The NAACP and BET announced legendary Grammy nominated New Edition, will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the “55th NAACP Image Awards.”
Airing Live on Saturday, March 16th, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and the CBS.
The Hall of Fame Award is bestowed on pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence will shape the profession for generations to come. Previous inductees include Eddie Murphy, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Carlos Santana, Little Richard, Sidney Poitier, Earth Wind and Fire and Aretha Franklin.
Grammy award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Queen Latifah will return to host the prestigious “55th NAACP Image Awards.”
It was also announced that legendary R&B singer and songwriter MAZE frontman Frankie Beverly will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the NAACP Image Awards Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, March 14th in Los Angeles. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to civil and human rights in addition to their contributions in the entertainment industry.
As one of the most successful male singing groups in R&B, New Edition has entertained audiences for more than 40 years. The group has a cumulative 30 million records sold worldwide. The group has also separately launched the breakout careers of many of the members, including Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Bell Biv DeVoe.
In 2017, the group added an Executive Producer credit to its resumé when they released the ground-breaking, acclaimed biopic The New Edition Story. Premiering on BET, the 3-night mini-series was viewed by a record 29 million unique viewers. New Edition’s “The Culture Tour” was named the #1 R&B concert of 2022. Most recently they have embarked a much-anticipated residency at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Trailblazing artist and prolific songwriter and vocalist Frankie Beverly has left an indelible mark on the world of music over his illustrious career spanning several decades. From his early days with Maze to his solo endeavors, Beverly’s distinctive voice and timeless compositions have garnered widespread acclaim, earning him a special place in the hearts of fans across the globe.
Known for timeless hits such as “Golden Time of Day,” “Joy and Pain,” and the unofficial theme song for the summer that remains synonymous with Black culture, “Before I Let Go,” Frankie Beverly’s influence extends beyond the stage and has made lasting contributions to the cultural landscape.
In other NE news, the fellas have extended their Las Vegas Residency. “New Edition: Las Vegas,” at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with six additional shows til July.
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