Anthony Hamilton News

On Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall presents the highly anticipated return of A Night of Inspiration, an uplifting evening of music, dance, and spoken word from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Soulful songwriter, producer, and all-around artist Tess Henley has released 'Joy Somewhere.' On this record she collaborated with Jesse Boykins III (Calvin Harris, Steve Lacy) to create a sonic picture of perspective. It's a gorgeous mix of soul, RnB, and pop, with Henley's intentional songwriting and absolute powerhouse voice at the center.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the 2022-2023 Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series. Offering an array of live music from world-renowned performers, innovative theater, unforgettable dance showcases, uproarious comedy and parody shows, and holiday favorites. These performances include recurring favorites such as Hip Hop Nutcracker, A Very Electric Christmas, and more along with newcomers Soweto Gospel Choir, Lucy Loves Desi, and others!

“Can’t Blame Me,” written by Chingy and produced by Fresco Kane (Mariah Carey, Stevie Stone), the track can now be pre-saved. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Chingy's smash single 'Right Thurr' and recently, the track landed in Netflix's Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Ariana Grande. 

Kings Theatre has announced that vocal powerhouse Fantasia will perform live, along with Tamar Braxton, in Brooklyn, NY presented by SJ Presents and Black Promoters Collective on November 11, 2022.

In 2007, Fantasia landed the coveted role of Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple, which she will be reprising for the upcoming film adaption. Fantasia returned to Broadway in 2013 as the first celebrity engagement in After Midnight, a musical that celebrated Harlem’s iconic Cotton Club during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

The Apollo Theater had a huge night during their annual Spring Benefit  raising a record-breaking $3.7 million including a $500,000  gift from Tyler Perry who made the surprise announcement during his acceptance speech for the Impact Award presented by Academy Award® winner and The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg. Check out photos!

In celebration of the Apollo’s Spring Benefit on Monday, June 13, the non-profit announced today it will release a limited edition non-fungible token commemorating the annual event. Approximately 400 NFTs will be issued  through Ticketmaster.

Sunday, June 19, 2022 marks the anniversary of Black Independence Day in America—Juneteenth. In recognition of this day, a JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom will take place at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, June 19, featuring a diverse lineup of thoughtful, impactful, and essential Black artists.

The #1 single follows Maxwell’s GRAMMY-Award winning and Billboard R&B chart topper “Lake By The Ocean” off his 2016 album, blackSUMMERS’night. His additional #1 singles include: “Lifetime,” “Fire We Make” Alicia Keys (feat. Maxwell), “Fortunate,” “Fistful Of Tears,” “Bad Habits,” and “Pretty Wings.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Platinum-selling recording artist Mooski returns today with a visual for “Counting Time” off his debut project “Melodic Therapy 4 the Broken,” out now via Capitol Records. The Anthony Hamilton sampled “Counting Time,” finds Mooski reimagining Hamilton’s classic “Charlene.” Listen to the new single now!

The Billboard Magazine Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter LeVelle has released a remix of his song, 'Fell in Love,' which features Anthony Hamilton. 'Fell in Love' (Remix) was written by LeVelle, James Champion and Anthony Hamilton and produced by James Champion. “Fell in Love” is a new-age R&B single that celebrates and embraces the emotions surrounding strong relationships and new love.

Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, the 17-track body of work is the taste of a new era for Lucky, bringing listeners on a ride they’ve never experienced before. Also, along for the journey are collaborators and friends – rapper Smino, modern Chicago-drill zeitgeist Lil Durk, and synth-soul group Chiiild. Plus, check out tour dates!

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!

Maxwell recently shared “Off” as the first single on his upcoming album blacksummers’NIGHT, the finale to the trilogy that began with #1 GRAMMY® Award-winning epic BLACKsummers’night in 2009. Maxwell will support his upcoming album with the NIGHT 2022 Tour across North America. Check out the new tour dates and watch the music video now!

Solid is the four-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist’s seventeenth album as a leader and follows his smash 2017 release Honestly which became his eleventh #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album.

Join in for a free outdoor concert starring soul and R&B songstress Syleena Johnson! Her sultry voice shines on every song—whether it's a heartfelt confessional or an empowering battle cry.

On the remix, which was released exclusively on Facebook last Friday, KEM captures the optimistic, pre-honeymoon stage of romance while Wiz examines a relationship where the partners no longer seem to be on the same team.

Horizon Foundation Sounds of The City Presents Hip Hop Icon RAKIM on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Join in for a free outdoor concert with hip hop icon & revolutionary emcee Rakim, with a special opening performance featuring NJPAC & Rutgers-Newark’s City Verses project and NJPAC Arts Education.

Newark will be filled with music again this summer as NJPAC’s much-loved free outdoor concert series, Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City, returns with in-person performances on the Arts Center’s Chambers Plaza starting July 15.