Monthly Archives: January 2023


Ari Lennox has released a live performance video of “Hoodie” from her age/sex/location tour. In a Black leather two-piece outfit, Lennox belts out the lyrics to “Hoodie” along with the crowd singing every word back. Lennox’s tour started on Jan. 26, at the Las Vegas House Of Blues and will run through the […]

#NewVideo: Ari Lennox Releases Live Version of ‘Hoodie’ from ‘age/sex/location’ ...



With more than 25 years in the industry, Ra-Fael Blanco has been promoted from VP of Media Relations to SVP of Media Relations and Communications for SRG-ILS Group (Universal Music Group/Virgin Music). Blanco will continue to oversee media efforts for mega-clients, Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Erica Campbell, MaryMary, The Walls Group, UB40, Angie Stone, Raheem DeVaughn, Kenny Lattimore, J. Brown and more. Blanco […]

Music and PR Vet Ra-Fael Blanco Named SVP of Media ...



In her latest video release, Ari Lennox goes through a therapeutic journey in the “Waste My Time” video, which  follows previous releases of “Pressure,” “Hoodie” and “POF” off her sophomore album, “age/sex/location.” The lyrics to “Waste My Time” are very direct as Lennox sings about what she wants and how she […]

Therapy Turns Into Flashbacks for Ari Lennox in #NewVideo for ...



After announcing that her upcoming album called “In Pieces” would be released in March of this year, Chlöe has released her first single from the album, “Pray it Away.” Chlöe has officially stated that none of her previous singles will be on the project. “Pray It Away” has Chlöe singing about […]

#NewVideo: Chlöe Takes People to Church in ‘Pray It Away’



Not only will Rihanna be performing for the Super Bowl halftime show, but Sheryl Lee Ralph and Babyface have now announced they will perform as part of the pre-show. Ralph will perform the Black National Anthem while Babyface will sing “America the Beautiful.” Ralph shared the news with the caption, “Don’t you ever […]

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Babyface to Perform at Super Bowl ...



The nominees are in for the 2023 Academy Awards! Angela Bassett has been nominated in the best supporting actress category for her role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” along with Rihanna, Tems, Ryan Coogler and Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson being nominated for “Lift Me Up” for the Best Original Song category.  “Black […]

Angela Bassett, Rihanna, Brian Tyree Henry Nominated for the 95th ...




Fashion legend André Leon Talley’s estate will hold a virtual and in-person auction with some of his prized possessions, a little over one year after his death. The pre-bidding will begin on Jan. 27 through Christie’s, with the live auction closing out the 2023 New York Fashion Week on Feb. 15. Talley passed away on Jan. 18, […]

André Leon Talley’s Estate To Auction Off Prized Possessions, Set ...




A night full of Black Excellence is to return again and live! Netflix and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lead nominations across the motion picture categories with 15 and 12 nominations respectively. ABC and Abbott Elementary received the most nominations in the television + streaming categories with 28 and nine nominations respectively. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar […]

‘Wakanda Forever,’ Netflix and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Lead Among 2023 NAACP ...