ESSENCE, the number one content, commerce and technology company aimed at Black women, today announced July 4-7, 2019 as the official dates for its franchise event, the ESSENCE Festival®. 2019 will mark the ESSENCE Festival’s 25th anniversary, with a 4-day celebration set to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the heels of this year’s… Continue reading Official Dates Announced For The 2019 ESSENCE Festival®: July 4-7, 2019
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Maxwell Announces ’50 Intimate Nights Live’ Tour
Maxwell Announces “50 Intimate Nights Live” Tour 50-date North American fall and winter tour kicks of this September in Richmond, VA Today, Maxwell announces his “50 Intimate Nights Live” tour, a 50-date trek to many of North America’s top theatres, including New York’s Beacon Theatre, LA’s Microsoft Theater, and Chicago’s Chicago Theatre. Following on the heels of… Continue reading Maxwell Announces ’50 Intimate Nights Live’ Tour
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Announces Recipients Of The Homecoming Scholars Award Through Her BeyGOOD Initiative
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announces the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Homecoming Scholars Award Program for 2018-2019 is a merit program and was announced in April. It is the second scholarship merit program from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and BeyGOOD. The Formation Scholars Award Program was announced in the spring… Continue reading Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Announces Recipients Of The Homecoming Scholars Award Through Her BeyGOOD Initiative
Diamond D And The Psychotic Neurotics’ Landmark Album ‘Stunts, Blunts And Hip-Hop’ Reissued
On July 20, 2018, UMe reissued the out-of-print, 2LP vinyl set of Diamond D And The Psychotic Neurotics’ landmark album Stunts, Blunts and Hip-Hop. In addition, Urban Legends also released a very limited amount of color vinyl pressings available here. Twenty-six years ago MC/producer Diamond D from New York’s mighty D.I.T.C. (Diggin’ In The Crates)… Continue reading Diamond D And The Psychotic Neurotics’ Landmark Album ‘Stunts, Blunts And Hip-Hop’ Reissued
Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kenneth Chenault and Tommie Smith Among XCEL Award Honorees
BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2018 Black Men XCEL Summit on Aug. 29, 2018, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Black Men XCEL Summit celebrates the achievements of today’s black men. The Summit, which offers executive development… Continue reading Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kenneth Chenault and Tommie Smith Among XCEL Award Honorees
The Perceptionists x Paten Locke ‘Low Resolution’
Mr. Lif & Akrobatik The Perceptionists LOW RESOLUTION The Paten Locke Mixes MR. LIF & AKROBATIK LOW RESOLUTION: THE PATEN LOCKE REMIXES PRE-ORDER The Perceptionists returned last year with their first new group album in years. The official release led to a tour and even an appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” with a live… Continue reading The Perceptionists x Paten Locke ‘Low Resolution’
Jamar Jones Releases Debut Album, ‘Fatherless Child’
RENOWNED PIANIST AND COMPOSER JAMAR JONES‘ FIRST FULL LENGTH ALBUM FATHERLESS CHILD AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE Jones’ debut album released on music legend Patti LaBelle’s imprint GPE Records New York, NY Renowned producer, composer and pianist, Jamar Jones released his debut album, Fatherless Child. The album marks the award-winning musician’s first solo release after having… Continue reading Jamar Jones Releases Debut Album, ‘Fatherless Child’
Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn Brigham) New Album Out
Album Out Now! L’Orange & Solemn Brigham MARLOWE L’Orange & Solemn Brigham – Marlowe iTunes | Spotify | Bandcamp | CD | LP L’ORANGE & SOLEMN BRIGHAM MARLOWE OUT NOW! Often artists best work comes at the point they find themselves a few steps past their emptiest, most hollow moments – in those gaps of time… Continue reading Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn Brigham) New Album Out
Regina Showers- Gordon and Matt Ables Starts FaithStarRadio.com and Good Soul TV
ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE REGINA SHOWERS GORDON- AND MEDIA STRATEGIST MATT ABLES LAUNCH FAITH STAR RADIO AND GOOD SOUL TV For Immediate Release: ATLANTA, GA – – Regina Showers- Gordon of family gospel group The Showers and President of A&P Records has started FaithStarRadio.com and Good Soul TV with media strategist Matt Ables. When asked… Continue reading Regina Showers- Gordon and Matt Ables Starts FaithStarRadio.com and Good Soul TV
Detroit Grassroots Hero FMB DZ Announces New Mixtape In My Bag
Detroit Grassroots Hero FMB DZ Announces New Mixtape In My Bag, Out July 27th The FADER Premieres “Fast Money,” the Braggadocious New Single From One of the Most Popular New Rappers in the Burgeoning Detroit Scene Critical Praise: “Detroit is arguably the hottest rap region in the U.S. right now,… Continue reading Detroit Grassroots Hero FMB DZ Announces New Mixtape In My Bag
Hpnotiq Partners The LOX And ELEVATOR For ICONIQ Vol.2 Mixtape
Today, iconic liqueur brand Hpnotiq launches the second year of its anticipated ICONIQ mixtape in partnership with premier digital publication ELEVATOR. This year’s partnership will feature a double-disc mixtape. The first release of the ICONIQ Vol. 2 mixtape (Side A) will feature a ten-track tape, with an exclusive single from legendary New York-based trio, The… Continue reading Hpnotiq Partners The LOX And ELEVATOR For ICONIQ Vol.2 Mixtape
‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set
Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company, has acquired the independent romance/drama ‘Kinky’, starring Vivica A. Fox for U.S. Theatrical distribution. The film is set to bow on October 12th Nationwide. ‘Kinky’, written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), also starring Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black… Continue reading ‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set
Tales from the Hood 2 Arriving on October 2, 2018
Prepare for a new unnerving yet amusingly illustrative narrative in the newest chapter of the nightmarish classic Tales from the Hood feature, Tales from the Hood 2, arriving on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital and On Demand on October 2, 2018 from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, presented in… Continue reading Tales from the Hood 2 Arriving on October 2, 2018
Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien
Deepening its roster of premium talent relationships, global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced an overall deal with its Dear White People creator, writer and producer Justin Simien to develop and produce original programming for the Lionsgate Television Group. The deal follows the recently announced third season renewal of the hit series Dear… Continue reading Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien
Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records
Sony Music Entertainment CEO Rob Stringer today announced the relaunch of Arista Records under the leadership of highly regarded music industry executive David Massey. The legendary label will become an all new frontline creative center within Sony Music led by Massey, who will serve as President and CEO of Arista. Massey is based in New York… Continue reading Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records