Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams to honor Juneteenth at July 4 festivities

When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but also the country’s newly designated holiday — Juneteenth.

FILE - This Sept. 27, 2016 file photo shows Brian Stokes Mitchell at the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Walt Disney Concert Hall Opening Night Concert and Gala in Los Angeles. Mitchell will be hosting a new streaming talk show focusing on fellow artists like him who have made the jump from stage to film, television or music. The six-episode first season starts July 26 with Vanessa Williams as guest. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Brian Stokes Mitchell hosts a talk show with Broadway stars

‘Ugly Betty’ co-creator Silvio Horta dies in Miami at 45