*(CNN) — The biggest music festival of the spring has just released its lineup — with international stars dominating the lineup. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Korean pop group Blackpink are set to headline the first two days of Coachella, the annual desert music festival in Indio, California. Frank Ocean, who was originally scheduled
*Social Heat is spilling the tea. Angela Bassett brings home a Golden Globe as Best Supporting Actress for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Now give our Aunty her long overdue Oscar for her stellar body of work. Congratulations Queen!! Uber film and television producer Will Packer retells how Terrence J secured a part in “Think Like
*LaLa Anthony’s role in season two of the hit STARZ crime drama “BMF” involves a love triangle with Da’Vinchi’s character “Terry “Southwest T” Flenory.” Anthony plays “Markisha Taylor,” a wise, sophisticated, and street-savvy wife of a powerful Detroit dealer. Despite the risk, Terry begins to pursue her relentlessly. As BMF’s business booms, Markisha becomes Terry’s
*Writer/director/actor Roger Guenveur Smith will premiere his new solo performance OTTO FRANK at the Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival, in Manhattan January 22-29, 2023. OTTO FRANK is inspired by the father of diarist Anne Frank, the latest in Smith’s prolific body of historically-driven work. He adapted his Obie Award-winning A HUEY P. NEWTON STORY
Gladys Knight has announced upcoming tour dates for 2023. The Empress of Soul will kick off her 12-city tour on Jan. 13 at Silver Legacy Grande Hall in Reno, Nevada. From there, the legendary singer will play in Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Greensville, South Carolina; Albany, Georgia; and more. “I can’t wait to join you
R&B veteran LaTocha has signed a deal with Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group. As part of her new contract, LaTocha’s imprint, Made Girl Music, has an exclusive license agreement with the major label. “It has always been a passion of mine to do inspirational music,” says LaTocha. “It has been
Anita Baker is back in the studio. The R&B icon shared a new video on Twitter on Monday night (Jan. 9) that confirms she is working on new music or at least perfecting unreleased tracks. In the minute-long video, Baker tapes a studio mixing console with audio of “Unconditionally Yours,” a piano-driven song teased in
Christian music publishing veteran, Dale Mathews, has been tagged to lead Brentwood Benson as Executive Vice President. Mathews will report to J. Thomas McAfee, Chairman and President of Celebrating Grace. The post Celebrating Grace Acquires Brentwood Benson Choral Catalog From Capitol Christian Music Group appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
The screening of the series premiere will be held, Monday, January 30th, 2023, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio – hosted by GRAMMY Award-winner Mali Music and Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League. The post Stellar TV Announces Black History Honors, a 4-Part Docuseries appeared first on The Gospel
A multi-hyphenate force in the music industry, LaTocha is best known as a member of the multi-platinum-selling R&B group Xscape, providing leads on some of the group’s biggest songs, including “Who Can I Run To” and “The Arms of the One Who Loves You.” The post LaTocha Signs with Motown Gospel appeared first on The