Marc Anthony announced today additional dates for 2019 of his “LEGACY TOUR”, including a date at Capital One Arena Feb. 22. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 19 at 10am with a Fan Pre-sale on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10am.
Fourteen years ago, Usher released the album Confessions, which for me is still his iconic work. Since then all of Usher’s releases have been either good 2008’s Here I Stand or downright horrible 2016’s Hard II Love. On October 11, Usher tweeted that he would be releasing a new album, sending his fans into anticipation, hoping Usher, would finally deliver an album worthy of his talents. Sadly, Usher’s latest release simply titled A continues the downward spiral of Usher’s once-promising career.
Tribeca Music/EMPIRE Records recording artist Cierra Ramirez today releases a new video for her latest single “Bad Boys”. The video exclusively premiered yesterday on Sweety High who says “not only is the video visually stunning and fun to watch, it’s also oh-so-relatable.”
The queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige was the main act for the grand opening for the new venue in Southeast Washington DC, ESA (Entertainment and Sports Arena) Saturday night. Mary J. held nothing back with a powerful performance of all her hits throughout the years and a medley only the queen of hip-hop so could do. The new venue, that holds about 4,200 people, was a sold-out success on October 13th. The Grammy Award winning the lodge bar with her talented opening act British singer and songwriter Jacob Banks.
Today New Kids On The Block, the multiplatinum selling pop super-group, unveiled an epic lineup for their highly-anticipated 2019 tour. NKOTB took to the Today Show plaza to reveal The MixTape Tour with very special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty by Nature. The five iconic pop and hip-hop acts will hit the road together for the first time ever on a 53-city tour across North America next summer, including a stop at Capital One Arena June 25.
Wednesday night at The Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick MD I had the pleasure of seeing one of the country artists known as part of the Class of 1989. I am talking about none other than Travis Tritt.
“You can take that wax out of your ears
and be sure your needle is sharp
wrap yourself in a light weight quilt
and a lover in your arms
and embrace Love Poems
Winter, after all, is coming.
We may as well get ready”
—Nikki Giovanni, July 2018
The poetry of Nikki Giovanni has spurred movements, turned hearts and informed generations. It also notably inspired the work of one Tupac Shakur (“All Eyez On U” which is included here, was written upon his passing). Her latest collection, Love Poems, embodies the fearless passion and spirited wit for which she is beloved and revered. HarperAudio is proud to announce Love Poems Vinyl, on sale Oct. 15, 2018.
America’s beloved sibling entertainers Donny and Marie will bring holiday cheer to The Theater at MGM National Harbor Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.
Old school music and unity were the theme on Saturday September 29th at the Eaglebank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Concertgoers partied all night when the newest branch of New Edition’s musical family tree, RBRM, stopped in for a performance. RBRM is comprised of Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins. Known for their work in the legendary group New Edition, as well as their groundbreaking solo careers. After forty years of performing together, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins can still command a stage as if it was second nature.
Romance & iconic stage presence were in effect when Johnny Gill and his New Edition bandmate, Ralph Tresvant, performed at the Rams Head Center Stage at the Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland on Friday September 28th. While the singers both came into the spotlight as members of the legendary music group New Edition, this show was dedicated to their solo material, with a few surprises thrown in as well.
