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UB Spotlight: ‘2nd Annual Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards’
The Paid in Full Foundation’s “2nd Annual Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards” celebrated and honored Hip Hop pioneers Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante and Kool Moe Dee at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. Founded by Ben and Felicia Horowitz, the Paid in Full Foundation aims to acknowledge the artistic brilliance of those who have made…
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‘ESSENCE Festival of Culture’ Announces More Celebrity Experiences
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® returns to the Crescent City from July 4-7. for a four-day event to celebrate 30 years of loving us! From sunrise to sunset, there’s something for everyone. Festivalgoers will embark on a diverse array of daytime experiences at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Curated conversations in each of these experiences…
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Mary J. Blige Announces 2024 ‘Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit’
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, actress, producer, and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige and Pepsi have announced the third annual “Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit,” in partnership with Live Nation Urban, is coming to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s home…… the Big Apple, New York City. There will be three days devoted to music, comedy, female empowerment…
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Lionel Richie + Diana Ross Headline Inaugural ‘Fool In Love Festival’
Lionel Richie and Diana Ross will headline the inaugural “Fool In Love Festival” at Hollywood Park on the grounds adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Saturday, August 31st. The festival will bring legendary performances from pop, soul, and R&B greats including Smokey Robinson, George Clinton, Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley…
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Antonio Driver Talks Tonight’s ‘I AM AWARDS’ | Hosted by Vivica A. Fox
It’s “I AM” Awards weekend in Washington D.C., featuring a black-tie Fundraising Gala and Awards Program that celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life of the minority LGBTQ community and who have demonstrated a commitment to social change. The Inaugural LGBTQ+ Celebration, “I AM AWARDS,” are Tonight in Washington, D.C.,…
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LL Cool J Announces ‘Rock The Bells Festival’ Hosted by Roxanne Shanté
Rock The Bells, the global lifestyle brand and preeminent voice for classic and timeless Hip-Hop founded by LL Cool J, has announced the “Rock The Bells Festival,” a day-long celebration of Hip-Hop culture taking place Saturday, August 6th, 2022, in LL‘s hometown of Queens, New York. The festival will feature live performances, interactive experiences, art exhibits, food, fashion and much…
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‘BRIC Jazzfest 2021’ Starts Today | Meshell Ndegeocello, Roy Ayers + Robert Glasper
BRIC, a Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution, presents BRIC Jazzfest 2021, which will be a virtual musical marathon. It will be streamed live from BRIC House and feature three nights of global legends, groundbreaking artists, and exciting newcomers to jazz broadcast right to your living room. The festival will also be guest curated by headliner Meshell Ndegeocello, along with…
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L.A. UNCF Honors Anthony Anderson on March 20th | Loni Love, MAJOR, Khleo Thomas + More
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. The 2020 9th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball…
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14th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Fest 2019 – Teddy Riley & Friends and More
Presented by the City of Miami Gardens and dubbed “the fastest growing jazz and R&B festival in the U.S.“, the 14th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival (JITG) is ushering in the 2019 festival season with the announcement of yet another “top notch” lineup. On March 9-10, 2019 the highly anticipated festival event will immerse fans in the best…
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Soundset 2017: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Gucci Mane, T.I., Travis Scott, Atmosphere + More
Rhymesayers Entertainment and Rose Presents announce the 10th annual Soundset Festival. The Midwest‘s official summer kick-off begins on Sunday, May 28th 2017 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on the Midway. This year marks the 10th anniversary of what is now the largest one-day Hip-Hop festival in the world. Gates open at 11:00 AM at 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul,…
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