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Renaissance Bandleader Damien Sneed In A Tribute To Aretha Franklin, Featuring Valerie Simpson And Karen Clark Sheard

Damien Sneed, the multi-genre composer, bandleader, musician, and vocalist, announces a brand-new multi-media touring show for 2022, titled A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Celebrate Mary J. Blige Live At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

On May 225th, 2021, the Apollo honored nine-time Grammy Award-winning and two-time Academy Award nominee, Mary J. Blige with induction into Apollo's legendary Walk of Fame. Continue reading

Nat Geo’s Award-Winning Anthology Series ‘Genius: Aretha’ Premieres (Video)

Genius is an Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators.Continue reading

National Geographic Reveal Premiere Date And Trailer For Anthology Series ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’

National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," "The Color Purple") revealed today during the network's TCA session the highly-anticipated premiere date and official series trailer. Continue reading

A Live Deep Dive Into The Artistry Of Aretha Franklin At Harlem’s Apollo Theater Live Wire

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 6:30 pm ET, The Apollo Theater Education Program’s Live Wire series continues to honor iconic artists who have impacted arts and culture.Continue reading

Come On, Let’s Stomp With Reyna Roberts’ On Monday Night Football And ESPN (Video)

Herb “Harlem on the Prairie” Jeffries, was one of Harlem's first cowboys, so it's great to hear of rising country singer/songwriter Reyna Roberts as she continues to Stompin the country for fans with the unmatched success of her stand-out single, “Stompin’ Grounds.”Continue reading

New Version Of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Never Gonna Break My Faith’ In Harlem Released (Video)

An unreleased version of Aretha Franklin's "Never Gonna Break My Faith" featuring the Boys Choir of Harlem was released to music streaming services today.Continue reading

Cynthia Erivo First Look As Aretha Franklin In “GENIUS: ARETHA” (Video)

National Geographic and Fox 21 Television Studios will release a first-look, national teaser promo for GENIUS: ARETHA during this Sunday's Oscars® telecast airing on ABC. Continue reading

Robert De Niro Says ‘The Apollo’ Opener Is Rejection of Trump Team “Promoting Divisiveness”

Staying true to its New York City location, the Tribeca Film Festival opened on Wednesday evening with the premiere of The Apollo, a documentary about the iconic Harlem music hall reports the Hollywood Reporter.Continue reading

Las Vegas: Stars Shine At The 34th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Red Carpet (Photos)

Central City Productions wrapped up the taping of the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Continue reading

HW Pick: “Amazing Grace,” World Premiere Of Legendary Aretha Franklin Concert Doc In NYC

Amazing Grace, a long-awaited documentary featuring Aretha Franklin’s signature performances at New Temple Missionary Baptist ChurchContinue reading

Harlem’s Ed Davila Talks Aretha Franklin Memorial And More (Video)

Join Harlem's Ed Davila (left), and Aretha Franklin "Queen Of Soul," family friend, as he talks about partying mid-town with the Franklin sons in the 70's, his photographs at Ms. Franklin's memorial in Detroit and much, much more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading