December – 2011 – UrbanBridgez.com | Urban Entertainment E-Zine

BET Honors Announces 2012 Honored Recipients

In its fifth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS, a memorable night celebrating the outstanding achievements of seven extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Hosted by talented actress Gabrielle Union at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., BET HONORS celebrates the lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. The star-studded, unforgettable ...

The Return of Karyn White: The UB EXCLUSIVE Interview

She possesses one of the most memorable, distinctive voices ever heard in popular music. She's an accomplished singer/songwriter who etched herself into music history with her smash hit song, the female anthem, Superwoman. That song made international waves, selling over a million units, being certified Gold and named the Billboard R&B Song of the Year in 1989. She's a superwoman. She's Karyn White. In the years since her last ...

VOTE: UBG Honors 2011 [The Best of The Year]

The time has come for UrbanBridgez.com's UBG Honors, celebrating the best of the year in urban music! This year Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj lead the nods with both receiving 7 nominations! Followed by Chris Brown who received six and Trey Songz who received five. Beyonce,' Miguel and Drake all received four nominations each! All winners are selected solely by the votes placed on UrbanBridgez.com! Last year over 90,000 votes ...

New Music: Ruben Studdard Drops New Single From Up-Coming Album

Birmingham's own, Ruben Studdard preps his new release "Letters From Birmingham", out on Sanachie Records on March 11th, 2012. The lead track "Rock Witcha" is a cover of Bobby Brown's classic record. Listen to The New Single! On today’s ever changing musical landscape, the definition of R&B fluctuates as much as the rolling hills from the steep pitches and flat meadows of Birmingham’s Red Mountains. Generation Y looks ...

Khleo Thomas Signs New Joint Venture; Preps New Mixtape Release

President of Executive Music Group, Jacob Capricciuolo, and CEO of The Dream Big / Hustle Hard Firm, Lex Borrero, have officially announced their partnership with the creation of Executive Dream. Among the first artists to be signed to the joint venture is acclaimed actor and musician, Khleo Thomas, who is most widely known for his role in Disney’s major motion picture Holes, where he played “Zero” alongside Shia LaBeouf. Khleo ...

Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi Added to “VH1 Divas”

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, "VH1 Divas," announced today additional performers to join this year's tribute to soul music including: Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi. In addition, Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Nas, Common and La La Anthony will participate as presenters in paying homage to these cities and soul music's timeless classics at New York City 's Hammerstein Ballroom. "VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul" premieres Monday, ...

Download: Lauriana Mae’s “Love Mae” EP

Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James, singer/songwriter, Lauriana Mae melds soulful jazz vocals with contemporary pop, R&B and hip hop music. Recently signed to Atlantic Records, Mae released her debut EP entitled "Love Mae” exclusively to fans via her website on November 29th. The EP is now available everywhere! Mae collaborated with producer Kwamè (Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige) on the 3 song ...

“The Help” is On DVD/Blu-Ray Today; Win A Copy

The Help, the inspirational summer hit film people can?t stop talking about, arrives in homes just in time for the holidays, delivering this powerful story on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, Today December 6th. The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the compelling performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard. ...

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