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THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations (Jan 7, 2025)
Video: 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Jimmy Fallon Perform 'New Years Eve Polka' (Dec 20, 2024)
Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs (Dec 20, 2024)
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations (Jan 7, 2025)
Video: 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Jimmy Fallon Perform 'New Years Eve Polka' (Dec 20, 2024)
Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs (Dec 20, 2024)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: LL Cool J and President, CEO and Chairman of Viacom Philippe Dauman attend Prince Walk of Fame Induction and 2016 Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage)
Date:
06/14/2016
From: Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Hosts Spring Gala, Featuring LL Cool J, Prince Tribute & More
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: LL Cool J speaks on stage during Prince Walk of Fame Induction and 2016 Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage)
Date:
06/14/2016
From: Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Hosts Spring Gala, Featuring LL Cool J, Prince Tribute & More
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Apollo Theater Jonelle Procope and LL Cool J attend Prince Walk of Fame Induction and 2016 Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/W
Date:
06/14/2016
From: Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Hosts Spring Gala, Featuring LL Cool J, Prince Tribute & More
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: LL Cool J poses with Walter Williams, Eric Grant and Eddie Levert of The O'Jays during Prince Walk of Fame Induction and 2016 Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage)
Date:
06/14/2016
From: Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Hosts Spring Gala, Featuring LL Cool J, Prince Tribute & More
Videos
Video: 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Jimmy Fallon Perform 'New Years Eve Polka'
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-20 13:31:27
Video: Watch Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J & More Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop at the VMAs
by Michael Major - 2023-09-13 15:33:06
Video: Watch Shakira's Video Vanguard Performance at the VMAs
by Michael Major - 2023-09-13 15:18:40
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Performs at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
by Michael Major - 2022-12-07 12:31:28
VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN EVE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-12-28 09:38:35
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & Cynthia Erivo Perform 'Where Is The Love' for GREAT PERFORMANCES: GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-08 12:04:21
VIDEO: See a Preview of the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-13 21:29:05
TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with KING KONG's David Yijae
by Konversations with Keeme - 2019-07-10 08:54:02
VIDEO: Jason Schwartzman Performs Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-29 11:39:29
VIDEO: LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peek Andy Grammer Performs PUMP UP THE JAM
by Tori Hartshorn - 2019-02-04 12:24:06
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak of Darren Criss Performing Mariah Carey's 'Heartbreaker' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-23 10:36:58
VIDEO: Watch New Sneak Peek Of LIP SYNC BATTLE With QUEER EYE Stars Jonathan Van Ness & Karamo Brown
by Tori Hartshorn - 2019-01-14 12:26:27
VIDEO: Watch LIP SYNC BATTLE's LL COOL J & Chrissy Teigen Take on 'It Takes Two'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-08 11:53:26
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Tells LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN About His Original Career Aspirations
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-05 14:35:57
VIDEO: Check Out A Preview of Ramona Singer Performing MILKSHAKE on This Week's LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-27 13:09:27
News
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Video: 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Jimmy Fallon Perform 'New Years Eve Polka'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
Watch Jimmy Fallon, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and The Roots perform New Years Eve Polka in a newly released clip from Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular. The special, now streaming on Peacock, features a star-studded lineup of guest appearances and performances from Fallon’s cheery new holiday album.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
Watch Jimmy Fallon, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and The Roots perform New Years Eve Polka in a newly released clip from Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular. The special, now streaming on Peacock, features a star-studded lineup of guest appearances and performances from Fallon’s cheery new holiday album.
Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.
Dolly Parton, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, & More to Appear in Jimmy Fallon Holiday Special
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, which will spotlight Jimmy Fallon’s new holiday album, will air Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. The special will feature a star-studded lineup of guest appearances and performances including Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, which will spotlight Jimmy Fallon’s new holiday album, will air Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. The special will feature a star-studded lineup of guest appearances and performances including Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, and more.
Lea Salonga, Sheryl Lee Ralph, & More Join FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 11
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024
In the new season of the Emmy® nominated series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., nineteen celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to dive into their ancestral history and solve mysteries that have plagued their families when the series returns January 7 on PBS.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024
In the new season of the Emmy® nominated series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., nineteen celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to dive into their ancestral history and solve mysteries that have plagued their families when the series returns January 7 on PBS.
Video: Katy Perry Performs Medley of Hits at the VMAs
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024
Last night at the VMA's, global sensation Katy Perry received MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and performed a show-stopping, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits LIVE. Songs included in the medley were 'Roar,' 'ET,' 'I Kissed A Girl,' 'I'm His, He's Mine' ft. Doechii and more. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024
Last night at the VMA's, global sensation Katy Perry received MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and performed a show-stopping, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits LIVE. Songs included in the medley were 'Roar,' 'ET,' 'I Kissed A Girl,' 'I'm His, He's Mine' ft. Doechii and more. Watch it now!
The 2024 MTV VMAs: Who is Performing, Presenting, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2024
With Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes, and more slated to appear, find out who is nominated, presenting, performing, hosting, at the VMAs here.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2024
With Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes, and more slated to appear, find out who is nominated, presenting, performing, hosting, at the VMAs here.
Ludacris, Alesso, & OneRepublic Set to Headline During Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Global superstars Ludacris, Alesso and OneRepublic are set to headline the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX November 21-23. Additionally, Chromeo, DRAMA, Kaleena Zanders, MEUTE, The Beaches, TOO MANY ZOOZ and more will take the stage for thrilling performances throughout the weekend.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Global superstars Ludacris, Alesso and OneRepublic are set to headline the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX November 21-23. Additionally, Chromeo, DRAMA, Kaleena Zanders, MEUTE, The Beaches, TOO MANY ZOOZ and more will take the stage for thrilling performances throughout the weekend.
Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024
Theater for the New City will present its twelfth Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024
Theater for the New City will present its twelfth Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.
SPIRIT STRONGER THAN BLOOD Celebration Of Avant-Klezmer Artist Frank London At Roulette This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024
Composer/trumpeter Frank London presents SPIRIT STRONGER THAN BLOOD, a career retrospective concert at Brooklyn's Roulette on June 3, 2024 at 8pm.
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024
Composer/trumpeter Frank London presents SPIRIT STRONGER THAN BLOOD, a career retrospective concert at Brooklyn's Roulette on June 3, 2024 at 8pm.
Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024
The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024
The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels.
Five Finger Death Punch 'AFTERLIFE' Digital Deluxe Album Out Today
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have released the digital deluxe version of their acclaimed album AFTERLIFE via Better Noise Records.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have released the digital deluxe version of their acclaimed album AFTERLIFE via Better Noise Records.
CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals Spring 2024 Performances
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
The CUNY Dance Initiative has announced public events April through June 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
The CUNY Dance Initiative has announced public events April through June 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
Rock The Bells Cruise Announces First Wave Of Artists Including Jadakiss & More
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
The initial wave of artists includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, and AZ, along with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the inaugural cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, and Rock The Bells Radio's own The Finisher Mister Cee, DJ Scratch, and DJ Epps. Roxanne Shante and Torae will return as hosts.
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
The initial wave of artists includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, and AZ, along with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the inaugural cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, and Rock The Bells Radio's own The Finisher Mister Cee, DJ Scratch, and DJ Epps. Roxanne Shante and Torae will return as hosts.
Spice 1 Ft Snoop Dog, Rick Ross & Q Bosilini Drop 'Gangsta Shhh'
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
The Bay Area legend's brand of vivid, raw and uncut lyricism, venting on the complexities of street life, has resulted in Gold plaques, soundtrack singles (“Trigga Gots No Heart” from Menace II Society Film), and respect from Hip-Hop's elite; including making classics with Tupac, Too Short, MC Eiht, E-40, Method Man, Ice-T and UGK among others.
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
The Bay Area legend's brand of vivid, raw and uncut lyricism, venting on the complexities of street life, has resulted in Gold plaques, soundtrack singles (“Trigga Gots No Heart” from Menace II Society Film), and respect from Hip-Hop's elite; including making classics with Tupac, Too Short, MC Eiht, E-40, Method Man, Ice-T and UGK among others.
Video: Watch Rev Run on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
The “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story” star tells Jennifer how the name Run DMC came about, revealing that they were unsure of the name at first. Rev Run then recalls feeling competition when a muscular LL Cool J came on the scene, and shares how he worked on music with Michael Jackson. Watch videos now!
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
The “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story” star tells Jennifer how the name Run DMC came about, revealing that they were unsure of the name at first. Rev Run then recalls feeling competition when a muscular LL Cool J came on the scene, and shares how he worked on music with Michael Jackson. Watch videos now!
Steve Tyrell Returns to Catalina's For Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
Catalina Popescu, the Catalina of the iconic Catalina Jazz Club announces the Valentine's Day return of one of Hollywood's most famous and favorite performers and crooners, the Grammy Award-winning Steve Tyrell.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
Catalina Popescu, the Catalina of the iconic Catalina Jazz Club announces the Valentine's Day return of one of Hollywood's most famous and favorite performers and crooners, the Grammy Award-winning Steve Tyrell.
AWAACC Airs Highlights From 2023 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Online This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024
Relive the excitement of the 2023 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival presented by Citizens (PIJF) when The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) airs a special 24-hour presentation featuring highlights from Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, January 24, through Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024
Relive the excitement of the 2023 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival presented by Citizens (PIJF) when The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) airs a special 24-hour presentation featuring highlights from Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, January 24, through Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
BLITZ VEGA Announces 'Northern Gentleman' On The Late Andy Rourke's 60th Birthday
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024
A solid collection of ten songs recorded over the span of five years, Northern Gentlemen captures the dynamic vitality of Andy and Kav's combined songwriting. Launching with the chiming “Disconnected” that showcases Andy's signature melodic bassline, the album glistens and sparkles in a musical swirl, while Kav's mesmerizing vocals.
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024
A solid collection of ten songs recorded over the span of five years, Northern Gentlemen captures the dynamic vitality of Andy and Kav's combined songwriting. Launching with the chiming “Disconnected” that showcases Andy's signature melodic bassline, the album glistens and sparkles in a musical swirl, while Kav's mesmerizing vocals.
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