The Rogers Revue

Concert Revue: Algebra Blessett at the City Winery D.C.

Algebra Blessett at The City Winery D.C.

August 14, 2018 DJ 4 POUND Music, Music Reviews

Sunday August 12th, the beautiful R&B songstress Algebra Blessett graced the City Winery stage with blessings for all. Stepping onto a florally decorated stage, the set began with an upbeat version of “U Do It for Me” from her debut album “Purpose”. This was the song that turned me on to her music and my personal favorite to date. Algebra then issued the “make yourself at home” ground rule. She told the crowd, “pretend you’re at my house”, and then asked if she could perform a new song. The crowd approved and she went in with “Feels So Good”, from her upcoming album. It was cool to hear new material as her last album was released in 2013.

Tickets available this Friday, Aug. 17

WWE Smackdown 1000 set for Oct. 16 at Capital One Arena

August 13, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, DC Sports

The historic 1,000^th episode of WWE SmackDown Live will take place from Capital One Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, and air live on USA Network at 8/7C. Tickets are available starting this Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 am ET at the Capital One Arena box office, via www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Movie Revue "BlacKkKlansman"

Spike Lee Showcases the Power of a Voice

August 11, 2018 Derrick Dunn Movie Reviews, Movies

Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee returns to the big screen with BlacKkKlansman from Focus Features. This impressive script was written by Lee David Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel and, Kevin Willmott. The script served as a mirror to modern day race relations. While BlacKkKlansman’s may be seen as propaganda with its message, it’s a sad truth of how not much has changed since the seventies.

Exclusive Interview with The Color Purple actress/singer Bianca Horn

Bianca Horn: A Force within The Color Purple

August 11, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Theatre, Theatre News

On today’s edition of THE INTERVUE, The Color Purple is making its round across the great land and right now, its here at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theatre until August 26th. My guest today is a unique triple threat in the world of theatre. A graduated of Southern Methodist University, she is the understudy for Shug Avery, part of the amazing 3 person greek chorus and she is also the dance & fight captain. Not only that, I know we will have a great story to tell about Bianca Horn

Debut single & video “Aliens” Available August 17

Alaska Thunderf*ck Announces New Music Group Alaska & Jerem

August 10, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

World Famous drag star Alaska Thunderf*ck has announced that her new musical group Alaska & Jeremy will release their debut album Amethyst Journey on August 17 via PEG Records, the LGBT-focused label of Producer Entertainment Group (PEG). Alaska & Jeremy is the collaboration with her long-time musical partner Jeremy (Mikush).

Exclusive interview with BlacKkKlansman & Ballers actor John David Washington

John David Washington: BlacKkKlansman & a Baller

August 8, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On today’s edition of THE INTERVUE, Dean on the Scene talks to John David Washington. The Morehouse grad got his acting by playing a small role in the biopic “Malcolm X” working with director Spike Lee. Twenty-five years later, he not only stars in the HBO drama “Ballers” but he’s also working with Spike Lee once again in the new Focus Features film “BlacKkKsman”. Based on a true story, the movie follows Ron Stallsworth, a newly minted Colorado Springs detective who sets out to infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. I sat down with J.D. to talk about playing Ron on the big screen and playing football again on the small screen.

Exclusive interview with "Far from the Tree director Rachel Dretzin and author Andrew Solomon

Dretzin and Solomon on Far from the Tree

August 1, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On this edition of THE INTERVUE, a new documentary brings to life the bestselling book about families who have overcome extraordinary challenges through love, empathy, and understanding. I talked to director Rachel Dretzin and the author of the book “Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity” author Andrew Solomon.

Exclusive interview with "Puzzle" actress Kelly MacDonald & producer/director Marc Turtletaub

Putting the Pieces of “Puzzle” Together with Macdonald and Turtletaub

August 1, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On today’s edition of THE INTERVUE, we are in for a treat as Sony Pictures Classics presents Puzzle starring Kelly MacDonald. Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban wife and mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world – where her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined.

I recently sat down with the film’s star Kelly MacDonald and producer/director Marc Turtletaub to talk about this unique film

Tickets on sale to the general public Aug. 3

Karol G and Piso 21 bring U.S. Tour to EagleBank Arena Nov. 11

July 31, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Karol G, the uncontested female leader of Latin urban music, and Piso 21, one the most important groups in the Latin urban pop genre today, will begin a multi-market U.S. tour, produced by Lift Off Tours, in New York City on October 11 at The United Palace and visit EagleBank Arena Nov. 11.

Concert Revue: Brand Nubian at the City Winery D.C.

Brand Nubian at The City Winery

July 29, 2018 DJ 4 POUND Music, Music Reviews

Photos by CCP Photos

This Thursday July 26th, Hip Hop O.G. group Brand Nubian fell through D.C. to spread love the NYC way. Hitting the City Winery stage at 8:00 p.m., they led off with the classic “Don’t Let It Go To Your Head”. I appreciated them just going in instead of trying to hype up the crowd like some acts. Never being a group to rely on gimmicks, they had a simple set up. The 3 veteran MCs and a DJ. As a group from the early foundation of Hip Hop, the’ve always put rhyme skills and content over jumping around on stage.

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