To the old, you are still young and to the young you are old. Who am I? – Someone over 40. No matter how hard you try to slow down the process of aging, the end result is the same. Aging is inevitable. Is that good or bad? It depends on the individual. 2020 was…
Author: Kelly Stone
SOUTHERN LACED is a media outlet featuring celebrity interviews and weekly articles about the entertainment industry. SOUTHERN LACED recognizes individuals who inspire communities through literary and visual arts, theater, music, singing, design, and dance.
SOUTHERN LACED was founded in 2014 by Kelly Stone, who is an author, speaker, and social media and digital marketing strategist. In 2018, GET LACED... LET'S TALK! Podcast, hosted by SOUTHERN LACED contributor Santana, was added to the media outlet on www.southernlaced.com.
SOUTHERN LACED: FORTY OVER FORTY LACED PEOPLE TO WATCH IN 2021
Southern Laced would like to recognize successful individuals over the age of 40 for our FORTY OVER FORTY LACED People to Watch in 2021 edition. Each nominee will be evaluated based on their accomplishments and individual story. Candidates must be over the age of 40 as of January 31, 2021. The deadline to submit nominations…
MULTI-PLATINUM, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER BRANDY CELEBRATES MOTHERHOOD WORLDWIDE WITH NEW SINGLE
“BABY MAMA” FEATURING CHANCE THE RAPPER OUT TODAY WITH OFFICIAL VIDEO PREMIERING ON BET MONDAY, MAY 4 NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2020 (New York, NY-May 1, 2020) Just in time for Mother’s Day, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandy is back with a very special tribute for all mothers across the globe. Brandy releases her long-awaited, empowering…
MERRY JANE and Entertainment One release first ever music recording to feature sounds extracted from Cannabis plants
Toronto, ON (October 17, 2019) – Today marks the much-anticipated release of “Sticky Situation”, the first ever commercial music single to prominently feature sounds extracted from Cannabis plants. The song brings together a thrilling tag team combo of cross border (Los Angeles/Toronto) R&B and rap stars of today and tomorrow. “Sticky Situation” features Juno Award-…
Nipsey Hussle Stage Tribute Details Emerge For “Welcome to The West” 2nd Annual Music Festival At Toyota Arena September 20th
August 28, 2019 09:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cabana Life Concerts’ 2nd annual WELCOME TO THE WEST FESTIVAL will be taking place at Toyota Arena on September 20th. Last year, the late Nipsey Hussleheadlined the sold-out concert. At this year’s second annual event, festival producers are planning a star-studded tribute to honor Hussle’s legacy and lasting impact…
“GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®” to Air Oct. 18 on PBS as Part of “Great Performances” Series
August 27, 2019 01:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In collaboration with PBS’ “Great Performances” series,the Recording Academy™ presents “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,” the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy’s 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients. Recorded in May at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the event premieres nationwide…
AWARD-WINNING GHANAIAN AFROBEATS & REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTIST STONEBWOY RELEASES FOLLOW UP SINGLE “TUFF SEED”
(Accra, GH – Wednesday, July 16) – This past Friday, Ghanaian afrobeats and reggae/dancehall star, Stonebwoy, dropped his follow up single “Tuff Seed,” which exclusively premiered on largeup.com. With less than a week in rotation, “Tuff Seed” has already been featured on a number of globally major streaming platforms, including five of Apple Music’s playlists (Best of the Week, Ghana Bounce, A-List African, Future…
Pop Icon Dionne Warwick Debuts at #3 on the Billboard R&B Charts with new “She’s Back” album
(May 31, 2019) Legendary Grammy Award-winner DIONNE WARWICK has really returned as her new album, She’s Back (Kind Music/Entertainment One) debuts at #3 on the Billboard R&B chart. “She’s Back” is Ms. Warwick’s 36th full-length studio recording, and her first dedicated R&B/soul album in fifty years, since the release of Dionne’s stellar 1969 Scepter…
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…
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…
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…
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…
National Minority Awareness Month: Rebbie Jackson’s Daughter, Yashi Brown, Discusses Her Bipolar Disorder
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, over 70% of Black/African American adolescents with a major depressive episode did not receive treatment for their condition. As a result, the HHS Office of Minority Health encourages us to educate our community…
WATCH: 49er’s Marquise Goodwin Surprises His Mom and Sister with a New House
Marquis Goodwin, a wide receiver with the Francisco 49ers, shared a touching video on Instagram capturing the reactions of his mother, Tamina, and his sister, Deja, as he unveiled the brand new residence he’d bought for them. Inside the video, Goodwin, who signed a three-year $20 million dollar contract extension earlier this year, can be seen…
Win Free Tickets To The 2018 Jackson Gospel Explosion featuring: Erica Campbell, Paul Porter, Jekalyn Carr and Small Fire
Southern Laced is giving away two free tickets to the 2018 Jackson Gospel Explosion. Don’t miss out on your chance to win tickets to see Erica Campbell, Paul Porter, Jekalyn Carr and Small Fire!
