Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on Wbgr-fm on November 9th, 2023, reviewing “Journey to Bethlehem,” a re-telling of the Baby Jesus story as a musical! In theaters on November 10th, 2023.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Three Kings discover the star they are to follow, while Mary (Fiona Palomo) becomes engaged to Joseph (Milo Manheim). The angel Gabriel (the rapper Lecrae) also appears, and tells Mary she’s going to be the Mother of Jesus. At first, Joseph runs away, but a vision comes to him, and he finds his fiancé and completes the nuptials. Meanwhile, Herod (Antonio Banderas) calls for a census, so Mary and Joseph are about to journey to Bethlehem …and their destiny.
”Journey to Bethlehem” is in theaters on November 9th. Featuring Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Lecrae, Geno Segers, Rizwan Manji, Omi Djalili and Antonio Banderas. Written by Adam Anders and Peter Barsocchini.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Three Kings discover the star they are to follow, while Mary (Fiona Palomo) becomes engaged to Joseph (Milo Manheim). The angel Gabriel (the rapper Lecrae) also appears, and tells Mary she’s going to be the Mother of Jesus. At first, Joseph runs away, but a vision comes to him, and he finds his fiancé and completes the nuptials. Meanwhile, Herod (Antonio Banderas) calls for a census, so Mary and Joseph are about to journey to Bethlehem …and their destiny.
”Journey to Bethlehem” is in theaters on November 9th. Featuring Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Lecrae, Geno Segers, Rizwan Manji, Omi Djalili and Antonio Banderas. Written by Adam Anders and Peter Barsocchini.
- 11/10/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Gary Sinise will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from America Salutes You 2023 Concert For Gratitude.
This live concert event is being filmed for national broadcast from the Fisher Center For The Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University on Friday, December 15th at 7 p.m. Alana Springsteen and War Hippies join the already announced lineup of Chrissy Metz (“This Is Us”) and Dustin Lynch co-hosting and performing. Lecrae, Clint Black joined by Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl Black, Charles Esten (“Nashville” TV star), Lee Greenwood, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan Walker Hayes (sending a special performance for the event and cause) and Chasing DaVinci are all performing with additional special guest artists to be announced shortly.
“Tickets are on sale at thefishercenter.com and americasalutesyou.org. For additional questions about tickets, please contact the Belmont Box Office at 615-460-2255 or tickets@belmont.edu.” One-of-a-kind,...
This live concert event is being filmed for national broadcast from the Fisher Center For The Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University on Friday, December 15th at 7 p.m. Alana Springsteen and War Hippies join the already announced lineup of Chrissy Metz (“This Is Us”) and Dustin Lynch co-hosting and performing. Lecrae, Clint Black joined by Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl Black, Charles Esten (“Nashville” TV star), Lee Greenwood, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan Walker Hayes (sending a special performance for the event and cause) and Chasing DaVinci are all performing with additional special guest artists to be announced shortly.
“Tickets are on sale at thefishercenter.com and americasalutesyou.org. For additional questions about tickets, please contact the Belmont Box Office at 615-460-2255 or tickets@belmont.edu.” One-of-a-kind,...
- 11/10/2023
- Look to the Stars
Christmas comes early this year, as “Journey to Bethlehem” puts words (and music) in the mouths of all who bore witness to Jesus’ birth. Some of those tunes — like “Silent Night” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” — will sound familiar enough, though most of the songs — like most of the script — represents a fresh interpretation of believers’ original miracle, courtesy of Adam Anders, making a competent, if undistinguished directorial debut with the least edgy retelling of the nativity story around (which is essentially what the faith-based audience has been asking for).
One half of the duo behind the music for “Glee,” Swedish-born Anders comes to the project after more than two decades of penning and producing songs for boy bands and Disney Channel artists, including the Backstreet Boys (“More Than This”), Nick Lachey and the Jonas Brothers. He was instrumental in the soundtracks of big-screen musicals “Rock of Ages” and “The Prom,...
One half of the duo behind the music for “Glee,” Swedish-born Anders comes to the project after more than two decades of penning and producing songs for boy bands and Disney Channel artists, including the Backstreet Boys (“More Than This”), Nick Lachey and the Jonas Brothers. He was instrumental in the soundtracks of big-screen musicals “Rock of Ages” and “The Prom,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures’ faith-focused label Affirm Films and Monarch Media have launched a trailer for Christmas musical film “Journey to Bethlehem.”
