February 05, 2019 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Singer / actress, Kelly Rowland, has been confirmed to host the 12th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, CA. ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, will celebrate the artistry and activism of actress Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”), actress/singer and author Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”),…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Season 2 – Episode 1: Tambra Cherie | Hosted by Fallon Victoria
Southern Laced spoke with Radio/TV personality, Entertainment News reporter, author, and host on 97.7 FM Tambra Cherie about the release of her first book, Surrounded By Sin, Grounded By Love. In our previous interview with the Midday radio personality, we learned about her successful career, which has landed her celebrity interviews and positioned her on the…
PLATINUM SELLING R&B SUPERSTAR TANK GETS “DIRTY” IN VISUAL FOR NEW SINGLE NEW ALBUM COMING SPRING 2019
(New York, NY – January 11, 2019) Grammy-nominated R&B superstar Tank is back to kick off 2019 with his new single “Dirty,” via R&B Money/Atlantic Records. Co-written with longtime collaborator J. Valentine and produced by Cardiak (“When We”), “Dirty” is a follow up to his platinum-selling hit “When We.” The sultry single continues with Tank’s unforgettable lovemaking lyrics that come to life in…
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER LIL’ KIM RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GO AWFF”
New York, NY-February 15, 2019) Grammy award winner and music icon Lil’ Kim closes out New York Fashion Week with the release of her new single “Go Awff.” Originally previewed in September at the VFiles Fashion Show while strutting down the catwalk, Kim is excited to finally give her fans what they’ve been waiting for…
16-Year-Old Canadian Artist Isabella Nicole Releases Debut Song “Headphones” Today
February 5, 2019 — 16-year-old Canadian artist Isabella Nicole releases her new song “Headphones” today. The hook-laden track showcases Isabella’s soulful voice and celebrates how you can get lost in — and inspired by– music. “Headphones” will be featured on a new episode of MTV’s hit series Siesta Key tonight (9 PM ET/PT). STREAM “HEADPHONES” Follow Isabella Nicole:…
RAPPER TOKEN & TECH N9NE TEAM UP FOR NEW VIDEO “YOUTUBE RAPPER”
(February 1, 2019 – New York, NY) Boston rapper Token releases the new video for his next single, “YouTube Rapper,” featuring Tech N9ne, which is featured on his current album Between Somewhere. Directed by Token and collaborator Ben Proulx, the video exudes the intense energy that both rappers bring when they attack the stage. “YouTube Rapper”…
ENTERTAINMENT ONE CELEBRATES RAPPER BLUEFACE IN NEW YORK
(New York, NY- January 31, 2019). Entertainment One (eOne), the label famous for artists like The Game, Royce 5’9”, Ray J, Lil Kim and more, is excited about the success of its newest hitmaker Blueface and his single “Thotiana,” which has climbed the charts in a matter of weeks. Last night, eOne hosted a private cocktail dinner at the famed Philippe…
20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration to Air on BET Networks on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:00PM ET/PT
January 23, 2019 11:34 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Returning to BET Networks for the sixth consecutive year on February 2, 2019, The 20thAnnual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be hosted by National radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The annual NFL-Sanctioned event will take place during Super Bowl LIII week, filming in front of a live audience on Thursday,…
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ELLE VARNER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “POUR ME” FT. WALE
(New York, NY-January 18, 2019) Grammy-award winner Elle Varner kicks off 2019 with a brand, new single, “Pour Me” featuring Wale, and U.S. dates across the country. “Pour Me” was produced by Nascent and Jimmy Varner and features a laid back, R&B groove that has Elle reminiscing about a lost love. “The track is the…
ROYCE 5’9” TACKLES ADDICTION WITH NEW VIDEO FOR TRACK “COCAINE”
(January 18, 2019) Royce 5’9” releases the new video for his track “Cocaine,” today. The song will see its TV premiere on BET Jams this Sunday, January 20th. “Cocaine” is a deeply personal song which tackles the subject of addiction in a very thoughtful way. Directed by Safehouse, the video amplifies the heartbreaking yet uplifting…
ESSENCE Spotlights Art + Activism at Oscar-Week Celebration: 2019 Black Women in Hollywood Awards Honoring Amandla Stenberg, Kiki Layne, Jenifer Lewis and Regina Hall
January 14, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today revealed the four extraordinary honorees for its annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, celebrating the global influence of Hollywood’s leading female artist-activists—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. The highly-anticipated Oscar-week luncheon will be…
Elle Varner joins Marsha Ambrosius on her Nyla tour in select cities
Marsha Ambrosius is taking NYLA on the road once again on her own U.S. tour. The songstress just hopped off of Maxwell’s 50 Intimate Nights Tour and now she’s taking her latest album to more fans on her upcoming 29-city tour. She’ll be joined by labelmate and singer/songwriter Elle Varner who just released some new…
5-Years of Southern Laced: Always remember why you started.
