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‘Flashdance’ Soundtrack: A Look at the Songs That Made It the Ultimate ’80s Dance Movie
Modesto Bee· 3 days agoFlashdance is one of the most iconic movies of the ’80s, to the point where the shot of Jennifer Beals in her cut-off sweatshirt stands as an instant shorthand for the era ...
5 Best Oscar-Winning Songs By Black Musicians
CinemaBlend via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThis year, Grammy winner Jon Batiste received his first Best Original Song nomination for American Symphony’s “It Never Went Away.” While our next awards...
7 Surprising 'Pretty in Pink' Facts You Might Not Have Ever Known
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThey first offered the part to Jennifer Beals, star of Flashdance, but the actress turned it down....
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 7 days agoQueen Latifah may have made history as the first female hip-hop artists to get nominated for an Oscar back in 2002, but now, over 20 years later, she’s doing it once again—this time for the ...
This Gem Of A City Is Only 6 City Hours From NYC And Ranked The 'Most Affordable In The Country' —...
Benzinga via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoNestled just six hours from the hustle and bustle of New York City lies Pittsburgh, a city capturing attention for its unique blend of affordability and culture. The 2024 Demographia International ...
Breakdancing Will Make History at the Olympics—but It’s Always Been Here
Harpers BAZAAR· 6 days agoVictor Montalvo was 17 when he headed off to his first international battle. The competition was at...
Juneteenth 2024 in NYC: What to do this Emancipation Day
New York Daily News· 6 days agoOn Juneteenth, New York City continues to offer a wide array of events to commemorate June 19, 1865...
Jon Bream's original 1984 review of 'Purple Rain'
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) via Yahoo News· 6 days agoPrince's "Purple Rain" can be seen as a cinematic valentine to Minneapolis from our most prominent rock music figure or as a contemporary backstage musical. Either way, it succeeds nicely on ...