*Steve Harvey has weighed in on the ongoing contractual dispute between D.L. Hughley and Mo’Nique. The comedian and TV host decided to comment to remarks Mo’Nique made about Hughley and Harvey during a recent stand-up show. “Let me just open by saying I could care less than a…about what you think about me because clearly—clearly—I’m…
*On Wednesday, June 2, 2022, Jody Watley was showered with affection and admiration in Atlanta for “Jody Watley Day,” at the Georgia State Capitol. She was publicly recognized for her time, effort, and dedication to humanity in the form of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. “Today was incredible,” says the Grammy-winning…
*Anita Baker’s son Walter Bridgforth III, 28, has gone viral for dating a white woman that looks like a blow-up doll. Some bloggers are convinced the woman is not real but a pricey, custom-made, mail-order sex doll. You be the judge — check out the photos above and below. Baker’s son is making headlines days…
*The mother who was handcuffed by U.S. Marshals during the school shooting in Texas is speaking about how the incompetent police were “more aggressive” with parents than they were in attempting to rescue the children. Speaking with CBS Mornings, Angeli Gomez made headlines for defying orders from law enforcement when she rushed into Robb…
*Black Enterprise’s Entrepreneurs Summit featured a panel discussion with Black female entrepreneurs who shared valuable tips on brand leveraging. Per BLACK ENTERPRISE, the outlet’s Vice President/Deputy Chief Content Officer Alisa Gumbs sat with Miss Diddy, founder of The Brand Group LA and Milan Rouge, founder of clothing brand Milano Di Rouge, to discuss their personal…
Jazz aficionados are more in need of the new than most music fans. For all of you out there with a lust for the aurally … Read More “OK:KO: Liesu (We Jazz)” The post OK:KO: Liesu (We Jazz) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Creating a program of solo piano music is the ultimate challenge for any improvising pianist. The music on my latest album, Ways of Disappearing (Sunnyside), … Read More “Chops: Lucian Ban on Solo Improvisation” The post Chops: Lucian Ban on Solo Improvisation appeared first on JazzTimes.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, … Read More “Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open” The post Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open appeared first on JazzTimes.
Each year, the structure of the Recording Academy undergoes ambitious changes to showcase diversity and inclusion as well as the enthusiasms of qualified music influencers. Its National Board of Trustees team gets 19 new and familiar additions for its 2022-2023 term. PJ Morton, whose new album Watch The Sun dropped in April, rejoins as a…
India Shawn’s imagination runs wild on her new song “Exchange,” co-written and co-produced by Oscar and Grammy winner D’Mile. The production of “Exchange” is tangled in an exotic percussion, a steady guitar line, and a placid piano. Each element evenly blends with her sultry murmurs of give-and-take in a romance that faces its shares of…