Entertainment
MISSY ELLIOTT MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO EARTH AFTER HISTORIC DEBUT HEADLINE TOUR OUT OF THIS WORLD — THE MISSY ELLIOTT EXPERIENCE
Spaceship757 has officially completed its mission. For the first time in her stellar 30-year career, global superstar and Hip-Hop/R&B pioneer Missy Elliott took a voyage to 29 arenas across North America for her debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience.
Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Launch Groundbreaking New Whisky - SirDavis
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, to create SirDavis, a groundbreaking new whisky. The first-of-its-kind joint venture reflects a shared vision between Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy, two vanguards of culture and craft, around the future of American whisky.
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig Wins 2024 Edwards Book Award from the Rodel Institute
The Rodel Institute is pleased to announce that Jonathan Eig's biography King: A Life has won the 2024 Edwards Book Award. The prize will be conferred on September 26 at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, which is co-hosting this year's award ceremony with the Rodel Institute.
MISSY ELLIOTT RECOGNIZED WITH CONGRESSIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL HONORS
Missy Elliott continues to skyrocket with first-ever recognitions during her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience. The Portsmouth, VA, native was honored once again as a hometown hero during her stop at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA, on Friday, Aug. 2.
Pastor Keion Henderson Unlocks the Secrets to Strong Relationships in Latest Book, "Lazy Love"
Pastor Keion Henderson, bestselling author, spiritual leader, and renowned pastor of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries in Houston, announces the release of his latest book, Lazy Love: Recognizing and Reversing the 4 Threats to any Successful Relationship, a profound exploration of the ways in which we often fall short in our relationships. The book is set to inspire readers to break free from negative patterns within personal relationships and find deeper satisfaction through learning to love better. This release marks the second title from Pastor Henderson, following the successful 2020 release of his book, The SHIFT: Courageously Moving From Season to Season.
Ruthie Foster Celebrates 70 Years of “That’s All Right” with Smoldering Rendition of Elvis Presley’s First Hit
It’s been an awe-inspiring journey for Ruthie Foster, the singer-songwriter heralded for her powerful blend of blues, folk, and gospel. Ruthie pays tribute to her lineage as a Black artist and a Sun Records artist with her latest single, a sensual, blues reading of “That’s All Right,” as made famous by Elvis Presley. “That’s All Right” will be the third single from Ruthie’s milestone tenth studio album, Mileage, and her first album for Sun Records. The ten-song record was produced by Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown), and it will be released via Sun on Aug. 23rd.
RAVINIAⓇ HEATS UP AUGUST WITH MUST-SEE SUMMER CONCERTS
Ravinia’s 2024 summer lineup boasts over 100 concerts spanning rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, country, Latin, and movies with live orchestra. August promises a vibrant celebration of excellence across many genres, offering a mosaic of unforgettable performances of Black music.
BET MUSIC NAMES RISING COUNTRY SENSATION TANNER ADELL AS THE ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ PRESENTED BY NISSAN ARTIST FOR JULY
(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – BET Music and Nissan are teaming up to shine a spotlight on rising Black stars in the music world, and they're kicking things off with none other than the dynamic Cali-bred Country sensation, Tanner Adell. Fresh off of an electrifying debut performance on Nissan’s BET Amplified stage during Culture’s Biggest Night, BET Awards 2024, Tanner Adell also takes the BET Amplified Artist of the Month crown this July, bringing her fresh, unapologetic take on Country music to the forefront.
RAVINIAⓇ HEATS UP AUGUST WITH MUST-SEE SUMMER CONCERTS
Ravinia’s 2024 summer lineup boasts over 100 concerts spanning rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, country, Latin, and movies with live orchestra. August promises a vibrant celebration of excellence across many genres, offering a mosaic of unforgettable performances of Black music.
IDRIS ELBA REVEALS NEW SKY-HIGH ANTHEM AS HE COMES TOGETHER WITH GREY GOOSE ALTIUS TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION MOMENT
To mark the launch of GREY GOOSE Altius, the new luxury vodka inspired by the rare natural luxuries of the French Alps, Idris Elba has revealed his latest track, the sky-high summer anthem 'Pushing On.'
DAY ONE OF THE 2024 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE™ PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA®
THE 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF THE LARGEST BLACK CULTURAL GATHERING, KICKED OFF WITH REMARKS BY ESSENCE VENTURES EXECUTIVES, NEW ORLEANS MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL, AND CLUB QUARANTINE LIVE FEATURING D-NICE AND SPECIAL GUESTS
2024 ASCAP TOP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only US performing rights organization to operate on a not-for-profit basis, announced the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Meagan Good, Scott Evans, Geurdy Abraira and More Attend the 10th Annual ‘Toast to Black Hollywood’
Compton-native, Candis Grace (aka Miss Diddy) kicked off BET Awards weekend with a star-studded event to mark 10 years of the highly anticipated "Toast To Black Hollywood."
KANDI BURRUSS COLLABORATES WITH AMAZON TO EXPAND HER PRODUCT LINES TO CUSTOMERS VIA NEWLY LAUNCHED STOREFRONT
Entrepreneur, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, and former long-time star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Kandi Burruss is expanding her already hugely successful retail businesses that offer high-quality cosmetics, intimacy items and other distinctive items from across her product brands by launching an Amazon storefront dedicated to all Kandi offerings, including Bedroom Kandy, Kandi Koated, bath and body products, and products for him. The products, which have gained popularity through Kandi's in-home party experience, will continue to be distributed by a network of empowered, commission-earning consultants, with the new collaboration with Amazon representing a wider connection to customers. The Amazon Kandi storefront has officially launched to shop at amazon.com/kandi . Prime members enjoy fast, free shipping on every order.