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Adam Anders, who was a music producer on “Glee.” A retelling of the the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, the film is a live-action Christmas musical weaving classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs.
The cast includes Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) as Mary, Milo Manheim (“Prom Pact”) as Joseph, Antonio Banderas (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) as Herod, Stephanie Gil (“Fatima”), Rizwan Manji (“Schitt’s Creek”), Geno Segers (“Perfect Harmony”), Omid Djalili (“Gladiator”), Joel Smallbone and Lecrae.
Anders penned the script along with Peter Barsocchini (“High School Musical”) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders (“Glee”) and Peer Astrom (“Rock of Ages”). The film is produced by Anders, Alan Powell and Steve Barnett through Monarch Media,...
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Adam Anders, who was a music producer on “Glee.” A retelling of the the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, the film is a live-action Christmas musical weaving classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs.
The cast includes Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) as Mary, Milo Manheim (“Prom Pact”) as Joseph, Antonio Banderas (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) as Herod, Stephanie Gil (“Fatima”), Rizwan Manji (“Schitt’s Creek”), Geno Segers (“Perfect Harmony”), Omid Djalili (“Gladiator”), Joel Smallbone and Lecrae.
Anders penned the script along with Peter Barsocchini (“High School Musical”) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders (“Glee”) and Peer Astrom (“Rock of Ages”). The film is produced by Anders, Alan Powell and Steve Barnett through Monarch Media,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Lupita Nyong’o is one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses of African descent. The actress is as naturally talented and intellectual as she is beautiful. Over the past decades, Nyong’o has graced the covers of several magazines. Top artists like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Lecrae, Nicki Minaj, Wale, and Sauti Sol referenced her in the media and featured on a Ciara song. Nyong’o is as committed and passionate to several social, global, and humanitarian causes as she is to being an actor. As a polyglot, Lupita speaks Luo, English, Spanish, and Swahili fluently. She has worked as a narrator on several documentaries for...
- 8/22/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Fiona Palomo is Mary, Milo Manheim is Joseph and Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas is King Herod in Sony Affirm’s upcoming untitled holiday musical centered around the Nativity.
The movie is currently in production with Monarch Media on the coast of Spain for a Nov. 10 theatrical release.
Award-winning music producer Adam Anders is making his feature directorial debut and wrote the script along with Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical franchise) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders and Peer Astrom.
Logline: A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling...
The movie is currently in production with Monarch Media on the coast of Spain for a Nov. 10 theatrical release.
Award-winning music producer Adam Anders is making his feature directorial debut and wrote the script along with Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical franchise) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders and Peer Astrom.
Logline: A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling...
- 2/23/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The music and entertainment industry are mourning the death of Migos rapper Takeoff.
Following the devastating news that the rapper was shot and killed outside a Houston bowling alley, tributes from celebs have been pouring in on social media as they remember the 28-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop star.
Fellow rapper Gucci Mane, who recently linked up with Takeoff and his bandmate Quavo on the song “Us vs. Them”, shared a photo of his collaborator to Instagram, adding that he is heartbroken over the news.
Read More: Quavo Reveals Origins Of Takeoff’s Nickname, Shooting A Movie With Robert De Niro On ‘Hot Ones’
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He also paid his respects on Twitter:
R.I.P. @1YoungTakeoff
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) November 1, 2022
Rapper Ja Rule took to Twitter to commemorate the Atlanta native, then demanded that gun violence “has to Stop.”
Rip Takeoff…...
Following the devastating news that the rapper was shot and killed outside a Houston bowling alley, tributes from celebs have been pouring in on social media as they remember the 28-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop star.
Fellow rapper Gucci Mane, who recently linked up with Takeoff and his bandmate Quavo on the song “Us vs. Them”, shared a photo of his collaborator to Instagram, adding that he is heartbroken over the news.
Read More: Quavo Reveals Origins Of Takeoff’s Nickname, Shooting A Movie With Robert De Niro On ‘Hot Ones’
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He also paid his respects on Twitter:
R.I.P. @1YoungTakeoff
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) November 1, 2022
Rapper Ja Rule took to Twitter to commemorate the Atlanta native, then demanded that gun violence “has to Stop.”
