Verve Label Group and UMe are proud to announce the induction of trailblazers Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Late pianist, singer and activist Simone will be inducted into the 2018 Performer Category alongside Bon Jovi, The Cars and The Moody Blues, while Tharpe, the late singer… Continue reading Nina Simone To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Category: Jazz
BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers
BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for African American Viewers BET Remains the #1 Cable Net for 16 Years Straight among African Americans 18-49 and a Top 20 Cable Net among All P18-49 The Network Scores Seven Consecutive Months of Ratings Gains Marking Its Longest Streak of Year over Year Increases… Continue reading BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers
Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation With Hosts Laverne Cox & Mario Lopez At Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium On November 30th WHO: Grammy award-winning singer Mariah Carey and award-winning music producer and AHF Partner DJ Khaled will perform at a free concert event hosted by Mario Lopez and actress Laverne Cox. AHF Partner Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance… Continue reading Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards
Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center This Year’s “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” Awards Celebrants Are Issa Rae, Yara Shahidi, Roberta Flack, Suzanne Shank, Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” 2017 Awards Premieres Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8PM on… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards
Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa
Today, creators of Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) Essence Festival announced the 2017 dates for the Festival’s Durban, South Africa edition, which will follow this summer’s annual New Orleans Festival. Taking place September 28 – October 1, 2017, Essence Festival Durban will feature a first-time appearance from the leading voice in global ministry and entertainment, Bishop T.D.… Continue reading Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa
Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’
MOTOWN TO RELEASE DETROIT THE SOUNDTRACK MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE FILM DETROIT FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SONG BY THE ROOTS FILM OPENS IN THEATERS AUGUST 4, 2017 June 29, 2017 — LOS ANGELES – Motown Records announces the DETROIT Official Soundtrack music from and inspired by DETROIT coming this July, 2017. The record features original architects of the… Continue reading Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’
iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
iONE Digital (http://www.iONEdigital.com), formerly known as Interactive One, has announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group. Prior to acquisition, these brands combined to make Moguldom Media Group the third largest Black digital content provider, behind iONE Digital and BET, respectively, and are now 100% owned by iONE… Continue reading iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
The Apollo Theater Presents WOW – Women of the World Festival
The Apollo Theater Gathers Notable Artists, Activists, and Leaders For the return of the WOW – Women of the World Festival Part of Southbank Centre London’s Global WOW Movement Festival Highlights Include: A Tribute to Legendary Songstress and Activist Abbey Lincoln In collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts… Continue reading The Apollo Theater Presents WOW – Women of the World Festival
Patti LaBelle’s Bel Hommage Available for Digital Pre Order
BEL HOMMAGE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM FROM LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER PATTI LaBELLE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY New York, NY – Bel Hommage, the highly anticipated jazz album from GRAMMY® Award winning entertainer, Patti LaBelle, is available for digital pre-order today via Amazon and iTunes. Released by… Continue reading Patti LaBelle’s Bel Hommage Available for Digital Pre Order
Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
The Recording Academy® has announced plans to honor two-time GRAMMY® winner George Michael and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince with two unforgettable tribute segments on the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. While specific details for the tribute performances, including who will participate in each, remain under wraps, previously announced performers include Adele, Kelsea Ballerini, William Bell, Chance The… Continue reading Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
Naughty Professor feat. Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 and Dexter Gilmore ~ Darker Daze
Naughty Professor Featuring Chali 2na Release Single “Darker Daze” New Song and Video from their album Identity, Coming in 2017 Naughty Professor Announce 2017 Winter Tour New Orleans, LA – Iconoclastic New Orleans-based jazz-funk sextet Naughty Professor release their politically charged song “Darker Daze.” Released with an accompanying video, “Darker Daze” is… Continue reading Naughty Professor feat. Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 and Dexter Gilmore ~ Darker Daze
Steve Harvey to Host Showtime at the Apollo Special December 5th
The Apollo Returns to TV with 2-Hour SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO Special On FOX Airing December 5th STEVE HARVEY TO HOST “SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO,” A TWO-HOUR EVENT BASED ON THE CLASSIC SHOWCASE SERIES, AIRING MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th ON FOX Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey will host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, a two-hour event… Continue reading Steve Harvey to Host Showtime at the Apollo Special December 5th
Season – 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella- October 22nd
Cassandra Wilson, Kevin Spacey & More Added to Apollo’s Ella Fitzgerald Centennial Celebration 10/22 100: THE APOLLO CELEBRATES ELLA, A Blockbuster Concert Featuring a Distinguished Roster Of Performers Apollo Legend Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial Birthday Featuring Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright And Just Added Monica Mancini, Cassandra Wilson & Kevin Spacey Co-hosted by David Alan… Continue reading Season – 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella- October 22nd
The Living Legends Foundation 25th Anniversary
The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. Announces Performance Line-up, the Organization’s Inaugural Scholarship Fund and More for its 25th Anniversary and the 20th Annual Awards Gala in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 6th (Los Angeles, CA – September 19, 2016) — The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. (LLF) today announces the talent line-up for its 25th… Continue reading The Living Legends Foundation 25th Anniversary
Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2016 Season
Apollo Announces Details for Fall/Winter 2016 Season APOLLO THEATER ANNOUNCES FALL/WINTER 2016-2017 DETAILS … Continue reading Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2016 Season