Nelson George

Nelson George to direct documentary on Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Published by

Drake vs. Michael Jackson: How the numbers show this is a one-sided debate

Published by

Internet swoons over Ron Isley in Verzuz battle with Earth Wind & Fire

Published by

‘ER’ star Dearon ‘Deezer D’ Thompson dies at 55

Words of tribute to Thompson, best known for his 15-year role playing Nurse Malik McGrath on the hit NBC series, poured in on Twitter.
/ January 8, 2021
Surviving R. Kelly

REVIEW: ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Night 2: How the ‘Pied Piper of R&B’ continued making hits during his child pornography trial

Night 2 of “Surviving R. Kelly” focused on how the Pied Piper of R&B hid his crimes in plain sight even as he stood trial on child pornography charges.
/ January 5, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Misty Copeland talks 'A Ballerina's Tale': 'I will never ignore that I'm a black dancer'

Misty Copeland opens up about her powerful new documentary, ‘A Ballerina’s Tale’, now playing in theaters.
/ October 15, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The beauty of Costa Rica

Of all the places I’ve visited for BlackAtlas.com and I don’t think any place I’ve been is more beautiful than Costa Rica. Blessed with abundant rain forests, beaches on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and a serious commitment to protecting the environment, this Central American country is a wonderful travel destination.
/ July 25, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Discovering Shanghai

Nelson George for BlackAtlas.com in Shanghai
/ July 25, 2011