Trailblazing director, dancer, actor and producer Debbie Allen headed to Martha’s Vineyard for the first time in her life for ...

Born in 1950 in Houston, Debbie Allen studied Classical Literature, but her passion was dance. She turned it into a career ...

The 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival brought out black Hollywood from August 1 through August 9.

Allen is best known for her portrayal of dance teacher Lydia Grant in the musical-drama television series Fame (1982-1987). The multi-hyphenate also served as the series' principal choreographer ...

Debbie Allen, who was a showrunner and producer on the hit sitcom, revealed why she asked Goldberg to guest-star in the April 1991 episode titled “If I Should Die Before I Wake.” ...

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy doesn’t partake in those racist, hateful, closed-minded tactics. And because of that, they can funnel true talent into the great American dance companies.

Debbie Allen: Well, my dad was the heartbeat of my life, he and my mom. Daddy died and it just was heartbreaking. It could be like it was yesterday. It was 36 years ago.

Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon in 1989. Not long after becoming a family of five, Allen and Nixon stepped out for the premiere of A Dry White Season in L.A. in 1989. Going Green Barry King/Liaison/Getty ...

Debbie Allen is also the stepmother to DeVaughn Nixon, Norm Nixon’s son from his previous relationship. He is a popular actor, best known for his roles in Terminator 2, Marvel’s Runaways, and ...

On March 12, Debbie Allen had what would turn out to be one of the last meetings with the staff of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy she would have for a while.