Mary Wilson, founding and original member of The Supremes, passed away suddenly this evening according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. She was at her home in Henderson, NV. She was 76.
DEF JAM RECORDINGS SET TO RELEASE COMING 2 AMERICA ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK ON MARCH 5TH
“I’M A KING” – NEW SONG FROM BOBBY SESSIONS & MEGAN THEE STALLION FEATURED IN OFFICIAL TRAILER – OUT TOMORROW
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Def Jam Recordings announces the release of the Coming 2 America Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on March 5, 2021.
Legendary Music Label Philadelphia International Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2021
Historic Music Label, Legacy Recordings & Warner Chappell Music Collaborating On Yearlong Campaign Paying Homage To Incredible Music Legacy
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, are thrilled to announce today the launch of the yearlong campaign in 2021 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of music’s most historic record labels, Philadelphia International Records.
BLUE NOTE RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE CLASSIC VINYL REISSUE SERIES
A CONTINUATION OF THE LABEL’S ACCLAIMED BLUE NOTE 80 VINYL REISSUE SERIES
THAT WILL FEATURE ALL-ANALOG 180g VINYL PRESSINGS OF CLASSIC BLUE NOTE TITLES
Blue Note Records has announced the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of the label’s acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of Blue Note’s 80th anniversary in 2019.
Bounce Trumpet Awards To Honor Naomi Campbell, Yara Shahidi, Stacey Abrams, & Tommie Smith As 2020 Recipients In Special Year Paying Tribute To Those Fighting For Social Justice
Mariah Carey, Lee Daniels and Jesse Williams Among Presenters, Musical Performances by Busta Rhymes, Anthony Hamilton, Terrace Martin and Bell Biv Devoe
Ceremony Set To Air Sunday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) Ahead of World Broadcast Premiere Of With Drawn Arms
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, has announced the full roster of honorees for the 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards which annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others.
Black American Music Association (BAM) And Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) Announce the Formation of The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Black American Music Association (BAM) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) announced the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (WOF).
CHART-TOPPER KEYLA RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES ENCORE LIVE VIRTUAL CONCERT TONIGHT AT 8PM EST
NEW SINGLE “PRAYER WILL CHANGE THINGS” IMPACTING GOSPEL RADIO FORMATS NOW
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (October 20, 2020) – – Today, chart-topping powerhouse vocalist Keyla Richardson has announced an encore presentation of her live virtual concert taking place tonight, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 8PM EST. Richardson will perform songs from her new So Good CD recorded live in New Orleans. Tickets are available here for $7.
Unprecedented, All-Star Women’s
“This Is Why I Vote” Campaign Encourages Voting Ahead of Pivotal 2020 Election
(Los Angeles, CA– October 6, 2020) Multiple award-winning recording artists Patti Austin, Chaka Khan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brenda Russell, Sheila E., Terri Lyne Carrington, India.Arie, Ledisi, Siedah Garrett, Lisa Fischer, and Lalah Hathaway have formed TWIST (Tuff Women In Strange Times), a dynamic coalition of superstar female talent to rally voters to the polls for Election Day 2020.
KIERRA SHEARD GARNERS #1 MILESTONE WITH BILLBOARD HIT GOSPEL SINGLE
“IT KEEPS HAPPENING”
Nashville, TN (September 22, 2020) – Chart topper Kierra Sheard hits another #1 milestone, as the GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award-winning inspirational artist and actress garners #1 on the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay chart for her single “It Keeps Happening.” The hit song marks her first #1 single at Gospel radio as a solo artist, and her third #1 overall on the Gospel Airplay chart.
GRAMMY-AWARD WINNER HEZEKIAH WALKER’S HIT SINGLE “EVERY PRAISE” CERTIFIED PLATINUM BY RIAA
Walker Announces Vincent Bohanon & SOV and Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling
As First Artists Signed to HEZHOUSE Entertainment
Brooklyn, NY – August 20, 2020 – The luminous hit song “Every Praise”, which was certified Gold in December of 2019, is now certified platinum by the RIAA.