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Black PR Wire) HOUSTON – Gymnastics legend Simone Biles officially unveiled her signature restaurant, Taste of Gold, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Tuesday, March 24. The upscale café, located in Terminal A near Gate A8, features décor inspired by the gymnast’s iconic career. . “As a frequent traveler, I am thrilled to partner with Athlete […]
Nashville, TN) – March 27, 2026 – GRAMMY, Dove, & Stellar Award-winning gospel singer/songwriter, Jonathan McReynolds releases a brand new album today, Closer (Live in Chicago). Recorded live in his hometown of Chicago, the 13-track project captures the raw emotion, spiritual depth, and musical innovation that have made McReynolds one of the most trusted voices […]
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Kierra Sheard-Kelly is set to perform during the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration. Grammy-nominated and award-winning national recording artist, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, will perform during the celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at New Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is a gospel singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, entrepreneur, […]
Richmond, VA — April 15, 2026 — When the Men’s Master Summit first opened its doors in February 2025 at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center, attendees arrived with curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas. What they didn’t expect was the spark of a movement. By the end of that inaugural gathering, […]
Houston, TX — THE QUARTET COLLECTIVE is officially unveiled! They are a new Gospel supergroup uniting four voices and generations on a mission to honor the heritage of Gospel quartets while advancing its sound for a global audience. Zacardi Cortez, Darnell Williams, Edwrin Sutton, and Keon Harrison are the GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award-winning distinctive […]
NEW YORK – Apr 1, 2026 – BET today announced the greenlight of OG STORIES premiering spring 2026, a bold new original conversation series hosted by record executive, film producer, director, and actor Damon Dash. Rooted in BET’s pillars of community, culture, and connection, the unfiltered docuseries gives voice to the OGs, the cultural architects, […]
DALLAS, April 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Distinctively Her, a division of the T.D. Jakes Foundation founded by Mrs. Serita A. Jakes, author, speaker, and leader in women’s empowerment, will host the 3rd Annual Lilies on the Green Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. This year’s tournament is proudly […]
Gospel music icon John P. Kee is back with a powerful new release. He has now delivered the third of four chapters in his ongoing series. The project is titled Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen, Chapter 3. It is available through Kee Music Group and Tyscot Records. Above all, this album honors Kee’s spiritual […]
A Six-Time GRAMMY Winner With a Story to Tell APRIL 13, 2026 – PJ Morton has made albums everywhere from Africa to Louisiana. He is a six-time GRAMMY® Award winner. Notably, his accolades include Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Gospel Album. In addition, he has recorded with everything from a lone […]
(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 […]
