Posts Tagged ‘sheila e.’
Kurtis Blow leaves hospital after successful transplant (video)
Hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow has been released from the hospital after undergoing a successful heart transplant in December. “Yes I have received a healthy heart – my donor was 34…
Read MoreBreakdancing pioneer Adolfo ‘Shabba-Doo’ Quiñones dies at 65
Breakdancing pioneer Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at the age of 65. Shabba-Doo rose to fame as a “Soul Train” dancer and was a member of…
Read MorePrince to be honored with star-studded Grammy salute
A special Grammy salute to late music legend Prince has been announced for later this month. The late “Purple Rain” hitmaker — who died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in…
Read MoreSheila E. warned Justin Timberlake about Prince tribute for this reason
Sheila E. spoke to Justin Timberlake ahead of his Super Bowl performance and warned him against using a hologram of the late Prince. The “Purple Rain” hitmaker made an appearance…
Read MoreCeeLo Green makes a splash at the Apollo Spring Gala
The Apollo Theater largest fundraising event — the 2017 Apollo Spring Gala took place at the theater on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The star-studded benefit concert was hosted by…
Read MoreSheila E. is looking for love
When I hear the name Sheila E., I just get goosebumps. She has empowered women with her amazing skills on the drums. And my 13-year-old self could often be found gyrating to her hit…
Read MoreSheila E reacts to Prince’s death
Yesterday, tragedy struck the world when music legend and icon Prince died at the age of 57 from unknown causes. Immediately after the news of his death was confirmed, fans and…
Read MoreSheila E. rocks Taste of WVON in Chicago
Summer made its presence felt in a big way in Chicago this past Saturday. The 90-degree weather was in full effect; however it didn’t stop anyone from enjoying themselves at the fifth annual…
Read MoreBlack Girls Rock! red carpet highlights
The fifth annual Black Girls Rock! will celebrate six brilliant black women in entertainment, education, philanthropy and health tonight on BET.
Read MoreMayor Oliver G. Gilbert III talks 10th annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III and the city of Miami Gardens, Florida, will bring another awesome lineup for the 10th annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival at Sun Life…
Read MoreHappy birthday Sheila E
Happy Birthday Sheila E! Born Sheila Escovedo, known to us as Sheila E, she is a Grammy nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist whose notable collaborations includes Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, and…
Read MoreThe 23rd annual Houston International Jazz Fest releases location and musical lineup
The city of Houston will kick-off the beginning of Jazz Month with the 23rd Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
Read MoreCelebrity Instagram photos of BET Awards weekend 2013
From the mini-awards programs, appreciation dinners, ultra exclusive after parties and fashion shows, the BET Awards weekend 2013 kept the city ablaze for the entire week. Oftentimes, as you will…
Read MorePrince: The Black Millionaire Blueprint for Success
There are few superlatives adequate enough to describe the musical prowess of this ultimate stage and studio showman. Prince is undeniably one of the most versatile, naturally-gifted, prolific and accomplished…
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