Star-Studded Lineup Revealed for 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Themed 'Voices of The Caribbean'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024
The Caribbean Music Awards are set to return to Brooklyn’s iconic Kings Theatre on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Attendees can look forward to captivating sets by Tee Jay, Shaneil Muir, Asa Banton, Mr Killa, Morgan Heritage, Christopher Martin, Tosh Alexander, Pumpa, Nailah Blackman, Pressure, Nadine Sutherland, Ravi B, and more.
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend'
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023
Diddy will headline and Ms. Lauryn Hill will co-headline and perform the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a rare event– to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seminal album’s release. Award-winning American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor Dave Chappelle will make his “Roots Picnic” debut.
Santigold Announces 'Noble Champions' Podcast Featuring Idris Elba, Olivia Wilde & More
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022
The first season features guests: Tunde Adebimpe, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Sanford Biggers, Bun B, Idris Elba, Mary Anais Heglar, Dan Kovalik, Resmaa Menakem, Questlove, Rebecca Walker, Olivia Wilde, Saul Williams, and Angela Yee. Listen to the podcast trailer now!
Kings Theatre Announces June Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2022
Kings Theatre is excited to present a variety of shows this June in Brooklyn, NY. Upcoming events include Kings Theatre Historic Tours, An Evening with David Sedaris, Lo Ta You In Concert, Earthquake's Father's Day Comedy Show, The Brooklyn Bank Presents 'The Black Money Forum', & Puscifer Existential Reckoning Tour.
Quando Rondo Declares 'End of Story'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 16, 2021
Quando recently joined The Breakfast Club co-host Angela Yee for an exclusive interview discussing the events of November 6th and his own side of the tragic story.
Katy Perry Will Receive The Gracies Impact Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2020
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the 45th annual Gracie Awards program will air live on AWMF’s Facebook page on September 10, 2020 at 7pm ET/PT.
REVOLT TV Announces Black History Month Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 21, 2020
REVOLT TV unveiled details about its Black History Month Excellence (#BHMX) initiative today, featuring its largest offering yet of network premieres, including the return of fan-favorite talk show State of the Culture; new seasons of stand-up showcase Funny AF, short film anthology Short & Fresh, and behind-the-scenes spin-off Breakfast Club Extra; and new episodes of popular morning mainstay The Breakfast Club, REVOLT Summit Presents, Director's Reel, and more. All shows tie into the #BHMX theme of celebrating “Black Excellence” in all fields and forms.
VP Records Celebrates 60 Editions of STRICTLY THE BEST
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 23, 2019
Ahead of its release today, VP Records celebrated the 60th edition of one of the label's staple compilation brands, Strictly The Best, with a live show broadcast this past Tuesday, November 19th from BRIC in Brooklyn, New York. This history making event was the first time that a broadcast has ever been done from New York and broadcasted back to Jamaica live on RETV and VP Records YouTube channel.
Sandra Oh, Connie Britton Honored at the 44th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 16, 2019
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 44th annual Gracie Awards to take place May 21 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Sandra Oh, Tisha Thompson, Rachel Maddow, Connie Britton, Elizabeth Perkins, Patricia Arquette, Leah Remini, Robin Roberts, Laura Lynch, Rachel Bloom, Angela Yee, Maura Tierney, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie, along with some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. Local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 26 at Cipriani in New York City.