AKRON, Ohio – Most political experts agree that round one of Presidential debates was won handily by Mitt Romney. University of Akron Political Science Professor David Cohen certainly saw it that way, and believes Obama’s decision to “stay above the fray” hurt his performance and made him look lethargic. “It was like a football game. […]
Mariah Carey has officially joined “American Idol.” Following weeks of speculation, Fox’s entertainment president Kevin Reilly made the announcement at the Fox executive session at the Television Critic’s Association Summer Press Tour. “I’m so excited to be joining ‘Idol,’ I wanted to be there today and I wish I could’ve been there myself to tell […]
Thisisrnd.com: As preparation continues for Usher’s anticipated AMEX ‘Unstaged’ performance today, check out this visual they just released which follows the R&B superstar around as he rehearses for multiple shows, including Fuerza Bruta, and the live ‘Unstaged’ interactive experience, tapes and performs at SNL, the Billboard Music Awards and more. Tune in today as Usher […]
Thisisrnb.com: D’Angelo returned to the U.S. stage a month earlier than expected when he made a surprise appearance during Questlove’s “Superjam” set at this years “Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival” in Tennessee. “I’ve been waiting 12 years to say this — ladies and gentlemen, D’Angelo!” Quest announced to a totally shocked crowd. D’Angelo took the stage […]
Recording a masterful opus requires various elements upon completion including producers, songwriters, and musicians just to name a few. Not to mention an artist and a photographer to help showcase and convey the album’s visual concept for its front cover. In celebration of Black Music Month, we gathered a vast collection of memorable album covers […]
Michelle Obama hit up Atlantic City Saturday night to join 5,500 fans at a Beyonce concert. The first lady was with daughters Sasha and Malia – but without the President – at Revel Resorts, where Beyonce performed two dozen songs Saturday night. The First Lady (seen above) has made no secret of her admiration for […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame presents a free Induction Week Concert tonight for Cleveland with a once-in-a-lifetime lineup showcasing music’s unique ability to bridge generation and cultural gaps. Come together to celebrate the return of the Induction Ceremony to Cleveland with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic as […]
When Fantasia won American Idol, she didn’t sign up to hand out half azzed performances and she expects the same from other artists too. Including veterans like R. Kelly. This past weekend, fans came out to see R. Kelly and Fantasia perform at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte, however, they were left disappointed when R. […]
At last night's Academy award ceremony, Hollywood's big night, actress Viola Davis, lost to heavyweight thespian Meryl Streep in the 'Best Actress' category, but to so many of us, she was the queen of the night. By 'us' I don't mean women or black people, in general. By 'us' I mean, those who choose to wear their natural hair.
Talib Kweli is the latest musician to offer his support to the Occupy Wall Street movement. He showed up at New York’s Liberty Plaza Thursday night for an a cappella, spoken-word style performance. Previously, Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel and Michael Franti entertained the crowd into the night. Kweli ended his set by leading […]
After giving birth just last week, to a boy named Marley, Lauryn Hill returned to the stage. She performed in Los Angeles at the Memorial Coliseum for the 2011 L.A. Rising Festival. She rocked the stage with no signs of slowing because of her birth. Lauryn’s currently performing her hit LP, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, […]
Sade’s video for “Love is Found” is actually footage from her tour currently on the road. If she comes to your area you MUST see her live. It’s an experience.