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• Opinion

Few safe spaces to discuss race and identity

The problem is there are too few safe spaces to discuss racism. People are quick to judge, quick to label, quick to assume the worst. But without open minds, empathy, an affinity for justice and a willingness to let go of old beliefs, we will never get beyond “it.”

• Maryland

5 looks to try from Ellicott City celebrity makeup artist Maeion Bryant

Maeion Bryant’s rise as a celebrity makeup artist started as a model in her native Seattle in the early 1980s, but now she works in Ellicott City.

By John-John Williams IV

Oct 3, 2018

• Maryland

Reservoir High students celebrate multiple successes[Highland/Fulton]

Reservoir High School art students had works on display at the Mall in Columbia. The school's Latin II Honors class participated in the National Latin Exam.

• Features

Christian Siriano is one of Time's 100 most influential people

Fashion designer Christian Siriano has been named among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.

By Sarah Meehan

Apr 19, 2018

• Food & Drink

A guide to karaoke in Baltimore, from bars and rentable rooms to social leagues

In 2018, it’s hard to imagine Meat Loaf’s 1977 operatic-rock epic “Bat Out of Hell” captivating a crowd — unless, of course, it’s karaoke, which remains a staple of Baltimore’s nightlife.

By Wesley Case

Apr 18, 2018

• Maryland

Carmelo Anthony, MTV, NAACP say they're helping send Baltimore kids to March for Our Lives in D.C.

Basketball player Carmelo Anthony, the television network MTV and the civil rights organization NAACP are all helping to send Baltimore kids to the March for Our Lives rally in Washington on Saturday, they said.

By Kevin Rector

Mar 23, 2018

• Features

Columbia-based gymGO lets you work out with trainers via live, two-way streaming

Live virtual training is growing in the fitness world

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Jul 26, 2017

• Maryland

Local studio wins World of Dance competition

The company recently competed in New Jersey in a World Of Dance competition, and, despite being the only 18 and younger company, won.

• Features

'Broad City' trailer for Season 4 reveals new shenanigans

'Broad City' trailer for Season 4 reveals new season shenanigans

By Brittany Britto

Jun 5, 2017

• Opinion

Pitts: Turns out Alex Jones was only pretending to be a madmanTurns out Alex Jones was only pretending to be a madman

We now live in the United States of Confusion, a nation of alternative realities and alternative facts, says Leonard Pitts Jr.

• Entertainment

'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Head-to-head faceoffs

On Season 23, Episode 4 of "Dancing With the Stars," the couples face off in head-to-head dances with the winners getting immunity.

• Entertainment

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 2003

This week 13 years ago, the following songs were the most popular in the U.S., according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.

By Jordan Bartel

Apr 7, 2016

• Features

Zoey Washington styles the likes of Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer

As red carpet season hits its peak — the Oscars are Sunday — we asked stylist Zoey Washington to give her behind-the-scene wardrobe styling tips so that you too can capture that same star-power look.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 26, 2016

• Features

As fashion week approaches, designers with local ties turn attention to model diversity

When David Hart set out to cast his fall and winter menswear collection this month in New York, he knew black models would be key to the show. Hart, a white fashion designer originally from Severna Park, showcased a collection inspired by 1960s jazz — the era of John Coltrane and Miles Davis — and cast exclusively black models for the presentation.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 11, 2016

• Opinion

10 TV shows to help you binge through the blizzard

Here are 10 TV shows or productions that can help you joyfully binge your way through the blizzard. I've seen or done them all, and you can access them through various on demand services.

By David Zurawik

Jan 23, 2016

• Entertainment

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 2000

By Jordan Bartel

Dec 15, 2015

• Entertainment

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 1999

This week 16 years ago, "Toy Story 2" premiered; 12 were killed when a massive bonfire collapses at Texas A&M University; a 7.2 earthquake struck Turkey and killed 845; "Sesame Street" celebrated its 30th anniversary on television; and the following songs were the most popular in the U.S., according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.

By Jordan Bartel

Nov 11, 2015

• Entertainment

'American Idol' to hold auditions for final season in Baltimore

The show, a pioneer in reality TV talent shows, announced in May that season 15 would be its last, ending an era of bad auditions, musical talent and, of course, Ryan Seacrest.

• Baltimore City Paper

Radio Free Baltimore: The songs that soundtracked the Baltimore Uprising

• Features

Spring hair trends

Stylist Nicole Conway of Baltimore Spa and Salon at the Ritz-Carlton Residences has come up with five styles for the season that will keep you ahead of the curve. Conway worked some of the fashion shows at the most recent New York Fashion Week, including for designers Clover Canyon, Hood By Air and Thom Browne.

