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New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music
Read full article: New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new musicGrammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton comes home with a new album and memoir dropping soon amid a Saturday afternoon performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which nears the end of an eight-day run.
Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gig
Read full article: Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gigVictoria Monét and Coco Jones brought smooth R&B and studied choreography, Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams — friends up for the same Grammy — dueted their introspective folk, and Jelly Roll brought out Lainey Wilson.
US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artists
Read full article: US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artistsGrammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has drawn raves in South Africa as a headliner at a music festival there over the weekend.
Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii
Read full article: Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, DoechiiThe rapper-singer Doja Cat — the Grammy Award winner, fashion muse, and creator of many viral TikTok hits — is set to embark on her 2023 North American tour this fall.
Biden taps Gaga, Clooney, Garner, others for arts committee
Read full article: Biden taps Gaga, Clooney, Garner, others for arts committeeThe White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board to President Joe Biden on culture issues.
Detroit homecoming for Anita Baker brought thousands to Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit homecoming for Anita Baker brought thousands to Little Caesars ArenaA soulful singer’s Detroit homecoming brought thousands to Little Caesars Arena. We’re talking about the Grammy-Award-winning superstar Anita Baker. It’s her first time performing in the city in nearly 15 years.
Rockers on Broadway drops a charity album of 12 live tracks
Read full article: Rockers on Broadway drops a charity album of 12 live tracksA clutch of live performances by Tony- and Grammy Award-nominated artists — including Micky Dolenz, Paul Williams, Michael Cerveris and LaChanze — have been collected into a benefit album for arts education.
Lucinda Williams benefit performance at Michigan Theater rescheduled for safety concerns
Read full article: Lucinda Williams benefit performance at Michigan Theater rescheduled for safety concernsOrganized by Acoustic Routes and The Ark, the performance will support The Breakfast at St. Andrew’s during its 40th anniversary.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations
Read full article: A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Beyoncé is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, Beyoncé becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. Beyoncé is only behind her husband Jay-Z and Quincy Jones, who have both earned 80 nominations each. Jay-Z picked up three nominations this year for his contributions to Beyoncé’s songs: He co-wrote “Black Parade” and “Savage,” thus earning nominations for song of the year, best R&B song and best rap song. Instead, multiple nominations went to Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch, who each earned six nominations and followed Beyoncé as the second-most nominated acts.
Former contestant on ‘The Voice’ stops by for Music Monday
Read full article: Former contestant on ‘The Voice’ stops by for Music MondayKoryn Hawthorne is a two time Grammy Award-nominated Christian and gospel singer who rose to fame after finding success on The Voice. She auditioned in 2015, and ended up competing for Pharrell Williams' team. She was 16 when she auditioned on The Voice, and said that she is grateful she got to experience all of this at a young age. She also had some advice for future contestants on The Voice. “Please suck in all the info you can because this is literally only the beginning,” she said.
Get to know Brian McKnight!
Read full article: Get to know Brian McKnight!With 16 Grammy nominations, countless hits, and more than 25-million albums sold, Brian McKnight has been serenading the world for years! So as a famous R&B singer, what does McKnight like to listen to? "I always go back to the greats because those records still sound like they were made yesterday," said McKnight. McKnight also has an app he’s been developing for the last 5 years called “VRL” or Video Request Line. On the app, you can request a personalized video message from Brian McKnight for a fee.
Creator of Lizzos signature slogan could get a Grammy nod
Read full article: Creator of Lizzos signature slogan could get a Grammy nodThis image released by 2BE Entertainment shows singer Mina Lioness in London on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Lioness longstanding battle to finally receive writing credit on Lizzos megahit song Truth Hurts is paying off in more ways than one: it could win her a potential Grammy Award. Lizzo's breakthrough tune features signature line that originated from a 2017 tweet by Lioness. (Ibrahim Ojaali/2BE Entertainment via AP)Mina Lioness longstanding battle to finally receive writing credit on Lizzos megahit song Truth Hurts is paying off in more ways than one: it could win her a Grammy Award. Lizzo's breakthrough tune features the signature line "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that (expletive) a lyric that originated from a 2017 tweet by Lioness and was turned into a popular meme.
Amber Guyger to be in same prison as woman who killed singer Selena
Read full article: Amber Guyger to be in same prison as woman who killed singer SelenaGATESVILLE, Texas - The former Dallas police officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of her neighbor will be housed in the same prison as the woman who killed Grammy Award winning singer Selena. Amber Guyger, 31, will be housed at the Mountain View facility in Texas, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Robert Hurst. Hurst confirmed that Yolanda Saldivar, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1995 in the shooting death of singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, is also housed at that facility. The prisonMountain View is a maximum security prison for female inmates in Gatesville, Texas, about 90 miles north of Austin in Coryell County. The prison houses a maximum of 645 people, including death row inmates, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website.
Sheryl Crow's important message to women
Read full article: Sheryl Crow's important message to womenOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Grammy Award winner and breast cancer survivor, Sheryl Crow, has an important message for women everywhere. Crow, and leading OG/BYN and women's health expert, Dr. Jessica Shepard, chated with Tati Amare live from Nashville, Tennessee. Crow shared about her own journey with battling breast cancer, and her mission to reach as many women as possible about the importance of regular testing. Watch the interview with Crow to hear about her latest album "Threads" and why it may be her last. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Country band Florida Georgia Line donates new K-9 to police
Read full article: Country band Florida Georgia Line donates new K-9 to policeCNN VideoINDIANAPOLIS (CNN) - Grammy Award nominees Florida Georgia Line honored police before they took the stage in Indianapolis and presented them with a special gift -- a new police dog. The German shepherd was donated to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department ahead of the band headlining at the FGL Fest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. "Thank you, Florida Georgia Line for IMPD's newest K9 partner! Brian Kelley, one part of the duo Florida Georgia Line, first met the dog last year when the pup was just 10 weeks old. Soon they realized Sarge had special talents and would make a strong police dog.
John Legend holds surprise concert in Dayton
Read full article: John Legend holds surprise concert in DaytonIan Gavan/Getty Images(CNN) - John Legend made a surprise visit to Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, a week after a shooting there left nine people dead and at least 31 others injured. Before the concert, Legend met with Mayor Nan Whaley and employees of Heart Mercantile. People who work in the Oregon District told CNN that the visit was therapeutic following an emotional week. Andy Rowe, assistant general manager at Blind Bob's, the venue where Legend performed, told CNN that the entire district appreciated the singer's visit. "It felt like the first positive beautiful moment we've felt all week," Alison Bohman told CNN by text.