Rip Takeoff…...
- 11/1/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Following the unexpected death of Takeoff, one-third of the prolific rap trio Migos, figures throughout hip-hop, and the entertainment industry at large, have taken to social media to memorialize the late musician. The rapper, born Kirsnik Khari Ball, was shot and killed in Houston early Tuesday morning at age 28, Rolling Stone confirmed.
Gucci Mane, who recently collaborated with Takeoff and his uncle and bandmate Quavo on the song “Us vs. Them,” shared a photo of the rapper on Instagram, saying he was heartbroken over the news.
“This broke my heart Rest In Peace @yrntakeoff,...
Gucci Mane, who recently collaborated with Takeoff and his uncle and bandmate Quavo on the song “Us vs. Them,” shared a photo of the rapper on Instagram, saying he was heartbroken over the news.
“This broke my heart Rest In Peace @yrntakeoff,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Click here to read the full article.
P-Valley creator Katori Hall, Ja Rule, Jemele Hill and former NAACP Legal Defense Fund president Sherrilyn Ifill are among the public figures mourning the death of Migos rapper Takeoff.
The 28-year-old rapper, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, died after a shooting early Tuesday outside of a bowling alley in Houston, a rep for Migos confirmed to the Associated Press.
The Grammy-nominated rap trio from Georgia also includes Quavo and Offset, who’s married to Cardi B. The group had a memorable first-season cameo on Atlanta, and creator Donald Glover gave the group, and their Hot 100-topping single “Bad & Boujee,” a shout-out during his 2017 Golden Globes acceptance speech.
“I’d like to thank the Migos — not for being on the show, but for making ‘Bad and Boujee,’” Glover said.
Backstage he added of the group, “I think that they’re The Beatles of this generation...
P-Valley creator Katori Hall, Ja Rule, Jemele Hill and former NAACP Legal Defense Fund president Sherrilyn Ifill are among the public figures mourning the death of Migos rapper Takeoff.
The 28-year-old rapper, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, died after a shooting early Tuesday outside of a bowling alley in Houston, a rep for Migos confirmed to the Associated Press.
The Grammy-nominated rap trio from Georgia also includes Quavo and Offset, who’s married to Cardi B. The group had a memorable first-season cameo on Atlanta, and creator Donald Glover gave the group, and their Hot 100-topping single “Bad & Boujee,” a shout-out during his 2017 Golden Globes acceptance speech.
“I’d like to thank the Migos — not for being on the show, but for making ‘Bad and Boujee,’” Glover said.
Backstage he added of the group, “I think that they’re The Beatles of this generation...
- 11/1/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rapper Takeoff, of US trio Migos, has died after a shooting in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday 1 November.
The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28 years old.
Fellow Migos member Quavo was also present during the incident. According to Houston police, the two were at a private party prior to the shooting.
Since the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the rapper.
Drake shared a photo to Instagram of himself with Takeoff onstage, writing: “I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch.”
“That’s what I’ll focus on for now. Rest easy space man. Take,” he added.
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James Cordon has also paid tribute to the star on his The Late, Late Show programme:“I just want to say, to take this moment to say,...
The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28 years old.
Fellow Migos member Quavo was also present during the incident. According to Houston police, the two were at a private party prior to the shooting.
Since the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the rapper.
Drake shared a photo to Instagram of himself with Takeoff onstage, writing: “I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch.”
“That’s what I’ll focus on for now. Rest easy space man. Take,” he added.
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James Cordon has also paid tribute to the star on his The Late, Late Show programme:“I just want to say, to take this moment to say,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The Jesus Music arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Est Digital December 7 from Lionsgate & The Kingdom Story Company. Here’s the trailer:
With stirring songs of faith, love, and hope, the Jesus Music movement rose from America’s 1960s counterculture to become a worldwide phenomenon. This fascinating documentary reveals Jesus Music’s uplifting, untold story — from its humble beginnings at the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California, through its transformation into the multi million-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary music. Featuring intimate interviews with the genre’s biggest stars — including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, and Kirk Franklin — this love letter to Ccm fans reveals the trials and triumphs of the artists who have devoted their lives to sharing their faith through the universal power of music.
