H.E.R. News

Birdland Theater will present the return of New York-based, Honduran-American violinist Marissa Licata for two shows on Sunday, March 27 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. announced a new leg of her wildly successful 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour. She will also add acting to her resume when she joins the all-star cast of “The Color Purple” musical film adaptation as ‘Squeak.’ Check out the full list of tour dates now!

“Wi Deh Yah” – Jamaican patois for “We’re here! We’ve arrived! We outside!” was recorded in Miami, FL with GRAMMY-nominated producers Bordeaux & Non Native (H.E.R., Pop Smoke), the enthusiastically confident track – which includes a sample of Alex Mali’s 2019 “Start It Up” – sets the tone for an edgy and upbeat new approach from Kranium.

“ICY GRL” Saweetie, debuts the next phase of her Icy Season with the release of her newest video, “Closer.” The video features the acclaimed hip-hop artist as she travels across the globe and is accompanied by GRAMMY® award-winning singer, H.E.R. The international duo make their way to Paris, the Philippines, and Tokyo. 

GRAMMY®-nominated star Saweetie teams with four-time GRAMMY® Award winning artist H.E.R. for a breezy, sensual new single, “Closer.” The dance-infused track finds the duo serving up playful lines and seductive melodies, reaffirming Saweetie’s penchant for making hits that feel nostalgic, yet uniquely hers. Listen to the new single now!

Latin Billionaires Pop features J Balvin, Shakira, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Romeo Santos, Marc Anthony, Farruko, Zion & Lennox, and more. Latin Billionaires MX highlights billion-streaming Mexican artists including Marco Antonio Solis, Calibre 50, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Los Tigres Del Norte, Intocable, Voz De Mando and Los Tucanes De Tijuana.

Tony-nominee Colman Domingo and Grown-ish star Halle Bailey have joined the all-star cast of the upcoming musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.

Fantasia Barrino and ​​​​​​​Danielle Brooks have joined the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple musical as Celie and Sofia, respectively.

The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses.

Today's top stories: MJ officially opened last night! Check out all new photos and read the reviews! Plus, Hangmen is coming to Broadway this Spring, Taraji P. Henson joins The Color Purple film as Shug Avery, and more!

Oscar and Emmy-nominee Taraji P. Henson has joined the upcoming film adaption of The Color Purple musical as Shug Avery. Henson will join the previously announced Corey Hawkins as Harpo and H.E.R. as Squeak. Blitz Bazawule will direct the movie with a script by Marcus Gardley.

Recorded in Miami, FL with GRAMMY® Award-nominated production duo Bordeaux & Non Native (H.E.R., Pop Smoke, Lil Tjay & 6lack), “Wi Deh Yah” – Jamaican patois for “We’re here! We’ve arrived! We outside!” – sets the tone for an edgy and upbeat new approach from Kranium. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Artists receiving multiple nominations include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Måneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, David Guetta, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Five Finger Death Punch, Cardi B, and more!

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!

The 14-track album release is celebrated by the premiere of the brand new singles, “Chronicles (Feat. H.E.R. & Lil Durk),” and “Today (Feat. Gunna)” available at all DSPs and streaming services; an official music video for “Today (Feat. Gunna)” is streaming now via YouTube. Listen to the new album and watch the music video now!

Billy Porter has revealed his official music video for “Children”. The visual is Porter's first video with his new team at the Island/Republic record label. “Children” is a high-energy dance floor anthem co-written with GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter MNEK [H.E.R., Dua Lipa] and Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall.

Produced by Harvey Mason Jr. and John Legend, the film will incorporate jazz, funk, and soul music, mixed with the French Creole culture, voodoo magic, masquerade of Mardi Gras. It will follow a young ingenue who is mentored by a mysterious old man while singing in a New Orleans nightclub.

H.E.R. will take the stage at the 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” for a tribute performance honoring R&B singer Marvin Gaye and the 50th anniversary of the release of his renowned record “What's Going On.” Cardi B, Jack Quaid, JoJo Siwa, Laverne Cox, Leslie Jones, Lili Reinhart, Paris Jacks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Wanda Sykes, and more will present.

The performance is the latest in the midst of a monumental year for 5x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Stapleton who is once again nominated for multiple awards at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Album (Starting Over), Best Country Song (“Cold”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”).

The Apollo announced today details of its Winter/Spring 2022 season, with an array of free and ticketed programming in-person at the Apollo's historic theater and online on the Apollo's Digital Stage.