Harry Belafonte

Will Smith celebrated Jackie Chan's 71st birthday with a humorous video and later took Bhangra lessons from Diljit Dosanjh. Smith also addressed the Chris Rock Oscars incident in his new album. The trailer for 'Karate Kid: Legends' has been released, featuring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio training a new Karate Kid, set to release in May 2025.

Ananya Pal to conduct a program for World Music Day in Nairobi featuring songs by Satyajit Ray, Salil Chaudhury, R.D. Barman, A. R. Rahman and Harry Belafonte

Actor Kevin Hart is in negotiations to star in the remake of 'Uptown Saturday Night'.

Aubader Gaan will be on at Atta Galatta at 8 pm on May 3

Sarbajit Ghosh has just released the Bengali version of Harry Belafonte's iconic song ‘Jamaica Farewell’. Titled ‘Shei Shopno Desh’, this song is a rich tribute to the legendary singer who passed away recently.

My fans have made it absolutely wonderful for me, because if it wasn't for my audience I wouldn't have been here.

Filmmaker Rick Famuyiwa has been announced as the director of 'Uptown Saturday Night' remake.

Musician Lionel Richie receives Harvard honour for co-writing the 1985 hit We Are The World.

American rapper Jay-Z, actor Tiffany Haddish, singer Usher, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Charlamagne Tha God, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Susan Sarandon, and Pete Buttigieg are the latest guests announced to appear at 'The Gathering of Harry,' a surprise virtual party for singer Harry Belafonte's 94th birthday.

The first Oscar statuettes of the season are being presented tonight at the film academy's Governors Awards.

As per a media outlet, the esteemed 85-year-old actress, recognized for her political activism, intends to prioritize this area in the coming years. Her primary focus will be on advocating for individuals who support taking action against climate change, with a specific goal of helping them attain positions of power in office.

News tapes that have surfaced have revealed that Michael Jackson considered the media presented his bad image to the public, as he was the first black singer to win over white audience.

Actor Neil Patrick Harris has been roped in to star in the Christmas-themed promo to promote the upcoming 87th Academy Awards.

The 2024 Tribeca Festival unveils an eclectic lineup of 103 feature films by 114 directors from 48 nations, including world premieres of documentaries about Diane von Furstenberg, Liza Minnelli, Harry Belafonte, and more, promising a diverse cinematic experience. The festival, marking its 23rd edition, is poised to captivate audiences from June 5-16 in New York City, showcasing thought-provoking discussions, boundary-breaking narratives, and galvanizing stories that reflect the essence of the present moment. With over 13,000 applications, this year's lineup boasts 86 world debuts, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity, with half of the films directed by women and a significant representation of people of color, indigenous, and Black filmmakers. Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal expresses excitement about engaging with audiences on timely subjects, while festival director Cara Cusumano highlights the remarkable power of storytelling to illuminate our world amidst global challenges.

Music buffs in Chennai are all set for a melodious treat this week...

Padma party: The grand dame of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar, hosted a lunch on the lawns of her enchanting home on the outskirts of Delhi on Sunday afternoon.

Padma party: The grand dame of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar, hosted a lunch on the lawns of her enchanting home on the outskirts of Delhi on Sunday afternoon.

Harry Belafonte passes away at 96 after living a long, healthy and happy life.

He’s a singer-songwriter, composer, actor, writer and director. It was a celebration of Anindya Chattopadhyay on Sunday at ICCR

Iconic Puerto Rican guitarist Yomo Toro has died in a New York hospital of kidney failure, his family announced Monday.He was 78.

Olga James, a renowned singer and actress best known for her role in 'Carmen Jones,' passed away at 95. She achieved fame performing alongside Harry Belafonte and Sammy Davis Jr. in films and Broadway and made significant television appearances, marking an illustrious career.

Sharing a personal account on the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, Hollywood veteran Samuel L Jackson today revealed how the murder of the civil rights champion led him to embrace political activism.

As Dhanush releases his song in IN-glish, TOI finds out how this musical ‘glocalisation’ (global-local) is going down with the music mavens.