Read more about the article “RAISING FAME” UNVEILS THE REAL STORIES OF CELEBRITY SUCCESS FEATURES FANTASIA BARRINO
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“RAISING FAME” UNVEILS THE REAL STORIES OF CELEBRITY SUCCESS FEATURES FANTASIA BARRINO

Raising Fame, the docu-series that airs Sundays at 10/9C on TV One. Hosted by the incomparable Lucille O’Neal, mother of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, and Sonya Curry, the proud mom of NBA stars Stephen and Seth Curry and the talented Sydel Curry, this show delves beyond the surface to uncover the real stories behind some of our favorite celebrities.

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Read more about the article U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE FINALIZES NEW RULE ENSURES STREAMING ROYALTIES POST-TERMINATION
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U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE FINALIZES NEW RULE ENSURES STREAMING ROYALTIES POST-TERMINATION

he U.S. Copyright Office has finalized a rule to ensure that songwriters who reclaim their rights through termination will begin receiving streaming royalties. This decision addresses long-standing concerns over the Mechanical Licensing Collective’s (MLC) previous policy, which critics argued unfairly favored former rights holders even after songwriters had taken ownership of their works.

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Read more about the article ERICA CAMPBELL AMONG OTHERS ANNOUNCED AS LIVE PERFORMERS FOR THE 39TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
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ERICA CAMPBELL AMONG OTHERS ANNOUNCED AS LIVE PERFORMERS FOR THE 39TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

The Stellar Awards have outdone themselves with this year’s live performance lineup. In a post on Instagram, the Stellars announced that participants and viewers can expect powerful performances from some of gospel music’s brightest stars.

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Read more about the article CIARA TEAMS UP WITH HULVEY FOR A POWERFUL REMIX OF “ALTAR”
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CIARA TEAMS UP WITH HULVEY FOR A POWERFUL REMIX OF “ALTAR”

Image via Facebook/Hulvey In a unique and unprecedented collaboration, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and global icon Ciara has united her talents with Christian hip-hop breakthrough artist Hulvey for a powerful remix…

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Read more about the article ACADEMY-AWARD-NOMINATED ACTRESS DANIELLE BROOKS TO HOST THE 2024 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® AWARDS
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ACADEMY-AWARD-NOMINATED ACTRESS DANIELLE BROOKS TO HOST THE 2024 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® AWARDS

The 2024 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards, a star-studded celebration, will be held in Atlanta and airing on Lifetime on August 1 to honor the remarkable contributions of Black women across various fields. Academy-award-nominated actress Danielle Brooks is set to host this year’s event. The honorees include Tracee Ellis Ross, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Stephanie Mills, Aurora James, Latham Thomas, Maya Penn, and Fantasia.

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Read more about the article 39TH ANNUAL CEREMONY SET TO BE CO-HOSTED BY 2X EMMY AWARD WINNER LONI LOVE & RADIO PERSONALITY/COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY
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39TH ANNUAL CEREMONY SET TO BE CO-HOSTED BY 2X EMMY AWARD WINNER LONI LOVE & RADIO PERSONALITY/COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY

The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, set to take place on July 20th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, promises to be an exceptional celebration for gospel music fans. Co-hosted by the Emmy Award-winning TV personality Loni Love and popular radio personality/comedian Rickey Smiley, this event is touted as “The Greatest Night in Gospel Music.”

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Read more about the article The Inaugural ICE Medal of Honor Event Celebrates 100 Years of Black American Music
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The Inaugural ICE Medal of Honor Event Celebrates 100 Years of Black American Music

The Black American Music Association's inaugural ICE (Imperial Crown of Excellence) Medal of Honor event occurred in Atlanta on June 2, 2024. This significant celebration, led by Chairman Michael Mauldin, honored the trailblazers and visionaries of Black American music and marked 100 years of its profound cultural impact.

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Read more about the article VELEKA B. KICKS OFF NEW SEASON OF THE VELEKA B. PROJECT PODCAST WITH INTERVIEW WITH MELVIN CRISPELL, III
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VELEKA B. KICKS OFF NEW SEASON OF THE VELEKA B. PROJECT PODCAST WITH INTERVIEW WITH MELVIN CRISPELL, III

As a new season of the Veleka B. Project kicks off, our very own Veleka B. got into an inspiring conversation of passion, legacy, and divine musical journeys with the remarkable Melvin Crispell, III. His story is not only about the triumphs of a young artist climbing the sacred echelons of gospel music, but it also reflects a universal relevance—highlighting the influence of heritage, the highs and lows of pursuing dreams, and the profound impact of music that echoes with the soul’s rhythm.

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Read more about the article LALAH HATHAWAY DIVES DEEP INTO IDENTITY WITH EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM “VANTABLACK”
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LALAH HATHAWAY DIVES DEEP INTO IDENTITY WITH EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM “VANTABLACK”

Lalah Hathaway, a five-time Grammy-winning artist, is preparing to release her eighth studio album, VANTABLACK, next month. Through music, it explores her introspective journey of self-reflection about her identity as a black woman, resonating with broader societal themes of self-discovery and racial identity.

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