I cried my eyes out laughing at this. Ellen is a goofball. I may find it funnier than most because I come from the world of theater. There are a couple of basic ground rules to being on the stage: REMEMBER YOUR F***** LINES! Don’t Adlib (Unless it’s absolutely necessary) Ellen didn’t follow either one […]
I love seeing other young people in the city who are getting their grind on. Courtney Hall reminds me of myself. Her spirit lights up the room and she is all about positive energy. She grabbed this entertainment industry by the reins and created her own youtube show. I like the fact that she doesn’t […]
The entertainment industry is a cold, cold world. You need thick skin to be in this business. It’s not everything it’s cracked up to be. You see the fame, fortune, glitz, glamour and develop a false perception of what it’s really like. People in this business are still human and have feelings. There is so […]
It was dope learning about how Denzel Washington was (as an actor) at the age of 22. Even then, the most proclaimed actors were giving him his props. Recently, Mr. Washington was presented with American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Julia Roberts let us in on what one of his college professor’s thought about his […]
I’ve been watching a lot of videos on youtube that deal with Acting recently. I’m going to be apart of a choreopoem called “For Colored Boyz” this spring so my world has been consumed with things related to my craft. I came across this old audition of Henry Thomas for Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” that blew […]
Theater is one of my passions. I have done over 30 productions. I was Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, Scarecrow in The Wiz and other notable characters in popular plays. If you’re interested in being apart of a Theater Under The Stars show, now’s your chance! Hit up TUTS.COM for more info. Follow @TheAmirDiamond & […]
My director would always tell me “Acting is harder than football.” This new show might be able to put that statement to the test. I love the concept of NBC’s “RISE” and am excited for the premiere episode on March 13th after “This Is Us.” Take a look at the trailer below. Will you be […]
Hamilton is one of the most captivating musicals ever created. It’s cool how Lin-Manuel Miranda took the story of a political figure and told it through hip-hop music. I’m ready for the American tour to hit Houston already!!! We have four more months. Patience is a virtue. Follow @TheAmirDiamond & @RadioNowHouston on Social Media
Jimmy Fallon is a genius! I love him. He comes up with some of the most entertaining bits on “The Tonight Show.” Earlier tonight, he dropped a segment featuring Demi Lovato called “Lip Sync Conversations.” The s*** was hilarious. Check it out below. Follow @TheAmirDiamond & @RadioNowHouston on Social Media
Legendary actress Lynn Whitfield sat down in-studio to chat with Monie Love! They talked about her stellar performance as singer Josephine Baker in the 1991 HBO film, The Josephine Baker Story. The film captivated audiences with a never-before-seen portrayal of America’s first black international star, whose success in Europe records her in history. Lynn talks […]
Janelle Monae talks about the initial “uniform” of black & white that she used to wear early in her career, and why she thought it was important to do so before broadening her wardrobe to what it is we see today. She also discusses her attitude toward wearing make-up and today’s trends, and how she […]
Terri J. Vaughn is teaching a masterclass for actors, so she explained to Ed Lover what people who sign up to take the course can expect. Plus, she explains why the art of acting is actually completely different from the art of auditioning, for one major reason. Plus, Donkis poses an acting question to Terri […]