November 27, 2020 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1st, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC), an initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the worlds largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is utilizing the power of the arts and social media to bring greater awareness…
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Award-Winning “The Daily Show” Host and Comedian Trevor Noah to Host the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®
Nominations to Be Revealed Live Today at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET on GRAMMY.com November 24, 2020 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® and CBS announced today that Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking…
All Leading Cable, Satellite, & Telco Providers in U.S. & Canada to Carry Mike Tyson Vs. Roy Jones Jr. Live Pay-Per-View Event on Saturday, November 28, 2020
Ne-Yo, DaBaby, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa and YG All Set to Perform Live at the Event
JIMMIE ALLEN AND LOUIS YORK FT. THE SHINDELLAS“ WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS MEAN”
AVAILABLE NOW – LISTEN HERE November 20, 2020 – Platinum-selling recording artist and songwriter Jimmie Allen is officially kicking off the holiday season with his good friends Louis York and The Shindellas as their festive doo-wop ditty“What Does Christmas Mean” is available everywhere digitally now – LISTEN HERE. Originally featured on multi-GRAMMY nominated songwriting and production team Louis York’s 2017 EP Masterpiece…
Babyface, Brandy, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye and Smokey Robinson to Perform at the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” Presented by BET
R&B Superstar Monica to Be Honored with the Lady of Soul Award —– Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return to Host the Annual Celebration Airing Sunday, November 29th at 8 PM EST on BET —– #SOULTRAINAWARDS November 17, 2020 02:13 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today BET announces performers and presenters for the 2020…
Inspirational Drama “The Ride” Starring Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges Slated for Digital Release on Amazon Prime Video
Produced by Forrest Films, the Alex Ranarivelo True-Life Drama Set in the Exciting BMX World will be Available Exclusively for Amazon Prime Members Starting November 13, 2020 CORONA, Calif (November 17, 2020) – Forrest Films, an American film production, financing and distribution company, announces the release of Alex Ranarivelo’s feature film The Ride for digital…
Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return as Third Time Hosts of the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” Presented by BET Airing Sunday, November 29th at 8 PM EST
H.E.R. Leads With 8 Nominations, Followed by Chris Brown With 7 Nods, Beyoncé and Young Thug Round It out With 6 Noms Each —– #SOULTRAINAWARDS November 11, 2020 11:27 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today BET announces the hosts and nominees for the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” across 12 different categories. The annual celebration…
Nickelodeon and TIME Announce Top 20 Finalists for First-ever Kid of the Year Honor
Kid of the Year TV Special, Hosted by Trevor Noah and Produced by TIME Studios, to Simulcast on Nick and CBS on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) Special to Feature Appearances by Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, Brie Larson, Zachary Levi, Russell Westbrook and More November 02, 2020 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time HOLLYWOOD,…
INTERVIEW: Angela Robinson Talks About The Haves and the Have Nots, Fertility Issues, the Importance of Creativity and more!
BY SADÉ KELLY SOUTHERN LACED had the opportunity to speak with actress Angela Robinson. You may know her as the vicious and wealthy character, Veronica, on Tyler Perry’s #1 rated series The Haves and the Have Nots but in real-life, Angela is quite the opposite. During our interview, she gave heartfelt advice and encouragement to women…
BRYANT MYERS RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM BENDECIDO
STREAM/BUY “BENDECIDO” The album features a renewed and re-energized Myers Last week Myers released his single “Relax”; music video has more than 2.6 million views on YouTube Miami, FL (October 30, 2020) – Bendecido isn’t a term to use lightly. In particular, Latin artists use their faith as fuel for their creative process and for…
Megan Thee Stallion Ruled the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” With 3 Wins Followed by Beyoncé and Roddy Ricch With 2 Awards Each
Master P Received the 2020 “I Am Hip Hop” Honor —- Performances Included 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy Featuring Chris Martin, City Girls, Cordae, Gucci Mane, Jhené Aiko, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe and Ty Dolla $ign —- Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris Made a Surprise Appearance Urging Viewers to…
Former Golden State Warrior Monta Ellis shoots $60,000 gift to JSU Sonic Boom of South
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Sonic Boom of the South received a $60,000 donation from Monta Ellis, a former NBA shooting guard nicknamed the “Mississippi Bullet.” A Jackson native, Ellis spent 12 seasons in the NBA, which included playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. “I am always overjoyed and humbled when anyone donates to…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH KAI TURÉ
BY SADÉ KELLY It’s hard to believe that Kai Turè is just thirteen years old. During my interview with her, I could hear youthfulness and excitement in her voice as she spoke of pizza and pool parties while working on the set of “Troop Zero” alongside Viola Davis. There was also a maturity tinged with…
