Quelle Chris Announces New Album GUNS + Complex Title Track Premiere QUELLE CHRIS Guns “Guns is an arsenal of both sounds, styles and subjects. At its core it’s about things that can be weaponized for good or evil, including ourselves. The words we say, what we fear, how we love, how we live, what we ingest, what… Continue reading Quelle Chris Will Have ‘Guns’ March 29, 2019
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Zhané’s Debut Album, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay,’ Reissued On Its 25th Anniversary
Urban Legends reissues Philly R&B duo Zhané’s debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Featuring timeless hits like “Hey, Mr. D.J.,” “Groove Thang,” and “Sending My Love,” the 14-track reissue is available on standard black 2LP vinyl and limited edition orange vinyl. It features the Kay Gee remix of “Groove Thing” on… Continue reading Zhané’s Debut Album, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay,’ Reissued On Its 25th Anniversary
McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards
McDonald’s® USA will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, with Toyota, Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET. McDonald’s sponsorship includes the Rising Star Award presented by… Continue reading McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards
Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour
Atlantic recording artist Kodak Black has announced plans for a North American headline tour. The Dying To Live Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off March 14th at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, LA and will travel through 32 cities across North America including Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and more,… Continue reading Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour
Bruno Mars, Steve Harvey Join Beloved Benefit in Atlanta
Two of the biggest names in music and entertainment are joining forces on March 21 to help raise funds to support nonprofit organizations working to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta. Steve Harvey will host and Bruno Mars will headline the inaugural Beloved Benefit, which will bring together all of Atlanta to honor and celebrate… Continue reading Bruno Mars, Steve Harvey Join Beloved Benefit in Atlanta
The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’
The Nate Parker Foundation (NPF), which is dedicated to empowering young black filmmakers, celebrated two student films “Black Bones” and “Showtime,” which were featured this weekend at the Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles (PAFF-LA), which is largest black film festival in the world. Nate Parker, NPF founder and CEO said, “This is a proud… Continue reading The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’
Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary
Joint Project With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlakkKlansmen) “I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled” Will Air In 2020 Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series… Continue reading Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary
Moderators Announced For ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ Tour
Live Nation and Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, announced the first set of moderators for the 2019 tour dates of Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama. Produced by Live Nation, the extension of the highly successful tour kicks off in Tacoma, WA, this Friday, February 8, at the Tacoma Dome with late-night… Continue reading Moderators Announced For ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ Tour
Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns to San Francisco in June
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today that Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, the three-day comedy and music festival, will return to San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, 2019. Now in its… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns to San Francisco in June
Titus Showers’ ‘In His Name’ Debuts March 15th
CELEBRATED SINGER-SONGWRITER AND NEW ARTIST TITUS SHOWERS OFFERS DEBUT RADIO SINGLE “IN HIS NAME” IMPACTING GOSPEL RADIO NOW “IN HIS NAME” DIGITAL TRACK SINGLE TO RELEASE ON ALL DIGITAL AND STREAMING PLATFORMS ALONG WITH A LIVE MUSIC VIDEO PREMIRE, FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2019 “In His Name” Audio Version Is Written by Titus Showers and Produced… Continue reading Titus Showers’ ‘In His Name’ Debuts March 15th
7th Annual Locos Por Marley Taking Place February 16th
*Ver abajo Versión en Español* LOCOS POR JUANA ANNOUNCES THE 7TH ANNUAL LOCOS POR MARLEY CONCERT TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 16TH AT VEZASUR SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: BERNZ & WREKONIZE OF ¡MAYDAY!, COASTCITY, TOMAS DÍAZ, EL B, ZANDER, TELEKINETIC WALRUS, CLEAVELAND JONES, & MORE! LOCOS POR JUANA COLLABORATE WITH GRUPO FANTASMA AND OZOMATLI ON NEW… Continue reading 7th Annual Locos Por Marley Taking Place February 16th
Chaka Khan and Stacey Abrams to Speak at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
Black Enterprise hosts its 14th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit on Thursday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 3, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Summit, hosted by ADP, is the leading executive development conference for women and annually welcomes more than 1,000 mid- to senior-level power players and C-suite executives from… Continue reading Chaka Khan and Stacey Abrams to Speak at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
Tom Joyner Will Do It ‘One More Time’
On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Tom Joyner announced the One More Time Experience multi-city tour, which includes concerts that bring the music and celebration of his daily Party With a Purpose, The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Dates begin on May 10th and continue throughout the summer. Joyner, a huge fan favorite who changed… Continue reading Tom Joyner Will Do It ‘One More Time’
Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of award winning entertainer Gregory Hines when it inducted him as the 42nd honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “Gregory Hines was an extraordinary artist in every… Continue reading Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season
Bounce, the only emerging broadcast – or “multicast” – television network producing original scripted series, announced that Saints & Sinners has been renewed for a fourth season, to premiere in the summer of 2019. The network also announced a new licensing agreement that will make previous episodes of the hit original drama series and #1 most-watched… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season