Shawn Gee

HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).

Questlove to Direct THE ARISTOCATS Movie Musical Remake For Disney
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2023

Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson will direct of a live/animated-hybrid movie musical remake fo Aristocats for Disney. Questlove will also executive producing and oversee music for the film, which features a script by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin.

GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023

The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. LL COOL J will introduce the segment.

Live Nation Urban & Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole Announce 'Pinky Cole Experience Tour'
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022

Pinky Cole who is one of the world’s most prominent and outspoken celebrities in food and philanthropy as Founder, CEO, and Visionary behind Slutty Vegan, Bar Vegan, and The Pinky Cole Foundation announced the launch of the star-studded “Pinky Cole Experience Tour” to celebrate the release of her game changing all vegan recipe book.

Pre-Broadway SOUL TRAIN, THE HEADLANDS & More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today the productions that will make up the company’s 2022/23 season.

A&E Greenlights James Brown Documentary Event SAY IT LOUD
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2022

The series is directed by Deborah Riley Draper and executive produced by Mick Jagger, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Peter Afterman, David Blackman, Victoria Pearman, Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter, Shawn Gee, Zarah Zohlman and Charlie Cohen. Co-Executive Producers for Polygram are Madeline Post and Robert Komadina.

The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 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. 

2 Chainz and La La Anthony to Host HBCU HOMECOMING 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020

YouTube Originals today announced that HBCU alumni 2 Chainz and La La Anthony will host a?oeHBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard,a?? featuring performances from 2 Chainz, Saweetie, Chloe x Halle, NLE Choppa and Tye Tribbett with FAMUa??s Marching 100 and Choir, and appearances from Desi Banks and Pretty Vee with additional names to be announced soon.

YouTube Announces New Slate Dedicated to Amplifying Black Voices
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2020

YouTube today announced a global slate of new and returning projects, dedicated to amplifying Black voices.

American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of SOUL TRAIN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2020

Today, American Conservatory Theater unveiled the diverse lineup that will make up San Francisco's premier nonprofit theater organization's new season.

The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama's 'When We All Vote' For Virtual Festival Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2020

This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama's national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS).  

Food Network Announces the Special QUESTLOVE'S POTLUCK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2020

Questlove, musician, producer, author, food entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will host Questlove's Potluck for Food Network, it was announced today by Food Network President, Courtney White.

Live Nation Urban, The Roots Announce 2020 'Roots Picnic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 11, 2020

Live Nation Urban & The Roots team up to present the thirteenth annual “Roots Picnic” Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. This year the Picnic will take place at the Mann at Fairmount Park, for the second consecutive year.

VIDEO: AMC Releases Official Trailer for HIP HOP: THE SONGS THAT SHOOK AMERICA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2019

AMC released today the official trailer and new icon art from AMC's new documentary series Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America, premiering Sunday, October 13 at 12am ET / 9pm PT on AMC.