People of color have been mistreated by those in positions of power in the music industry, especially Black women. They have been oversexualized and disrespected in various aspects of the entertainment realm.
Billionaire and expecting mother Rihanna has made it very clear — she’s here to slay and to stay.
Jerry Lawson – “The King of A Cappella” – is the subject of a new documentary, “Just A Mortal Man – The Jerry Lawson Story,” premiering nationwide on PBS Plus and the WORLD Channel starting February 10.
The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors Foundation Announces the Top Winners of the 20th Student Grant Awards by the host Alfonso Ribeiro Hollywood actor, dancer and TV presenter (America’s Funniest Home Videos, Fresh Prince of Bel Air).
Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center presents the free “Inspired Sound Concert Series” every Saturday at 8 p.m., at 4305 Degnan Blvd., Suite 101, in the Leimert Park district of Los Angeles.
Composer, Thomas Wilkins and pianist, Gerald Clayton to perform
Pop music icon Lionel Richie will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on March 9 during an all-star tribute concert. Ritchie’s catalog includes countless No. 1 songs crossing multiple genres.
Marcus Riley has been promoted to senior director of content strategy and inclusive journalism for the Local Media division of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), a new role that will help all Scripps television stations better connect with their audiences.
Grammy Award-winning Christian Hip-Hop hop artist Lecrae is on a mission to increase financial literacy among African Americans. Growing up in a “marginalized” community in San Diego, Lecrae says he was exposed to incredible wealth and opportunity when he visited communities along the Pacific coastline or neighborhoods nestled in the hills overlooking the city. But life was different in his predominantly Black neighborhood. Less possibility. Much more poverty. “You begin to wonder ‘how do I acquire that?’ How do you change the narrative?” Lecrae told California Black Media. “Returning to a community that faced marginalization, brutality and the effects of
Greg Tate, the renowned godfather of hip-hop journalism, has died.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) hosted a star-studded concert at The Forum in Los Angeles on December 1.
Grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams on Saturday told the newest graduates of a historically Black university in Virginia to act like “the emerging majority” and help develop the area’s businesses and culture.
Drake wants no part in competing for a Grammy.
Marching bands from two historically Black universities are being featured in a new PepsiCo TV commercial that airs for the first time this weekend.
Record of the Year “I Still Have Faith in You,” ABBA “Freedom,” Jon Batiste “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Peaches,” Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat featuring SZA “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” Lil Nas X “Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic Album of the Year “We Are,” Jon Batiste “Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe),” Justin Bieber “Planet Her (Deluxe),” Doja Cat “Happier Than Ever,”