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LOS ANGELES — BMI honored the best in R&B and hip-hop at its 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held Thursday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Babyface received the BMI Icon Award, while SZA made history as the first recipient of the BMI Champion Award in the event’s 24-year history. SZA also took home two more major…
ATLANTA — Award-winning rapper Lil’ Kim will headline the 33rd Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run, set to take place on September 28, 2024. The event, presented by AHF Pharmacy, will be held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The festival will feature a 5K run/walk through the city’s historic midtown neighborhood and…
Maxwell delivered an unforgettable performance at his Tiny Desk Concert, creating an atmosphere filled with palpable, collective swooning. The soulful singer, known for his sensual falsetto and deep baritone, has captivated audiences since his 1996 debut album. As a key figure in the resurgence of soul music in the late ’90s, Maxwell’s albums have featured…
ATLANTA (August 24, 2024) — The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation (AAF), in collaboration with the Atlanta Track Club, will host the virtual Run With Maud 5K race today, honoring the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery. Arbery was tragically murdered while running in Brunswick, Georgia, an event that sparked national outrage and became a symbol of the fight…
ATLANTA — In honor of the premiere of Peacock’s “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist,” the streaming service is teaming up with local Black-owned businesses in Atlanta for a special event on Saturday, August 24. The event will offer throwback prices at historical landmarks featured in the series, including Paschal’s and the Clermont Hotel. Based on…
The City Council, which includes Tammy Ford, Aria F. Wright, Miguel Garcia Junito of IXP Events, Carlito Haciano, and Alanzo Dale of TheMReport (the members of The Block Association), has long established itself as one of the best event promoters in the largest city in the county. This Sunday’s iconic Sky Blue Rooftop Edition—the 20th…
Tinashe, the multi-platinum-certified pop and R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer, has announced her Match My Freak World Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off with a 23-date North American leg starting October 14 in Anaheim, California. Major stops include Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and Nashville. Raveena will join as support for the North…
Firaxis Games and 2K have announced a series of events this August to showcase the highly anticipated “Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.” Following the initial reveal in June, fans are set to receive an in-depth look at the gameplay and new features in the upcoming installment of the popular strategy game. Key events include: Firaxis Games…