Celebrity Chicago Hairstylist Launches New Coconut Infused Hair Care System For All Hair Types (Black PR Wire) Celebrity hairstylist Tacara Renee Hammons, recognized as Tacara Renee in the beauty industry and CEO of Renee Ramore Hair Care today launches a new coconut-infused, three-part hair care system that richly hydrates without affecting the unique curly hair…
Month: June 2021
R&B SUPERSTAR TANK HITS #1 AT R&B RADIO STATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH “CAN’T LET IT SHOW” FOURTH CONSECUTIVE #1 RADIO HIT!!
NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2021!! (June 30, 2021) It is no surprise that R&B superstar Tank did it again! His new single “Can’t Let It Show” (R&B Money/Atlantic Records) has conquered the coveted #1 spot on R&B radio after 18 weeks on the charts. Written and produced by Tank, “Can’t Let It Show” brought forth…
Jackson State University names Alonda Thomas associate vice president of University Communications
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Alonda Thomas is the new associate vice president for University Communications and chief communications officer at Jackson State University, effective July 6. Recently named one of PRWeek’s Women to Watch and PRNews’ Top Women in PR, Thomas will be responsible for brand and reputation management, marketing, media relations and strategic communications. “I’m…
Jackson State University will offer COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, June 29
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, in Jackson State University’s Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not…
Charlie Wilson at Horseshoe Casino on Friday, September 10, 2021
Soulful R&B crooner Charlie Wilson pays Tunica’s Horseshoe Casino a visit for a special night of music on September 10, 2021. The thirteen-time Grammy nominee and former frontman of The Gap Band, Wilson has made a lasting impact on the R&B world – working and touring with greats like Snoop Dogg, Bruno Mars, Eurythmics, and…
RZA Releases New Single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater”
Listen HERE First Official Release from Forthcoming Album – RZA vs Bobby Digital – out August 6th Executive produced by DJ Scratch (June 25, 2021) RZA has today officially unveiled a new single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” the first release from his forthcoming album: RZA vs Bobby Digital. The project is due out later…
Jim Jones Releases “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota
Listen here Single is first release via Byrdgang 2.0/eOne (June 25, 2021) – Platinum-selling rapper and entrepreneur Jim Jones releases the new single, “Hip Hop,” with Dyce Payso and Shoota today. The single is the first release through Jones’ new Byrdgang 2.0 label with eOne, and will be featured on the first full-length release set…
JUICY J RELEASES THE HUSTLE STILL CONTINUES TODAY
VIDEO FOR “TELL EM NO” FT. POOH SHIESTY OUT NOW Expanded Album Features 9 New Tracks Featuring Pooh Shiesty, Rico Nasty, Lord Infamous, Project Pat, Duki, Henry AZ, ReyLovesU and Kaash Paige Stream/Get the album here.Watch the video for “Tell Em No” ft. Pooh Shiesty here (June 25, 2021) Platinum-selling rapper, producer, legend and Academy…
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola Announces 2021 Virtual Daytime and Nighttime Line-Up
ESSENCE AND VERZUZ TO HOST SPECIAL ESSENCE FESTIVAL VERZUZ BATTLE LIVE ON THURSDAY, JULY 1 WITH SOON-TO-BE ANNOUNCED GUESTS “LIVE LOUD” WITH DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES AND INSPIRING SESSIONS FEATURING JAZMINE SULLIVAN, DJ KHALED & FRIENDS, NE-YO, TANK, D-NICE, BIG FREEDIA, HA SIZZLE, MISS LAWRENCE, CARL THOMAS, CASE, AMERIE, LUCKY DAYE, DAVIDO, TRACY G, TIANA MAJOR9, TEEDRA…
Juneteenth Commemoration Walk: Crowd gathers to recognize new national holiday
(JACKSON, Miss.) — JSU Center for Student Engagement and Leadership led more than 100 people onto the Gibbs Green Memorial Plaza for the start of a Juneteenth Commemoration Walk a day before the new federal holiday kicked off Saturday. President Joe Biden signed a bill last Thursday marking the day in 1865 that Union troops…
Honors Student Services director at JSU wins national advisor of year honor
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Pamala Heard, a director of Honors Student Services and Activities at Jackson State University, has been selected as the 2021 Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. After a rigorous selection process, Heard was chosen from a pool of more than 300 higher…
TLC ANNOUNCE DATES FOR 2021 TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF ‘CRAZYSEXYCOOL
90s THEMED SHOWS TO COMMEMORATE ICONIC RELEASE – OUR KICKS OFF ON SEPTEMBER 3RD WITH BONE THUGS N’ HARMONY PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS (Black PR Wire) – The best-selling American female group of all time – TLC announce their 2021 ‘Celebration of CrazySexyCool’ National Tour beginning September 3rd in Alabama. The 18-city tour will see Tionne…
Mississippi Public Health Association board member, Jackson State University professor tackles vaccine hesitancy, tobacco use
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Since being elected unanimously to the board of directors for the Mississippi Public Health Association (MPHA) earlier this year, JSU professor Dr. Nelson Atehortua has worked “intensively” to promote COVID-19 vaccinations and discourage the use of tobacco. Atehortua, a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences, is also director for the…
