KICKS OFF JUNE 21 WITH STOPS IN CHICAGO, CLEVELAND, ATLANTA, NEW YORK, NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS & MORE…
GRAMMY-AWARD WINNER ELLE VARNER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KINDA LOVE”
(New York, NY-April 12, 2019) Grammy-Award winner Elle Varner is setting the tone for 2019 with the release of her second single this year. With the summer clearly on her mind, Elle releases new single “Kinda Love,” which is an island-infused smash just in time to be a female summer anthem. Co-written with Grammy-nominated songwriter Stacy Barthe, Elle continues…
ATLANTA BASED RISING R&B CROONER ALEXIS ROBERTS RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “DEEPER”
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT “DEEPER” (Friday, April 12 – Atlanta, GA) – Atlanta based r&b singer Alexis Roberts gears up to make her official debut introduction to the world as she releases “Deeper,” the first single off her upcoming EP, due out later this Summer. Quickly gaining acclamation, Alexis Roberts turned heads with popular covers including “Congratulations” by Post Malone and “Love Galore” by…
LEELA JAMES & THE TRUTH ‘ARE YOU READY?’ DEBUT ROCK & BLUES EP OUT TODAY ON ENTERTAINMENT ONE
(April 12, 2019 — New York, NY) Are you ready to hear the rock and blues side of R&B songstress LEELA JAMES? The next chapter of her musical journey is a collaborative effort as LEELA JAMES & THE TRUTH. Today, they released a five-song ARE YOU READY? EP on Entertainment One (eOne). The first single and video (directed by child.) for…
THE QUEEN BEE LIL’ KIM RELEASES NEW VIDEO “GO AWFF” TODAY!
THE QUEEN BEE LIL’ KIM IS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “9” ON MAY 17 FEATURING RICK ROSS, REMY MA, FABOLOUS, RICH THE KID AND MORE…
LEELA JAMES & THE TRUTH ASK, “ARE YOU READY?’”
March 22, 2019 – LEELA JAMES has already conquered the R&B world after releasing six critically acclaimed albums, hitting #1 on Billboard’s “Top 10 Hip-Hop” and “R&B Artists To Watch” charts with her smash hit, “Don’t Want You Back” (the video for which has over 6.7 million views on YouTube), and performing at big music…
HIP HOP DUO SOCIAL CLUB MISFITS IS BACK WITH A LYRIC VIDEO AND THEIR FOLLOW UP SINGLE “QUE LO QUE”
“BIG MOOD TOUR” OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF MARCH 21!
BET News Presents: “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: A BET TOWN HALL” Hosted by Soledad O’Brien Sunday, March 24 at 9PM ET/PT Exclusively on BET
Congressional Black Caucus Chair and U.S. Representative Karen Bass, Senator Cory Booker, Representative Val Demings and Senator Kamala Harris Address One of the Most Important and Urgent Issues of Our Time – Criminal Justice Reform in America
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER ELLE VARNER RELEASES VIDEO FOR“POUR ME” FT. WALE
(March 14, 2019 – New York, NY) Grammy Award winner Elle Varner releases visuals for her new single “Pour Me” featuring Wale. Directed by Child (K. Michelle, BJ The Chicago Kid), the video shows a more sultry and sensual side of Elle. “Pour Me,” produced Nascent, Coop & Jimmy Varner is the follow up to…
20th Annual Crossroads Film Festival Coming April 11-14, 2019 to Malco Grandview Cinema in Madison
For more information, contact:
Michele Baker, 601-345-5674 or coord@crossroadsfilmfestival.com
The Re-Introduction of Daron Jones: Timeless Music Making a Comeback
Daron Jones, who first made a name for himself as a member of the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning group 112, is far from being done with setting the right tone in music. Now plenty of songs and awards later, he’s ready for a new stage. Daron’s goal, according to his bio, is to establish a body of…
112’s Q Parker Executive Producing New Documentary, Album
Indiegogo Campaign Launching to Help Bring Historical Doc “The Bridge Project” to Screen
J.PERIOD SALUTES LEGENDARY ISLEY BROTHERS PROTEST ANTHEM WITH POWERFUL NEW SINGLE, “SOLDIERS” HISTORIC RELEASE
In the Spring of 1970, armed National Guardsmen fired on Vietnam protesters at Kent State in Ohio, killing four students. The event reverberated across the country, spurring Neil Young to pen “Ohio” for Crosby, Stills & Nash, a folk anthem The Guardian calls “the greatest protest record” in American history. Days later—forgotten in the shadow…
RISING LA RAPPER BLUEFACE GRACES THE COVER OF THE FADER ON STANDS NOW!