By John-John Williams IV

Mar 26, 2015

• Harford

Shi Scott's 'American Idol' run ends

Maryland's Shi Scott's run on "American Idol" ended Thursday, as she did not earn enough votes to be among the top eight female contestants moving on to the next round.

• Features

Where to find Oscar fashion trends in Baltimore

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 26, 2015

• Harford

Shi Scott makes latest 'American Idol' cut at the House of Blues

Shi Scott lives to sing another day, having snagged a spot in the "American Idol" Top 24 roster of contestants, whose fate will rest in the hands of not only three judges, but the members of the viewing audience who cast their votes next week.

• Harford

Former Harford resident Shi Scott makes 'American Idol' final 48

Shi Scott, a former Harford County resident who has been competing on "American Idol," made it through the latest round of the singing competition in an episode that aired Thursday night on Fox.

• Harford

Shi Scott continues her 'American Idol' advance

Shaina "Shi" Scott got about one hour of sleep before she and her three teammates performed a group rendition of Michael Jackson's "Pretty Young Thing" before a slate of "American Idol" judges, but she pushed through the sleep deprivation to give a successful performance and advance to the next round of the popular televised singing competition.

• Harford

Former Harford resident moves on to Hollywood Week on 'American Idol'

Could Shi Scott be the next "American Idol"? Some of her onetime classmates at Aberdeen Middle School thought she could and it turns out they weren't alone.

• Features

Maryland's red-carpet moment at the Golden Globes

Maryland's red-carpet moment at the Golden Globes

By John-John Williams IV

Jan 15, 2015

• Baltimore City Paper

BPM: Chris J, DJ AngelBaby, DJ Excel, and more

• Opinion

Barry Levinson signs on with new Jennifer Lopez cop drama for NBC

Barry Levinson has signed on to direct the pilot and and serve as an executive producer on a new Jennifer Lopez police drama planned to air on NBC in 2015.

• Mariah Carey

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 1999 [Videos]

This week 15 years ago, the first Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was held in California, "House Hunters" premiered on HGTV and the following songs were the most popular in the United States, according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.

• Baltimore City Paper

No Trivia: The future of Baltimore club is getting sampled in a crappy J. Lo song

• Baltimore City Paper

Do Everything and Do It Yourself

• Food & Drink

Phillip Phillips moves beyond 'Idol'

• Features

Fashion 5

• Maryland

Pop Essentials

• Baltimore City Paper

Mutek: Peak Time, Picnic Time

• Baltimore City Paper

Ten Years Ago in City Paper: June 5, 2002

• Baltimore City Paper

Hip-Hop, Dundalk-Style

• Maryland

Pop Essentials

• Maryland

Singers to compete for 'Idol' title at Century High

• Features

Clarksville resident Rich Lafleur appears on 'American Idol's' Hollywood Week

Rich Lafleur, a 20-year-old construction and landscaping worker from Clarksville, choked at the mic in the Hollywood Week episode of American Idol that aired last night.

• Food & Drink

Ja Rule still a credible lothario at Howard Theatre

Roughly midway through his headlining set at Washington's Howard Theatre on Friday night, Ja Rule reflected on a missed opportunity from 2007.

• Sports

Ravens training camp highlights from Saturday

Saturday¿s outdoor practice started at 2:45 p.m. and ended at 5:20. The sun was out for most of the workout with temperatures hovering in the high 70¿s. Players were in full pads after having Friday off from practice following Thursday¿s 27-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

• Baltimore City Paper

Complete understanding isn't absolutely necessary.

• Entertainment

'Dancing With the Stars Results' recap, Jacoby Jones is safe, Lisa & Gleb are out

The Ravens' star survives another round (and talks about his adorable son), but Lisa and Gleb aren't so lucky

• Features

The ABCs of creating a chic nursery

Gone are the days when an infant's room had to be pastel. Today's babies are more likely to hang out in room that's black or gray and accented with pops of color and sparkling accessories.

• Baltimore City Paper

What's up with dance music

• Features

For these Baltimore folks, thankfulness is personal

Major obstacles turned out to be a gift, as overcoming them has lead to happier, perhaps even healthier, lives.

• TV

'The X Factor' recap, The long-awaited live shows begin

'X-Factor' recap, The long-awaited live shows begin

• Opinion

Rachel Marsden: How Russian activists bamboozled the media

West should save its sympathy for those more deserving of it