R&B mainstay Babyface began the year nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards for “Keeps On Fallin’,” a chart-topping collaboration with Ella Mai. The single was the lead single from Girls Night Out, an album released on Capitol Records that featured collaborations with women in R&B and hip-hop. Girls Night Out
Kenyon Dixon was surprised when the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards were announced last week. His 2023 song “Lucky” received his second career nomination, and first as a solo artist, for Best Traditional R&B Performance. “This one feels different,” Dixon exclusively tells Rated R&B days after he was nominated. Being included in the same
Tinashe has unveiled the dates for her headlining BB/ANG3L Tour. The U.S. East Coast leg sets off Jan. 31, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, Tinashe will make stops in Tampa, Washington, D.C., New York and Boston. Tinashe is expected to announce additional tour dates at a later time. “If you don’t see your city on
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com UpSurge Baltimore, a start-up ecosystem builder and investment engine, named Kory Bailey as its CEO on Nov. 7. Bailey formerly served as the organization’s chief ecosystem and relationship officer. He replaces Jamie McDonald and is UpSurge’s first Black CEO. “It’s always a challenge to succeed the founder of
By Special Press Release Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists’ (WABJ) annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala is back — this time at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event starts at 6 p.m. This year’s gala honors eight distinguished professionals
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press Before Fred Kalfon began exercising at the Grey Team veterans center months ago, the 81-year-old rarely left his Florida home. Parkinson’s disease, an inner ear disorder and other neurological problems, all likely caused by the Vietnam vet’s exposure to the infamous defoliant Agent Orange, made it difficult for him
By The University of Maryland Medical System The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is proudly honoring veterans by joining Operation Green Light, a national initiative that shines a light on the needs and issues of those who have served our country. Operation Green Light invites anchor institutions and landmarks across the nation to illuminate
The signers, representing some 40 government agencies, reflect growing internal dissent over the administration’s support of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Calls to protect hospitals in Gaza.
Hundreds of thousands who fled after Russia invaded make brief visits back, often to reconnect with family but also for health care that can be cheaper and more familiar.