Rapper Blueface continues to conquer with his smash hit “Thotiana” from the album Famous Cryp (5th Amendment/eOne): -#1 most viewed music video last week on YouTube (U.S.) #1 artist on Spotify Viral 50 week of 2/14 190 MILLION Streams #4 Digital Song Sales #5 Rap Streaming Songs #6 Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs #6 Hot Rap…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Season 2 – Episode 3: Ralph “rEN” Dillard | Hosted by Fallon Victoria
Ralph “rEN” Dillard began drawing at a very early age. In 2006, the well-known visual artist began to unleash his passion for painting in the German-town section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the years, experience coupled with spiritual enlightenment has helped rEN master his artistic talent while allowing him to flow in the art of unlearning….
ROOTS AND CULTURE REGGAE BAND ROYAL KHAOZ JOINS 9 MILE MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP – LATEST SINGLE “SHOW ME YOUR MOTION” NOW ON TIDAL RISING: REGGAE PLAYLIST
(Monday, February 25 – New York, NY) – Rising roots and culture reggae band, Royal KhaoZ, has officially joined the line up of 9 Mile Music Festival taking place in Miami, Fl on Saturday, March 9. They will be joining the likes of Nas, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy, Shabba, Sizzla, Spice, Capleton, Busy Signal and more. The guys recently opened up for The Skatalites at Brooklyn Bowl in New York…
2019 ESSENCE Festival Unveils Epic 25th Anniversary Performance Line-Up – July 4-7, New Orleans, LA
February 25, 2019 11:34 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The ESSENCE Festival®, the world’s largest entertainment and cultural experience, celebrates its 25th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans and today unveiled part one of its epic 25thanniversary performance line-up. The impressive schedule currently features more than 80 of the most talented and…
INDIA LOVE TEAMS UP WITH UK-BASED FASHION RETAILER PRETTY LITTLE THING FOR LATEST MUSIC/VISUAL RELEASE “#Pretty” FEATURING will.i.am
Los Angeles, CA – Feb 22, 2019 – For her first release of 2019, recording artist, model, and influencer India Love collaborates with popular UK-based fashion retailerPRETTY LITTLE THING for the will.i.am-produced and featured single “#Pretty” through eOne Music. The music video will be released February 21, 2019, at Midnight EST. As part of the countdown excitement for the premiere of #Pretty music video…
Comedians Jess Hilarious & DC Young Fly Set to Host the Second Annual BET Social Awards
February 21, 2019 03:24 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Best known for their own viral videos, comedians @DCYoungFly, and @Jesshilarious_official will serve as the hosts for the second annual “BET SOCIAL AWARDS.” This LIVE one-hour event will feature special guests and exciting performances in an electrifying night that will celebrate viral social media moments over the past…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Season 2 – Episode 2: The Arc of Freedom & Social Justice Foundation Art Festival and Film Screening | Hosted by Fallon Victoria
The Arc of Freedom and Social Justice will be sponsoring their first event at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi. This free event will screen the upcoming film “Respect Our Black Dollars” and offer a sneak peek of the film “George Raymond Thirst for Freedom”. CLICK HERE TO CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKET NOW!!! The Arc of…
SUPERSTAR RAPPER BLUEFACE RELEASES NEW “THOTIANA”-REMIX” FEATURING CARDI B & YG
(New York, NY- February 19, 2019) Rising Cali-based rapper Blueface does it again with the release of another installment of the “Thotiana” (Remix) featuring Cardi Band YG this weekend. He also released a new remix video, which was directed by Cole Bennett and features Cardi B. The video is exactly what you would expect from…
5 tips for copying celebrity style
Do you want to get the celeb look? If so, read on to discover more about how to copy the celebrity style of five of our biggest female style crushes. Rihanna There is only one place to begin, and that is with Rihanna! Her day style is one that is a striking combination of sporty…
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:…
Kelly Rowland Set to Host 2019 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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”),…
