Entertainment section
By Lynn Jones – Jacksonville’s growing reputation as a center for independent film-making was on full display during the annual LOL Festival, where local filmmakers, comedians and entertainment professionals gathered to celebrate a decade of […]
FleetCon 2026, the 15th Annual Fleet DJs Music Conference, brought together influential DJs, filmmakers, artists, broadcasters, podcasters, entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals from across the country and the surrounding Duval corridors to Jacksonville. Hosted by Fleet […]
The Polygamist. Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora in The Polygamist. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026 / Mpumelelo Macu/Netflix A South African drama centered on infidelity, wealth and family secrets has become an unexpected sensation […]
For more than 19 years, the Ritz Theater and Museum has showcased local talent through its popular “Puttin’ On the Ritz” competition. Created off of the legendary Showtime at the Apollo format, the competition features […]
by Linda Armstrong Billy Porter starring in “La Cage Aux Folles” at New York City Center. (Afshin Feiz photo) Credit: Afshin Feiz Billy Porter, who just finished playing Albin in “La Cage Aux Folles” at New York […]
Tony Brown poses in front of the Tony Brown’s Journal logo. Brown, who died June 17 at age 93, transformed Black public affairs television and influenced generations of journalists through his groundbreaking broadcast career. — […]
The inaugural Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival made its debut this weekend, drawing filmmakers, musicians, actors, writers, and community leaders for a three-day celebration of independent storytelling and diverse creative voices. The festival, presented […]
Nearly 20 years after Why Did I Get Married? introduced audiences to four couples navigating love, marriage and life’s challenges, Tyler Perry is bringing the beloved franchise back with Why Did I Get Married Again? […]
LOS ANGELES — By Wyllisa Bennett (Jacksonville Free Press Contributor) | As Black America gathered in Los Angeles for BET Awards weekend, the Jacksonville Free Press was on the scene capturing the fashion, beauty, and cultural […]
LOS ANGELES — By Jordan Mills | The 26th Annual BET Awards transformed Los Angeles into a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community. For anyone who has ever experienced an HBCU homecoming, the energy […]
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