Bryant Myers Leaves the Past Behind and Looks to the Future with “Relax”
The new single from Bryant Myers’ highly anticipated Sophomore Album “Bendecido,” to be released October 30October 23, 2020) – One of the most influential artists in the genre, Latin Trap pioneer Bryant Myers releases his new single “Relax,” today. The highly anticipated single is featured on his upcoming sophomore studio album Bendecido. Produced by Charlie…
Nickelodeon Lets Kids’ Voices Be Heard This Election Season With Return of Bellwether “Kids’ Vote” Poll and Brand-New Nick News: Kids Pick the President Special Hosted by Keke Palmer
Nick’s “Kids’ Vote” Launches Today, With Results Revealed in Nick News Special, Premiering Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT) October 20, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nickelodeon is letting kids’ voices be heard this election season with the return of its bellwether “Kids’ Vote” poll and a brand-new Nick News: Kids…
Snoop Dogg, T.I., Monica, Cordae, G Herbo and Trae Tha Truth Added to the Star-studded Lineup Participants and Presenters at the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS”
Global Superstar Lil Wayne Joins the Line-up of Must See Performances The 15th Annual BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” Premieres Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 9PM ET/PT ‘Hip Hop Has Something to Say…#VOTE’ #HipHopAwards October 20, 2020 10:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” is heating up with a newly announced lineup…
BET’s ‘Project CRE8” Winning Film, “Alieu the Dreamer,” Starring Denzel Whitaker to World Premiere on Thursday, October 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET
Written and Directed by Quincy G. Ledbetter the Original Sci-fi Drama Was the Winning Script of BET’s Nationwide Search for America’s Next Undiscovered Filmmaker #ProjectCRE8 #AlieuTheDreamer October 19, 2020 02:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, BET and Paramount Players announce the premiere date for the winning movie script of BET’s nationwide competition ‘Project…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH GOLDEN BROOKS
BY SADÉ KELLY It’s hard to forget the sassiness of Maya Wilkes from the classic hit sitcom Girlfriends. Black women from all over America fell in love with actress Golden Brooks as she brought this entertaining and outspoken character to life from 2000 to 2008. Since the finale of Girlfriends, Golden has appeared on the…
Marshawn Lynch Joins Big Run Studios to Launch Special Beast Mode Tournament on Skillz
Bingo Brings Communities Together to Celebrate Blackout Bingo’s First Birthday with Branded Beast Mode Prizes and Donation to Fam 1st Family Foundation October 16, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hit mobile games developer and publisher Big Run Studios, in collaboration with leading mobile games platform Skillz, today announced a new partnership with…
Brandy Releases New Single “No Tomorrow Part 2”ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Single will be performed onThe Billboard Awards tonight (NBC; 8 PM) Critically-acclaimed album, b7, out now! STREAM/BUY “NO TOMORROW PART 2” HERE (October 14, 2020) – GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandy releases a new single, “No Tomorrow Part 2,” ft. Ty Dolla $ign, today. Brandy’s first studio album in 8 years, b7, was released on July 31st to critical…
JUICY J RELEASES VIDEO FOR SINGLE”LOAD IT UP” FT. NLE CHOPPA
FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE HUSTLE CONTINUESDUE NOVEMBER 27 “Beyond his growing catalog of features as both a producer as well as a rapper, his influence remains deeply felt and frequently paid homage to.” -Forbes “He’s aware of the extraordinary circumstances of his life so far—that it’s rare for a broke teenager from Memphis to become a…
iHeartMedia Partners with Horror Studio Blumhouse Television and Creator of Supernatural Podcast “Lore” Aaron Mahnke to Produce Immersive Halloween Podcast Series Starring Emmy Award-Winning Actor Keegan-Michael Key
Premiering October 19, podcast “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” invites fans of horror into “Hawthorne Manor” and an all-new world of terror that uses cutting-edge binaural audio technology, dropping daily in the 13 days leading up to Halloween NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the release of “Aaron…
R&B STAR SEVYN STREETER RELEASES STEAMY MUSIC VIDEO FOR “KISSEZ”FEAT. DAVIDO
(October 8, 2020) – Renowned singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter drops the steamy visual for her sultry single “Kissez” feat. Davido via TStreetz Corp/Groundwērk/eOne. The music video is directed by Malakai. BUY/STREAM “KISSEZ” HERE “Kissez” serves as the perfect follow-up to “HMU” – the seductive track and visual Sevyn released in September (listen HERE/watch HERE). In November,…
JUICY J RELEASES NEW TRACK AND VISUAL FOR “LOAD IT UP” FEAT. FELLOW MEMPHIS RAPPER NLE CHOPPA
NEW ALBUM FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION, LIL BABY, A$AP ROCKY, LOGIC, TY DOLLA $IGN, YOUNG DOLPH, RICO NASTY, JAY ROCK, 2 CHAINZ, CONWAY AND MORE SET FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2020 RELEASE (October 9, 2020) Legendary rapper, producer, entrepreneur Juicy J releases “LOAD IT UP,” ft. NLE Choppa, the second track and visual from his forthcoming…
The General® Partners With Black Entrepreneurs Day: A Celebration of Black Business
October 06, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The General® Insurance announced today that it has partnered with Daymond John, original cast member of ABC’s 4-time Emmy Award winning show, Shark Tank, to support the inaugural Black Entrepreneurs Day. Coined as “a celebration of Black business,” Black Entrepreneurs Day is a free virtual…
