By UrbanBridgez.com | February 1, 2012 at 11:17 am | 5 comments
Don Cornelius, who created the long-running R&B and dance-music showcase Soul Train, was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, Clifornia, early this morning. He was 75. Law enforcement officials suspected suicide; the body was found with a gunshot wound to the...
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By UrbanBridgez.com | January 12, 2012 at 10:05 am | One comment
GMC TV, America’s favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, presents the World Television Premiere of the original gospel play “Sugar Mommas,” starring Daytime Emmy© nominee Vanessa Williams (“Lincoln Heights,” “Soul Food”) and NAACP Image...
Posted in: News, Theater, TV
By UrbanBridgez.com | December 26, 2011 at 12:38 pm | 2 comments
15-year old Jacob Latimore possesses vocal talent that spans far beyond his years, proving that age is nothing but a number when it comes to performing.
Surrounded by music since birth, Jacob’s father and uncles make up the inspirational quartet The Latimore Brothers. By...
Posted in: Interviews, Music, News, TV
By UrbanBridgez.com | December 8, 2011 at 9:30 am | One comment
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...
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By UrbanBridgez.com | November 16, 2011 at 9:40 am | 2 comments
Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist Estelle has announced details of her massively anticipated new album. “ALL OF ME” – which follows the Grammy Award-winning singer’s 2008 US debut, “SHINE” – arrives in stores and at all DSPs on February 28th,...
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By UrbanBridgez.com | November 16, 2011 at 9:09 am | 2 comments
Four-time GRAMMY® winner Rihanna, country music sensation The Band Perry and seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher are the latest performers added to the stellar lineup for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" (www.grammy.com)....
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By UrbanBridgez.com | October 20, 2011 at 5:05 pm | 2 comments
The third annual SOUL TRAIN AWARDS readies an extraordinary show for this year's presentation, taping on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by the original king of comedy, Cedric "The Entertainer", the 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will premiere on...
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By UrbanBridgez.com | October 17, 2011 at 6:24 am | 5 comments
RCA/Crown World Entertainment recording artist Jacob Latimore who recently released his first official single “Like ‘Em All” (co-written by Jacob & produced by Teddy Riley) featuring his label mate Issa, is one of the stand-out artists on the SCREAM Next Generation...
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By UrbanBridgez.com | October 13, 2011 at 8:00 am | One comment
Supermodel Alek Wek, reality star La La Anthony, and actresses Tichina Arnold and Sharon Leal will join previously announced co-hosts, Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, as presenters for the second annual televised “Black Girls Rock!™ 2011”special. Dedicated to...
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