What do you get when you put three-hundred dapper queer Black icons in one venue? One hell of a steppers set.
Amber Riley
On The Scene: Whitney Houston’s 60th Birthday Grammy Week Celebration
During this year’s Grammy week, Primary Wave Music and the Estate of Whitney E. Houston celebrated her 60th birthday year, legacy and music presented by Sony. The week’s festivities included SONY’S 360 reality audio immersive listening lounge, a gallery of iconic Whitney Houston photos and gowns, artists showcases, and Whitney pop-up retail store. The gallery showcased several of Whitney Houston’s iconic red gowns she wore throughout her career. The W Hotel in Hollywood transformed into the Whitney Houston Hotel during the Grammy week residency. There were two nights of live performances followed by a pre-grammy party with a live DJ and red carpet.
Olivier Award Winner (Best Actress in a Musical), Amber Riley graces the Knockturnal’s eighth digital cover for an exclusive one-on-one about the making of her first feature film, Nobody’s Fool.
The NBC’s The Wiz Live! will be released on DVD on Dec. 22.
Shanice Williams will play Dorothy in The Wiz Live! and she is ready to put on the performance of a lifetime.