April 23, 2018 10:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iHeartMedia will kick off the summer with the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango By AT&T hosted by Ryan Seacrest featuring performances from today’s hottest artists including Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, NF, Miguel, Janelle Monáe and Marshmello with a special guest performance by Logic,…
How to Know If It’s True Love or Just Lust?
Most people in the world (those who haven’t yet settled down) are out there in the dating world or dating game. Perhaps “game” is a more appropriate word. We play the game, and hopefully, by the time it’s over, our goal of finding true love will have been achieved. Yes, there are stages in…
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. Yassss Queen🙌🏼 @badgalriri sneaking…
Glam Metallic Decorating in Shades of Gold, Bronze, and Copper
There is nothing more stylish than introducing some metallic details into your home decor. Of course, it is all about mixing and matching and the freshest design trends even support mixing the metals in just one room. So in order for you to get the most of this eye-catching trend, here are some great implementation…
BET Networks Launches Exclusive Beauty-Focused Tutorials in Partnership with Beautycon to Bring Viewers the Latest in Make-Up Trends for the African American Consumer
April 16, 2018 04:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks reimagines the make-up tutorial format with stunning visual and shareable videos dedicated to the African American beauty enthusiast. Today, BET Digital joins forces with Beautycon to launch original short-form beauty-focused content. Featuring Black models and influencers of varying hair textures and skin tones,…
Fitness, Health, and Nutrition Tips Every Woman Should Know
Yes, everyone knows that we live extremely hectic lives these days, having almost no free time just for ourselves after an exhausting day at work. That can get even more challenging when you’re a mom with a full-time job, but you know what? Taking proper care of your health isn’t a luxury, but a bare…
boohooMAN.com Celebrates the Launch of Their Collaboration with French Montana by Hosting a Party in LA
April 12, 2018 11:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This evening, international online retailer, boohooMAN.com, celebrated the launch of their collaboration with French Montana at an exclusive launch party in Los Angeles at Poppy for press, influencers and celebrities. Taking note from the product aesthetic and French’s very own style, the event served as…
STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola
April 11, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET NETWORKS and AEG have announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 6th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® taking place June 21-24. This year’s line-up of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today’s hottest artists…
WATCH: NEW ORLEANS RAPPER DEE-1 RELEASES EMOTIONAL VISUALS FOR HIS NEW SINGLE “I DON’T WANT TO LET YOU DOWN”
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 releases new visuals for his single “I Don’t Want To Let You Down” off his album Slingshot David. Directed by Dee-1 (shot & edited by Ben Simmons), the video taps into the New Orleans streets where he tells the story of a musical subculture where kids support their families entertaining tourists…
The Edgiest Fashion Month Trends and How to Rock Them
Think lavender tones to dominate your outfit, as well as pale blue, timid turquoise, and creamy yellow.
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…
5 Tips for Chic, Budget-Friendly Shopping
As anyone who has ever stepped into a high fashion store knows all too well, designer clothes don’t come cheap. Ridiculously high price tags typical of top fashion lines are enough to turn anyone off from pursuing a runway-ready look, but on-trend fashion doesn’t have to have a high price tag. A stylish appearance can…
WATCH: Drake Releases New Video For “Nice For What” Starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, Yara Shahidi and More!
Drake never disappoints! Just this year alone, he’s already gifted fans with two tracks from his EP Scary Hours, which includes his lead single “God’s Plan”. As if that wasn’t enough, he sent fans into a frenzy at Majid Jordan’s show in Toronto with the announcement of a completed album and upcoming release of a…
R&B VOCALIST LEDISI TO HIT THE MAIN STAGE AT THE 2018 ESSENCE FESTIVAL
(Los Angeles, CA- April 6, 2018) R&B vocalist Ledisi is excited to join the lineup for the 2018 ESSENCE Festival taking place in New Orleans during the July 4th holiday weekend. The twelve-time GRAMMY® nominee will be hitting the main stage on Friday, July 6th at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in a special curation by The…
Battling Doubt
Have you gotten to that point in your life where you feel overwhelmed for no real reason? You know the days where you don’t feel like you are getting anything done, but you still end up worn out? Guess what… you are not alone. We have all had those days, myself included. Unfortunately for me,…
Simple Tricks to Always Keep Your Relationship Fresh
Whether you believe in soulmates or think that people simply cross each other’s paths and ‘randomly’ fall in love, the one thing every couple in a long-term relationship will tell you is that great relationships take work.
How To Motivate Yourself To Workout At Home
Let’s face it: needing to go to the gym to get your workout in can be a commitment. Sometimes gyms are far, out of the way, or too crowded to get anything meaningful done. It has certain advantages, but learning how to work out on your own in the comfort of your own house is…
Celebrating Four Years of Southern Laced by Giving You CREATIVELY LACED: 5 Steps to Unleashing an Uninhibited Creative Process
“The constant gnawing and wanting to take nothing and make it into something. Stillness that irritates restless fingers connected to a steady wrist. The need to see the outcome of dreams manifested. The unmistakable gift one must live with from day-to-day. It’s a shadow in the dark waiting to be captured, written, sketched, hummed… It is the passion to create.” – Kelly Stone
WATCH NOW: GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST STOKLEY RELEASES “WE ME” VIDEO
With so many distractions from what really matters, multi-Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer Stokley releases a new video for his song “We Me.“ The song is featured on his new album Introducing Stokley. A gift to his fans to help motivate them and keep their focus, Stokley acknowledges the part that music plays in…
Interview: Tawatha Agee of Mtume Talks To Southern Laced About Singing Background for Artists Like Luther Vandross, Working Behind the Scenes in the Music Industry, and Her Upcoming Project
When it comes to making it in the music industry, there’s no such thing as an overnight success. Careful planning and hard work are sometimes overlooked because people are more inclined to focus on the end result and not what happens behind the scenes. For almost three decades, acclaimed vocalist Tawatha Agee’s has proven that…
7 Surefire Ways to Revamp a Struggling Relationship
As is the case with all things on Earth, if something is not growing, it is likely the relationship will die without any given effort. At any given point, your relationship is either getting stronger or getting weaker. It can never stand still. If your relationship is floundering, you can change the course altogether by…
Not So Basic Gifts for a Lady Boss
Gifts are always one of the trickiest things to purchase. It always carries the risk of buying something the one it’s meant for won’t like or, what is equally excruciating, already has. Picture this scenario – your lady boss works 24/7 to secure the best possible working environment and terms for you and your team,…
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…
INTERVIEW: Southern Laced Talks to Mathew Knowles About His New Book and Encourages Black Men To Embrace Therapy
Dr. Mathew Knowles is an author, a public speaker and a professor at Texas Southern University, but a lot of you may know him as the creator of Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé’s father. He recently released a book, titled “Racism from the Eyes of a Child.” Growing up in the 50’s-70’s, Knowles has the intention…
