Category: Pop

David Banner Curates The Thurgood Marshall College Fund RISE Concert

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is continuing to celebrate the long standing legacy of HBCUs Homecoming with a virtual concert and fundraiser. Taking place on October 25th at 8:00 pm ET, the celebration and concert will stream… Continue reading David Banner Curates The Thurgood Marshall College Fund RISE Concert

DJ Scratch: ‘It’s Time for Black Ownership in Hip-Hop Where We Can Thrive’

DJ Scratch The history of hip-hop is well-documented. It was created in the streets of New York City, lived in the parks, and then blossomed into the biggest genre of music in the world. One of the fortunate hip-hop artists who made a business from the natural talent he possessed is still creating music, living… Continue reading DJ Scratch: ‘It’s Time for Black Ownership in Hip-Hop Where We Can Thrive’

Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award

KILLER MIKE NAMED FIRST-EVER RECIPIENT OF ANNUAL BILLBOARD CHANGE MAKER AWARD AT “THE 2020 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”   Rapper/Activist will be Recognized as a Leading Champion of Community Activism, Social Justice and Civil Rights   LOS ANGELES, CA (October 12, 2020) – dick clark productions and NBC today announced that rapper and social activist, Killer Mike,… Continue reading Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award

Alicia Keys Unveils Keys Soulcare

Alicia Keys Unveils Keys Soulcare On the heels of releasing her new critically acclaimed album ‘ALICIA,’ 15-time Grammy-Award winning artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author, Alicia Keys, today unveiled Keys Soulcare: a groundbreaking new lifestyle brand with e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF). The collection aims to share the soul of self care and… Continue reading Alicia Keys Unveils Keys Soulcare

Usher Announces Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Global megastar and eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Usher will headline a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, opening Friday, July 16, 2021. The multi-talented showman will give his fans an extraordinary immersive experience that only Usher can deliver. The exclusive, only-in-Vegas spectacular will be performed in The Colosseum, an intimate 4,300-seat world-class performance venue, allowing Usher’s… Continue reading Usher Announces Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Spike Lee Commemorates Michael Jackson’s Birthday With ‘They Don’t Care About Us (2020)’

Spike Lee Commemorates Michael Jackson’s Birthday With ‘They Don’t Care About Us (2020)’ Director Spike Lee revealed a new version of Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” short film during his annual Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson block party celebrating the King of Pop’s birthday, which this year took place virtually. “Great protest songs can’t… Continue reading Spike Lee Commemorates Michael Jackson’s Birthday With ‘They Don’t Care About Us (2020)’

National Museum of African American Music Plans Digital & In-Person Experiences For Fall Roll Out

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announces that its previously scheduled grand opening for Labor Day weekend 2020 has been delayed due to ongoing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic. Starting this month, NMAAM will kick off a year-long celebration filled with a variety of digital experiences and limited in-person events. “We take the… Continue reading National Museum of African American Music Plans Digital & In-Person Experiences For Fall Roll Out

Snoop Dogg and Sceven Customs™ to Give Away Snoop’s 1964 Impala

Owner of Sceven Customs™, Jason Seymour, and Snoop Dogg kick off a contest on scevencustoms.com to give away an old school ’64 Impala that ends August 31, 2020. Jason and Snoop Dogg both share a love of classic cars that stand out from the crowd. So when Jason saw other companies showcase new car giveaways,… Continue reading Snoop Dogg and Sceven Customs™ to Give Away Snoop’s 1964 Impala

Queen Latifah Partners with American Lung Association to Raise Funds for Communities Hit Hardest

The American Lung Association announced today its first–ever livestream fundraising benefit, #Act4Impact, that will be hosted by Queen Latifah on September 26, 2020. The money raised will go towards defeating COVID-19 and decreasing health disparities by supporting and safeguarding lung health, particularly in underserved communities. As coronavirus spreads deeper across America, the pandemic has shined a spotlight on… Continue reading Queen Latifah Partners with American Lung Association to Raise Funds for Communities Hit Hardest

Reebok and Khalid Form The Great Khalid Foundation to Mentor Aspiring Artists

In tandem with the launch of the Classic Leather Legacy, Reebok announces the “Write Your Legacy” contest in partnership with The Great Khalid Foundation. The winner of the contest will have the opportunity to be mentored in singing and songwriting by Khalid and his team. “The voices of young people need to be heard and… Continue reading Reebok and Khalid Form The Great Khalid Foundation to Mentor Aspiring Artists

The 35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards Premieres on BET Networks on Sunday, August 23

THE 2020 STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS VIRTUAL SPECIAL SET TO PREMIERE ON BET NETWORKS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 6 PM ET RENOWNED ANNUAL SALUTE TO GOSPEL MUSIC RETURNS TO BET TO CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE, HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS AND THE LATE CONGRESSMAN, JOHN LEWIS VIRTUAL PRODUCTION ENCORES AT 9PM ET AND AIRS IN SYNDICATION NATIONWIDE AUGUST 25 – SEPTEMBER… Continue reading The 35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards Premieres on BET Networks on Sunday, August 23

March For Our Lives & Sankofa Present ‘Into Action’ Featuring John Legend, Usher, Stacey Abrams, Billy Porter, and More

Presented by March For Our Lives & Sankofa.org, INTO ACTION is a celebration of community power and cultural resistance that spans August 2020 and brings together hundreds of our nation’s most prolific and talented visual artists, young activists, musicians, poets, policymakers and community leaders. Even as our cities literally smolder and our leadership fails us, we… Continue reading March For Our Lives & Sankofa Present ‘Into Action’ Featuring John Legend, Usher, Stacey Abrams, Billy Porter, and More

Jazz Icon Charlie Parker’s Centennial Celebration “Bird 100” Continues

On the 100th anniversary of Charlie Parker’s birth – August 29, 2020 – it is impossible to imagine the evolution of jazz and modern music in general without the indelible influence of one of the most important Black American figures in history. Parker’s incomparable life and extraordinary, trailblazing career is being celebrated all year with… Continue reading Jazz Icon Charlie Parker’s Centennial Celebration “Bird 100” Continues

Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’

When you are a Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter/keyboardist/remixer and your credits include the likes of Michael Jackson, TLC, Monica, Madonna, Will Smith, Brandy, Rihanna, Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and many others, you might be satisfied with these accomplishments. Not so. Dallas Austin wants more and has recently relaunched the label that allowed him to be successful… Continue reading Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’

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