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Brooklyn Center for the Arts has announced its 2022 Virtual Gala Presentation. The purpose of this year’s Virtual Gala presentation is to raise funds toward the revitalization of the company's facility, innovative pre-professional arts programs, school partnerships, community performance events, and most importantly their scholarship fund for young artists!

MRC and NBC today announced the finalists for the “2022 Billboard Music Awards” (BBMA), which honor the year’s most successful artists in 62 categories across all genres of music. Nominees include Adele, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, and more. Plus, the film soundtracks for In the Heights, Encanto, tick, tick...BOOM!, and more were nominated.

Memphis native, 17-year-old singer/songwriter, Brooke Fair has announced her forthcoming nine-track studio album, 'The Things We Were,' set to release on May 20th. The album is available for pre-order/pre-add across all digital stores, with the single, 'First Love,' being available now.

On March 31st, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) celebrated the best and brightest in gospel music at the 2022 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville. BMI’s Gospel Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the top 20 songs of the previous year were all honored at the private event hosted by BMI’s President & CEO, Mike O’Neill and BMI’s Vice President, Creative-Atlanta Catherine Brewton.

Arts On Site (AOS) has announced their April performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at https://artsonsite.ticketleap.com/studio-3r-performances/.

Arts On Site has announced April performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.

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!

Two years after the coronavirus pandemic forced its silence, the critically acclaimed Gospel Jubilee returns to Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Don't miss the largest highly anticipated gospel celebration in the Capital District at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. 

American Stage has announced the newest member to its staff, Erica Sutherlin, as the Director of Community Engagement.

'When You Talk About Love'...You Must Be Talking About Ms. Patti LaBelle. Ms. LaBelle Performed At The Belk Theater, In Charlotte, NC. This Timeless Beauty Always Delivers A Fun Time Of Chart-Topping Songs Filled With Joy And Amusement.

The GRAMMY nominated Christian group, Casting Crowns is bringing their signature sound to Playhouse Square March 31, 2022,

For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Check out the full confirmed lineup now. 

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

This year, Carey celebrated the holidays by sharing a new Christmas special, Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues. The highly anticipated holiday special revealed the first and only performance of the multi-Grammy Award-winning global icon's new single, 'Fall in Love at Christmas.' Watch the new lyric video now!

Michael Beach, Michael Jai White and Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield join Adams and Serayah as series regulars in the new music-driven, gospel drama, which is currently in production. Kingdom Business is an eight-episode series that will take viewers behind the scenes and into the world of the gospel music industry.

The Queen of Christmas returns with an Apple Music playlist of her favorite holiday tunes—complete with voice notes from Mariah herself that guide the listener through—as well as a soulful new song called “Fall in Love at Christmas” featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin.

Winners from the ceremony included Silk Sonic Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Normani, and Cardi B. Presenters for the evening included Parker McKenna Posey from Games People Play, Paula Patton from BET+ original series Sacrifice, Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Game, Devale Ellis and Crystal Hayslett from Tyler Perry’s Sistas.

The highly anticipated holiday special will reveal the first and only performance of the multi-Grammy Award-winning global icon’s new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas.” Mariah Carey is joined by Grammy-nominated worldwide artist Khalid and Grammy-winning legend Kirk Franklin. Watch the trailer for the new special now!

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

BTS, Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion all topped the winners circle at the “2021 American Music Awards” (AMAs) with three wins apiece. The hottest night in music included thrilling exclusive world premiere performances as well as many debuts, including first time host Cardi B who put on a show-stopping display of multiple fashion looks.