FROM THE EDITOR Southern Laced was born out of creativity during a very dark time in my life. Over the course of five years, it has slowly revealed itself as a quiet retreat filled with beauty, smiles, and vibrations of uncontainable sparkles and magical moments. Every day, you’ll find me quietly humming as I orbit…
All-Star Lineup Pays Tribute at “Aretha! A GRAMMY® Celebration For The Queen Of Soul” on Jan. 13, 2019
December 27, 2018 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy™, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, Clive Davis, and CBS will pay tribute to the legendary career of 18-time GRAMMY®winner and 2008 MusiCares® Person of the Year honoree Aretha Franklin by presenting “Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.” Performing songs from her…
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER MARSHA AMBROSIUS ANNOUNCES THE “NYLA TOUR” FEATURING ELLE VARNER
December 17, 2018-New York, NY) Multi-Grammy nominated singer and hit songwriter Marsha Ambrosius is excited to hit the road once again as she gears up to headline the “NYLA Tour,” which kicks off on January 27 in Las Vegas, NV, at the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and culminates on March 17 in Baton Rouge, LA,…
AWARD WINNING R&B SINGER K. MICHELLE DEBUTS NEW SONG “SAVE ME” ON VH-1’S LOVE & HIP-HOP: LOS ANGELES FINALE NEW STUDIO ALBUM SLATED FOR 2019 VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE
(New York, NY – November 20, 2018) Award-winning R&B singer K. Michelle gave fans just a little taste of what’s to come in 2019 by debuting her new single, “Save Me,” last night on the finale for VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Los Angeles. Capping off a very exciting and revealing season, K. Michelle showed her…
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones” is Set to Air on December 9th, 2018 at 8PM ET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks is set to premiere “Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, and will premiere on BET Networks on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at…
Southern Laced Interview with Yolanda Owens: the Skincare Chef of iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Yolanda Owens Skincare Chef about iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa in Atlanta, Georgia. As a college student, the Skincare Chef began making chemical-free skincare products for herself and friends with the knowledge she gained from her grandmother, who treated family illnesses with nutrition and self-made herbal remedies. During an interview with SOUTHERN…
J.PERIOD PRODUCES EPIC LIVE MIXTAPE WITH RAKIM, BLACK THOUGHT & PHAROAHE MONCH, NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON STREAMING PLATFORMS
(New York, New York, November 15, 2018) Today, thanks to a historic partnership with Dubset Media, J.PERIOD is proud to announce a milestone: The Live Mixtape [#Top5MCs Edition], a one-of-its-kind Hip Hop mixtape—performed and recorded LIVE on stage in one take—and available today, for the first time ever, on all major streaming platforms. For this…
THE SUGARHILL GANG JOINS HIP HOP PIONEERS GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL & SCORPIO OF THE FURIOUS 5 TO FORM SUPERGROUP
(New York, NY – November 9, 2018) The evolution of Hip Hop has come a long way from its humble beginnings back in the 1970s. Now the highest grossing genre in pop culture, Hip Hop has taken over the airwaves, fashion, television, movies and more. In 2019, the Sugarhill Gang, one of Hip Hop’s legendary…
Ludacris, Migos, Metro Boomin and More Headline EA SPORTS BOWL Welcome to Atlanta Music Showcase
November 05, 2018 11:22 AM Eastern Standard Time REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and On Location Experiences (OLE) revealed the musical lineup for EA SPORTS BOWL at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Atlanta. Once again serving as the unofficial kickoff to the biggest weekend in the NFL season,…
IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON!! GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSIC ICON DIONNE WARWICK CELEBRATES A VERY HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS WITH THE RELEASE OF “MELE KALIKIMAKA” FEATURING FIJI & NOMAD
(New York, NY-November 2, 2019) Grammy Award-winning music icon Dionne Warwick is celebrating the holidays with the release of the Hawaiian-themed holiday song “Mele Kalikimaka” (Merry Christmas) featuring Fiji and NomaD. Written in 1949 by Robert Alex Anderson, the song has been covered by artists including Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Jimmy Buffett, Don…
JUNO AWARD WINNING REGGAE ARTIST KIRK DIAMOND RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ONCE UPON A TIME”
(Monday, October 29 – Toronto, ON) On Friday, October 19, JUNO Award-winning Canadian reggae artist, Kirk Diamond released his new single “Once Upon a Time,” a follow up to his 2017 EP GREATER. On the heels of winning his first JUNO award earlier this year (equivalent to a Grammy), Mr. Diamond dropped another gem for…
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RAPPER LIL’ KIM RELEASES OFFICIAL “NASTY ONE-REMIX” FEATURING STEFFLON DON, KRANIUM & HOODCELEBRITYY TODAY!!
(New York, NY-October 26) Grammy–award winner Lil’ Kim always has something hot to give the fans. Joined with an army of some of the hottest names in both hip-hop and reggae, The Queen Bee releases the long-awaited “Nasty One-Remix” featuring Stefflon Don, Kranium, and HoodCelebrityy. Produced by iLLWayno, the song takes it to the dancehalls…
The 2018 BET Hip Hop Turned up the Heat with Incredible Performances from Tip “T.I.” Harris, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Lil Pump, Cardi B, YG, A$AP Rocky, Lil Duval, Lil Baby, Flipp Dinero, Yella Beezy, Gunna and Pardison Fontaine
October 17, 2018 11:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018 brought the heat to Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 6, 2018 for the annual taping of the most prominent hip hop showcase on television. Comedian and Actor Deray Davis hosted hip-hop’s biggest night of the year at The Fillmore…
