THE NOIR EFFECT

It has been officially announced that “Downhome Diva” Patti LaBelle will make her triumphant return to the Broadway stage. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The stars came out in full effect to celebrate the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, otherwise known as the Tony Awards, for those who have made great achievements in the theater arts. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Jaden Smith proved that it’s true when they say ‘Like father, like son’, by smashing the competition at the movie box-office this weekend. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Acclaimed actress, director, author,producer, singer-songwriter, philanthropist, business woman, wife, and mother, Jada Pinkett-Smith, will be honored this weekend by The American Red Cross organization. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The Broadway cast and band of the Jay-Z, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith produced musical, Fela!, will go into the studio to record the show’s cast album today. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The legendary, Harlem raised, actress of stage and screen, Cicely Tyson, was honored at this years Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Entertainment mogul Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith are teaming up with the United Nations’ World Food Program. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Music and business mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and entertainment power couple Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith have officially signed on as producers of the Broadway run of the musical “Fela!” READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT