Quick Hit- A Lovely Day for Music – Jill Scott iTunes- Available Today
DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES NOW! It’s a Lovely Day in the world of music today! Prepare yourself for an unparalleled artistic gift: the CD Hidden Beach presents:The Original Jill Scott From The Vault Vol. 1,...
View ArticleVan Hunt: Perennial, Evergreen
Funny thing, this music business. Every year—or for that matter, everyday—a new artist emerges from obscurity into the blinding light of this magical and sometimes bizarre rat race, fighting with all...
View ArticleOne Dilla Tribute Won’t Do
February 2012 will be the third year of the official “One Won’t Do” J Dilla tribute organised by the J Dilla Foundation alongside other partners. J Dilla is undisputedly one of the greatest and most...
View ArticleDiary of a Mad Band
Where were you the first time you heard “Brick House” by the Commodores? Everyone has leaned their heads back and closed their eyes with a smile at the beginning of “That’s The Way of the World” by...
View ArticleTina Turner’s ‘What’s Love’ Lands 2012 Grammy Hall of Fame Induction
Legendary Rock and Pop entertainer, Tina Turner’s classic hit single “What’s Love Got To Do With It” will be inducted into the 2012 Grammy Hall of Fame. This will be the diva’s third recording to...
View ArticleSantigold Reveals New Album Title ‘Master of My Make-Believe’
(via Medleymag.com) Brooklyn singer/songwriter Santigold has finally revealed the album title for her long-awaited sophomore effort; ‘Master of My Make-Believe.’ “My record is called Master of My...
View ArticleChrisette Michele – Charades
Chrisette Michele has her boss swag on ten in the gorgeous visual for “Charades,” a method commonly used to guard our hearts from being hurt again. Her leading man lays the lavishness on thick. Will...
View ArticleQ&A: Jubba Seyyid–Flipping the Script
From his humble beginnings as an intern to his position as senior director of programming and production at TV One, Jubba Seyyid proves that networking, hard work, and dedication do pay off. After a...
View ArticleQ&A: ESPN’s Stuart Scott–16 More Than 23
It feels like a dream to hold a conversation with Stuart Scott. The popular ESPN analyst possesses such a stand-out voice, hearing him respond to my questions was like winning a championship. Watching...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’
“You hear nothing, you see nothing. You only serve.” These words are echoed throughout Lee Daniels’ The Butler which is a paramount film. So far it has already made a slam dunk at the box office,...
View ArticleThe 2013 Soul Train Awards Nominations!
The Soul Train Awards will tape Nov. 8th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The awards will air Dec. 1st at 8PM EST on BET and Centric. Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson will host the show. Go to...
View ArticleMovie Review: The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday has hit the theaters with a big bang, exceeding the expectations of some film critics. Opening on November 15th, theaters were immediately sold out throughout the day and night as...
View ArticleWorld Premier: ‘Black Nativity’ at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
It was lights, camera and action at New York’s Apollo Theater for the red carpet premiere of the holiday movie Black Nativity, based on the play by Langston Hughes. The heartwarming musical drama,...
View ArticleConcert Review: Mario “Life of the Party” at BB Kings
Multi-platinum recording artist Mario is truly a natural on stage. On Black Friday (November 29th), the R&B superstar was a guest performer at BB King’s The Eclipse All Black Affair. Everyone had...
View ArticleRecap: UNCF An Evening of Stars
The 35th annual UNCF An Evening of Stars event, which aired on Sunday, April 13, 2014 on BET, was an incredible celebratory occasion with celebrity fundraising and honoring high-achieving students,...
View ArticleConcert Review: Les Nubians at The Kessler Theater Dallas
It’s been 11 years since Les Nubians performed for an audience in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, but on Sunday, April 26th, the Grammy Award-nominated duo from Paris, France graced the stage for a...
View ArticleConcert Review: Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum Bring Princess to San...
They say that imitation is the purest form of flattery, and from the massive proliferation of impersonators and cover bands offering their various interpretations of iconic artists’ repertoires it is...
View ArticleConcert Review: Chanté Moore Rocks the House at BB King New York
Chanté Moore’s performance at BB King on Friday, May 24th was truly a night to remember. Moore’s presence on stage set the mood as soon as she started performing for her fans, who were impressed with...
View ArticleBook Review: Toni Braxton’s ‘Unbreak My Heart: A Memoir’
In 1992, via the Boomerang soundtrack, the world was officially introduced to Severn, Maryland’s own, Toni Braxton; with tracks like “Give U My Heart” (duet with Babyface) and the anthemic “Love...
View ArticleConcert Review: The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall
One of the most influential singers in R&B history, Aretha Franklin known as the “Queen of Soul” performed live in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on June 14th and June 15th. New York...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Think Like A Man Too’
Summer is officially here, and a big part of relaxing and enjoying the season is to take a step inside where there’s air conditioning and catch a movie. Many movie-goers are already getting a head...
View ArticleThe 2014 Essence Festival: 20 Years of Entertainment & Empowerment
The 2014 Essence Festival, presented by Coca-Cola, came to a close in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, July 7, after three jam-packed days of music, empowerment seminars, celebrity sightings,...
View ArticleComing Attractions: Biopics We Can’t Wait To See
As summer movie season chugs along, anticipation continues to build for a slew of upcoming biopics chronicling the lives of some of music’s most influential, controversial and interesting figures....
View ArticleConcert Review: Kenny Lattimore Sings His Heart Out at BB King Blues Club
Kenny Lattimore has always been known to be a true heartthrob in R&B music, but, there is more to him than just his eye candy looks. He is truly a music devotee, a crafty musician and vocalist....
View ArticleConcert Review: Earth, Wind & Fire at the Common Ground Music Festival
Every hero deserves a fitting ending. Prior to Earth, Wind & Fire’s July 13th Common Ground Music Festival performance, EWF member and award-winning bassist and producer, Verdine White, told...
View ArticleQ&A: The Cast of ‘Get on Up’
New York City’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel was the backdrop for the recent press conference for the upcoming highly anticipated motion picture, Get on Up: the James Brown Story. In attendance to discuss...
View ArticleProfile: Cynda Williams
Actress and singer Cynda Williams, born Cynthia Williams in Chicago, IL, graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School and Ball State University. She went by the name Cindy Williams, but when she...
View ArticleQ&A: Ty James
Throughout the 70s and 80s, with gold and platinum albums that produced chart-topping hits like “You and I,” “Mary Jane” and “Super Freak,” Rick James ruled the R&B charts. Known as the architect...
View ArticleClassic Soul Cinema: The 25th Anniversary of Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’
One of the most impactful films ever is the thought-provoking and powerful Do the Right Thing. Directed, written, produced by and starring acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee, the film is set in a Brooklyn...
View ArticleSummer Hit List: The Movies, Music and Television You Must See Before Summer...
As the days heated up in 2014, so did the work churned out by musicians and actors over the past several months. Whether in a big budget flick or via a carefully crafted album, summer works have been...
View ArticleQ&A: Michel’le—The R&B Diva of LA and her Brand of Realness
The most striking thing about Michel’le Toussant is her sincerity, and it resonates from her deep soulful singing voice to her high-pitched child-like speaking voice. What she has should be bottled up...
View ArticleQ&A: Martin Shore–‘Take Me to the River’
The music of Memphis and the Mississippi Delta has its own distinct personality, not to mention a unique very place in history. While the region was divided and long mired and in various institutions...
View ArticleFilm Review: ‘No Good Deed’
If you ever think about letting a stranger into your home, No Good Deed, the new movie starring Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson, will make you think twice! No Good Deed is a suspenseful,...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Jimi: All Is By My Side’
Jimi Hendrix is still considered to be one of the most prolific guitarists in music history. He was at his height in the late 60s and was a major part of the free love, hippie era that consumed rock...
View ArticleWendy Williams To Host Soul Train Awards 2014
The outspoken talk show host is bringing her gift of gab to Las Vegas! How you doin’? Wendy Williams is headed to Las Vegas as host of Soul Train Awards 2014, a celebration of R&B legends and soul...
View ArticleChris Brown Leads Soul Train Awards Nominations
The ‘Loyal’ singer tops all other nominees at this year’s event The nominations for Soul Train Awards 2014 are in and Chris Brown is leading the pack with seven nods, including Best R&B/Soul Male...
View ArticleWendy Williams And Jhené Aiko Announce Soul Train Awards Nominees (Video)
Wendy and Jhene Aiko announce the nominees for the 2014 Soul Train Awards, which air Sunday, November 30 on BET and Centric. Here’s the full list of Nominees for the 2014 Soul Train Awards: Best New...
View ArticleBlack Cinema: Halloween Horror
Why is it that in a horror movie if a character is black, he/she usually dies first? After a while, it becomes predictable and not at all surprising. Remember Scream 2 in 1997? Jada Pinkett Smith’s and...
View ArticleJessica Sanchez’s “This Love” is “Like Jump Ropes and Boom Boxes”
Video By Singersroom.com This is the kind of love we all should be shooting for! Jessica Sanchez drops the full-length version of her song “This Love,” which may have a few people feeling bubbly inside...
View ArticleProfile: Shaun LaBelle–Now You See Me
Highly-regarded producer/musician Shaun LaBelle is sitting in his hotel lobby, stringing his bass while speaking with SoulTrain.com. It’s mostly quiet, the faint sound of football could be heard coming...
View Article‘Tis The Season: 2014 Holiday Movie Guide
The holiday season is in full swing, and consumers aren’t the only ones trying to make out like bandits. Hollywood’s biggest studios are trying to eek out one last blockbuster before the year wraps up....
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Top Five’
The new film Top Five is a hilarious comedy that was written, directed by and starring comedian Chris Roc. It examines what goes on behind the scenes in show business, politics and of being black and...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Annie’
“The sun will come out, tomorrow!” It has been 32 years since the original movie version of Annie was released in 1982, where adults and kids alike tuned into the adventures of the little orphan Annie...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Selma’
There are three words that best describe the new film Selma: powerful, riveting and moving. Along with 12 Years A Slave and The Butler, it is one of the most important films to ever come out in quite...
View ArticleQ&A: Malik Yoba–‘Empire’
While Malik Yoba is known for starring in the ‘90s cult classic FOX hip-hop series New York Undercover, his veteran career also includes roles in a number of films as well as on the theatrical stage....
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Whitney’
The long-awaited Lifetime biopic about the late Whitney Houston, Whitney, premiered on Saturday, January 17. This was also the directorial debut for Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett. Even though...
View ArticleDVD Review: ‘Dear White People’
“He may stand with you through thin, but not thick; when the chips are down, you’ll find that as fixed in him as his bone structure is his sometimes subconscious conviction that he’s better than...
View ArticleCould Arsenio Hall Be the Next Don Cornelius?
It very quickly became a widely talked-about television moment. Grammy-nominated and Soul Train Award-winning hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar was a guest on the recently revived and canceled The Arsenio...
View Article‘The Walking Dead’s Michonne: Strong. Black. Woman.
One of the reasons writer Robert Kirkman’s television series The Walking Dead is such a huge success is his unwavering devotion to character development. Based on his hot-selling Image comic book...
View ArticleClassic Soul Cinema: ‘Harlem Nights’
Whenever you have three legendary comedians in one motion picture, it’s bound to not only be funny but also a classic. Harlem Nights is a classic and one of the funniest movies ever made. Released on...
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