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The Legendary Temptations Announce Lineup Ahead Of Their Summer & Fall Concert Tours


 
THE LEGENDARY TEMPTATIONS ANNOUNCE LINEUP AHEAD OF THEIR SUMMER AND FALL CONCERT TOURS—(DR. OTIS WILLIAMS, RON TYSON, TERRY WEEKS, ANTHONY GRANT, AND JAWAN M. JACKSON)
 
June 6, 2022 (LOS ANGELES, CA) — The Temptations, the legendary, Grammy Award ® -winning group, led by founding member, Otis Williams are kicking off their summer and fall concert seasons this month with fan favorites such as, “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and more.

Soul/R&B Legends The O’Jays Celebrate 60 Years With Final Tour


 
Soul/R&B Legends The O’Jays Celebrate 60 Years With Final Tour!
 
Last Stop On The Love Train! Coming Soon To A City Near You!
 
After more than 60 years electrifying people all over the world, the mighty, legendary, R&B/Soul kings The O’Jays are set to embark on their final tour! Featuring original members Eddie Levert Sr and Walter Williams Sr, who have been singing together for over 70 years!

“Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” Will Open The 2022 Pan African Film & Arts Festival on April 19th, 2022


 
“REMEMBER ME: THE MAHALIA JACKSON STORY”, STARRING LEDISI AS THE “QUEEN OF GOSPEL” ALONG WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST, WILL OPEN THE 2022 PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL IN LOS ANGELES, CA
 
Los Angeles, CA – “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” starring Grammy winner Ledisi, and an all-star cast including Columbus Short, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Janet Hubert, Vanessa A. Williams, Corbin Bleu and Keith David, has been chosen as the opening night film for the 2022 Pan African Film & Arts Festival.

Otis Redding Foundation Announces New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater


 
Otis Redding Foundation Announces New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater
 
MACON, Ga., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation is excited to announce the planned 9,000 square foot Otis Redding Center for the Arts and Amphitheater located in a place that is famous for its musical talent and heritage. It is envisioned as a central destination for youth educational programs in music and the arts.

The 23rd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration – “Catch The Light” | Feb. 12th, 2022


 
The 23rd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Returns With Triple Threat Simulcast Streaming On Prime Video And IMDb TV And Premiering On Bounce TV Saturday, February 12
 
ATLANTA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2022 – The highly-anticipated 23rd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration returns to television with faith, family and football during the biggest weekend in sports!

Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee Launches 4-Part Virtual Concert Series “The Measha Series” | Kicks Off Jan. 20th, 2022


 
Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee launches The Measha Series: A 4-part Exploration of Jazz, Classical Song, Gospel and Dance virtually showcasing a Roster of Nova Scotia’s Hidden Musical Talents… and Margaret Atwood
 
HALIFAX, NS, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee will unveil the first chapter of her four-part virtual concert series (The Measha Series) on January 20th with a performance of her latest works from her album, Measha Jazz.

Singer Ne-Yo Set To Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022


 
Ne-Yo Set To Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022
 
Urban One Honors Presented By T-Mobile Announces Icon Recipients Of This Year’s Showcase Including Jennifer Hudson, Timbaland, Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis, Gamble And Huff & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
 
SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 09, 2021 – Today, Urban One announced the superstar group of honorees for the upcoming URBAN ONE HONORS including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lifetime Achievement; Timbaland, Music Innovation; Gamble and Huff, Living Legends; Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Inspirational Impact; and Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Jennifer Hudson, Entertainment Icon.

Independent Artists: Your Song Could Win $15K & a Spot in ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Promo Campaign!


 
WILL YOU ENTER ‘THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS?’ SUBMIT YOUR SONG FOR A CHANCE AT $15,000 AND A SPOT IN THE PROMO CAMPAIGN FOR THE FILM
 
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.

Terence Blanchard’s ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ to be Presented Live in Cinemas on Oct. 23rd, 2021


 
Five-time Grammy Award-winner Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones to be presented live in cinemas on October 23
 
Landmark production marks the first opera by a Black composer to be performed at the Met
 
DENVER, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Oscar-nominated and five-time Grammy-winning composer and jazz musician Terence Blanchard recently made history when his Fire Shut Up in My Bones became the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera.

Peloton x Beyoncé Return With Largest Artist Series Ever | Launching Oct. 19th, 2021


 
Peloton x Beyoncé Return With Largest Artist Series Ever
Partnership to Provide New, Multilingual Three-day Fitness Experience
 
10 HBCU Fitness Facilities to Benefit from the Partnership
 
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON), the world’s leading interactive fitness platform and Beyoncé, the most-nominated female artist in GRAMMY® history, announced today the newest installment of the Peloton x Beyoncé Artist Series launching October 19th, Peloton’s most extensive Artist Series to-date.