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[…] in an upcoming documentary. Titled “Adina Howard: A Story of Sexual Liberation,” the film will feature the singer as she addresses what happened with her and record executive Sylvia Rhone that put a halt to her career as well as her relationship with rap legend Tupac Shakur and her cameo role in the film “Waiting to […]

[…] telecast will air on TV One, a division of Urban One, on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. This year’s honorees include: veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone (Lifetime Achievement Award); Grammy Award-winning recording artist and producer Missy Elliott (Music Innovation Award); Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx (Entertainment Icon Award); and actor/dancer and star […]

[…] in a release announcing the annual celebration. Past Black Women in Music celebrations have honored to Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Solange, Emeli Sandé, Andra Day and Epic Records president Sylvia Rhone. Recording artist Erykah Badu attends the Soul Train Soul Food Vegan Dinner Party on November 21, 2016 in New York City.

[…] a stellar cast including Teyonah Parris as Miki Howard, Gary Dourdan as Augie Johnson, Darius McCray as Gerald Levert, Vanessa Bell Calloway as Josephine Howard, LisaRaye as Sylvia Rhone and Indira Khan, who plays her mother, Chaka Khan, in the movie. RT: What kind of challenges did you face bringing someone’s “real-life” to screen? CS: […]

[…] the film. The ensemble cast also includes Darius McCrary as Gerald Levert; Vanessa Bell Calloway as Miki’s mother Josephine Howard; Gary Dourdan as Augie Johnson; LisaRaye as Sylvia Rhone; and Amari Cheatom as Eddie Phelps. Directed by Christine Swanson from a screenplay she penned with Rhonda F. Baraka, the film will anchor TV One’s Black […]

[…] original movie “The Miki Howard Story,” which is being directed by Christine Swanson, and co-stars Darius McCrary as Gerald Levert, Gary Dourdan as Augie Johnson, LisaRaye is Sylvia Rhone, Amari Cheatom as Eddie Phelps and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Josephine Howard. Parris plays the R&B/Jazz singer who enjoyed mainstream success in the late ’80s and […]

[…] annually in June in Los Angeles has honored cultural and entertainment leaders such as Byron Allen, Nicole Lyn, Robin Thede, Charles K. King, D-Nice, Swizz Beatz, H.E.R., Sylvia Rhone, and many others. She is the recipient of the Adcolor Music Award (2023) and was included in Essence magazine’s Power 40 list. The former senior-level record […]

[…] Palmer; Emmy Award-winning Actress. The honorees of the evening represented a diverse range of talent and leadership within the industry: Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award: Jermaine Dupri and Sylvia Rhone Social Impact Award: Keke Palmer; Dr. Menna Demessie, and Jesse Collins Change Agent Award: Jason Flom and Trae tha Truth 365 Award: Tariq Cherif and Matt […]

Getty *Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) was among Joe Biden’s earliest endorsers, and she was expected to be offered a White House role in return. As many of supporters have noted, she was on Biden’s long list for VP and short list to head HUD and SBA. Instead, she was reportedly offered a role […]

[…] legacy eases the sorrow of our loss. Clarence passed away gently at home in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 13, 2023.” L-R: Jackie Avant, Clarence Avant & Sylvia Rhone (screenshot) Here’s more via Wikipedia: Clarence Alexander Avant was born in Climax, North Carolina on February 25, 1931; he was the oldest of eight children. He […]

[…] company. Yet it was because of Motown’s success, black executives at majors got a shot. Yes, we had L.A. Reid (Arista & Epic) now at Hitco & Sylvia Rhone (Elektra) now at Epic who broke some glass ceilings. Jon Platt is now the most accomplished black executive in the business and he’s earned every bit […]

[…] album, The Big Day, on the track “I Got You (Always and Forever).” In October 2019, all five members reunited and performed at the City of Hope Gala honoring Sylvia Rhone. BORN TO SING: EXPANDED DIGITAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Track Listing: 1.    “Party” 2.    “Strange” 3.    “Lies” 4.    “Hip Hop Bugle Boy” 5.    “Hold On” 6.    “Part Of Me” 7.    “You Don’t Have To […]

[…] Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliot, Lil Kim, Da Brat, celebrity siblings Brandy and Ray J, Anita Baker, Ne-Yo, Wale, Chance the Rapper and Epic Records CEO & Chairman Sylvia Rhone. In keeping with one of the themes of the evening – empowering women – Ford made an impact on the awards show. Their “Built Phenomenally” campaign […]

[…] but for Lighthouse to be positioned for long-term growth and success. I am proud to hand over a debt-free church,” says Sapp. EPIC RECORDS CHAIRMAN & CEO SYLVIA RHONE HONORED BY CITY OF HOPE (EUR EXCLUSIVE/WATCH!) Pastor Rory Marshall Pastor Marshall says: “I am extremely honored and deeply humbled by the opportunity to extend the […]

[…] roles in “The Wood,” “Civil Brand,” “Beauty Shop,’ “All of Us,” “Singles Ladies,” and “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story” where she played record executive Sylvia Rhone. Currently, she hosts BET’s “Murder In The Thirst,” a true-crime show. In addition, she has done stage plays and is now directing. “I think it’s important […]