Be like Rihanna: We’re Taking Shots In Here
The 2017 Grammys will forever be remembered as the year Rihanna dazzled the cameras with her bedazzled flask. Although the customized handmade flask by celebrity fashion designer Glitter Death took 16 hours to crystallize, it only took one share on social media to become the most desirable accessory of the night. View this post on…
Third Anita Baker Show ADDED for Mother’s Day Weekend Atlanta, GA Stop | Thursday, May 10th @ 8pm | Fox Theatre
If you missed out on an opportunity to purchase tickets to one of the SOLD OUT Anita Baker Shows for Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, you are definitely in luck! Fans should be pleased to find out that a third show has been added. Tickets will go on sale, TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 10th at…
The Nine Days That My Breast Stood Still (Part Two)
UNCAGED PHOENIX Note to self… the next time I write Part One for a blog post, I need to post part two the same day [Some of you made it very clear that you did not plan to wait too long for part two.] Nonetheless, thank you for all my readers who reached out to…
The Nine Days That My Breast Stood Still (Part One)
UNCAGED PHOENIX (Sunday March 4th, 2018) …. I believe that the Universe provides subtle hints to where our lives will take us. Now that I have the gift of hindsight, I think it sent one to me four days early, and of all places, it was sent to me on the bridge. No, I am…
3 Trendy Looks for Curvy Women
When it comes to shopping, finding plus size fashionable pieces can sometimes be a chore. Although there are specialty stores that cater to curvy women, some may find the selection limited and/or boring. That’s why we decided to link up with former Southern Laced Beauty of the Week Chay Crews to give you three looks…
‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Actor Reg E. Cathey Dead at 59
Netflix’s House of Cards actor Reg E. Cathey has passed away at the age of 59. The Emmy-winning actor, who is known for his roles in The Wire, Oz and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, transitioned at his home in New York surrounded by family and friends. According to TMZ, Cathey had…
The 2nd Annual Southern Laced Creative Arts Awards
UPDATE 2/19/18: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION. STAY TUNED FOR MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS. Southern Laced would like to recognize individuals who inspired communities through the field of arts in 2017. Awardees, which include artist working in literary arts, visual arts, theater, music, singing, design, and dance from the Jackson Metro Area…
Accountant Sellena Hunter Shares 5 Tax Tips to Get Us Ready for 2018
Are you ready to file your income tax? If so, there are some important changes you need to know about for the 2017 tax year. To help us better understand the new IRS tax updates for 2018 (2017 tax year), I reached out to Sellena Roberson Hunter, owner of 1st United Tax and Accounting, LLC. Here’s…
NEW YEAR REFERRAL PROMO: Do You Need Extra Cash?
Last year, I introduced you to the new cash back app, DOSH. Didn’t I tell you it was going to take over social media? My family and friends were able to make so much money! Some were more persuasive than others. For example, my sister has a degree in Marketing. So, it wasn’t a surprise…
Southern Laced 2017 Year In Review
“Growth and pain births success.” – Kelly Stone 2017 has been heaven and hell for Southern Laced. Fortunately, we made it to the end without giving up. If I were to give this year a name, it would definitely have to include the words “growth” and “pain”. GROWTH In order to move to the…
