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TV One Is Streaming The Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert Tonight And Here’s Everything You Need To Know

TV One reports that more than 30 performers, including Kurt Carr, Raheem DeVaughn,Tasha Page-Lockhart, Gladys Knight, Kierra Sheard and Johnny Gillare scheduled to take the stage tonight in Detroit honoring Aretha Franklin. Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Aretha Franklin Rest In Peace (Photographs)

On Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, photographer Seitu Oronde was at the Aretha Franklin Rest in Peace on 125th Street in Harlem, New York. Continue reading

Faith Evans, Bobby Brown, BeBe & CeCe Winans And More At Black Music Honors (Red Carpet)

The 2018 Black Music Honors recognized the legacy of Aretha Franklin during the award show taping on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Continue reading

TV One Honors The Life, Legacy And Impact Of Harlem Fave Aretha Franklin

As the world mourns the tremendous loss of American treasure Aretha Franklin, the music legend, Civil Rights champion and renowned 'Queen of Soul,' Urban One announces plans to honor her life, legacy and impact on humanity.Continue reading

Aretha Franklin, “The Queen Of Soul,” 1942 – 2018 (Video)

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer and songwriter. Continue reading

Shoshana Bean Stars At The Apollo Theater

On Monday, July 30, 2018, Shoshana Bean will perform her recently released album show - Spectrum - at the Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater.Continue reading

49th NAACP Image Awards, Vanguard Award 2018

The surviving 1968 sanitation workers – some of them are still on the job – were presented with the prestigious NAACP Vanguard Award in conjunction with the 49th NAACP Image Awards at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.Continue reading

Aretha Franklin The “Queen of Soul” At NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the reigning “Queen of Soul” and Harlem fave Aretha Franklin. Continue reading

Vocalist Keith A. Dames And Marvin Horne In Harlem

Vocalist / bandleader Keith A. Dames and guitarist Marvin Horne wrap up the Labor Day weekend with two sets of live jazz at the Farafina Café & Lounge Harlem (1813 Amsterdam Ave,) on September 4, 2017.Continue reading

Harlem’s Alicia Keys ‘Holy War’ Last-Minute Performance

Eight days ago, Voice viewers only had one important voting matter to consider: which of the top 20 semifinalists would advance to the top 12 Live Playoffs. Continue reading

Prince To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame

Philippe Dauman, executive chairman, president and CEO of Viacom said, “It is a great honor to accept the corporate award for community leadership from an institution as legendary as the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

Lee Daniels To Direct Harlem’s Apollo Theater Doc

Lee Daniels is set to direct The Apollo Film Project, an authorized documentary chronicling the history of the famed theater in Harlem, White Horse Pictures announced Thursday.Continue reading

Harlem Fave Aretha Franklin Sings “You Make Me Feel” At Kennedy Center (video)

The world was reminded of Aretha Franklin's divaness on Tuesday when CBS aired the pre-taped Kennedy Center Honors celebration from Washington, D.C.Continue reading

5 Best Historic Spots In Harlem

1. Langston Hughes’ Harlem Brownstone One of the most prominent figures during the Harlem Renaissance, acclaimed poet and author Langston Hughes resided in his Harlem brownstone, which is located on 20. East 127th Street in Harlem.Continue reading

The Colored Museum At The Harlem School For The Arts

Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) Theatre Department Presents The Colored Museum written by George C. Wolfe directed by Alfred Preisser. The Colored Museum takes the audience on a journey through the Black American experience. Continue reading