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Detroit’s Carr Center Welcomes Back Golden Globe and Emmy Award-Winning Dancer-Actress-Director Debbie Allen to Lead Dance Academy Intensive

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

Oliver Ragsdale, Jr., President and CEO of the Carr Center, the legacy Black arts presenter located in the heart of Detroit’s downtown cultural district, today announces that multi-award-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director Debbie Allen will once again oversee The Carr’s Summer Dance Intensive program for a fourth year. Under the direction of Allen, Rasta…

The Pulse of Entertainment: Gospel/Jazz Vocalist Lisa Bellamy Releases ‘In This House’ Single

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

*“When we are our most quite, we are sensitive to it…sweetly reminding us that He (God) is a miracle-working God,” said Lisa Bellamy, a Gospel/Jazz singer/songwriter who just released a new single titled “In This House” (Nspyre Music Group) with accompanying music video. “The single has been out for some time now…comes from Psalms 122…

Ludacris, Iggy Azalea and Plies Celebrate NFL Draft Wknd at LIGHT Nightclub and DAYLIGHT Beach Club in ‘Vegas

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

*LAS VEGAS –– LIGHT Nightclub and DAYLIGHT Beach Club, located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, wrapped the final day of Vegas’ first-ever professional football draft with performances by two of the biggest hip-hop artists Saturday, April 30. Ludacris asked the crowd “What’s Your Fantasy” at LIGHT, while Iggy Azalea got “Fancy” with fans at…

Blac Chyna Reveals Her Next Adventure: A Boxing Match! | WATCH

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

*Blac Chyna is done in the courtroom for now, and it looks like her next destination is the boxing ring! As Chyna’s court battle with the Kardashian-Jenner family came to a close on Monday, the mother of two announced that she signed a deal to fight for charity next month. In a video posted on…

Florida Now Among the Least Affordable State to Live in | VIDEO

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

*Florida is now one of the least affordable places to live in the U.S. The average monthly cost for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is $1,682, up 32.4% since the year before, according to rent.com. Here’s more from the report via WFLA.com: In St. Petersburg, it’s $1,890 or 19.6% higher than 2021. Orlando? $2,061, up…

Kris Bowers To Write and Present Exclusive Work at Monterey Jazz Festival

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

Celebrated jazz pianist, Oscar nominee and composer Kris Bowers has been commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival to write and present a piece at this year’s event, celebrating the festival’s 65th anniversary. Bowers has a long history with the festival: He competed at Monterey’s 2004, 2005 and 2006 Next Generation Jazz Festival with the Los…

Tord Gustavsen Trio: Opening (ECM)

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

Tord Gustavsen’s career has been unusual. His first two albums on the ECM label, Changes (2003) and The Ground (2005), sold over 200,000 copies between … Read More “Tord Gustavsen Trio: Opening (ECM)” The post Tord Gustavsen Trio: Opening (ECM) appeared first on JazzTimes.

Teyana Taylor Announces ‘The Last Rose Petal 2… Farewell Tour’ Dates

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

Teyana Taylor is still moving forward with her music retirement plans. The platinum-selling superstar has unveiled dates for the second leg of her The Last Rose Petal Tour. The 18-date trek, powered by Live Nation and Femme It Forward, kicks off Aug. 3 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. She’ll perform in other major…

Siergio Releases New Album ‘Before It’s Too Late’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

The third time’s the charm for Siergio. That’s not to discredit his first two albums — This Will Hurt and Songs for the Jeep. But on Before It’s Too Late, the rising singer delivers something extra that’s missing from progressive R&B. Having no frills on an LP spanning 13 songs and running 45 minutes is…

Tink Enlists 2 Chainz for New Song ‘Cater’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand May 4, 2022

Tink is all for pampering her man. “Cater,” a tender track produced by Hitmaka and features 2 Chainz, shows off how much she revels in waiting on her boo hand and foot. “You been on ya grind and the way you shine I’m falling in love / Swallow my pride no one alive is gonna…

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