Category : Artists
TIFF 2018 Documentary Lineup: World Premieres & Hits
TIFF 2018 documentary lineup features 27 films including world premieres of Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 11/9 and Quincy, profiling music legend Quincy Jones....
Bob James Returns to Trio Format, Tour Announced
Jazz legend Bob James returns to trio format after decade-long hiatus with new album Espresso, featuring "Submarine" as follow-up to hip-hop classic "Nautilus."...
Black Thought Releases Debut EP Streams of Thought
The Roots' Black Thought releases his debut solo EP Streams of Thought, Vol. 1, produced by 9th Wonder. The five-track project features Rapsody and Styles...
Alliance for Women in Media: 43rd Gracie Awards
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation held the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards, honoring Rita Moreno with a Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrating women in media....
Local Companies Support Music Education for Disabled Youth
Disney, Universal Studios and local companies collaborate to support MusicHelpsHeal.org, providing instruments and music education for 2600+ students displaced from Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands...
Minnie Riperton’s 70th Birthday Deluxe Album
UMe releases Perfect Angel: Deluxe Edition celebrating Minnie Riperton's 70th birthday, featuring her classic hit 'Lovin' You' and revealing Stevie Wonder's extensive collaboration on the...
Usher to appear on Oprah’s Master Class and…
Usher appears on Oprah's Master Class discussing his mentorship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and rise to fame. The episode airs September 23 alongside Gladys Knight....
Bryson Tiller’s True to Self Physical Release
Bryson Tiller's Billboard No. 1 album True to Self is now available in physical format with unique film canister packaging and exclusive photos....
Halle Berry Opens Empowerment Stage at ESSENCE Fest
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry will open the Empowerment Experience Stage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on June 30....
Luke Christopher Debut Album Tmrwfrvr Out July 28
RCA Records artist Luke Christopher announces his debut album TMRWFRVR releases July 28th, featuring new single 'Waterfalls' with accompanying video....
UMC Celebrates Black Music Month: Film Collection
Urban Movie Channel celebrates Black Music Month with diverse film collection featuring Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and hip-hop legends starting June 2017....
Chance the Rapper Hosts Free Get Out Screening
Chance the Rapper bought out Chicago's Chatham Theater for a free screening of Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' while meeting with Katie Couric and Governor Rauner...
Charlie Wilson Releases “I’m Blessed” Featuring T.I.
Charlie Wilson releases 'I'm Blessed' featuring T.I. as the lead single from his upcoming album 'In It To Win It,' set to drop February 2017....
Shirley Caesar Celebrates Legacy as Gospel Icon and Activist
Gospel icon Shirley Caesar's remarkable legacy spans 11 Grammy Awards, performances for every US President since Carter, and decades of ministry work....
Bob Marley & the Wailers: Expanded Live Album Set
Bob Marley & the Wailers release complete 1975 Lyceum Theatre concerts for the first time as expanded three-LP set, featuring both historic London shows....
Colleague Remembers Radio Legend Herb Kent’s Lasting Impact
Radio colleague Reggie Miles Sr. shares heartfelt memories of legendary DJ Herb Kent's 72-year career at WVON Chicago and his lasting impact on urban radio....
Circle of Sisters Expo Celebrates Women of Color in NYC
Circle of Sisters Expo celebrates women of color in NYC with Robin Roberts, Joe, Mario, and gospel stars at Jacob Javits Center October 15-16....
Alice Tan Ridley – ‘Try A Little Tenderness’
R&B singer Alice Tan Ridley releases her remake of 'Try A Little Tenderness,' the first single from her debut album 'Never Lost My Way.'...
Eric Ben�t to Release Self-Titled Album on October 7, 2016
4x GRAMMY-nominated R&B singer Eric Ben�t releases his eighth self-titled studio album October 7, 2016, featuring hit single 'Sunshine' and a remix with Tamia....
Black Eyed Peas Reunite for #WhereTheLove Campaign
Black Eyed Peas reunite after five years with #WHERESTHELOVE, featuring Justin Timberlake, Usher, Mary J. Blige and more to combat hate and violence....
Tasha Cobbs to Headline CBCF Annual Prayer Breakfast in D.C.
Grammy-winning gospel artist Tasha Cobbs will headline the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Prayer Breakfast on Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C....
Merge Summit: Infinite Possibilities LA
The 8th Annual Merge Summit brought together faith-based and entertainment industry leaders in Los Angeles, featuring Empire stars, Michelle Williams, and other top executives for...
Pharrell & Kirk Franklin: Pop, Black Culture & Church
Grammy winner Kirk Franklin joins Pharrell Williams on OTHERtone to discuss how pop music and Black culture are rooted in the Black church experience....
Footaction Launches Docuseries Featuring Top Musical Talent
Footaction launches 'Free Flow' docuseries featuring E-40, Omarion, Casey Veggies, and B.J. the Chicago Kid discussing music, style, and culture on cross-country journey....
CTA Music Contest for CES 2017 Keynote
CTA launches music contest for CES 2017 keynote video soundtrack. Artists compete for $5,000 prize and worldwide recognition at major tech event....
