Multi-Cultural Soul Band Tower of Power Reflects on its Love for and Contribution to the Canon of Black Music / VIDEOS
[…] How did you guys deal with that? Emilio: I remember Seawind opening for us in Hawaii when they were still known as Ox! They were a very good band. Then I remember them opening for us in Winsor, Canada as Seawind. They had excellent horn players. They relocated to L.A., became very popular on […]
2022 GRAMMY Nominations Announced – Here’s the Complete List | VIDEO
[…] Blake Slatkin, Drew Sliger, Ryan Tedder & Joe Visciano, engineers/mixers; Keegan Bach, Denzel Baptiste, David Biral, John Cunningham, Miley Ray Cyrus, Amala Zandile Dlamini, Omer Fedi, Vincent Goodyer, Jack Harlow, Jasper Harris, Montero Hill, Isley Juber, Carter Lang, Nick Lee, Roy Lenzo, Thomas James Levesque, Andrew Luce, Michael Olmo, Jasper Sheff, Blake Slatkin, Ryan […]
Kendrick Lamar, Drake Lead 2019 Grammy Noms; H.E.R. Gets Hers, Too – Complete List of Nominations
[…] (For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative rock recordings.) • “Four Out Of Five” Arctic Monkeys Track from: Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino • “When Bad Does Good” Chris Cornell • “Made An America” THE FEVER 333 Track from: Made An America • “Highway Tune” Greta Van Fleet • “Uncomfortable” Halestorm Track from: Vicious Field 4 […]
Coalition of Civil Rights and Faith Leaders to Protest Netflix Over ‘Negative’ Animated ‘Good Times’ Series on Wednesday, April 17 At Noon | WATCH
[…] and faith leaders will launch a protest outside of the Netflix corporate office – on Wednesday, April 17 – calling for the immediate removal of the “ Good Times” animated series and a meeting with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. The coalition claims the “Good Times” animated series promotes the worst negative stereotypical images of African […]
Black Children Jailed for Crime That Doesn’t Exist by Tennessee Judge
[…] Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Chapter 1: “What in the World?” Friday, April 15, 2016: Hob good Elementary School, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Three police officers were crowded into the assistant principal’s office at Hobgood Elementary School, and Tammy Garrett, the school’s principal, had no […]
LA Civil Rights Leaders Coming for Netflix Over New Animated ‘Good Times’ – Called ‘Disgraceful and Disrespectful’ of African Americans | VIDEOs
[…] Angeles civil rights and faith leaders have requested a meeting with Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder, and executive chairperson, to discuss delaying the airing of the new “ Good Times” animated series until our coalition of leaders can view the scheduled episodes. “Based on the ‘Good Times’ animated trailer that has been released. We have serious […]
Most Popular Songs That NEVER Won a Grammy – You’ll be Surprised
[…] making it the most prestigious award in music. The accolade isn’t given based on sales numbers or chart positions, but to some, the award should be a good indicator of what songs, artists, and albums have been the most successful over the previous year. Unfortunately, that isn’t always how it works. Ever since the […]
‘Time’ is of the Essence on J. Holiday’s New Album | VIDEO
[…] Baby’s Name: ‘Remy’ – Willing to Drop Beef with Nicki Minaj? | WATCH Percy Crawford interviewed J. Holiday for Zenger. Zenger: How are you? J. Holiday: I’m good, man. No complaints. Just gearing up for the album, but I’m good. Zenger: Feb. 7, you release your next studio album, “Time.” When the project is […]
Netflix’s Animated ‘Good Times’ Remake Attracts ‘Disrespectful’ Backlash | VIDEO
Netflix’s Animated ‘ Good Times’ Revival *Days before its streaming premiere on Netflix, the animated remake of “Good Times” is generating a very negative response from viewers. According to Sandra Rose, the unhealthy buzz comes after the trailer for the new series was released by the streamer. Executive produced by Seth MacFarlane, NBA icon Stephen […]
Look! ‘Family Time’ Cast Celebrate Season 3 (EUR Exclusive)
Stars of Bounce TV original hit series Family Time celebrate end of production on season three – (l to r) Bentley Kyle, Jr., Jayla Calhoun, Omar Gooding and Angell Conwell *“#Family Time” chronicles the lives of the Stallworth family, guided by Tony (Omar Gooding), a struggling general contractor, and Lisa (Angell Conwell), an […]
Legendary R&B Singer Cuba Gooding Sr. Memorialized at Apollo Theater
*Cuba Gooding Sr., the legendary lead vocalist of the Grammy nominated R&B group “The Main Ingredient,” was memorialized in grand fashion recently at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. Family, friends and fans from across the United States and Barbados, attended a two-hour service, where they paid tribute to Gooding’s life, music, and legacy. […]
Netflix’s ‘Good Times’ Animated Revival Arrives in April
Netflix’s Animated ‘ Good Times’ Revival / Photo: NETFLIX © 2024 *Years after news broke about Netflix’s animated revival of the classic sitcom “Good Times,” the streamer is ready to bring its latest series to the masses. What’s On Netflix reports “Good Times” is set to arrive on Netflix with an April 12, 2024 debut. […]
Meagan Good: ‘My Divorce Shook Me To My Core’ – Actress Discusses Life After Marriage on Club Shay Shay | WATCH
Shannon Sharpe DeVon Franklin Meagan Good – Club Shay Shay *In a candid and heartfelt interview on Shannon Sharpe‘s popular podcast “Club Shay Shay,” actress Meagan Good opened up about her tumultuous journey through love, loss, and personal growth. Known for her profound presence in the entertainment industry, Good has experienced significant shifts in […]
‘Martin’ Stars Tichina Arnold and Reginald Ballard Praise Martin Lawrence, Trade Thoughts on Classic Sitcom (EUR Exclusive!)
[…] putting black love on blast for the mainstream to the comedic genius and vision of Martin Lawrence. Workday Laughs, ‘Organic’ Chemistry and Invading Black Pop Culture “Just good times, laughing basically. Just coming to work to literally laugh everyday and to create and to learn something new and to watch other people laugh. Literally, we […]
Chic’s ‘Good Times’ Wouldn’t Exist If THIS Song Five Years Earlier Had Never Been Recorded [EUR Video Throwback]
[…] on stage in London, October 1979. Left to right: Luci Martin, Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards and Alfa Anderson. (Photo by Gus Stewart/Redferns/Getty Images) *Chic’s 1979 hit “ Good Times” has inspired or been sampled in so many songs, but the group’s co-founder Nile Rodgers says the track got its inspiration from another iconic R&B band […]
