In the Aughts, Killer Mike was a fiery maelstrom, the South’s answer to Ice Cube, and an Atlanta polemicist comfortable with both dope-boy fantasies and bruising Black politics. But it’s been eleven years since R.A.P. Music, a classic pairing with rapper/producer El-p that inspired the two to form the world-conquering duo Run the Jewels. On his sixth album, Michael, the rapper focuses on his personal life, particularly his late mother and grandmother, with uncharacteristic empathy and restraint, even as he continues to utilize his uniquely brusque vocal style.
- 6/16/2023
- by Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
Updated: Lifetime announced several projects during A+E Networks’ 2023-24 upfront presentation Wednesday, including a follow-up docu to Janet Jackson, its two-part documentary that scored record ratings for the network, as well as TLC Forever, a simulcast with A+E celebrating the story of the iconic top-selling female group. Additionally, the network has greenlighted a Keyshia Cole biopic, starring Cole as herself and is in development on Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation starring Kelly Rowland, in the next installment of the Liddles for It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
- 3/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
For the third consecutive year, filmmakers Tommy and Codie Elaine Oliver will host the Black Love Summit, bringing their hit OWN docuseries to life with discussions about relationships and community.
Taking place virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will run Nov. 14 and 15 and feature special guests Jemele Hill, Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Grammy-winning couple Erica and Warryn Campbell. The two-day event will cover a wide range of topics including love, sex, finances, music and the weight of being Black in America. The Olivers will also each respectively host a “Husbands”...
Taking place virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will run Nov. 14 and 15 and feature special guests Jemele Hill, Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Grammy-winning couple Erica and Warryn Campbell. The two-day event will cover a wide range of topics including love, sex, finances, music and the weight of being Black in America. The Olivers will also each respectively host a “Husbands”...
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
For the third consecutive year, filmmakers Tommy and Codie Elaine Oliver will host the Black Love Summit, bringing their hit OWN docuseries to life with discussions about relationships and community.
Taking place virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will run Nov. 14 and 15 and feature special guests Jemele Hill, Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Grammy-winning couple Erica and Warryn Campbell. The two-day event will cover a wide range of topics including love, sex, finances, music and the weight of being Black in America. The Olivers will also each respectively host a “Husbands”...
Taking place virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will run Nov. 14 and 15 and feature special guests Jemele Hill, Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Grammy-winning couple Erica and Warryn Campbell. The two-day event will cover a wide range of topics including love, sex, finances, music and the weight of being Black in America. The Olivers will also each respectively host a “Husbands”...
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gospel and secular music are often viewed as distinct spheres with little to no overlap. But don’t tell that to writer-producer Warryn Campbell, who has been hopping industry fences between rap, R&b, and gospel for two decades — and won Grammy awards for his work in each genre.
That makes him a natural resource for Kanye West, who has recently and enthusiastically embraced faith after more than 15 years in the largely secular trenches. Campbell met a young West before he embarked on a rap career, and the two have...
That makes him a natural resource for Kanye West, who has recently and enthusiastically embraced faith after more than 15 years in the largely secular trenches. Campbell met a young West before he embarked on a rap career, and the two have...
- 10/28/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
What’s a Kanye West album rollout without a little drama?
After multiple feints and missed release dates, West’s latest full-length, Jesus Is King, has finally arrived. The album’s official release followed listening events in cities that included Detroit, New York City, and Los Angeles. West worked on Jesus Is King until the last possible moment — it was supposed to come out Thursday at midnight, but the rapper tweeted that he was still “fixing mixes” on three different songs.
Jesus Is King features vocal contributions from Clipse, Ty Dolla $ign,...
After multiple feints and missed release dates, West’s latest full-length, Jesus Is King, has finally arrived. The album’s official release followed listening events in cities that included Detroit, New York City, and Los Angeles. West worked on Jesus Is King until the last possible moment — it was supposed to come out Thursday at midnight, but the rapper tweeted that he was still “fixing mixes” on three different songs.
