Category: Soul/R & B

Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Legendary hip-hop DJ, Kool DJ Red Alert, who is commemorating 40 years in radio, was honored with a statute in the place he grew up, Harlem, New York. The sculpture was unveiled on Friday, July 19, at Montefiore Square, West Harlem located at 138th Street and Broadway.   View this post on Instagram   A… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

R. Kelly Takes His Case To Supreme Court To Overturn Sex Convictions

Convicted recording artist R. Kelly had his attorney file an appeal with the Supreme Court of the federal sex crimes he is currently in prison for on July 30. According to CNN, Kelly’s defense attorney, Jennifer Bonjean is asking that the Chicago conviction for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual… Continue reading R. Kelly Takes His Case To Supreme Court To Overturn Sex Convictions

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Concert Film In Theaters September 12

USHER, the globally renowned singer, songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur, with over 80 million records sold worldwide and 8 GRAMMY® Awards, is bringing the ultimate intimate concert experience to theaters this fall. AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, today announced that USHER:… Continue reading USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Concert Film In Theaters September 12

Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

St. Paul & The Broken Bones headline “An Evening of Respect” on Friday, September 6th at Macon City Auditorium MACON, Ga., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation, (ORF), is proud to announce the 2024 “King of Soul Music Festival” on September 6 and 7, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. Eight-piece soul band St.… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

Shenseea – Work Me Out (feat. Wizkid)

INTERNATIONAL JAMAICAN POPSTAR SHENSEEA RELEASES “WORK ME OUT” MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING AFROBEATS ARTIST WIZKID WILL EMBARK ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR INCLUDING DATES IN CHICAGO, TORONTO, NEW YORK, DALLAS AND MORE!    Style ID: Alexander Wang, Mugler, Rick Owens, Jaded LDN, Dior by Galliano, Patrycja Pagas, Raga Malak, Namilia  Stylist: Leah Abbott Director Credit: Adidnu Collins … Continue reading Shenseea – Work Me Out (feat. Wizkid)

Katherine Jackson Loses Battle To Stop Sale Of Michael Jackson’s Catalog

Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine has lost a dispute with her son’s estate regarding the proposed sale of MJ‘s music catalog to Sony Music. According to Rolling Stone, the matriarch of the Jackson family opposes selling the catalog because she alleges that the sale violates the terms of Michael’s will. The appellate court ruled that she… Continue reading Katherine Jackson Loses Battle To Stop Sale Of Michael Jackson’s Catalog

Damon Dash Still Trying To Sell His Share Of JAY-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

The saga of can or will Damon Dash sell his 1/3 share of the master recording of JAY-Z’s first album, “Reasonable Doubt” is still ongoing. Over the weekend, the former Roc-A-Fella capo posted that his share of the classic hip-hop album is still up for sale. JAY-Z’s one-time partner has once again put the word… Continue reading Damon Dash Still Trying To Sell His Share Of JAY-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Kehlani Announces Crash World Tour

KEHLANI ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “CRASH WORLD TOUR”   With Special Guests FLO & ANYCIA   Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, July 23 with Citi Presales   General Onsale Begins Friday, July 26 at 10am local time on Kehlani.com SET TO PERFORM TRACKS FROM ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM, ‘CRASH,’ FOR THE FIRST TIME, INCLUDING THE SMASH HIT “AFTER… Continue reading Kehlani Announces Crash World Tour

Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas Adds 8 New Dates

  DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND MARIAH CAREY ADDS EIGHT 2025 DATES TO LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT DOLBY LIVE AT PARK MGM   NEW SHOWS TO TAKE PLACE JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 15, 2025   TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 26 AT 10 A.M. PT   Tickets for previously-announced performances of Mariah Carey: The Celebration of… Continue reading Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas Adds 8 New Dates

3rd Annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Gala Taking Place on Friday, August 9th, 2024

The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Her Historical Visit to South Africa with Special Performances by Multiple Award-Winning Recording Artist Yolanda Adams and More, Hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier   (Atlanta, GA — July 17, 2024) – The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave… Continue reading 3rd Annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Gala Taking Place on Friday, August 9th, 2024

Hit-Boy Acknowledges JAY-Z For Helping His ‘Publishing Situation’

Music producer, Hit-Boy was a recent guest on “The Shop” podcast and he discussed billionaire JAY-Z helping him get out of a publishing deal that he has been in for almost 20 years, calling the rapper’s involvement in getting him out of it, “life-changing.” Hit-Boy, who is 37 years old, has been in a publishing… Continue reading Hit-Boy Acknowledges JAY-Z For Helping His ‘Publishing Situation’

The Fourth Annual Kool Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Takes Place On Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

The Fourth Annual Kool Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Comes to New Jersey Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 Celebrate good times on Tuesday, July 16th , 2024, at the Fourth Annual Kool Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event will take place at the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club, 100 Walnut Street, Livingston, NJ.  … Continue reading The Fourth Annual Kool Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Takes Place On Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

Birdman And Slim Honored With Renaming In Neighborhood They Were Raised In

The accolades and honors just keep coming in for Cash Money Records’ founders and brothers, New Orleans hip-hop legends Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams and Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams. According to NOLA.com, the Williams brothers have recently had a corner in New Orleans renamed in their honor. In the Central City neighborhood that they grew up in, the… Continue reading Birdman And Slim Honored With Renaming In Neighborhood They Were Raised In

Michael Jackson Reportedly Was $500M In Debt When He Died

Recent court records have revealed that the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson had “more than $500 million of debt” when he died in 2009. According to NBC News, the “Way You Make Me Feel” singer was preparing for a tour when he died at his Los Angeles mansion of acute propofol intoxication.  Executors of his… Continue reading Michael Jackson Reportedly Was $500M In Debt When He Died

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