May 22, 2018 01:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), today announced Academy Award-winning actor and Grammy Award-winning musician Jamie Foxx as this year’s “BET Awards” 2018 host. Returning to the stage as host for the second time after nearly a decade, Foxx joins an A-List roster…
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED POWERHOUSE LEDISI SCORES TOP TEN BILLBOARD & MEDIABASE HIT WITH “ALL THE WAY”
(New York, NY- May 18, 2018) Multi-Grammy nominated powerhouse Ledisi is all smiles today as she has a Top 10 hit on her hands with the single “All The Way.” Released in January, the single has aggressively soared up the Billboard and Mediabase UAC charts making this her fastest growing single of her career. A…
BET Awards 2018: Nominees
The nominations for the BET Awards 2018 have arrived. The show is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 24th. This marks the 18th year that BET has shown appreciation to artist, entertainers, athletes along with the African American culture and arts. The turn out is expected to be bigger than before. With Dj Khaled…
SHEILA E., YVONNE ORJI, LALA ANTHONY, BOZOMA SAINT JOHN, TAMIKA D. MALLORY AND MORGAN DEBAUN TO BE HONORED AT THIS YEAR’S CEREMONY
May 14, 2018 12:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, BET Her in partnership with Bumble and the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network announced the 2018 WEEN Awards scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. PT at The Conga Room at L.A. LIVE. Hosted by “Insecure”…
Quick and Easy Ways to Brighten Up Your Living Room
Bringing your living room to life does not have to be a long and expensive process. True, there are always options that require a bit more time and effort, but there are also many easy ways to upgrade your living room style. After all, you know what they say – it’s the little things that…
Fashion Mississippi Week will host first annual event on Saturday, July 21st – Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Arts Center of Mississippi
Fashion Mississippi Week LLC will showcase our local talents, as well as invite our neighboring states, during a night of fashion. Looks can be simple, eccentric or expressive. Fashion is about having a fantasy; it’s about stepping outside of the box. Fashion shows are about watching your favorite designer, boutique or brand showcasing their visions…
Create Your Ultimate Workspace
Whether you’re working in a crowded office or from the comfort of your home, it’s important to have a workspace that motivates and inspires you. This may seem irrelevant, but spending 40+ hours a week in a space that drives you crazy will only reduce your productivity and breed negative emotions. A well-organized and optimized…
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…
How to Give Your Style a Luxurious Boost
Photo by Analise Benevides on Unsplash Who doesn’t want to look fashionable and stylish? Even though we try hard to keep up with the current (rapidly changing) trends, we sometimes struggle to get the look we’ve envisioned in our mind. If you like wearing luxurious pieces, you are naturally on a lookout for different ways…
The Best Outfits to Wear On A First Date
So, your crush finally asked you out. Maybe you’re meeting up with your Tinder match. Or, you’re getting coffee and catching up with an old flame. At any rate, you’re getting ready for that big moment in every relationship: the first date. You go to your closet, open it up… and panic, because you have…
How Eyelash Extensions Can Transform Your Look
When we see someone, it is always their eyes that we notice first. Your eyes have the ability to reflect your personality in a way that no other feature on your body could. Therefore, a little change in your eyes can be subtle, yet get noticed… like when people say “there’s something different about you…
Style 101: Four Things Every Stylish Woman Should Know
“Create your own style. Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” –Anna Wintour Style has always been regarded to be something subjective—personal even. And yet we enviously wonder how there is a select few of women who can dress effortlessly and still look chic and sophisticated. How do they do it?…
INTERVIEW: Southern Laced Talks to Jeremy Hill aka JD About How He Became One of Atlanta’s Most Successful Promoters
Jeremy Hill, also known as JD, is an Atlanta based veteran-turned promoter with over 20 years’ experience in music industry. He is the orchestrator of various sold out shows which include: Anita Baker (three shows sold out), Fifth annual All Atlanta Show (sold out three years in a row), Legends of Southern Hip Hop tour,…
Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once in Your Life
Solo travel appears to be all the rage just lately. What was once reserved for daredevil adventurers has become much more mainstream. People are traveling solo in order to discover more about themselves and to develop their skills and confidence as a person. Indeed, there are many benefits and things that can be learned from…
6 Popular Food Combinations That Can Be Harmful Your Health
You may have heard it before that when two great things come together, magic happens. Well, it may be partially true. One cannot simply deny the fact that spaghetti tastes amazing with meatballs (stirred in marinara sauce), but what most people don’t know is that the food combination can wreak havoc on your health. That’s…
Yara Shahidi, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Nick Cannon, Jussie Smollett, Caleb McLaughlin, Yvonne Orji and More Join the Free BET Fan Fest Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
May 01, 2018 03:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the highly anticipated free BET Fan Fest lineup as part of the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® June 21 – 24, 2018. The annual festival will include the return of Genius Talks, Acoustically Speaking, BETX Celebrity…
AT&T to Live Stream the Summer Concert at ATT.com and Twitter; and Freeform to Broadcast A 90-Minute Televised Special on June 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
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…