School of Lifelong Learning at Jackson State University receives $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult literacy
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s School of Lifelong Learning has received an $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The funds will be used to support adult literacy at the School of Lifelong Learning’s Continuing Education Learning Center. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent $10.5 million donation to…
Recent political elections propel Jackson State University alums to leadership positions
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Several Jackson State University alums have reason to celebrate after winning their campaigns for political seats throughout Mississippi on June 8. Melanie Townsend-Blackmon was elected mayor of Drew, Mississippi. Brian Grizzell was elected to the Jackson City Council, replacing outgoing councilman De’Keither Stamps’ seat. Grizzell will oversee the Highway 80 corridor, which…
Tampax Launches Flow It Forward Scholarship Program With UNCF to Support HBCU Students Pursuing Healthcare Careers
Scholarship expands upon Tampax’s ongoing efforts to provide healthcare information and period resources to Black women and to help close the racial representation gap in medicine. June 16, 2021 11:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black women account for less than 3% of all U.S. doctors, even though Black people make up 13% of the…
Taraji P. Henson to Host 2021 “BET AWARDS” Broadcast Set to Air Live on BET, Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT
Queen Latifah to Be Honored With Prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award The 2021 “BET AWARDS” Proclaims This Year’s Theme as “Year of the Black Woman” to Celebrate and Honor Their Immense Impact on the Culture #BETAWARDS #CULTURESBIGGESTNIGHT June 14, 2021 04:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, BET announces that Academy Award®-nominated and Golden…
WEIRDO WORKSHOP PRESENTS… RISING FEMALE BAND THE SHINDELLAS HEATS UP THE SUMMER WITH SENSUAL ‘90S INSPIRED SLOW JAM “VOLCANO LOVE”
MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST R&B FEMALE BAND TO PERFORM ON THE 2021 CMT MUSIC AWARDS DEBUT ALBUM “HITS THAT STICK LIKE GRITS” COMING THIS SUMMER (June 14, 2020) – It’s not only the temperature that is rising this Summer. It is hot, hot, hot, and The Shindellas ( (Tamara Chauniece, Kasi Jones, and Stacy Johnson)…
New documentary Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away premieres today as part of ‘Tribeca At Home’
Check out the new documentary Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away premiering this Sunday as part of ‘Tribeca At Home’. Watch the trailer below:
WATCH: H.E.R. performs “Hold On” with Chris Stapleton at the 2021 CMT Music Awards.
H.E.R. performs “Hold On” with Chris Stapleton at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. Watch their performance below:
WATCH: Doja Cat Drops “Need To Know”
Global superstar Doja Cat released her newest track “Need To Know” along with an incredible new music video directed by Miles & AJ (Billie Eilish, MGK). The new single comes with Doja’s announcement of her brand new album, Planet Her, available June 25th. Pre-Order/Pre-Save here.
MAX 94.1 FM WYAD’s hosts its second virtual awards ceremony for its 7th Anniversary in September
With the world forever changed since the Coronavirus Pandemic, MAX WYAD 94.1 FM is once again adapting by hosting its Anniversary event as an online celebration. On Saturday, September 11th @ 4p.m. central/5p.m. eastern media personality Cyrus Webb will host the event on the station’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wyad941fm/, interviewing the station’s management and discussing what the station hopes…
Five Star Lodge Event Venue in Brandon, MS Hosts Open House in June
As the state of Mississippi is opening up and preparing for the summer, so is Five Star Lodge Event Venue. Located at 252 Clover Valley Blvd. in Brandon, MS, the property will host a free Open House on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 5p-8p.m.. During the Open House the public is invited to get a…
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Jackson State University offering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, June 15
(JACKSON, Miss.) — As Independence Day celebration nears, COVID-19 vaccinations are being made available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in Jackson State University’s Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center is providing first and second doses of the Moderna vaccination. All vehicles must…
THE SHINDELLAS MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST R&B BAND PERFORMS ALONGSIDE LADY A, CARLY PEARCE, LINDSAY ELL AS THEY OPEN THE 2021 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Weirdo Workshop’s The Shindellas are definitely making their presence known! This week, the Nashville-based trio, Tamara Chauniece, Kasi Jones, and Stacy Johnson performed at the 2021 CMT Awards beside Lady A, Carly Pearce, and Lindsay Ell as they opened the show performing “Like A Lady” alongside an all-female band that featured rising country star Catie…
SOUTHERN LACED 