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Two comedy and entertainment veterans will be honored at the inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards; comedian George Wallace and television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar, and will be hosted by fellow comedian Chris Spencer. Farquhar will receive the Icon Award and is behind hit shows like “Moesha,” “The Parkers,” “Married…with Children,” “The Proud Family,” […]

George Wallace, Ralph Farquhar to be Honored at Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy ...

February 20, 2023 in Entertainment tagged George Wallace / Ralph Farquhar by William Carter

Destined for greatness by his grandmother before he was born, Gary L. Gray rose as a star child actor, continuing his career into adulthood and shifting into voice acting, among other things. In the first episode of the Black Creatives Matter Podcast, Gray talked about childhood acting, the importance of AJ from […]

Black Creatives Matter (The Podcast): Gary L. Gray

February 17, 2023 in Entertainment / Interview tagged Black Creatives Matter / Gary L. Gray by William Carter

Known for inspiring people from all walks of life, but especially women who look like her, Lizzo embodies a true superhero in her new video “Special” from her album of the same name. From saving a little girl from an accident, stopping crime and rescuing babies from a. Brining baby, all […]

ICYMI: Lizzo Inspires as a Superhero in ‘Special’ Music Video

February 15, 2023 in #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewVideo / Lizzo by William Carter

In 13 minutes, Rihanna performed a medley of hits, including many of her no. 1 hits at the Super Bowl halftime show, but that’s not the only reason she broke the internet again during Black History Month. Rihanna appeared from the sky during her performance with glimpses of a protruding belly […]

Rihanna Shares Second Pregnancy During Super Bowl Performance

February 12, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Fenty Bowl / NFL / Rihanna by William Carter

With more than two decades in the game, and 25 years exactly since his song “For You” went number one on the R&B charts, Kenny Lattimore earned another number one song with “Take A Dose.” Earning another number-one record is a great musical achievement, but it’s not the only thing Lattimore […]

Kenny Lattimore Earns First #1 Billboard Adult R&B Song In ...

February 8, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Kenny Lattimore / Music / R&B by William Carter

Shortly after tickets went on sale for UK R&B group Flo‘s first international headlining tour, the group sold out all seven U.S. dates. The group gained fame and notoriety across social media with their successful single “Cardboard Box,” and followed that with their strong “The Lead” EP. After announcing the sell-out […]

R&B Group Flo Sell Out Their First Headline US Tour

February 7, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Flo / Music / R&B by William Carter

Rising artist Samara Joy, 23, is getting recognition for her work as she won Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammys. Joy, a Bronx native, beat out Anitta, Omar Apollo, DOMi & JD Beck, Muni Long, Latto, Måneskin, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle, and Wet Legin in the same category. She was on the verge of tears while accepting her reward. […]

Jazz Artist Samara Joy Won Best New Artist at 2023 ...

February 6, 2023 in Music tagged Jazz / Music / Samara Joy by William Carter

Already with a number of accolades under her belt, Beyoncé can add another one. She is now the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Prior to the final award, Beyoncé had already won three Grammys at the 2023 award show; Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “Break My Soul,” Best Traditional R&B Performance with […]

Beyoncé Becomes Most Awarded Artist in Grammys History

February 6, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Beyoncé / Grammys / Music / R&B by William Carter

The acting legend that is Viola Davis has already cemented herself as a historic craftswoman, but she has achieved a new status. Davis is officially an EGOT winner. On Feb. 5, Davis won her first Grammy. She won the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling for her autobiography, “Finding […]

Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status After 2023 Grammy Win

February 5, 2023 in Entertainment tagged EGOT / Grammys / Viola Davis by William Carter

Almost a year after releasing “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé has officially announced the Renaissance World Tour after months of speculation. Beyoncé’s last solo tour was in 2016 with The Formation World Tour. She also toured with her husband JAY-Z in 2018 with their second On the Run II Tour. The tour […]

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour, Releases Full Dates

February 1, 2023 in Entertainment by William Carter

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’ ...

January 31, 2023 in Entertainment tagged #NewVideo / age/sex/location / Ari Lennox by William Carter

An upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has found its Michael, and it’s his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson. Antoine Fuqua will direct the upcoming biopic titled “Michael” and said “the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop. Coming soon.” “I’m […]

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Upcoming ...

January 30, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Jaafar Jackson / Michael Jackson by William Carter

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 ...

January 30, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Ra-Fael Blanco / SRG-ILS Group by William Carter

Following previous singles “My Best,” which features CeeLo Green and “Good Woman,” Tanya Nolan delivers a sensual new single with R&B icon Raheem DeVaughn. “Pace Yourself” was written by Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Cory Mo. According to Nolan, “It was inspired by a love interest, whose connection was pleasurable, inviting, passionate […]

#NewMusic: Tanya Nolan Shares a Message with Raheem DeVaughn on ...

January 27, 2023 in Entertainment tagged Raheem Devaughn / Tanya Nolan by William Carter

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 ...

January 27, 2023 in #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewVideo / Ari Lennox / Music / R&B by William Carter