Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe bring an untold story to fruition in “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women who overcame obstacles and helped put the first astronaut into space. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best...
Barry Jenkins’s Oscar-nominated film, “Moonlight,” takes audience members on a young man’s journey of self-discovery, causing them to reflect upon who they are.The film, which was released in October, moves slowly as the audience travels with...
Singer Janelle Monáe shines in the debut of her latest LP, “The Electric Lady.”This eclectic, progressive album is nothing short of brave and entertaining. Thanks to singles “Dance Apocalyptic” and, most notably, “Q.U.E.E.N.” Monáe’s album...
Champaign-Urbana’s Pygmalion Music Festival has been growing steadily for eight years, said festival creator Seth Fein. This year, the festival will take place Sept. 27 through 29 in various venues, both indoor and outdoor, in downtown Champaign, downtown...
