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Critically Acclaimed House Remixer, Producer DJ Quentin Harris Puts His Midas Touch To Work on Two Tracks From Rahsaan Patterson’s Heroes & Gods Album

August 31, 2021 admin 0

By Shanachie Los Angeles based singer/songwriter and actor Rahsaan Patterson is used to being in the limelight. The dynamic artist was only ten when he landed in the national spotlight as a cast member on the Disney Channel show, Kids Incorporated, alongside […]

Ibru Talks New EP ‘Great One’ and the Importance of Healing: ‘Old Wounds Have to Be Reopened’

August 30, 2021 admin 0

By: Jessica L. DupreeEdited by: Darlene Aderoju International recording artist Ibru has proven himself once again with the Friday release of his sophomore EP, Great One. The deeply meaningful project bespeaks his passion for social justice and mental health awareness. […]

An Interview With Actor Jason Mimms

August 26, 2021 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an actor? The inspiration for becoming an actor came almost by force. I stumbled into acting around age 10 with the help of my Mom, Gloria Mimms and Aunt, Nanny as we call […]

The Guiltless Brunch

August 12, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create the Guiltless Brunch? It’s Guiltless, operating as “Guiltless Brunch”, was conceived after I moved home to Dallas, Texas from Atlanta, Georgia in 2018. Unlike Atlanta, most trendy and progressive brunch spots in […]

How R-E-S-P-E-C-T came to be. New clip from RESPECT starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

August 11, 2021 admin 0

Find out how R-E-S-P-E-C-T came to be. Watch this new clip from #RespectMovie, and don’t miss the film in theaters August 13. Get Tickets now! http://respect.movie IN THEATERS AUGUST 13TH Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child […]

Filmmaker Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and the All-Electric 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Experienced

July 31, 2021 admin 0

By Kimatni D. RawlinsPhotos by Josh Freeman and Garvin St Villier The allure of electric vehicles (EVs) is that we have to expedite their evolution if humanity envisions a cleaner, greener, and prosperous future in terms of renewable resources. So […]

Actor T J Jackson talks about making his feature film “Vacation Friends” during the pandemic and how affirmations and being an inspiration to children keeps him grounded

July 29, 2021 admin 0

Written By Leilani WhitfieldEdited By Laura Miller When award-winning actor T J Jackson announced his first Hulu film project, he sat on a throne wearing a tailored black African costume with golden embroidered details. He sat upon a kingly seat, […]

Business

An Interview with Chia Rose CEO of Agency Rose Talent

July 28, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company. Agency Rose Talent is an exclusive only full-service Atlanta based talent agency with a niche amongst the agency landscape to provide unparalleled personalized service which prioritizes the interests of our clients […]

WATCH Jennifer Hudson become Aretha Franklin in a brand new featurette about the film’s all-star cast. See RESPECT only in theaters August 13

July 23, 2021 admin 0

The #RespectMovie cast is packed with talent, soul, and a whole lot of respect for the Queen’s legacy. See it only in theaters August 13. Story by: Callie Khouri and Tracey Scott Wilson Screenplay by: Tracey Scott Wilson Directed by: […]

Usher’s New Look Encourages Legacy Building, Leadership and Innovation. Virtual Event from July 21 to July 22

July 20, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Usher’s New Look 2021 Disruptivator Summit titled “Next Gen Loading” is a two-day, virtual event from July 21 to July 22. According to organizers, UNL’s signature event, the Disruptivator Summit, is a significant element of the foundation’s programs. […]

Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57

July 19, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57. […]

Hil St. Soul Teams Up with Noel Gourdin For New Single And Leaves Us Feeling BLESSED

July 13, 2021 admin 0

When you hear the names Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway or Ashford and Simpson, timeless duets and everlasting love songs instantly come to mind. The art of duet magic has not been lost on Hil […]

From Inglewood to Hollywood: Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield’s rise as one of the music industry’s most valuable players

July 9, 2021 admin 0

Written by: Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderoju Photos by: Chasity Rogers It’s been three years since 5X Grammy Award Winner and International Performing Artist Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield released her debut album 1993 Camaro (The Journey). After growing up in […]

Howard University’s EU 50th Anniversary Series to Celebrate a Half-Century of Music and Social Change

July 7, 2021 admin 0

In 1971, a group of Charles Hart Middle School students in Washington’s Anacostia neighborhood gathered to form the Experience Unlimited Band. Fifty years later, EU remains a powerful cultural force with a repertoire that spans funk, rock, and go-go. They toured globally with […]

Sydney Boston- Future Film Producer

June 30, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Sydney Boston is a 20-year-old soon-to-be graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). She is moving towards a degree in Film & Television with a concentration in producing and directing. Sydney was introduced to the […]

Homestead Entertainment and Dennis L. Reed Release First Lady 3 in its Third Installment of Urban Films for 2021

June 26, 2021 admin 0

Homestead Entertainment is partnering with Dennis L. Reed II Productions (DIIR) to release First Lady 3 on the premium streaming services of Tubi and IMDb TV. Homestead has cornered the market in creating BIPOC films and distributing them across streaming […]