Bronx-bred recording artist, Fat Joe was the executive producer of last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards and made a revelation to People magazine. He told the media outlet that he tried to get Will Smith to not only make an appearance but to take the stage as The Fresh Prince. The “Lean Back” rapper felt… Continue reading Fat Joe Tried to Get Will Smith to Perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards
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Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
Entertainment industry stalwart, Quincy Jones received the inaugural Peace Through Music Award from the U.S. Department of State on Sept. 27. The 28-time Grammy-winning producer, musician, and arranger was given the honor as part of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. The U.S. Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
R&B singer Usher, already a busy man with his Las Vegas residency was recently announced as the headliner of the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024. The entertainer also stated that he has plans to hit the road right after he hits the stage in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024. According to Billboard,… Continue reading Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN
N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN On Wednesday night, hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, joined by special guest De La Soul, kicked off Leg 2 in North America of their highly successful N.Y. State of Mind Tour in Nashville, TN… Continue reading N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN
Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88
Wondery and Audible Announce New Original Podcast Limited Series Class of ‘88, Hosted by Will Smith Class of ‘88 celebrates one of hip-hop’s most prolific years, with interviews from the era’s most influential artists, including Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, and Chuck D Full series releases October 26, exclusively on… Continue reading Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88
Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023
GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST FAT JOE RETURNS AS HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2023 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET #HIPHOPAWARDS (Host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 Fat Joe // Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ Filmmagic/ BET) New York, NY – September… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023
JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership
An additional piece of hip-hop history has been added to The Book Of HOV exhibit that is currently being featured at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Roc Nation has announced that the off-white Lexus that was prominently featured in Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents II” video which was released in 1996, will be added… Continue reading JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership
Dale Elliott Set to Bring Roars of Laughter at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on Saturday, September 16
South Florida is gearing up to experience an evening of side-splitting laughter as Jamaican comedy phenomenon Dale Elliott takes the stage at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts ( 2855 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11pm. With an uncanny ability to blend relatability and cultural humor,… Continue reading Dale Elliott Set to Bring Roars of Laughter at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on Saturday, September 16
In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G
In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announces the launch of an engaging new talk show, CROWNED. Starring dynamic hosts Vivica… Continue reading In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G
Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State
Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State As Fall Season Brings New Threats of COVID-19, Influenza, and Other Viruses, Black Church to Raise Awareness for Education and Wellness New York, NY (September 8, 2023) – The Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) will co-sponsor… Continue reading Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State
Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
On Tuesday night, the Barbz will be happy to see that their queen will be hosting AND performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to XXL, Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2023 VMAs that are taking place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Nicki… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Tiffany Haddish Was Offered $1,200 for her First Starring Movie Role: ‘They Never Paid me a Dime’
Tiffany Haddish Was Offered $1,200 for her First Starring Movie Role: ‘They Never Paid me a Dime’ The start of most successful careers rarely has a great beginning or a fairy tale start. It definitely was not the case for comedian Tiffany Hddish. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, the “The Carmichael Show”… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Was Offered $1,200 for her First Starring Movie Role: ‘They Never Paid me a Dime’
‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th
STONY BROOK, NY- ‘Planet of the Tapes’ radio show, which airs on LL COOL J’s Sirius XM Radio Channel with Diamond The Artist aka DTA Experience & Geechie Dan, will record a LIVE radio broadcast at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on September 17th from 12-5pm.… Continue reading ‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th
ALLBLK Releases À La Carte Season 2 Trailer
ALLBLK RELEASES TRAILER FOR SEASON TWO OF MILLENNIAL DRAMEDY, À LA CARTE DIJON TALTON AND MEAGAN GOOD EXECUTIVE PRODUCED SERIES RETURNS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Kandi Burruss, Juan Gil, and Xavier Avila Star Alongside Newcomers Shani Marq, India Love and Alex Jacke Tami Roman, Romeo Miller, Aspen Kennedy, Terayle Hill, and Leon Fleisher Recur; Tammy Rivera Guest… Continue reading ALLBLK Releases À La Carte Season 2 Trailer