The Jesus Music features Interviews With: Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Bill Gaither, Bill Reeves, Chris Tomlin, Eddie DeGarmo, Glenn Kaiser,...
With stirring songs of faith, love, and hope, the Jesus Music movement rose from America’s 1960s counterculture to become a worldwide phenomenon. This fascinating documentary reveals Jesus Music’s uplifting, untold story — from its humble beginnings at the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California, through its transformation into the multi million-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary music. Featuring intimate interviews with the genre’s biggest stars — including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, and Kirk Franklin — this love letter to Ccm fans reveals the trials and triumphs of the artists who have devoted their lives to sharing their faith through the universal power of music.
The Jesus Music features Interviews With: Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Bill Gaither, Bill Reeves, Chris Tomlin, Eddie DeGarmo, Glenn Kaiser,...
- 12/5/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“The Jesus Music,” a film about the Christian music scene that earned more than half a million dollars over its opening weekend, is about as friendly and far removed from being an expose as a documentary can get, but that doesn’t mean the filmmakers want fans to think they’re getting anything but unvarnished truth. So the opening moments feature some of the movie’s primary participants — including Kirk Franklin, the three former members of DC Talk, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith (the last two of whom are also among its executive producers) — sitting down for their interviews with tight faces and grim demeanors, as if about to be forced to spill their darkest secrets. But this introductory sequence doth protest too much: “The Jesus Music” is an altogether celebratory film made by the industry for its fans and, as with a lot of contemporary Christian music, throwing...
- 10/6/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Longoria and Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of Trustees
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that Eva Longoria has been appointed to its board of trustees, while Sid Ganis will become the museum’s first honorary trustee.
Since starring in “Desperate Housewives,” Longoria has led the charge for female representation in Hollywood and cemented herself as an entertainment industry staple known for her work both in front of and behind the camera. Ganis, a film executive and producer, has been integral to securing the future of the Academy Museum. He will now serve on the board in a lifetime position.
Longoria and Ganis join existing board members Ted Sarandos, chair; Miky Lee (Mie Kyung Lee) vice-chair; Kimberly Steward, secretary; Jim Gianopulos, treasurer; Patricia S. Bellinger, Jason Blum, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Laura Dern, David Dolby, Sidonie Seydoux Dumas, Ray Halbritter, Tom Hanks, Dawn Hudson, Bill Kramer,...
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that Eva Longoria has been appointed to its board of trustees, while Sid Ganis will become the museum’s first honorary trustee.
Since starring in “Desperate Housewives,” Longoria has led the charge for female representation in Hollywood and cemented herself as an entertainment industry staple known for her work both in front of and behind the camera. Ganis, a film executive and producer, has been integral to securing the future of the Academy Museum. He will now serve on the board in a lifetime position.
Longoria and Ganis join existing board members Ted Sarandos, chair; Miky Lee (Mie Kyung Lee) vice-chair; Kimberly Steward, secretary; Jim Gianopulos, treasurer; Patricia S. Bellinger, Jason Blum, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Laura Dern, David Dolby, Sidonie Seydoux Dumas, Ray Halbritter, Tom Hanks, Dawn Hudson, Bill Kramer,...
- 6/29/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Celebrities, radio personalities and a nationwide community of urban, R&b and gospel music fans raised $1.5 million during the 13th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraising broadcast on March 11-12 to support patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The radiothon included support from all 13 Radio One markets, as well as several partner stations owned by Cumulus, Entercom, Townsquare, Perry Broadcasting, Beasley and iHeart urban AC, gospel, and hip hop radio outlets. This collective effort reached listeners in 33 cities, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis, Savannah, Buffalo, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and Memphis.
The event brought together participating celebrities for the St. Jude mission, including, Anita Wilson, Anthony Hamilton, Brian Courtney Wilson, Cynthia Bailey, Evvie McKinney, Fred Hammond, Isaac Carree, Jekalyn Carr, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lecrae, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Malcom Stewart, Maranda Curtis, Marvin Sapp, Melvin Crispell III, Mya Johnson, Q Parker,...
The radiothon included support from all 13 Radio One markets, as well as several partner stations owned by Cumulus, Entercom, Townsquare, Perry Broadcasting, Beasley and iHeart urban AC, gospel, and hip hop radio outlets. This collective effort reached listeners in 33 cities, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis, Savannah, Buffalo, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and Memphis.