Jesus Is King features vocal contributions from Clipse, Ty Dolla $ign,...
- 10/25/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The 2019 BET Awards kicked off with a performance by Cardi B, who came into the night leading with 7 nominations and, not surprisingly, picked up the award for album of the year for her “Invasion of Privacy.” Other top nominees included Drake with 5, and Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole, each with four. Bruno Mars, 21 Savage, Childish Gambino, H.E.R. and Ella Mai also received multiple nominations. The show, which is in its 19th year, aired live from downtown Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater .
The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories in a “celebration of black culture.” Connie Orlando serves as executive producer along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Picking up the first award from best new artist, Lil Baby told Variety, “It’s an amazing feeling. I can’t even believe it.”
His win was followed by one from the “youngest baller in the game” — 14-year-old “Black-ish” star and entrepreneur Marsai Martin,...
The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories in a “celebration of black culture.” Connie Orlando serves as executive producer along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Picking up the first award from best new artist, Lil Baby told Variety, “It’s an amazing feeling. I can’t even believe it.”
His win was followed by one from the “youngest baller in the game” — 14-year-old “Black-ish” star and entrepreneur Marsai Martin,...
- 6/24/2019
- by Shirley Ju
- Variety Film + TV
The biggest prizes of Sunday’s 2019 Bet Awards went to Cardi B, Regina King, and Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.”
Regina Hall hosted the year’s biggest celebration of African-American artists, entertainers, athletes and more, and the evening was full of special performances including tributes to Mary J. Blige and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Cardi B took home Album of the Year for “Invasion of Privacy” after leading the evening with seven total nominations. Regina King walked away with the award for Best Actress, and Best Movie went to “BlacKkKlansman.”
Also Read: Tyler Perry Tells Bet Awards Audience: 'Help Somebody Cross' (Video)
Performers included Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, Cardi B, Migos, Lizzo, Meek Mill, City Girls, DJ Khaled, Kiana Lede, Lil Baby, Lucky Daye, and Mustard.
Four special honorees were recognized on their own — late rapper Nipsey Hussle was remembered with the Humanitarian Award; Mary J. Blige received...
Regina Hall hosted the year’s biggest celebration of African-American artists, entertainers, athletes and more, and the evening was full of special performances including tributes to Mary J. Blige and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Cardi B took home Album of the Year for “Invasion of Privacy” after leading the evening with seven total nominations. Regina King walked away with the award for Best Actress, and Best Movie went to “BlacKkKlansman.”
Also Read: Tyler Perry Tells Bet Awards Audience: 'Help Somebody Cross' (Video)
Performers included Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, Cardi B, Migos, Lizzo, Meek Mill, City Girls, DJ Khaled, Kiana Lede, Lil Baby, Lucky Daye, and Mustard.
Four special honorees were recognized on their own — late rapper Nipsey Hussle was remembered with the Humanitarian Award; Mary J. Blige received...
- 6/24/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Nominations for the 2019 Bet Awards were announced today with Cardi B leading with 7 nods, followed by Drake (5), Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole, each with four. Bruno Mars, 21 Savage, Childish Gambino, H.E.R. and Ella Mai also received multiple nominations. The show, which is in its 19th year, airs live from downtown Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 23.
In a year when Cardi B has dominated, it’s no surprise that her “Invasion of Privacy” is up for album of the year. She’ll be competing against Travis Scott’s “Astroworld,” Meek Mill’s “Championships,” Ella Mai’s self-titled debut and “Everything Is Love” by The Carters.
The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories. Among the acting nominees are Issa Rae, Regina Hall, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Viola Davis in the best actress race and Anthony Anderson, Chadwick Boseman, Denzel Washington, Mahershala Ali, Michael B. Jordan and Omari Hardwick.
