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Metro Boomin Headlines at the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

METRO BOOMIN JOINS ALL-STAR BET EXPERIENCE LINEUP AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA® ARTIST TO JOIN LIL WAYNE, 2 CHAINZ, USHER, KATT WILLIAMS, MIKE EPPS, BRYSON TILLER, FETTY WAP, A$AP FERG, TORY LANEZ, TY DOLLA $IGN, KEHLANI AND THE ROOTS AT BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 23-26, 2016   FREE BET FAN FEST TO… Continue reading Metro Boomin Headlines at the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

Autism Rocks Presents ‘A Tribute to Prince’

Autism Rocks, the UK-based charity, is honoring Prince with a tribute show featuring CeeLo Green, Mark Ronson and Morris Day & The Time on June 24th and 25th at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo in London. Just two years ago Prince performed as the headliner at the launch of the Autism Rocks charity in London. This… Continue reading Autism Rocks Presents ‘A Tribute to Prince’

TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

  TV ONE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS   SILVER SPRING, MD – MAY 26, 2016 – TV One, the network dedicated to REPRESENT the best in Black culture and entertainment, has announced the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition finalists – N’Zuri Za Austin (Dallas, Texas), Cheronda Gunn & Traci Rooks (Houston,… Continue reading TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

Jonathan McReynolds Launches the Elihu Nation Scholarship!

GRAMMY® NOMINATED ACCLAIMED ARTIST JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS LAUNCHES THREE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH HIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ELIHU NATION   Chicago, IL (May 25, 2016) – Following a successful launch of his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation earlier this year in his native Chicago, acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds is launching the Elihu Nation Scholarship, comprising a total of… Continue reading Jonathan McReynolds Launches the Elihu Nation Scholarship!

E-40’s “Choices” Certified Gold

E-40’s “Choices” Becomes the Rap Legend’s Latest Single to be Certified Gold by the RIAA At 48, 40 Water Continues to Dominate Charts and Deliver Hits, Making Him an Anomaly Amongst His Peers Announcement: Nearly three decades into his illustrious career, Hip-Hop legend E-40 added another career milestone when the RIAA certified his 2015 single “Choices” as a… Continue reading E-40’s “Choices” Certified Gold

New Charlie Parker Sessions on ‘Unheard Bird: The Unissued Takes’

Discovering previously unheard music is a consistent hope for serious jazz fans. Finding unreleased music from legends, especially those who departed far too early with their legacies incomplete, is a true joy; one of those legends whose every note leads to an adventure of innovation is the immortal Charlie “Bird” Parker. On July 1, Verve/UMe… Continue reading New Charlie Parker Sessions on ‘Unheard Bird: The Unissued Takes’

Brandy Set To Headline “DC Black Gay Pride” with Mega Block Party

Brandy Norwood is set to host a mega block party for LGBT men during Washington D.C.’s annual Black Gay Pride Celebration. The party is set to take place on Sat. May 28. Details below, including a special video message from Brandy. The party is for ages 21+.   For more information visit: http://www.omegapartydc.com   Brandy @ the Total… Continue reading Brandy Set To Headline “DC Black Gay Pride” with Mega Block Party

Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) 2016 Nominees Revealed; Voting Slated to Start May 23 on Nick.com and the Nick App Roster of Superstar Noms Granted to Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Odell… Continue reading Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17

Drake and The Weeknd Lead with the Most Nominations for THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, June 19

– New award categories this year include Best New Canadian Artist and iHeartRadio Canadian Single of the Year – – New for 2016, fans can register at Much.com for a chance to secure wristbands beginning June 1 at 4 p.m. ET – – Supermodel Gigi Hadid hosts THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MMVAs, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET on… Continue reading Drake and The Weeknd Lead with the Most Nominations for THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, June 19

The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13

Arts Brookfield‘s annual Lowdown Hudson Music Fest returns for the sixth consecutive year to Lower Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront this July 12 and July 13, 2016. Headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots on Tuesday and Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers on Wednesday, the free summer festival is set at the picturesque Brookfield Place Waterfront… Continue reading The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13

William Murphy’s Fifth Album, ‘DEMONSTRATE’, Available for Pre-Order

GOSPEL ARTIST WILLIAM MURPHY’S NEW LIVE ALBUM, DEMONSTRATE, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW New York, NY (May 13, 2016) – DEMONSTRATE, the fifth album from GRAMMY® nominated acclaimed singer William Murphy is available for pre-order now through all digital outlets.  Out on June 24th, the powerful album will feature the tracks off of Bishop Murphy’s recently… Continue reading William Murphy’s Fifth Album, ‘DEMONSTRATE’, Available for Pre-Order

Marvin Sapp Has Reasons to Celebrate

MARVIN SAPP CELEBRATES TWO BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS AS SINGLE “YOU SHALL LIVE”  BREAKS TOP-10 AT GOSPEL RADIO   Sapp Is Featured Performer on 2016 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour   May 17, 2016 – While the Gospel music genre is churning out exciting new artists every year, there are some voices that remain timeless… Continue reading Marvin Sapp Has Reasons to Celebrate

The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

  The Soul Rebels  Nas taps brass ensemble The Soul Rebels to join him for the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Joining headliner Nas as his special guests on July 16th for the finale of the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival are The Soul Rebels, the jazzy eight-piece brass ensemble hailing straight from New Orleans, who know… Continue reading The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Micah Stampley Performs on Daystar Network’s ‘Marcus and Joni’ Show Live on May 16

  Interface Entertainment Recording Artist Micah Stampley Performs on Daystar Network’s ‘Marcus and Joni’ Show Live on May 16   New Album, ‘To The King…Vertical Worship’  Available on May 20th   (Atlanta, GA – May 13, 2016) – Interface Entertainment recording artist and international worship leader Micah Stampley will perform new music from his forthcoming album,… Continue reading Micah Stampley Performs on Daystar Network’s ‘Marcus and Joni’ Show Live on May 16

Nickelodeon to Debut ‘All in with Cam Newton’ June 3

2016 NFL MVP Cam Newton Turns Real Kids’ Dreams into Reality in Nickelodeon’s New Series, All in with Cam Newton, Bowing Friday, June 3, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT) SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nickelodeon and Cam Newton step into the lives of real kids, to help them fulfill their life long dreams, in the new docu-series,… Continue reading Nickelodeon to Debut ‘All in with Cam Newton’ June 3

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