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The Quentin Tarantino directed Django Unchained successfully brings western movies back *I love western films and I didn’t know how much I missed them until I went to screen the Quentin Tarantino directed (and written) Columbia Pictures presentation of Django Unchained, starring Academy Award winning Jamie Foxx, Teen Choice Award winning Kerry Washington, Golden Globe [...]
*Kem is known for his near-magical ability to work grown folks into a romantic frenzy with his brand of heartfelt and provocative R&B. With a wealth of “real life” experience behind it, his music fills a void that the once-popular genre of soul singing has been experiencing. Now, Kem has worked that same magic and [...]
*”VH1 Divas” has added more R&B and funk to its annual concert special to take place at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium. Keri Hilson, Ledisi and funk legend Bootsy Collins have joined the list of performers for the event. Additionally, La La Anthony, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Stacey Kiebler, NeNe Leakes, Brandy Norwood and Kelly Osbourne will make [...]
*The were over an hour late, but the Obama family – mom, dad, daughters and mother-in-law – eventually pushed the button Thursday night for the annual lighting of the White House National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in Washington. As President Obama counted down from five, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia, 14, [...]
*Over the last ten years, Kem has cemented his place atop the Urban/Adult Contemporary charts and in the hearts of many; from “Love Calls” to “You’re on My Mind”, he’s stirred from his soul emotional ballads and mid-tempo grooves that have become his signature. This time around, he’s applying his formula of smoothness and intimacy [...]
*Jazz and R&B singer Kem is a true rags to riches celebrity who overcame homelessness and drug addiction to rise to the top and he’s still rising. Since becoming one of the most popular artists in his category, he’s managed to expand his horizon recently with a role in the recently released film, “Sparkle,” and [...]
She’s been Lost & Found – then bound. Eventually, she said “Turn Me Loose to express all the Pieces of Me.” I’m talking about the dynamic, authentic and talented Ledisi. Some say she’s an overnight success. Others are asking, why is she so happy? Where did she come from? Well, while Ledisi may be rapidly gaining success, [...]
*I was invited to review the Ledisi ‘Be Good To Yourself (BGTY)” Tour, featuring Eric Benet, when it arrived at Club Nokia in Los Angeles and need I say it left me feeling so ‘good’ about myself and the future of R&B music. Her simple set does not prepare you for the powerful performances by [...]
*“It was the fans,” said singing/dancing/acting teen sensation Jacob Latimore about sharing the headline on the “#1 Girl” Tour with Mindless Behavior. “(The Scream Tour) was an amazing thing… it was the fans that wanted me on this (#1 Girl) tour.” His fan-base not only is the cause of him being introduced to us via [...]
*It just keeps getting better and better! The 2012 Essence Music Festival down in New Orleans (you gotta say it with a lazy tongue and make it one word), where the po’ boys are hot and the gumbo is fresh, has really been a blast. There’s so much activity and still another day to come. [...]
*What a great day! Let’s begin with the wonderful 365Black Awards presented by McDonald’s. First of all, let’s talk about these phenomenal kids doing true service to mankind. Since it’s Essence weekend and it’s all about the ladies, teenage anti-violence activist Mary Pat Hector is the Shirley Chisolm of this generation. That girl is passionate [...]
*One of this year’s Essence Music Festival headliners, Ledisi, is excited for the upcoming full weekend of music and celebration. The Grammy nominated singer is also bringing her career to a whole new level by adding ‘author’ to her list of talents. This June, the saucy voiced vocalist is releasing her first book, “Better Than [...]
*The Essence Music Festival is quickly approaching and there’s a great line up in store. Lady lyricist Eve is expected to tear the house down, along with Gospel giants Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams. New Orleans is going to be set on fire with some great music from Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, [...]
*Every year, hundreds of thousands of music fans make their way to New Orleans to enjoy the beautiful sounds of soul at the ESSENCE Music Festival. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) This year will be better than ever with performances by legendary diva Aretha Franklin [...]
*BET and CENTRIC will carry the funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday in its BET News special, “Live: The Homegoing of Whitney Houston,” followed by “BET Remembers Whitney,” a one-hour special commemorating the late entertainer. The funeral will also be streamed live over the Internet and EURweb.com as well. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. [...]
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