The event brought together participating celebrities for the St. Jude mission, including, Anita Wilson, Anthony Hamilton, Brian Courtney Wilson, Cynthia Bailey, Evvie McKinney, Fred Hammond, Isaac Carree, Jekalyn Carr, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lecrae, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Malcom Stewart, Maranda Curtis, Marvin Sapp, Melvin Crispell III, Mya Johnson, Q Parker,...
- 3/24/2021
- Look to the Stars
At 23, Nija Charles has already established herself as one of the most sought-after songwriters in hip-hop and R&b, penning tracks for Beyoncé, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Summer Walker. Even as the walls between genres are becoming more porous in the streaming era, professional songwriting can often be siloed, with writers from different genres rarely mixing in the same sessions. But in 2020, Charles leapt into Top 40 pop, co-writing both Lady Gaga’s club hit “Rain on Me” and Maroon 5’s mournful ballad “Nobody’s Love.”
“I listen to everything,...
“I listen to everything,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
To support Black Americans who have been disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Ad Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CDC Foundation, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Hhs) are launching a national campaign, “You Will See Me,” to inspire and empower Black Americans to wear face masks to help stop the spread of the virus.
Created by 3Am, a division of Los Angeles based entertainment agency Wild Card Creative Group, this integrated platform features prominent Black celebrities sharing their stories to encourage everyone to see the real person behind their face mask.
Data shows Black Americans are affected by Covid-19 at higher rates due to systemic healthcare, economic, and social inequalities. Across the U.S., Black and Latino residents are three times as likely to be infected as their white neighbors, according to new CDC data which provides detailed characteristics of 640,000 infections detected in nearly 1,000 U.
Created by 3Am, a division of Los Angeles based entertainment agency Wild Card Creative Group, this integrated platform features prominent Black celebrities sharing their stories to encourage everyone to see the real person behind their face mask.
Data shows Black Americans are affected by Covid-19 at higher rates due to systemic healthcare, economic, and social inequalities. Across the U.S., Black and Latino residents are three times as likely to be infected as their white neighbors, according to new CDC data which provides detailed characteristics of 640,000 infections detected in nearly 1,000 U.
- 8/24/2020
- Look to the Stars
Atlanta pastor for Passion City Church Louie Giglio apologized after receiving backlash for comments made about racism and white privilege during a conversation with rapper Lecrae and Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy. In the video that was posted on YouTube Giglio said, “We understand the curse that was slavery, white people do, and we say, ‘That […]
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- 6/23/2020
- by Kate Reynolds
- Uinterview
A timely yet undercooked action-thriller about police corruption and racism, “Black and Blue” cuts to the chase from its very first, promising sequence. Along the beats of Lecrae’s social injustice-themed “Welcome to America,” Alicia West (Naomie Harris) jogs through the middle-class streets of a suburban New Orleans neighborhood, only to be stopped and harassed by a pair of suspicious white cops, interrogating her with excessive force for no reason. It’s not long before the cops realize that “she is a blue,” a part of their team, and let her go; though with palpable arrogance. It’s clear that they would face no consequences, even after illegally slamming one of their own against a fence. Their privilege happens to be standard operating procedure.
It’s a powerful scene, all too real in today’s world where amateur cell phone videos of similar or worse cases of police brutality continue to go viral.
It’s a powerful scene, all too real in today’s world where amateur cell phone videos of similar or worse cases of police brutality continue to go viral.
- 9/25/2019
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
Katy Perry‘s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J has been found to infringe copyrighted material. A Los Angeles jury ruled that the song infringed on the 2008 rap song “Joyful Noise” by Christian rapper Flame featuring Lecrae and John Reilly. On July 29, the jurors decided that the beat of “Dark Horse” improperly copied […]
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- 7/31/2019
- by Eileen Nguyen
- Uinterview
Chrissy Metz has given another stunning performance of her single “I’m Standing with You.”
On Friday, the This Is Us star, 38, released her first music video on her YouTube channel, which serves as the visual accompaniment for her track from the film Breakthrough, which Metz also stars in.
