At the age of 44, Mississippi native Cyrus Webb is living a life he could have never imagined. In 2019, he is celebrating 16 years as host and of the popular radio show and podcast Conversations LIVE which boasts millions of listeners online, interviewing over 8k guests. In August 2019, he reached the milestone of 13 years…
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3 Things Responsible Brands Have in Common
Today there is a significant drive for businesses to be more responsible. There have been a wave of recent climate change protests across Europe, for example, inspired by such activists as the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. In solidarity with these European protests, a new generation of climate activistshave also arisen in the US. Led by teenagers such as…
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
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
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…
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…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Season 2 – Episode 1: Tambra Cherie | Hosted by Fallon Victoria
Southern Laced spoke with Radio/TV personality, Entertainment News reporter, author, and host on 97.7 FM Tambra Cherie about the release of her first book, Surrounded By Sin, Grounded By Love. In our previous interview with the Midday radio personality, we learned about her successful career, which has landed her celebrity interviews and positioned her on the…
ROYCE 5’9” TACKLES ADDICTION WITH NEW VIDEO FOR TRACK “COCAINE”
(January 18, 2019) Royce 5’9” releases the new video for his track “Cocaine,” today. The song will see its TV premiere on BET Jams this Sunday, January 20th. “Cocaine” is a deeply personal song which tackles the subject of addiction in a very thoughtful way. Directed by Safehouse, the video amplifies the heartbreaking yet uplifting…
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…
AWARD WINNING R&B SINGER K. MICHELLE DEBUTS NEW SONG “SAVE ME” ON VH-1’S LOVE & HIP-HOP: LOS ANGELES FINALE NEW STUDIO ALBUM SLATED FOR 2019 VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE
(New York, NY – November 20, 2018) Award-winning R&B singer K. Michelle gave fans just a little taste of what’s to come in 2019 by debuting her new single, “Save Me,” last night on the finale for VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Los Angeles. Capping off a very exciting and revealing season, K. Michelle showed her…
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones” is Set to Air on December 9th, 2018 at 8PM ET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks is set to premiere “Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, and will premiere on BET Networks on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at…
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…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 8 |Actress LeCourtney Young-Harness | Hosted by Santana
Actress, speaker, entrepreneur and talk show host, LeCourtney Young-Harness stopped by the GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast to discuss her role in the Soujourner Truth short documentary, “Seed of the Free”. With over 15 years as a professional actress, the Louisiana Film Prize Festival nominee is known for her roles in Get on Up, Cadillac…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 5: The Soul Experience Weekend Kickoff
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Jesse Thompson, who is the Founder of the Jackson Music Awards, about The Soul Experience Weekend. For the past 44 years, Mr. Thompson has watched this event grow from marketing by word of mouth and radio announcements to modern day podcast and other social media platforms. In an interview with SOUTHERN…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about 50 Cent vs Papoose, Tamar Braxton vs her no-show band vs Tank, Beyoncé pregnancy rumors, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed 50 Cent and Papoose’s girly fight, Tamar going off on her no-show band and Tank…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 4: Fashion Mississippi Week | Hosted by Santana
With a walk as fierce as Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks combined, Angel Lee has become a fashionable force to be reckoned with. The CEO of Angel Lee Modeling (Talent) is a model, runway coach, casting director, production assistant, event producer and talent agent. Over the course of her modeling career, she has appeared in…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about Luz Gonzalez, LeBron James going to the Lakers, Lee Daniels’ shade towards Monique, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed Luz Gonzalez, LeBron James switching to the Lakers, and so much more! Tune in every…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about the BET awards, Drake’s double album, passing of Joe Jackson death, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed the passing of Joe Jackson, Drake’s double album, and so much more! Tune in every…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana and GStampz talk about Everything Is Love album, reactions to XXXtentacion’s unexpected death, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed the passing of XXXTentacion, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new album, and so much more! Tune in…
Southern Laced attends Scottie Willis & R.E.A.P.’s Album Release Party
Thursday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Scottie Willis & R.E.A.P. “The Live Experience” album release party. It was an amazing experience. The beautiful music and live performance by this group of talented singers was music to my ears. From beginning to the end, their angelic voices captivated my soul. Not only did R.E.A.P. sing…
Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Yara Shahidi, Nick Cannon, Carmelo Anthony, Pusha T, Halsey and Chloe x Halle Join MTV and NAACP to Celebrate and Support Youth Traveling to the March
March 22, 2018 12:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MTV, together with NAACP Youth & College Division and local youth organizations, will send 17 buses of young people from communities affected by gun violence to D.C. on Saturday for the March For Our Lives. Recognizing the immense power of youth, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga,…
Southern Laced Takes Five With Creative Visual Artist Daphne Curry
Working IT support might be her day job, but being a Creative Director is her dream. Daphne Curry started dancing around the age of three in a variety of genres. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she fell in love with the art, which has taken her places like Scotland and London. During an exclusive…
‘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…
Chat & Chew: A Field Trip for 50 African American High School Males to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum
ATLANTA, GA (February 9, 2018) To commemorate Black History Month, three local organizations have teamed up to take 50 teenage males from Southwest High School and Northeast Health Science Magnet High School in Macon, GA on a field trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA. This day-long trip will provide the students with…