In a year when Cardi B has dominated, it’s no surprise that her “Invasion of Privacy” is up for album of the year. She’ll be competing against Travis Scott’s “Astroworld,” Meek Mill’s “Championships,” Ella Mai’s self-titled debut and “Everything Is Love” by The Carters.
The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories. Among the acting nominees are Issa Rae, Regina Hall, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Viola Davis in the best actress race and Anthony Anderson, Chadwick Boseman, Denzel Washington, Mahershala Ali, Michael B. Jordan and Omari Hardwick.
- 5/17/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Cardi B leads the nominations for the 2019 Bet Awards, with seven nominations total.
The Bronx rapper’s nods include two nominations for Video of the Year – “Money” and “Please Me” with Bruno Mars – as well as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (for both “Please Me” with Mars and “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J. Balvin), the Viewers’ Choice Award (“I Like It”) and Album of the Year for Invasion of Privacy. The latter won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in February, beating out albums by Nipsey Hussle,...
The Bronx rapper’s nods include two nominations for Video of the Year – “Money” and “Please Me” with Bruno Mars – as well as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (for both “Please Me” with Mars and “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J. Balvin), the Viewers’ Choice Award (“I Like It”) and Album of the Year for Invasion of Privacy. The latter won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in February, beating out albums by Nipsey Hussle,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Good Friday feels like an appropriate time for TV One to announce We’re the Campbells, a docuseries that follows the daily lives of gospel music’s ultimate power couple.
Set to premiere in June, the nine-episode series from eOne is focused on Warryn and Erica Campbell, the latter being one half of the long-popular recording duo Mary Mary. Filming between the family’s home city of Los Angeles and Dallas — where Erica divides her time while taping her syndicated daily radio program Get Up! Mornings — the series will follow the longtime spouses as they manage their hectic daily work schedules while fostering a healthy marriage and raising three children in a faith-based household with the help of their core group of family and friends.
Entertainment One also produced Mary Mary, a popular WEtv docuseries about the duo that wrapped its sixth and final season in November.
Production is under...
Set to premiere in June, the nine-episode series from eOne is focused on Warryn and Erica Campbell, the latter being one half of the long-popular recording duo Mary Mary. Filming between the family’s home city of Los Angeles and Dallas — where Erica divides her time while taping her syndicated daily radio program Get Up! Mornings — the series will follow the longtime spouses as they manage their hectic daily work schedules while fostering a healthy marriage and raising three children in a faith-based household with the help of their core group of family and friends.
Entertainment One also produced Mary Mary, a popular WEtv docuseries about the duo that wrapped its sixth and final season in November.
Production is under...
- 3/30/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
With just over two months until the 2016 Grammy Awards, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences just released the first batch of nominees.
And as could be expected, Taylor Swift scored nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year while her buddy Ed Sheeran also nabbed a Song of the Year and Record of the Year mention.
The 58th annual Gramm Awards will go live on February 15th, 2016 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with plenty of powerful performances and a slew of sexy stars. Meanwhile, here is the first wave of nominees-
Record of the Year
“Really Love,” by D’angelo and the Vanguard
“Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
“Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran
“Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd
Album of the Year
Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes
To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar
Traveller, Chris Stapleton...
And as could be expected, Taylor Swift scored nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year while her buddy Ed Sheeran also nabbed a Song of the Year and Record of the Year mention.
The 58th annual Gramm Awards will go live on February 15th, 2016 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with plenty of powerful performances and a slew of sexy stars. Meanwhile, here is the first wave of nominees-
Record of the Year
“Really Love,” by D’angelo and the Vanguard
“Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
“Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran
“Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd
Album of the Year
Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes
To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar
Traveller, Chris Stapleton...
- 12/7/2015
- GossipCenter
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
We have added a set pictures from the event United for Justice Fundraiser for Mrs. Garner at Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles . Guests included Major, Erica Campbell, Affion Crocket, Jarron Gilbert and Justine Cole, Ray J and Sandra Campbell, Diann Valentine, Ja’maal Buster and Sheree Fletcher, Kiki Kyte and GooGoo Atkins, JoiStarr, Major and Sandra Campbell, Sandra Campbell and Warryn Campbell. Photos are copyright by Lftps / PRPhotos.com.
