NEW YORK — A powerful chapter in music history is about to be written as four legendary women—Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills—unite for an electrifying national tour. “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage,” produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), promises an unforgettable evening celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and decades of iconic […]
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Black Media Was Built to Uplift Us. Shame on The Root for Playing Into Stereotypes.
By Edrea Davis – Let’s be real—Beyoncé didn’t just open a tour, she created a whole vibe. The Cowboy Carter kickoff at SoFi Stadium was more than a concert—it was a cultural statement, a Southern reclamation, and a celebration of Black identity in a space where it’s too often erased. From the visuals to the […]
Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Isn’t an Apology Tour—He’s Dropping Bars, and Some Can’t Take It
By Edrea Davis – Will Smith’s return to music with Based on a True Story has sparked a range of reactions, but the most revealing part of the discourse isn’t even about the album—it’s about who’s reviewing it and how. Many mainstream writers seem to come at Smith’s work with a tone that’s lowkey dismissive—instead […]
Tamela and David Mann Launch the Live Breathe Fight Tour With Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Kierra Sheard
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 […]
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 […]