An announcement was made this week by IMG and Live Nation Urban stating that there is a new food and beverage festival taking place in the Houston area later this year. The Honeyland Festival premieres at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX on November 11-12, 2023. The festivities and activity… Continue reading The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
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Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin In a dispute that pitted one of Aretha Franklin’s sons against three others regarding two handwritten wills that she left behind upon her death, a jury has made a decision. According to The Associated Press, a jury has found that the last handwritten will penned… Continue reading Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets When the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, she did so with no formal will. There were two handwritten wills that Franklin penned at different times and now, her sons are going to court to determine… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
The Recording Academy (The parent company responsible for the Grammy Awards) announced changes in relation to how music has been and is being created due to recent technology, specifically artificial intelligence (A.I.). To help understand how this latest change will affect “winners” of future Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. spoke… Continue reading Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham
THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC, THE 38th ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HONORS LEGENDS CECE WINANS, DR. BOBBY JONES, AND REV. DR. MILTON BIGGHAM Premiering on the Newly-Launched Stellar Network, Performers Include Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood, Zacardi Cortez, HLE… Continue reading The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham
Capitol Music Group & Capitol Christian Music Group Relaunch Tamla Records
CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AND CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP RELAUNCH TAMLA RECORDS AS NEW HOME FOR POSITIVE HIP-HOP AND R&B MUSIC LONGTIME CCMG SVP EJ GAINES WILL HELM ICONIC LABEL FROM NASHVILLE Nashville, TN (June 20, 2023) — Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) have relaunched iconic label Tamla Records as a mainstream imprint… Continue reading Capitol Music Group & Capitol Christian Music Group Relaunch Tamla Records
Koryn Hawthorne – Cry
Koryn Hawthorne – Cry 2X GRAMMY NOMINEE KORYN HAWTHORNE RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE “CRY” Purchase And Stream “Cry” Now Nashville, TN (June 2, 2023) – Two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award winning, inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne, releases her brand new single, “Cry,” lifted from her forthcoming third album. The triple-threat entertainer’s new single,… Continue reading Koryn Hawthorne – Cry
Adidas Unleashes Remaining Yeezys
If you’re missing a new pair of Yeezys, guess what? They’re back in stock! According to The Associated Press, the partnership between Ye and adidas picks back up with the sneaker brand returning the Yeezys back online for consumers. Several months after adidas severed its relationship with the mercurial designer, the footwear is available to… Continue reading Adidas Unleashes Remaining Yeezys
Diddy Files Lawsuit Against Diageo Accusing them of Racism in Treatment of DeLeon Tequila
Diddy has just filed a lawsuit against the company that is distributing his DeLeon Tequila and Ciroc brands stating that racism is the cause of his action. According to Bloomberg Law, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ company, Combs Wine and Spirits, filed a lawsuit against Diageo North America Inc., the company that distributes its brand liquor brands.… Continue reading Diddy Files Lawsuit Against Diageo Accusing them of Racism in Treatment of DeLeon Tequila
Kirk Franklin – All Things
KIRK FRANKLIN DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “ALL THINGS” The song is the iconic artist’s first new solo song in over three years. Nashville, TN (May 5, 2023) – Today, 19-time GRAMMY® winning artist, songwriter, music producer and television and film executive producer, Kirk Franklin, debuted a brand new single, “All Things.” Fresh off the heels of his critically acclaimed and commercially successful… Continue reading Kirk Franklin – All Things
Kierra Sheard-Kelly Releases New Book, The Vibes You Feel
2X GRAMMY WINNER & STELLAR AWARD WINNER KIERRA SHEARD-KELLY RELEASES SECOND BOOK, THE VIBES YOU FEEL, AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE TODAY Purchase Kierra’s “The VIBES You FEEL” Now Watch Kierra Sheard-Kelly Interview with Tamron Hall New Album, ALL YOURS, Available Now Photo Credit: Karew Entertainment This inspiring book for teens and young women explores what it means… Continue reading Kierra Sheard-Kelly Releases New Book, The Vibes You Feel
Charles Jenkins Releases EP ‘Gospel Music Changed My Life’
CHARLES JENKINS, is a celebrated hitmaker, label-head, and indie-music mogul with hundreds of millions of streams and views combined. He proudly releases his much anticipated new body of work, “GOSPEL MUSIC CHANGED MY LIFE“. “Gospel Music Changed My Life,” was introduced to fans across the world with the release of the lead single, “God Be… Continue reading Charles Jenkins Releases EP ‘Gospel Music Changed My Life’
Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
Two legendary r&b singers can be addressed as doctors in several weeks when they receive their doctorate degrees. Berklee College of Music has announced that they will present singers Usher Raymond and Roberta Flack will honorary doctorate degrees in music in an upcoming graduation ceremony next month. The music institution will also present Sona Jobarteh,… Continue reading Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Diddy Reveals First Public Photo of Newborn Daughter Love Sean Combs in Christmas Family Photo
Diddy Reveals First Public Photo of Newborn Daughter Love Sean Combs in Christmas Family Photo Love was definitely on the mind of the Combs family this holiday season! Sean “Diddy” Combs reveals the first picture of his newborn daughter, Love Sean Combs in a family photograph posted on his social media account. In an Instagram… Continue reading Diddy Reveals First Public Photo of Newborn Daughter Love Sean Combs in Christmas Family Photo