Babyface and SZA to Receive Honors at 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
*Babyface and SZA will be honored at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards scheduled for September 5 in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President of Creative Catherine Brewton, the awards show aims to “recognize our phenomenal songwriters, producers and publishers behind the most groundbreaking R&B and Hip-Hop songs of […]
Babyface and Wife Nicole Pantenburg Going Separate Ways After 7 Years of Marriage / VIDEO
*Sorry Babyface fans, but we’ve got some sad news regarding the singer. There’s no way to sugarcoat the situation. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife Nicole Pantenburg are divorcing after 7 years of marriage. “After much thought and with great sadness, we have decided to end our marriage. We continue to care and have respect […]
RADIOSCOPE RAW Podcast: Our 1989 Interview with After 7
*Episode 10 of the Radioscope Raw podcast features our 1989 interview with the R&B group After 7. Brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds formed the group with Keith Mitchell in 1988 at Indiana University. A year later, they were releasing their self-titled debut album on Virgin Records, produced by the Edmonds’ younger brother Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and […]
‘Everything Hit Me’: Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Discusses his COVID-19 Diagnosis | The View
*Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds was a guest on “The View” Tuesday morning and shared his experience with COVID-19. “Suddenly fever came, body aches, chills, night sweats, everything hit me,” he told the ladies. The 11-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter and producer also talked about his music battle with Teddy Riley on Instagram, his Mother’s Day special […]
Gladys Knight, Babyface Help Honor Robert De Niro at 2018 Carousel of Hope Ball – PHOTOS/VIDEO!
*(Beverly Hills, CA) – On Saturday, October 6, event chair Barbara Davis hosted her iconic Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The gala, a Hollywood institution since 1978, honored longtime supporter Robert De Niro with the “Brass Ring Award” for his philanthropic efforts and continued dedication to the cause. Patrons […]
Babyface Remembers Natural Evolution of ‘Boomerang’ Soundtrack (EUR Exclusive!)
[videowaywire video_id=”722RCT2NQY8TXXLH”] *As one of the funniest romantic comedies to grace the silver screen, “Boomerang” is a certified classic. And as the saying kind of goes, behind every great movie is a great soundtrack. Particularly when that soundtrack boasts triple platinum status with an all-star roster and legendary music duo Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and […]
‘Micah’s Voice’ Benefit Offers Special Performance with Shawn Stockman & Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds (Photos/Videos)
*On Tuesday, April 25, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Micah’s Voice — a non-profit organization that offers support to families affected by autism — hosted a special evening at a private Hollywood Hills home with a select group of patrons to raise awareness and funds. The event raised more than $12,000 and although the weather […]
Jay Z, Berry Gordy, Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Make Songwriters Hall of Fame
*History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The rap mogul becomes the first rapper to be chosen for the prestigious honor, leading a class that includes Max Martin, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and three members of […]
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface Join BET’s ‘New Edition Story’
*Producers Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds have been added to BET’s forthcoming “New Edition Story” as executive producers, joining Jesse Collins and director Chris Robinson, reports Billboard.com. As previously reported, the biopic on the R&B group — comprised of Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill […]
Jay Z Becomes First Rapper Nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame
*Jay Z made history on Thursday as the first rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Sylvester “Sly Stone” Stewart and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds are also among the 24 nominees for the 2017 cycle. Madonna, Bryan Adams, George Michael, Gloria Estefan, Cat Stevens and Max Martin have also been nominated. PF Sloan, […]
Clive Davis to Honor Pharrell With his Annual Legend in Songwriting Award
*Pharrell Williams is about to add another trophy to his massive collection. Veteran music exec Clive Davis is honoring the “Happy” singer-songwriter with his Legend in Songwriting Award, according to the AP. The artist will receive the honor at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on Sept. 15. The annual affair benefits the City of […]
Star-Studded Lineup Set For 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens
*The 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music festival at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida is set to bring out an international grown and sexy crowd, as well as, lovers of old jazz, gospel, R&B, and soul. The City’s 11th year will boast a stellar lineup as per usual. This year’s roster […]
L. A. Reid’s New Book Recounts Michael Jackson Hating on Prince
*Thinking of Michael Jackson, the words “mean” or “vindictive” don’t immediately come to mind. But that may change after reading L.A. Reid’s new memoir “Sing to Me.” According to the New York Post, Reid opened up in the book about the King of Pop having a somewhat of a mean streak toward one of the […]
First Look: Lex Scott Davis as Toni Braxton in Lifetime’s ‘Unbreak My Heart’
*Lifetime has unveiled the first official photo of Lex Scott Davis in character as Toni Braxton for the upcoming Lifetime biopic “Unbreak My Heart.” The movie, which has Braxton’s blessing (she serves as executive producer and also appears in the film) is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m., followed by an […]
Babyface To Receive NCNW’s Common Heights Award, Washington, DC- Friday
*Singer/Songwriter/Producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds to receive The National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) “Uncommon Heights Award” Friday, November 13, 2015 The 14th Annual NCNW Uncommon Heights Gala Is the launch of the organization’s 80th Anniversary. Babyface is being honored for his philanthropic and professional achievements Also on Friday, November 13, 2015, at 2:00 PM, in the Jay Room of the Washington Hilton Hotel Former Secretary […]