In the video, Metz, who stands strong on a stage eclipsed by water, belts out the emotional lyrics to the original song, which was written by 10-time Oscar nominated songwriter Diane Warren.
Later joined by a gospel choir, Metz walks across the stage as scenes from the Roxann Dawson-directed movie interweave,...
On Friday, the This Is Us star, 38, released her first music video on her YouTube channel, which serves as the visual accompaniment for her track from the film Breakthrough, which Metz also stars in.
In the video, Metz, who stands strong on a stage eclipsed by water, belts out the emotional lyrics to the original song, which was written by 10-time Oscar nominated songwriter Diane Warren.
Later joined by a gospel choir, Metz walks across the stage as scenes from the Roxann Dawson-directed movie interweave,...
- 4/19/2019
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Lecrae is a guy that early on in life didn’t have a lot of positive influences and took what he could learn from in order to grow and expand his mind. The only unfortunate thing is that this led him down a very dark path that was steadily getting worse until he decided to change things around. Since he started creating a life he could be proud of, becoming a Christian rapper that speaks to others in a way that promotes a better style of living and a more positive outlook for people to follow. To say that he’s perfected
The Five Best Lecrae Songs Of All-Time...
The Five Best Lecrae Songs Of All-Time...
- 2/15/2019
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
For more than a year, Rihanna and her label Roc Nation have been hunting for beats as they work to complete an album devoted to exploring the singer’s Caribbean roots, according to conversations with eight sources close to the project. In addition, two of those sources suggest that the singer is simultaneously at work on another pop-oriented album.
Rihanna first mentioned the possibility of releasing a reggae-centric album publicly during a Vogue profile for the June issue, but her and her potential collaborators have been quiet ever since. The magazine suggested that Supa Dups,...
Rihanna first mentioned the possibility of releasing a reggae-centric album publicly during a Vogue profile for the June issue, but her and her potential collaborators have been quiet ever since. The magazine suggested that Supa Dups,...
- 7/19/2018
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Trophies were handed out at the 18th annual Bet Awards Sunday night. Hosted by Academy Award-winning actor and Grammy Award-winning musician Jamie Foxx, the annual ceremony recognizes the triumphs and successes of Black artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
Breakout Tiffany Haddish and Chadwick Boseman won for Best Actress and Best Actor respectively while Black Panther was crowned with the Best Movie Award.
“The film is about our experience being African American and also being from Africa,” said director Ryan Coogler in his acceptance speech. “It was about tapping into that voice we always hear that tells us to be proud of who we are.”
The Bet Awards gave some “Sweet Love” to R&B legend Anita Baker as she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, the ceremony shifted gears and went beyond awards for entertainment and honored individuals who have done amazing humanitarian acts because,...
Breakout Tiffany Haddish and Chadwick Boseman won for Best Actress and Best Actor respectively while Black Panther was crowned with the Best Movie Award.
“The film is about our experience being African American and also being from Africa,” said director Ryan Coogler in his acceptance speech. “It was about tapping into that voice we always hear that tells us to be proud of who we are.”
The Bet Awards gave some “Sweet Love” to R&B legend Anita Baker as she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, the ceremony shifted gears and went beyond awards for entertainment and honored individuals who have done amazing humanitarian acts because,...
- 6/25/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
“Black Panther” and its star Chadwick Boseman won Best Movie and Best Actor at the 2018 Bet Awards Sunday night, and Tiffany Haddish emerged as Best Actress for her breakout roles in multiple films, including “Girls Trip.”
Kendrick Lamar emerged as a big winner on the music front, winning Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Album for “Damn.”
Jamie Foxx hosted the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, with Anita Baker earning a lifetime achievement award, and Nicki Minaj (above) delivering a memorable musical performance.
Also Read: Jamie Foxx Denies Accusation He Slapped a Woman With His Penis in 2002
Here’s the complete list of winners.
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
Beyoncé *Winner*
Sza
H.E.R.
Rihanna
Kehlani
Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
Bruno Mars *Winner*
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
Daniel Caesar
Best Group Award
Migos *Winner*
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
Kendrick Lamar emerged as a big winner on the music front, winning Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Album for “Damn.”
Jamie Foxx hosted the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, with Anita Baker earning a lifetime achievement award, and Nicki Minaj (above) delivering a memorable musical performance.