- 12/26/2014
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Which music stars went home with awards at the 2014 Grammy Awards? Find out with this full winners list.
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
- 1/26/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The 55th Grammy Awards have arrived, and music's biggest night promises a ton of trophies, and hopefully some great live performances by today's hottest acts. Who has the best record of 2012? How about the year's best new artist? Stick with Zap2it throughout the night, as we continue updating the list of this year's winners!
All of the award categories are below, with the winners in bold.
Record of the Year"Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson"We Are Young" by Fun., featuring Janelle Monáe"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye, featuring Kimbra"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift
Album of the Year"El Camino" by The Black Keys"Some Nights" by Fun."Babel" by Mumford & Sons"Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean"Blunderbuss" by Jack White
Song of the Year...
All of the award categories are below, with the winners in bold.
Record of the Year"Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson"We Are Young" by Fun., featuring Janelle Monáe"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye, featuring Kimbra"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift
Album of the Year"El Camino" by The Black Keys"Some Nights" by Fun."Babel" by Mumford & Sons"Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean"Blunderbuss" by Jack White
Song of the Year...
- 2/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tune in alert for May 10 as We tv's "Mary, Mary" airs Thursday at 9Pm Et/Pt, sees Tina and Erica collaborate with superstar Ma$e on a new hit single which leads to an uncertain future. Shannen's wedding day has arrived on the season finale of WEtv's season finale, airing back-to-back episodes on Mother's Day Sunday May 13 at 9 Pm Et/Pt From WEtv: Mary Mary (Thursdays at 9Pm Et/Pt) On Thursday, May 10, with both Marys pregnant, it would appear that the future of the gospel group is uncertain. Their producer, Warryn Campbell, pushes the duo to stay relevant by collaborating with superstar Ma$e on a new single. But as a result of misunderstandings and arguments, Tina and Erica nearly...
- 5/10/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
American Idol finalist Naima Adedapo has revealed that she has been signed by Peak Records/eOne Music. The Milwaukee-native, who is the eighth season ten finalist to get a record deal, will release a three-song Ep in March before her debut studio album arrives in stores later this year. The Ep is produced by Warryn Campbell, who has worked with artists like Kanye West and Brandy. Adedapo posted on her Twitter: "Season 10 broke the record of AI finalists in one season to get a record deal!! I Have Been Signed To Peak Records!!" Andi Howard, President (more)...
- 1/25/2012
- by By Kristina Bustos
- Digital Spy
Oscar winner musician Ar Rahman is facing the camera in upcoming film Son of a Preacher Man about the life and times of Grammy winning singer-songwriter-producer Pj Morton. Besides Rahman, other cast includes American Gospel musician Kirk Franklin (Norbit), Grammy nominated American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard (Life on a Stick), and producer Warryn Campbell (Stomp the Yard). Shot in Atlanta and New Orleans in USA and London in United Kingdom, it will be released in 2010. Michael Akwesi Djaba (Reasonable Excuse) is the director. Rahman and Morton collaborated on Sajna song in recent Hollywood comedy Couples Retreat. Acclaimed Indo-American statesman ...
- 12/8/2009
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Furthering their recent collaboration on the song Sajna from Couples Retreat, award-winning composer Ar Rahman has joined the cast list for feature documentary Son Of A Preacherman alongside gospel favourite Kirk Franklin, American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard and producer Warryn Campbell to name a few.The film chronicles the life and times of - Grammy, Stellar and Dove winning singer, writer, producer Pj Morton whose credits include India Arie, Musiq Soulchild, Mary Mary & Monica.The documentary delves into his relationship with his Christian father Bishop ...
- 10/14/2009
- BusinessofCinema
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