Today, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist Bryson Tiller releases A N N I V E R S A R Y (Deluxe), via Trapsoul/RCA Records. Now with five new tracks, including “Still Yours” featuring Big Sean, the deluxe version continues to explore the concept of time. Listen here.
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R&B SUPERSTAR TANK GETS VULNERABLE WITH THE RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE “CAN’T LET IT SHOW”
NEW ALBUM ON ITS WAY THIS SUMMER 2021 (February 26, 2021) R&B Superstar Tank has always made fans fall to their knees with memorable and sensual hits like “When We,”“Dirty,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” “One Man,” and “Maybe I Deserve.” Today is no different with the release of “Can’t Let It Show” via…
Houston Rapper Stunna Bam Releases New Single & Video “Rock Out” With Erica Banks
Stream/Get “Rock Out” Watch the video for “Rock Out” (February 26, 2021) Today, Houston rapper Stunna Bam releases his new single, “Rock Out,” with Erica Banks via 1501 Certified Entertainment/ eOne. “Rock Out” is the first single from his forthcoming mixtape, “Baptized in Loyalty,” due out later this year. Produced by Sgt. J, Stunna, who…
LOUIS YORK’S “AMERICAN GRIOTS” RELEASES ON VINYL TODAY!
(February 24, 2021) Louis York is excited to update fans that their full-length masterpiece American Griots is currently available on vinyl today on weirdoworkshop.com. Originally released in 2019, the project is a double (2) LP and is a well-crafted theatrical experience starting from the needle dropping on side A until the end on Side D….
The Change Company Welcomes Chris Gardner to its Board
Mr. Gardner, author of The Pursuit of Happyness, brings his passion for inspiring systemic change and expanding access to the American dream February 24, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Change Company, America’s Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI”), is proud to announce that Chris Gardner has joined its Board of Directors. “I…
ESPN’s ‘First Take’ will spotlight JSU, students, Coach Prime during Black History Month
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University will be featured on ESPN’s “First Take” hosted by Stephen A. Smith. The virtual visit will feature JSU at 9 a.m. (CT) on Wednesday, Feb. 24, as part of a higher education series during Black History Month. Smith, is using his platform to showcase four HBCU institutions, including his…
MusiCares® Presents Music on a Mission Virtual Event Honoring the Resilience of the Music Community Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The First of Its Kind, Official GRAMMY Week®Celebration Will Feature New Performances From HAIM, H.E.R., Jhené Aiko and John Legend February 18, 2021 08:56 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MusiCares® announced today it will host Music on a Mission, a virtual fundraiser to honor the resilience of the music community, which has been…
Latest Winter Weather Update: JSU campuses are CLOSED Thursday, Feb. 18; in-person classes, activities canceled
(JACKSON, Miss.) – All Jackson State University sites are closed Thursday, Feb. 18, and all in-person classes and activities are canceled. Employees who are able to telework are encouraged to do so. The University will continue to monitor weather developments and update accordingly. To view updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
R&B POWERHOUSE SINGER & SONGWRITER LEELA JAMES RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “COMPLICATED”
PREMIERES TODAY ON BETHER AND BET SOUL GEARING UP FOR NEW ALBUM RELEASE SUMMER 2021 CLICK HERE TO BUY/STREAM “COMPLICATED” (February 17, 2021) – R&B powerhouse singer/songwriter Leela James follows up her new single release, “Complicated,”with the release of a new video. The video premiered today on BETher, Bet Soul, and Bet.com and is directed…
Join Alicia Keys for an Unforgettable Evening at the Keys Soulcare Lounge Ulta Beauty Edition
February 16, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keys Soulcare, the lifestyle beauty brand created with 15-time Grammy-Award winning artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys, is now at Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer. The full collection of clean, cruelty-free offerings shines brightly within all Ulta Beauty…
WEIRDO WORKSHOP PRESENTS: HITMAKING DUO CLAUDE KELLY & CHUCK HARMONY OFFICIALLY INTRODUCES THE SHINDELLAS
DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “MONEY”DEBUT ALBUM “HITS THAT STICK LIKE GRITS” OUT THIS SUMMER (Nashville, TN- February 12, 2020) Multi GRAMMY nominated hit songwriting and production duo Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (a.k.a Louis York) is officially introducing The Shindellas. Handpicked by Chuck and Claude, the masterminds behind some of the most popular and liberating hits…
R&B STAR SEVYN STREETER RELEASED NEW SULTRY, STAR-STUDDED SINGLE “GUILTY “FEAT. CHRIS BROWN & A$AP FERG
SOPHOMORE ALBUM “DRUNKEN WORDZ X SOBER THOUGHTZ”COMING SOON (February 12, 2021) – Today, renowned singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter drops her latest tantalizing single “Guilty” feat. Chris Brown & A$AP Ferg via TStreetz Corp/Groundwērk/eOne. Produced by Chizzy, the track finds the artists reflecting on romantic guilty pleasures. BUY/STREAM “GUILTY” HERE “Guilty” serves as the perfect follow-up to…
FROM THE CREATOR OF GREENLEAF: DELILAH
