Celebrity News
(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS — ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® today announced that Teyana Taylor and her creative team, The Aunties, have been named Chief Curator for the 2026 festival, set for July 3–5 in New Orleans. In this newly created role, Taylor will bring her signature lens rooted in Black culture, feminine […]
SILVER SPRING, Md., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership, leveraging the company’s massive multimedia ecosystem to scale Smiley’s global footprint. The centerpiece of this multi-platform evolution is a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and the highly anticipated launch of “Rickey Smiley On The […]
NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation announce JAŸ-Z 30 on Friday, July 10th and JAŸ-Z 25 on Saturday, July 11th, two historic nights at Yankee Stadium celebrating the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, two of the most influential albums in music history. On Friday, July 10th, JAŸ-Z 30 will honor the 30th anniversary of the seminal debut album Reasonable Doubt, the […]
Kiki Shepard served as co-host of the popular Showtime At The Apollo from 1987 to 2002, along with roles in TV and film.
Richmond, VA –March 10, 2026 – The Men’s Master Summit, is scheduled to return, to the campus of Virginia Union University on Saturday, April 11th and October 10th in Richmond, VA. With more than 100 men expected in attendance, the Living and Learning Center will serve as the hosting site, with curated space JUST for […]
ATLANTA, GA – March 10, 2026 – The inspirational and multi-faceted Bishop Paul S. Morton, along with Tehillah Music Group, just released his latest single, “Go Through,” featuring the extraordinary talents of his son, Grammy Award winner PJ Morton, and his daughter, Jasmine Morton Robinson. Now available on all streaming platforms, ”Go Through” will soon […]
NEW YORK, NY – Verve Records ushers in a bold new chapter of the iconic Verve Remixed series with the release of “Take Care Of Business (Solomun Mix),” reimagining Nina Simone’s original recording. Arriving just one day before Nina’s birthday, the track sets the tone for a year-long celebration honoring her legacy while reintroducing her music to […]
NEW YORK, March 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blueprint Capital Advisors today named leaders from media, entertainment, and sports — including Hannah Bronfman, Kelvin Beachum, Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Iguodala, Boris Kodjoe, Shaquille O’Neal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Serena Williams — to the 2026 Power100 Asset Managers list, recognizing influential investors deploying capital across venture capital and private markets. […]
CASEY J Drop First Album in Six Years Renowned recording artist/worship leader, Casey J, has dropped her first album in six years. The five-track set, The Stories We Sing Vol. 1 (Casey J LLC / Tyscot), is a lively set of guitar-driven declarations of faith. It was produced by Grammy® Award winner Aaron Lindsey who has produced gold or platinum-certified […]
Montell Jordan & Kim Burrell! “YOU CHOSE ME” Hollywood, CA) Grammy & Stellar nominee Renee Spearman is back in a big way with her new smash hit single “You Chose Me” featuring 5X-Platinum R&B legend Montell Jordan & the incomparable Kim Burrell. “You Chose Me is an instant classic that should find a welcome audience among both Gospel […]
Richmond, VA –February 4, 2026 – The Men’s Master Summit, is scheduled to return, to the campus of Virginia Union University on Saturday, April 11th and October 10th in Richmond, VA. With more than 100 men expected in attendance, the Living and Learning Center will serve as the hosting site, with curated space JUST for […]
Houston, TX — His raspy, powerful voice has become a signature sound that has earned him two GRAMMY® nominations, three Stellar Awards, two Dove Award nominations, a BMI Trailblazer Award, and multiple Billboard Chart-topping hit singles. He is Zacardi Cortez. His current 2-part IBHAR albums – HE THAT IS CHOSEN (Chapter 1), and THE JOURNEY (Chapter […]
