Alex Boyé, YouTube Star with over 1 Billion Views, is Coming to Amerika on Sept 13th!” Americas Got Talent alumni, Alex Boyé, has gained over 1 billion views on YouTube, and is now taking things to a whole new level of stardom with the release of Coming To Amerika! The album produced by Grammy Award winning producers ‘Blac Elvis’ (Beyoncé,… Continue reading Alex Boye Releases ‘Coming To Amerika’ September 13
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Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – will release Master P’s I Got the Hook-Up 2 on DVD and on Blu-ray on September 3, 2019. The film is the sequel to the popular 90’s classic. Executive produced by Master P (Percy… Continue reading Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
Skyzoo & Pete Rock Announce Album ‘Retropolitan’
Album Announcement SKYZOO & PETE ROCK RETROPOLITAN + new single It’s All Good SKYZOO & PETE ROCK RETROPOLITAN Apple | Spotify | Bandcamp | Amazon Vinyl | CD SKYZOO & PETE ROCK Announce Upcoming Album Retropolitan + single It’s All Good When rumors spread months ago that Skyzoo had begun working on a collaborative project with the iconic… Continue reading Skyzoo & Pete Rock Announce Album ‘Retropolitan’
Naomi Osaka Partners With MUZIK
The next generation of tennis met next-gen consumer technology on Friday when the #1 player in the world, Naomi Osaka, launched a new line of wireless, smart headphones designed by MUZIK, to transform the way people listen to music and connect to the world around them. Inside The Kitano Hotel, Japan’s premier luxury hotel, the… Continue reading Naomi Osaka Partners With MUZIK
112 And Jagged Edge To Headline BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men XCEL, Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Celebrate the best of who we are with R&B legends Jagged Edge and 112 at Black Men XCEL! This annual celebration will draw hundreds of men and women, including some of the nation’s top corporate executives, professionals, tastemakers, and entrepreneurs for fun in the sun, top-notch entertainment, and luxurious services in a relaxed and engaging… Continue reading 112 And Jagged Edge To Headline BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men XCEL, Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Johnny Gill Releasing ‘Game Changer II’ Album September 6
J Skillz Records/Kalvary recording artist, multi-GRAMMY ® nominated and Multi-Platinum R&B producer, writer and singer Johnny Gill, unveils details of his highly-anticipated eighth studio album, GAME CHANGER II. The 11-track album is available for pre-order beginning today (click here) and will be available everywhere on September 6. In addition, Gill has released his powerful second single “Perfect” which… Continue reading Johnny Gill Releasing ‘Game Changer II’ Album September 6
WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th
Sisters Unite: WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to the NYC Grammy-Award Singer Maxwell, Style Icon Dapper Dan, Naturi Naughton among the celebrities who will be at this year’s event discussing sisterhood, relationships, and social advocacy Black Women will unite to celebrate community, sisterhood and entertainment at the annual Circle of Sisters Expo. The event… Continue reading WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th
Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
THE 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TODAY WITH LAUREN DAIGLE LEADING ARTIST NOMINATIONS WITH SIX FOR KING & COUNTRY AND KIRK FRANKLIN HONORED WITH FIVE NODS EACH Awards to be held live Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m.… Continue reading Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits to be Released August 30th
On August 30, Verve/UMe is set to release Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits on vinyl in two different color options: black and gold. Remastered at Capitol Studios from the original analog tapes, this collection of an even-dozen of the legendary jazz vocalist’s greatest performances showcases the scope of her wide vocal range, bop-phrasing innovations, and expert yet… Continue reading Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits to be Released August 30th
BIG3 Announces Mental Health Policy
The BIG3 acknowledges the importance of mental health in achieving overall health. As a professional sports league that presents some of the world’s best athletes competing on a highly visible and public stage, we recognize that encouraging and supporting mental health is not only good for our business but is also a core value of… Continue reading BIG3 Announces Mental Health Policy
Black Milk Takes a ‘DiVE’ With Latest EP
Expanding on the Sonic Palette and Lyrical Themes of His Critically-Acclaimed 2018 Project FEVER, Black Milk Dives Into A New Age of Politics, Social Issues And Change Critical Praise: “As the performance soared into a free-form jam, it was apparent that Mr. Cross and the band had succeeded in pushing the music far from the boundaries… Continue reading Black Milk Takes a ‘DiVE’ With Latest EP
E-40 Scores His 19th Top Ten Placement on Billboard
E-40 Scores His 19th Top Ten Placement on the Billboard Top Rap Album Sales Chart with 28th Album Practice Makes Paper The Rap Legend Ties Tech N9ne For Second-Most Top 10 Albums in the History of Billboard’s Rap Albums Sales Chart, and Extends His Record as PMP Becomes His 32nd Album to Reach the Billboard 200 Critical… Continue reading E-40 Scores His 19th Top Ten Placement on Billboard
Bud Light and Post Malone Collaborate on Limited-Edition Merchandise
Bud Light and Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone debuted a new limited-edition merch collection available nationwide on Monday, August 5, 2019 exclusively on PostMalone.com. The premium, unisex streetwear line takes equal inspiration from some of Post’s favorite things as well as Bud Light’s heritage to create a one-of-a-kind collection that will bring fans closer to Post… Continue reading Bud Light and Post Malone Collaborate on Limited-Edition Merchandise
2019 Global Citizen Festival Headliners Include Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and H.E.R.
International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that Queen + Adam Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, OneRepublic, H.E.R., and Carole King will headline the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, the free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on Saturday, September 28, 2019, presented by Citi and Cisco. For the sixth… Continue reading 2019 Global Citizen Festival Headliners Include Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and H.E.R.
Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th. The private event, held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton. (PRNewsfoto/Broadcast Music, Inc.)… Continue reading Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards