Posts Tagged ‘The Temptations’
Black actors shine in 2019 Tony Awards nominations
The 2019 Tony Awards nominations showcase an abundance of Black talent in many areas, marked by a sensational group of actors, writers and other creatives. Here is a look at the Black nominees for the Tony’s, which will take place Sunday, June 9, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. Actor Jeremy Pope has a chance…
Read MoreCharles Malik Whitfield explains how ‘Last Call’ is different from ‘Cheers’
Charles Malik Whitfield is arguably one of the best actors in the game with numerous starring roles in prime-time shows and feature films. Many remember his moving portrayal of Otis Williams in the Emmy-winning mini-series, “The Temptations.” Later this year, fans will watch him alongside Uma Thurman on the upcoming Netflix series, “Chambers.” Currently, he is…
Read MoreMC Hammer pays tribute to Temptations’ Dennis Edwards
MC Hammer has branded Temptations‘ Dennis Edwards “a great artist” following his tragic death just one day before his 75th birthday. After MC Hammer heard that Edwards died in a hospital in Chicago, the 55-year-old hip-hop artist took to his Twitter account to pay his respects to Edwards, who was the lead singer of the…
Read MoreAtlanta event guide: Sept. 21-24
RIDE Conference Rolling out introduces its inaugural tech summit, Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment (RIDE) conference. The two-day conference will host progressive thought leaders, BLERDS, Afro-Bohos, artists and artisans, moguls, authors and auteurs Date: Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 Time: 10 a.m. Location / Venue: Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St., Atlanta …
Read MoreRising artist Kvn Tajzea talks ’90s R&B and new album, ‘The First Return’
Kvn Tajzea (pronounced Keh-vun Tah-Jhay) might be one of the best R&B vocalists you’ve never heard … until now. The 30-something crooner is set to drop his debut album, The First Return, and recently sat down with rolling out to discuss his musical background, what fans can expect from the album, and the current state of…
Read MoreHistoric 'Motown 25' special to rebroadcast for the 1st time on PBS
Many people know of Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk dance, but not many people know he debuted it during Motown’s historic TV special “Motown 25: Yesterday · Today · Forever”, which originally aired on May 16, 1983. Fans new and old will get to relive the magic moment and groundbreaking night as Public Broadcasting Service has just…
Read More‘Tis the season to be soulful: ‘Christmas Goes Gospel’ (album review)
Rendezvous Music released a new collection Christmas Goes Gospel: ‘Tis the Season, a compilation of the most mood setting and heartwarming Christmas tunes to get you in the spirit. It’s perfect for playing in your car and at upcoming gatherings. The album includes some of the most anointed voices in the Christian music industry like Donnie McClurkin,…
Read MoreAtlanta concert guide: June 2013
Kings of the Mic Tour: LL Cool J, Kings of The Mic, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul Tuesday, June 04, 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE
Read MoreDetroit singer Brianna Crowell makes a big impression
When Brianna Crowell approached the stage at UDetroit Cafe in Detroit’s historic Harmonie Park region recently, the relatively shy young woman whom this writer had spoken with just moments before her performance admitted she was just the slightest bit anxious. Anxious about performing, but anxious to get on the stage and show us what she…
Read More50 Most Stylish Black Music Icons
50 Most Stylish in Black Music In honor of Black Music Month we’re going to take a look at 50 of the most stylish black music icons that have made a lasting impact in fashion and music.
Read More‘Dancing With the Stars’ Episode 6 Recap: 5 Best Moments
This week, on “Dancing With the Stars,” the celebs took it old school as they paid homage to legendary Motown sound with legends like Smokey Robinson and The Temptations providing the stars with live backing music. While Gladys Knight and Roshon Fegan struggled to impress the judges, stars like Donald Driver and Jaleel White danced…
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