Music

#QuarantineAndChill: Things to Do During the Covid-19 Crisis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Folks are trying to manage how to teach their children at home and fulfill employment obligations while not losing their minds during this new normal marked by…

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PRESSS ROOM: National Museum of African American Music Announces Grand Opening Date of September 3, 2020 – Advance Tickets Now Available!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re extremely excited to announce our September grand opening date for all of the music fans who have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this museum,” said…

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Commentary: The Jackson Five – Five

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm. Their trailblazing act set…

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Rihanna and Congressman John Lewis to be Honored at NAACP Image Awards

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Rihanna has not only enjoyed a groundbreaking career as an artist and musician but has also distinguished herself as a stellar public servant,” said Derrick Johnson, President…

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Adidas Collaborates with Run-DMC for Commemorative Sneaker

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Adidas Originals announced it has collaborated with Run DMC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Superstar silhouette sneakers famously worn by the Hall of Famers throughout…

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to Houston and Wallace, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, the Doobie Brothers, and T. Rex will join the 2020 class. Additionally, Jon Landau and Irving…

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‘Dangerously in Love’ Beyoncé and Jay-Z are Hollywood’s Most Powerful Couple

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I believe Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been successfully married as a Hollywood power couple for so long because they can see beyond the wealth, fame and materialism…

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40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The media company that for decades was known as Radio One Inc. for its stable of radio stations across the country, changed its name in 2017 to…

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R&B legend Keith Sweat brings his new jack swing to Mystic Lake

ROLLINGOUT.COM — Keith Sweat walked on stage doing what he does best, begging and pleading for the women who love his music to get up on their feet. Sweat opened…

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THEATRE REVIEW: “Hamilton” is highly entertaining and historically provacative

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…the power of “Hamilton” lies in its a diverse cast and the hip-hop flavored storytelling they solidly deliver. Together, they allow patrons to see a far-too-important-but-too-little-known perspective…

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