odds, I'm holding out for another. I'll take the optimistic advice of 50-year-old 'A Chorus Line.' Kiss today goodbye, and point me toward tomorrow.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lady Gaga MAYHEM Ball: Pictures and set list from the opening night of the pop star's tour
The monsters were out in force in Las Vegas this week, as the much anticipated opening night of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM Ball world tour kicked off at the T-Mobile Arena on July 16 2025. Those lucky enough to see her perform, either live or during the Coachella 2025 live streams, might already be familiar with what we can expect, but with these images from Live Nation and Kevin Mazur, fans with tickets to her shows in Manchester and London later this year can now get more of an idea what to expect.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta
Beyoncé kicked off her tour in late April. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Computer drives containing unreleased music by US superstar Beyonce Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police said Monday, with a suspect still at large. The items were stolen from a rental car used by Knowles's choreographer and a dancer on July 8, two days before the pop icon kicked off the Atlanta leg of her "Cowboy Carter" Tour, a police incident report said. Choreographer Christopher Grant, 37, told police that he returned to the car to find its rear-window smashed and their luggage stolen. Inside were multiple jump drives that "contained water marked music, some un-released music, footage plans for the show, and past and future set list (sic)," the report said. Also missing were an Apple MacBook, headphones and several items of luxury clothing. Police investigated an area where the MacBook and headphones had pinged their location, but the report did not mention any items being recovered. Atlanta Police said in an online statement that a warrant had been issued for an unnamed suspect's arrest, but that the suspect remained at large. Knowles ends her four-night stint in Atlanta on Monday and then wraps up the "Cowboy Carter" tour in late July in Las Vegas. The tour kicked off in April after the global superstar took home her first "Album of the Year" Grammy for the country-themed album. - AFP
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reece Feldman
Credit - Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images It's much easier to appreciate the craft of Christopher Nolan's acclaimed Manhattan Project epic Oppenheimer when you hear about it from the legendary director himself. That's exactly the kind of access Gen Z's 'movie whisperer' Reece Feldman can secure these days. The film buff first found fame in 2021 by offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what happens on set while working as a production assistant on the fourth season of Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—a move that wasn't exactly in line with his contract. But the risk he took paid off. As the 27-year-old's audience has grown—to the tune of 2.5 million TikTok followers—he's become a bona fide industry insider, collaborating with major studios, including Amazon and Paramount, and covering the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, and the Met Gala. This year, the Queens, N.Y. native picked up a camera himself, writing and directing a short film titled Wait, Your Car?, which premiered at Cannes in May. Data and insights powered by #paid Contact us at letters@
