The Black Promoters Collective powers the nationwide celebration of faith, resilience, and gospel excellence. By Edrea Davis – Tamela and David Mann are bringing their signature blend of music, faith, and inspiration to stages across the country this spring with the launch of The Live Breathe Fight Tour. Set to kick off May 15 in Fort […]
Entertainment
Radio Facts Celebrates Black Music Month with 30th Anniversary Issue Honoring Industry Trailblazers
New York, April 16, 2025 — Radio Facts, the pioneering Black-owned music industry trade publication, is making a triumphant return this June with a special 30th Anniversary issue in celebration of Black Music Month. The milestone edition will pay tribute to the executives, creatives, and cultural leaders who have shaped—and continue to redefine—the global music […]
Viola Davis Transforms Into a Powerhouse President in High-Stakes Thriller G20
G20 is an intense action-thriller starring Viola Davis as U.S. President Danielle Sutton, whose leadership is put to the ultimate test when the G20 summit comes under attack. With world leaders in danger and her own family at risk, Sutton becomes the enemy’s top target. But she refuses to go down without a fight. Dodging […]
Gun Threats Aren’t Drama — Bravo Crossed the Line and Owes Viewers an Apology
By Edrea Davis – As a grandmother who lost her granddaughter to senseless gun violence — over something as minor as a disagreement about a phone — I found the recent episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) deeply concerning. Every day, I grieve my granddaughter. I also watch my son — her father — […]
Soulful Crooner J. Poww Resuscitates R&B with Babyface “Whip Appeal” Cover Drops New Album “I Did It My Way”
By Makeda Smith – February, the month of love, is providing the perfect backdrop for soulful R&B romancer J. Poww’s scorching new album release “I Did It My Way,” on Powwer Moves Records. A sizzling collection of 10 soul drenched covers, Poww is resuscitating R&B, infusing his seductive seasoning to an incredible tapestry of legendary […]
Smooth Jazz / R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
Detroit, MI – When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious […]
Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Drops Tribute Album to His 5th Grade Classmate, VP Kamala Harris
Hip-Hop Legend Partners with Intercept Music for Worldwide Distribution Deal San Francisco, CA – While the country is engaged in an intense presidential campaign, musical mastermind, Digital Underground cofounder, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright aka “Big Brutha Soul”, is determined to infuse the landscape with love and joy for a brighter future. Having just survived a […]
Vivica A. Fox Shines in a Heartfelt and Feisty Role in “The Lost Holiday” Directed by Jussie Smollett
By Edrea Davis – Jussie Smollett‘s latest film, The Lost Holiday, offers an emotionally rich and deeply nuanced story that explores themes of family, love, grief, and reconciliation. It’s also a beautiful love story between two men. The film is centered on Cassandra Marshall, played by the legendary Vivica A. Fox, who learns of her estranged […]
Legendary Actress, Glenn Close, Delivers in Lee Daniels’ New Horror Thriller, The Deliverance
By Edrea Davis – I have to admit, I love Glenn Close. From Fatal Attraction to Hillbilly Elegy, her acting range is amazing, and she did not disappoint in Lee Daniels’ new Netflix horror movie, The Deliverance. Based loosely on a true story, the film follows Ebony, played by Andra Day, a mother who moves […]