THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!
Paul Taylor Dance Company Runs for Special Engagement at the Joyce Theater
Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC) will come to the Joyce Theater June 14-19, 2022, offering audiences a unique series of programs that showcase early works choreographed by Paul Taylor including Tracer, Fibers and Aureole, along with a World Premiere by Michelle Manzanales and the New York Premiere of A Call for Softer Landings by Peter Chu, both of which were commissioned by PTDC. Tickets start at $10 and are available at joyce.org.
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!
South Side Stage Presents RAISIN PUFFS
On March 6th at 7:30pm CT, South Side Stage is hosting a staged reading of André Richardson Hogan II's Raisin Puffs - a play about three men's perspectives based on an assault (and upon a former classmate.) Directed by Niko Richardson, the production will feature Herbert Harper Jr., Anthony Brown, and Vincent Banks.
ASCAP Announces 2020 Rhythm & Soul Awards Winners
Today, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) launches its fourth virtual awards event, the 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, recognizing the winners of the most performed songs of the past year in R&B, hip-hop and gospel music.
Rico Nasty Releases Visual For New Record 'Lightning'
The Queen of the DMV, Rico Nasty, is well aware that her fans are waiting for her highly-anticipated debut. In the meantime, she's managed to leave deliver fans with a number of rockstar features and releases. Today, Rico unveiled her latest, colorful release “Lightning.” The enchanting record is available now on all DSPs and streaming platforms. In addition, the song's release is accompanied by a fiery companion visual directed by Robert Henry, Nate P and Anthony Brown, which features the rising star jamming to her own boastful lyrics while flexing her newfound stardom, cruising in a futuristic Tesla and waving stacks of money; the visual is available now via the rapper's official YouTube channel - watch below!
Jacob's Pillow Announces 2020 Winter/Spring Season
Jacob's Pillow announces public events held January through May in its Winter/Spring season, featuring co-presentations with local cultural partners; Pillow Parties; workshops and classes; Pillow Pop-Ups; and more. Events take place January through May on the Pillow's 220-acre campus in Becket, MA and across Berkshire County. As the Pillow continues to advance its five year strategic plan, Vision '22, the organization increasingly activates its local and national presence by expanding programming and extending resources beyond its acclaimed summer dance festival.
'2econd Wind: Ready' by Anthony Brown & group therAPy Now Available
Gold-selling gospel act, ANTHONY BROWN & group therAPy,have released their highly anticipated fourth album, 2econd Wind: Ready (Key of A / Tyscot / FairTrade). The 13-track set includes the go-go flavored track, “Blessings on Blessings,” which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart over the summer; and the mid-tempo “Real” which features the Grammy® Award nominated artist, Jonathan McReynolds. The collection also boasts an appearance from Mary Mary's Erica Campbell and Hip-Hop artist 1K Phew on the cut, “He Always Wins”, as well as, a mesmerizing vocal performance from 20-year old rising star, Kelontae Gavin, on the title track 2econd Wind. From meditative praise and worship to power bangers, 2econd Wind: Ready is an exhilarating mix of spiritually uplifting, healing, and rejuvenating songs.
Anthony Brown and group therAPy's New Album Available for Presale
Gospels hottest recording act, Anthony Brown and group therAPy's upcoming album, 2econd Wind: Ready, is available for presale today. The album presale purchase instantly provide “He Always Wins” featuring Multi-Grammy award winning gospel star Erica Campbell and inspirational hip-hop artist Ik Phew.