Archive for June, 2009

BET AWARDS 2009 »

Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the BET Awards telecast was extended by 30 minutes to accommodate various Michael Jackson tributes.

RED CARPET REWIND: 2009 BET AWARDS »

The BET Awards was more than a musical tribute to Michael Jackson’s music. Top stars also gave a nod to Michael’s timeless fashion influence on the red carpet.

DEBRA LEE’S BET AWARDS PRE-PARTY CELEBRATION »

Chairman & CEO Debra Lee hosted a “Pre Party” celebration for the BET Awards 2009 at the Drago Centro Restaurant in the Jewel Box room on Saturday (6/27)

GBK GIVEABLE GIFT LOUNGE AND UPSCALE LOFT »

GBK the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, hosted the backstage festivities again at this year’s 2009 BET Awards.

22ND ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM AND SOUL AWARDS »

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

3RD ANNUAL POWER TO END STROKE CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT »

The BET Awards presented its 3rd Annual Power to End Stroke Celebrity Golf Tournament charity event, which raised awareness and funds to benefit the American Stroke Association (ASA).

GOSPELCONNOISSEUR.COM SALUTE TO BLACK MUSIC MONTH »

Mary J. Blige has rightfully earned her royal appellation “The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” With a powerful croon and smooth flow, she has become one of the most important artists of the past two decades,

MANPOWER CONFERENCE 2009 »

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ ManPower conference starts today. The conference, themed Visions and Dreams, will be held today thru Saturday at The Potter’s House in Dallas.

MARY MARY NEW BOOK »

Mary Mary has a new self-help book coming out next year entitled “Be You,”
Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, sat down with FOX 11’s Lisa Breckenridge to discuss the book and other topics.

DRUNK FOR 27 YEARS »

Drunk for 27 years is a true-story that depicts the heartache, pain, tragedy and trauma, Ms. Priscilla Murray-Gibson experienced through her alcohol addiction of 27 years.

GOSPELCONNOISSEUR.COM SALUTE TO BLACK MUSIC MONTH »

He is known as “The Godfather of Soul” and is recognized as one of the most influential figures of the past 50 years in popular music. James Brown was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing.

GOSPEL DREAM IS BACK! »

Gospel Music Channel series Gospel Dream. The six-week summer series will began tonight (6/24) at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT The theme for the show’s fourth season: The Greatest Inspirational Songs of All Time.

WIN A FREE TRIP TO ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL »

EMQ Network, the online network dedicated to the African American collegiate experience, is giving its audience a chance to join the excitement of the 15th Annual 2009 ESSENCE Music Festival

I DON’T DO BOATS, BUT I DON’T KNOW NOW »

Designers E. Kevin Schopfer along with Sparkman Stephens of Naval Architects have worked together hard to dream up such a beautiful piece of machinery.

WHY CAN’T P.J. MORTON SING ABOUT LOVE »

P.J. Morton, is releasing his debut book, Why Can’t I Sing About Love? The Truth About the “Church” Against “Secular” Music. Growing up as the son of prominent pastor and gospel music artist, Bishop Paul S. Morton

GOSPELCONNOISSEUR.COM SALUTE TO BLACK MUSIC MONTH »

Whitney Houston was better connected than most young vocalists when she embarked on a recording career in the mid-1980s.

STEVE HARVEY MENTORING WEEKEND »

Comedian Steve Harvey partnered with American Airlines to kick off the first annual Steve Harvey mentoring weekend. The program is encouraging aviation among young African American men.

THE NEVELS SISTERS IN CONCERT »

The Nevels Sisters are returning to their hometown of Youngstown, OH this Saturday (6/27) to perform in concert. This will be the first opportunity Youngstown will experience seeing the Gospel stars perform since they hit the big time.

GOSPELCONNOISSEUR.COM SALUTE TO BLACK MUSIC MONTH »

Stevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of R&B but popular music in general. Blind virtually since birth, his heightened awareness of sound helped him create vibrant

LETTERS TO CEDRIC »

Do you think your traveling is causing this issue between the two of you? Don’t be no fool and start thinking it’s that’s simple of a fix.