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Today we talk about Midtown’s return to the stage, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer, and Brent Faiyaz’s grants for Black women entrepreneurs. Midtown is Coming Back We got the answer we had all been waiting for: Midtown is going on tour! After taking to their socials to tease fans, the band announced their first shows since 2014. They will join My Chemical Romance for a few of the dates on their US tour and then headline a show in December at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. Frontman Gabe Soporta said, “In all seriousness, we’re super humbled and grateful… Read more »
You know how we do it, Geek Girl Riot has the lowdown on everything you need to watch, including Turning Red, The Outfit, The Adam Project, and more.
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Basically: A confectionary celebration of middle school—layered with enough puberty, generational trauma, repression, sisterhood, and boy bands to bring out the beast in any girl. Domee Shi, the writer and director of the unforgettable Pixar short Bao, is back again and it’s on. Shi has a way of imbuing metaphor and allusion into explorations of family dynamics, that are especially relatable for people of Chinese descent but also for the children of immigrants of every culture. She absolutely excels at bridging the need to connect to your heritage while still fitting into the place you live, and she achieves this… Read more »
Today we talk about the 22nd Black Reel Awards, concerts and movie premieres being canceled in Russia, and the life of Ralph Ahn. The 22nd Black Reel Awards idobi is proud to have been the presenting sponsor for last night’s 22nd Black Reel Awards. The celebration of Black filmmakers, actors, and creatives included presenters like Anthony Mackie and Jess Bowen, the new statuette designed by our very own Sherin Nicole, and honorees Halle Berry and Laurence Fishburne. The nominees were all powerhouses and it was a mystery going into the evening who would ultimately walk away with the award. Will… Read more »
Often, when we celebrate Black History Month we think about the Civil Rights leaders and activists of long ago. I remember being in elementary school and feeling like racism was a thing of the past because of the way it was taught. It would be great if we could just talk about social injustices as something that happened long ago but no longer. However, the fact that just this weekend I saw a “White Lives Matter” shirt at an event, means that people still aren’t understanding. All of February, we see quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.… Read more »
Today we talk about BTS taking over Las Vegas, the new Florence + The Machine single, and the Spider-Men making the internet go crazy. BTS Las Vegas Residency BTS is taking over Las Vegas, while they’re in town for their tour, for a brief residency in April. However, this isn’t a residency like the ones we’ve seen before. On April 8, 9, 15, and 16 they will be performing live on stage at the Allegiant Stadium in Vegas. But if you aren’t able to snag tickets to that, you can head to the nearby MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch… Read more »
Today we talk about Brittney Johnson making history as Glinda the Good Witch, Coachella and Stagecoach’s decision to not require vaccinations, and the return of Teen Wolf. Brittney Johnson Makes History Brittney Johnson made history on Monday, and took the musical world by storm, by being Wicked‘s first full-time Black Glinda on Broadway. Her debut audience did not let the special moment go by without recognition by giving her a two minute standing ovation when she appeared floating on Glinda’s bubble. Johnson’s Broadway credentials stretch from Les Mis to Sunset Boulevard. This is her second time making history in this… Read more »
Today we talk about the cause of Bob Saget’s passing, Dolly Parton paying for employees’ college tuition, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s release date, and we remember the life of Betty Davis. Bob Saget’s Cause of Death Over a month after Bob Saget passed away, his family has announced his cause of death. The actor and comedian was on tour and in a hotel in Orlando, where it seems he hit his head on something and went to sleep. The injury caused a brain bleed that ultimately led to his death. Immediately after his death, no one suspected foul play. On top of… Read more »