Also Read: Jamie Foxx Denies Accusation He Slapped a Woman With His Penis in 2002
Here’s the complete list of winners.
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
Beyoncé *Winner*
Sza
H.E.R.
Rihanna
Kehlani
Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
Bruno Mars *Winner*
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
Daniel Caesar
Best Group Award
Migos *Winner*
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
- 6/25/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar topped this year’s Bet Awards nominations, with six and five nods, respectively, including video of the year, best collaboration, and album of the year.
Lamar has two noms in the album category for both his solo effort “Damn.” and “Black Panther: The Album,” which he spearheaded. DJ Khaled also has a record in the race with “Grateful,” plus more nominations for his collaborative work with Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Jay-z, Future, and Beyonce, as well as his video for “Wild Thoughts.” Lamar was also recognized for his collaboration with Rihanna on “Loyalty” and the video for “Humble.” Both are also up for best male hip hop artist.
Other 2018 nominees include Migos, with four nods, including best group and album of the year; and Sza with four nods as well, including best female R&B/pop artist and best new artist.
Tiffany Haddish, Lupita Nyong’o,...
Lamar has two noms in the album category for both his solo effort “Damn.” and “Black Panther: The Album,” which he spearheaded. DJ Khaled also has a record in the race with “Grateful,” plus more nominations for his collaborative work with Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Jay-z, Future, and Beyonce, as well as his video for “Wild Thoughts.” Lamar was also recognized for his collaboration with Rihanna on “Loyalty” and the video for “Humble.” Both are also up for best male hip hop artist.
Other 2018 nominees include Migos, with four nods, including best group and album of the year; and Sza with four nods as well, including best female R&B/pop artist and best new artist.
Tiffany Haddish, Lupita Nyong’o,...
- 5/16/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Complete list of winners and nominees of the 2014 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on Sunday February 8. Winners will be updated as they're announced during the telecast and pre-telecast. Record Of The Year “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli Xcx “Chandelier,” Sia **Winner** “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version),” Sam Smith “Shake It Off,” Taylor Swift “All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor Album Of The Year **Winner** “Morning Phase,” Beck “Beyoncé,” Beyoncé “X,” Ed Sheeran “In The Lonely Hour,” Sam Smith “Girl,” Pharrell Williams Song Of The Year “All About That Bass,” Kevin Kadish & Meghan Trainor, songwriters (Meghan Trainor) “Chandelier,” Sia Furler & Jesse Shatkin, songwriters (Sia) “Shake It Off,” Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift) **Winner** “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version),” James Napier, William Phillips & Sam Smith, songwriters (Sam Smith) “Take Me To Church,” Andrew Hozier-Byrne, songwriter (Hozier) Best New Artist Iggy Azalea Bastille Brandy Clark...
- 2/8/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
Katy Perry is on the receiving end of a lawsuit in which a group of Christian rappers are arguing that she stole their music for her hit song “Dark Horse.”
Katy Perry Sued
Grammy-nominated rapper Flame (Marcus Gray), Chike Ojukwu, Emanuel Lambert and Grammy-winning rapper LeCrae Moore filed a lawsuit against Perry and Capitol Records in St. Louis federal court Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The group of musicians claims that Perry’s "Dark Horse" rips off their 2008 song “Joyful Noise.”
In addition to Perry, Juicy J and producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin are named in the suit as well as a number of other associates that the suing party believes “infringed the copyright" of “Joyful Noise.” The suit argues that they “exploited and profited” from the use of their Christian rap song with "Dark Horse."
Not only do the musicians take issue with Perry and...
Katy Perry Sued
Grammy-nominated rapper Flame (Marcus Gray), Chike Ojukwu, Emanuel Lambert and Grammy-winning rapper LeCrae Moore filed a lawsuit against Perry and Capitol Records in St. Louis federal court Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The group of musicians claims that Perry’s "Dark Horse" rips off their 2008 song “Joyful Noise.”
In addition to Perry, Juicy J and producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin are named in the suit as well as a number of other associates that the suing party believes “infringed the copyright" of “Joyful Noise.” The suit argues that they “exploited and profited” from the use of their Christian rap song with "Dark Horse."
Not only do the musicians take issue with Perry and...
- 7/3/2014
- Uinterview
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