By Makeda Smith – February, the month of love, is providing the perfect backdrop for soulful R&B romancer J. Poww’s scorching new album release “I Did It My Way,” on Powwer Moves Records. A sizzling collection of 10 soul drenched covers, Poww is resuscitating R&B, infusing his seductive seasoning to an incredible tapestry of legendary […]
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Smooth Jazz / R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
Detroit, MI – When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious […]
Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Drops Tribute Album to His 5th Grade Classmate, VP Kamala Harris
Hip-Hop Legend Partners with Intercept Music for Worldwide Distribution Deal San Francisco, CA – While the country is engaged in an intense presidential campaign, musical mastermind, Digital Underground cofounder, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright aka “Big Brutha Soul”, is determined to infuse the landscape with love and joy for a brighter future. Having just survived a […]
Vivica A. Fox Shines in a Heartfelt and Feisty Role in “The Lost Holiday” Directed by Jussie Smollett
By Edrea Davis – Jussie Smollett‘s latest film, The Lost Holiday, offers an emotionally rich and deeply nuanced story that explores themes of family, love, grief, and reconciliation. It’s also a beautiful love story between two men. The film is centered on Cassandra Marshall, played by the legendary Vivica A. Fox, who learns of her estranged […]
Legendary Actress, Glenn Close, Delivers in Lee Daniels’ New Horror Thriller, The Deliverance
By Edrea Davis – I have to admit, I love Glenn Close. From Fatal Attraction to Hillbilly Elegy, her acting range is amazing, and she did not disappoint in Lee Daniels’ new Netflix horror movie, The Deliverance. Based loosely on a true story, the film follows Ebony, played by Andra Day, a mother who moves […]
President Biden Ends Re-Election Campaign, Endorses Vice President Harris
By Edrea Davis – In a surprising announcement, President Joe Biden declared he will not seek re-election, choosing instead to focus on completing his current term. In a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Biden wrote, “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest […]
President Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Election
Edrea Davis – After pressure from funders and what President Biden referred to as Democratic Party “elites,” the President has decided to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. despite continued support from many Democratic Party officials and voters. President Biden will go down in history as one of the most consequential presidents of all […]
A Capitol Fourth Welcomes Back Alfonso Ribeiro to Host America’s Independence Day Celebration Featuring Smokey Robinson and Fantasia
WASHINGTON – The 44th annual edition of A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS, welcomes back iconic actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro to host and perform on America’s National Independence Day celebration with all-star musical and patriotic performances from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway artists. […]
“LA Carnival on the Shaw” Culminates Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month with Music, Dance and Masquerade
Los Angeles – When LA Carnival launched on Crenshaw Boulevard last year, the seeds were planted to grow an economic development vehicle using the carnival parade as the mechanism for community engagement. One hundred drums led an inaugural procession with an exuberant, multicultural starlight jamboree into Leimert Park Village. Produced by Marikel Productions in association […]