In this latest episode Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey speak to author Nichelle Gainer all about the subjects of her books, and what a subject! From Beyoncé to Eartha Kitt, Margot Webb to Elizabeth Welch, Nichelle’s work is a who’s who of the most important, timeless and influential black icons in show business. Nichelle’s books include Vintage Black Glamour, Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters and the newest edition Vintage Black Glamour: Encore. A celebration of the greatest black entertainers and public figures from history. Nichelles books have been called ‘Pretty damn fabulous…’ by the Huffington Post and praised by the New York Times, The Guardian and The Washington Post and have garnered adulation from Oprah Winfrey who called VBG ‘A book to buy and keep’ Nichelle is also the author of Lady Day: Body and Soul, a celebration of the life of Billie Holiday. We leave no stone unturned as we delve into all things Vintage Black Glamour, discussing everything from Josephine Baker to Batman. Nichelle even had a lengthy phone call with one of the biggest legends of all time, legs and all! Any guesses? So sit back, relax and indulge in the wonderful world of Vintage Black Glamour. Appear on the show and leave us a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TwiceNightlyThePodcast Get in touch - twicenightlythepodcast@gmail.com IG - twicenightlytheatrepodcast TikTok- twicenightlypodcast X- @twicenightlypod Facebook - Twice Nightly: The Podcast Brought to you by Frame This Presents... Key Words: Nichelle Gainer, Vintage Black Glamour, book, author, celebration, African American, style, fashion, innovation