Entertainment
Jasmine Guy & Eden Duncan-Smith are Moving ‘Beyond the Dream’
Productions will host their inaugural Women’s History Month Celebration: Beyond The Dream, a series of programs inspired by the creation of the company
The weekend of March 20th – 22nd, IKAM Productions will host their inaugural Women’s History Month Celebration: Beyond The Dream, a series of programs inspired by the creation of the company – an place to showcase the voices and may facets of creative women.
As Women’s History Month (March) approaches, many will reflect on the woman they hold in high esteem, women who are changing the word, and women are making an impact in their community.
This year’s program will feature highly decorated actress, Jasmine Guy, most notably known for her role of Whitley Gilbert on the hit show, A Different World, and rising teen starlet, Eden Duncan-Smith, from the popular movie “Annie”.
Beyond the Dream will kick off the weekend with a VIP Reception on Friday, March 20, at THEARC, located in the Historic Anacostia area of Washington, DC. Jasmine Guy will serve as the special guest and Violinist Kendall Isadore will be providing LIVE music. The signature program Curtains & Conversations with Jasmine Guy will take place the following morning were participants will hear about Jasmine’s journey to living beyond the dream, her tips to staying involved and engaged, and sharing some things she’s learned over the years. The conversation will be moderated by Thembi Duncan. For the younger voices, “Act 1: Young Stars Panel” featuring Eden Duncan-Smith will allow participants to hear about the entertainment industry from a young lady’s point of view. Eden will share information on the industry and how she has been able to attend school, work professionally, and maintain a “normal” teen life.
When asked about the excitement celebrating Women’s History Month, IKAM Productions’ Executive Producer Carletta S. Hurt states
“Beyond the Dream is about how we as women have to start moving toward making the dream a reality. Ms. Guy has graciously agreed to share her story with us and how she has been living her dream. Eden is an upcoming teen star that everyone should be watching. Her personality and versatility make her a dream as talent. Her experience ranges from singing on stage to acting alongside Oscar nominated actors. Jasmine and Eden are just two of the amazing opportunities that Beyond the Dream provides for the DMV. We are excited they will be sharing their journey of living beyond the dream!”
EVENT DETAILS
March 20th– VIP Reception
7-9 PM at THEARC
Tickets can be Purchased Here: www.beyondthedreamwithjasmine.eventbrite.com
March 21st– “Curtains & Conversations” with Jasmine Guy
11 AM-1 PM at Anacostia Arts Center
Tickets can be Purchased Here: www.beyondthedreamwithjasmine.eventbrite.com
March 21st– “Act 1: Young Stars Panel” with Eden Duncan-Smith
11 AM-1 PM at Anacostia Arts Center
Tickets can be Purchased Here: www.beyondthedreamwitheden.eventbrite.com
For a complete list of events and activities for Beyond the Dream, visit www.ikamproductions.com.
Black Excellence
Inside the 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards
Hosted by Clifford “Method Man” Smith, the star studded event premiered March 15, exclusively on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
Get a look inside the 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Hosted by Clifford “Method Man” Smith, the star studded event premiered March 15, exclusively on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
About ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood honors women who are making their undeniable mark in film and television and amplifies their strides in defining what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood.
Honorees
This year’s honorees and entertainment industry trailblazers include Academy Award nominated actress & Grammy Award winner, Danielle Brooks, six-time Grammy nominated singer and leading-actress Halle Bailey, acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner of All American, All American: Homecoming and Found, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, and industry powerhouse & President of Original Programming for STARZ, Kathryn Busby.
Check out some photo highlights inside the 17th ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
For more, please visit http://www.essence.com/bwih2024
Culture
U.S. Virgin Islands Announces the Performance Line-up for St. Thomas Carnival Village Featuring Shaggy, Sizzla, Patrice Roberts, and Machel Montano
The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has announced the performance line-up for the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village.
72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village
The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.
“The anticipation around this year’s St. Thomas Carnival is at an all-time high, and the Village night performers reflect the continued influence and growth of our territory’s three carnivals,” exclaims USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
Center Stage
Adam O, Rudy Live, Temisha, Karnage, Blind Earz, VIO International, and Spectrum Band are among the performers who will take center stage to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands.
“Every year, our goal is to pay homage to the vast Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture that is at the cornerstone of these annual celebrations for natives and visitors alike,” added USVI Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull.
Haitian kompa band VAYB and Dominican salsa orchestra Chiquito Team Band will provide a cross-cultural immersion of sound, highlighting the diverse musical interests of Virgin Islands residents.
First-time performers
Rounding out the village are a few first-time performers in the territory, including TeeJay, Jada Kingdom, and Kollision Band, and returning favorites Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, and Grandmasters.
Kids Night Out Village Night
This year, the Division of Festivals will host its first Kids Night Out Village Night, with activities including the Toddlers Derby, Best Dressed Doll, and performances by TMK and OTB.
More information on 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village
For up-to-date information about the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival, visit https://www.instagram.com/usvifestivals/.
Culture
Online romances get a dose of reality in OWN’S all-new love & relationship series ‘The Never Ever Mets’
Hosted by Ta’Rhonda Jones, this 10-episode series features seven couples who have been virtually dating for some time and believe they may have found lasting love – only they have never met each other in person.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has announced an all-new relationship series that takes online dating into the real world, The Never Ever Mets.
About The Never Ever Mets Series
Hosted by Ta’Rhonda Jones, this 10-episode series features seven couples who have been virtually dating for some time and believe they may have found lasting love – only they have never met each other in person! Now, they’re meeting face-to-face for the very first time and sharing a house together for three weeks to see if their internet love can survive off the screen and in real life.
Synopsis
As all seven couples convene under the same roof, dating in person rather than through their computers or phones quickly proves to be the biggest challenge yet.
While many couples have been years in the making, some quickly find the in-person relationship is not what they anticipated.
To test the strength of their love connections, the group participates in a series of fun and flirty relationship activities, couples therapy and for some, a trip to the “boom boom room.” But visits from discerning loved ones, meddling opinions and tension from others in the house challenge their bonds even further. At the end of their stay, some will go home together…and some will be signing off for good.
Premiere
The series premieres on Friday, April 19 at 8pm ET/PT, on the OWN Network.
Check out the trailer below:
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