District of Columbia Entertainment News (United States)

The Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol is now making it even easier to visits the nation’s capitol by offering three new packages.

Fans of comedy will be treated to a unique musical performance by the live acoustic band Pigs From A Gun prior to the Eliot Chang comedy show in Washington, DC on December 10th at the beautiful Burke Theater at the Naval Heritage Center.

Eliot Chang's "Comedy Central Presents" half hour special was voted #2 in the Comedy Central Stand Up Showdown 2011. Other TV appearance include Showtime's "Minority Report" and E!'s "Chelsea Lately."

Jae Murphy voted DC's #1 host and HBCU's #1 host tries his hand at being a DJ releasing his debut mixtape entitled "On & Poppin in #MurphysRoom" available for download via Twitter

THE HILL is a fiction novel set inside of the most vicious prisons in the U.S. The suspense and drama consumes you from cover to cover. It was written by HBO and Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam spokenword artist Lamont Carey while he was in prison.

SAW and DC's historic Blues Alley present a Soul and R&B showcase including top quality performers such as Darien, Dionne, Deborah Bond, Sol Roots, Eric Scott, Dumi Right, Levi Stephens, Lea Morris, TolumiDE, Jamie Boyd, Devin Kowl and Kriss Mincey.

This year’s Army-Navy game takes place on December 11th at FedEx Field in Washington DC.

Ricko AK is back with another Warning Shotz classic. Lavish Lyfe Music Group and Ricko AK presents Warning Shotz 4: AK'z Revenge.

Worldwide Comedy has partnered with Hollywood SC Studios to create a unique comedy series for network cable television. The cable show will air domestically and internationally.

The Biblical Archaeology Society has released a new DVD study course by James Charlesworth which explores topics falling within the history of Early Christianity to its position in the Roman Empire in the fourth century.

From ossuaries and vultures, to copper mines in southern Jordan, to a Hellenistic sculpture uncovered near the Sea of Galilee and on to antiquity forgery trials; the Nov/Dec 2011 Biblical Archaeology Review is now out.

Netflix, yielding to public pressure, has abandoned plans to separate its DVD and streaming-video services into two separate companies, a move which could weaken its position in a legal proceeding in which it is charged with violating human rights

Comedians Esther Ku, Jason Weems and Vince Barnett join up for a very special night of comedy as Worldwide Comedy's "Comedy For A Cause Tour" comes to the Gala Theater in Washington, DC on Friday November 4, 2011.

Mommy Mid-Day will not only speak to the joys and the fun of parenting but also the challenges in an effort to further support the Bag Ladies Radio audience and the reality of their lives.

Friends & RPCVs of Guyana will be holding a film screening of The Seawall and a fundraiser, October 27th, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Goethe-Institut Washington, 812 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC.

Socialyaya.com - Entertainment News & Talent Search is seeking an musical OPENING ACT!

The IDEAL Magazine releases its Digital Fall 2011 issue with Gabrielle Dennis, Rodney Perry, B.Blunt, tips for the fall bride,12 of the hottest men in entertainment and more!

“The Blooming” Album Release Concert September 23

I AM MUSIC Festival Hits DC September 21 @ U Street Music Hall Featuring J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tabi Bonney, Que Tha Future (formerly of Day26)

New PSA Directed by Ron Howard Features 21 Celebrated BGCA Alumni; Campaign Issues Call to Action on Behalf of America's Kids Most in Need

Style Elite model, Maimouna Fadiga, a Paris native, was chosen to model for eight different designers in New York Fashion Week 2011.

TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE PRESENTS “BLACK WEALTH” FORUM FOR CBC CONFERENCE. Panel featuring America's top entrepreneurs, business professionals & economic experts, followed by a reward reception party honoring Angela & Vanessa Simmons.

Prestige: The Epitome of Distinction, the 2011 Howard University Homecoming Steering Committee will host a model call on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in the Armour J. Blackburn Center Ballroom on the University’s main campus from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.

Howard University’s Homecoming Steering Committee is proud to bring Signature Strokes to alumni, corporations, and all participating celebrities.

Socialyaya.com, host, YAYA, chats with the young up & coming talent about her past, her CD release, and her future in the entertainment business.

Socialyaya.com's host, YAYA, chit chats with Basketball Wives Star Jennier Williams' hottie - Will Sales.

Ricko AK Premieres the Official Music Video for smash hit/street anthem “Think Again”

Be one of the first to get a glimpse of the premiere to Ricko AK's video for "Think Again" produced by Luney Tunez coming 8.12.11!

Metro Comedy Presents Rachel Feinstein, Ed Blaze and Vince Barnett in Washington DC

MORGAN is back with Little Red Corvette! DC arts company FM Media Group is hosting the mixtape release event Fri., 8/12 at 9p at Art Under Pressure/RAS (4807-09 Georgia Ave.) Live performances will include MORGAN, Erie Ave, Seven Jackson & B. Dukes!

On Wed., Aug. 3 at Jin Lounge (2017 14th St NW), from 6-9pm, The BPBF, Inc. along with The Group will give females and males an opportunity to ask the questions they’ve always wanted, and to whom they’ve always wanted to: the opposite sex!

New York/Atlanta, Ga- Tia Norfleet signs an exclusive multi-year deal with Oblivion Production Studios, a New York based Company.

Philadelphia/Atlanta, Ga- Tia Norfleet signs and exclusive multi-year deal with Reginald Byers, the renowned comic book and fictional character developer.

A new web series chronicling the behind-the-scenes work of Howard University's Homecoming Steering Committee captures the attention of many

The Hood Cartel and StreetClassy join forces.

T. Plezya eases summer fatigue with a sexy new single, "Marathon".

"Coversity" Captures No. 1 Spot with Pilot; Remains at Top throughout Series

Now through September 5th, the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol is offering valuable vacation packages in Washington DC that include complimentary and discounted valet parking.

The 8th Annual Congressional Blues Festival will feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Burks, Sol & Funk Root, Mudcat, Christylez, performing live in Washington DC! This festival is an effort to honor and showcase American Roots music in modern day.

Singer Contributes Portion of CD Sales To Cancer Research

State-of-the-Art Comedy Club Launching in DC Promising Chuckle Riot of Big Names and Big Laughs That Tickle the Funny Bone

Former DC Political Candidate Larry T. Pretlow II, returns to Hip-Hop with all-new leaked single "Only 1"

The Biblical Archaeology Society publishes a free e-book in honor of Frank Moore Cross’ 90th birthday. Cross is a famous Biblical and archaeological scholar who has been interviewed by Hershel Shanks numerous times in regard to Biblical history.

In a land overgrown that was known to be shown by its own magic tone of Foo Fah... Storyteller Marc Speigel presents some of the sights and sounds of his upcoming show at Captial Fringe Preview Night, Friday July 1

A Day at the Museum marries nudity, art and ensemble mime to music in a Brian Wilbur Production.

The George Washington University Law School, in a remarkable coincidence, has been tied to three famous (or infamous) law suits against McDonald's, as well as three different movies, one of which is premiering on HBO Monday evening.

BAR’s July/August 2011 issue explores various fascinating topics of biblical history; from Philip and his martyrium, to ivories found at Nimrud, to recent synagogue discoveries in Galilee, and finally to the newly published Great Isaiah Scroll.

July 22-25, 2011 Weekend Entertainment and Celebrities Announced

Christian modeling group preps for annual fashion event

A family friendly event in Washington, DC just in time for Father's Day weekend