Delilah left a demanding white-shoe law firm a decade ago and hung up her own shingle so she could make raising her kids her number one priority. Now she takes on cases the big firms ignore and finds herself, more often than not, going head-to-head with the powerful and privileged as she fights for the…
CELEBRITIES HELP $10K FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR NEW HOMES
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA – With the world still in a financial crisis we find ourselves seeking advice and guidance to help stay out of a financial debt to provide a healthy and mental stress-free life. Atlanta’s own Dr. Pastor Sabrina McKenzie has teamed up with some of her celebrity friends and peers in…
MUSIC ICON MASTER P SET TO DEBUT NEW FILM COVERING LOVE, COMEDY & FAITH ON BET PLUS & AMAZON
MASTER P AND ROMEO MILLER NEW FILM “NEVER AND AGAIN” DEBUTS FEBRUARY 11TH ON BET PLUS (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELAS, CA. (FEBRUARY 10, 2021) – Hip hop icon & Media Mogul Master P & Romeo Miller team up with film director LazRael Lison & soundtrack producer Tracy Bell (Asah Entertainment) on new romantic comedy…
Serena Williams Extends Opportunity Fund Commitment, Highlights Unstoppable Black Women Who Made History
February 10, 2021 02:59 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tennis icon, fashion and jewelry designer Serena Williams is extending her support of Opportunity Fund. Throughout February, a portion of proceeds from Serena Williams Jewelry will benefit Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund, directly supporting Black small-business owners. With the creation of jewelry that reflects…
LOUIS YORK RELEASES “THEME FROM BLACK BOTTOM SAINTS”
PAYS HOMAGE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS WHO CREATED BLUES, JAZZ, RAGTIME & SWING “THEME FROM BLACK BOTTOM SAINTS”AVAILABLE TODAY! (February 5, 2021) Multi-GRAMMY nominated duo Louis York (Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly) is kicking off Black History Month with the release of the highly anticipated single “Theme From Black Bottom Saints.” The release of the…
Nearly $278,000 from Mississippi Office of Highway Safety will help JSU prevent alcohol-related deaths
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition has been awarded continuation funding from the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety with an increase from last year’s funding of $253,727.25 to $277,858.60. The grant will continue to provide funding that focus on the top 30 counties in Mississippi with the most alcohol-related fatalities. Funding also…
It’s Possible! “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Streams February 12, Only On Disney+
The Legendary 1997 Movie Stars Brandy, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg and more BURBANK, Calif. (February 4, 2020) — At the stroke of midnight on Friday, February 12, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+. The beloved televised movie musical stars Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as “Fairy Godmother” alongside…
Sekou Smith Journalism Award honors life of treasured NBA reporter, JSU alumnus
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Sekou Smith Journalism Award has been established at Jackson State University. Smith, a JSU alum and award-winning NBA reporter and analyst, sadly passed away last week from COVID-19. He was 48 years old. Smith spent over two decades covering the NBA. His affable demeanor and voracity for basketball resonated when delivering…
The Matthew Saad Muhammad Documentary
(Black PR Wire) The professional life of the late ex-light heavy weight champion, Matthew Saad Muhammad, has been touched on and made into a star-studded 90-minute cinema documentary. The documentary involves over 60 people and it explains that Saad was an abandoned child who was found wandering on a parkway. He was placed in a…
THE FUTURE OF ‘BLACK AMERICAN’ WEALTH IN HOLLYWOOD
“We May Have Equality, But To Be Equitable Is A New Narrative” – Donat Ricketts (Black PR Wire) Donat Ricketts got his start featured in a McDonalds Commercial back in 06′ when he was a teenager grinding in New York, New York. He has appeared on national television series: Cold Case (2010); Greek (2011); The…
Kenan Thompson to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021, Live on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
Nickelodeon Brings Kids on an Orange Blimp Tour Around the World KCA Nominees Announced–Justin Bieber, Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish, Lin-Manuel Miranda, BTS, Chris Pratt, LeBron James, Gal Gadot, Selena Gomez, Jamie Foxx, Ariana Grande, Robert Downey Jr., Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes and More February 02, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Actor,…
“Music for the Movement/Black History Always” by The Undefeated, Set for Release February 26
FIRST SINGLE, “WAKE UP EVERYBODY,” FROM TOBE NWIGWE AVAILABLE NOW EP FEATURES NEW RECORDINGS FROM TOBE NWIGWE, AS WELL AS BRENT FAIYAZ, TINASHE, FREDDIE GIBBS AND INFINITY SONG The “Music For The Movement/Black History Always” EP is set for release February 26. The EP is the second volume of the ongoing project between The Undefeated,…
Celebrating Black History Month At The Tiny Desk
January 29, 2021; Washington, D.C.- This February, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring 13 Tiny Desk (home) concerts by Black artists across genres. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. The Black History Month celebration…
