INTERVIEWS NEWS THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES Exclusive: Sheila E. Queen of Percussion Talks Latest Album “Bailar,” Essence Festival of Cuture and more Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 26, 2024 Just a few days remain until Essence Festival Of Culture’s 30th anniversary and ThisIsRnB had the honor of speaking... Read More
INTERVIEWS NEWS Exclusive: ThisIsRnB-x-Rising R&B Star Lekan Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 26, 2024 Rising R&B star Lekan is crowning the torch of Ohio’s longstanding musical imprint. The singer and songwriter is also... Read More
Arts & Culture Festivals NEWS THISISRNB INTERVIEWS Exclusive: Dawn Richard sits down with ThisIsRnB talks 2024 Essence Festival of Culture, New Music and more! Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival Of Culture taking place in New Orleans from... Read More
Fresh Finds Fridays MUSIC ThisIsRnB Fresh Finds Fridays THISISRNB FRESH FINDS FRIDAYS: SOME OF THE HOTTEST NEW R&B MUSIC RELEASES OF THE WEEK Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 14, 2024 This Fresh Finds Fridays column features releases from Ebony Riley, Lalah Hathaway, Normani, and Journey Montana. Check out this week’s... Read More
Arts & Culture Film NEWS Martha’s Vineyard Set To Host 22nd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks African-American Film Festival August 2nd -10th Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 The 22nd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival is an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film... Read More
Arts & Culture Festivals NEWS The Legendary Frankie Beverly Graces the Cover of ESSENCE Magazine July/August 2024 Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 13, 2024June 14, 2024 As ESSENCE gears up for the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®, to commemorate this... Read More
Award Show GOSPEL NEWS 39th Annual Stellar Awards set for July 20th in Las Vegas hosted by Loni Love & Rickey Smiley Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 13, 2024 The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Awards returns on July 20th in Las Vegas Nevada at the Orleans Arena and... Read More
Award Show INTERVIEWS NEWS Recap Recap Exclusive: Black Music Honors 2024 honorees, Johnny Gill, Bootsy Collins, Bishop Hezekiah Walker & More Author ThisisRnBPosted on June 7, 2024June 13, 2024 The 9th annual Black Music Honors was an extravaganza of music excellence celebrating revolutionary artists and musicians who have... Read More
EVENTS NEWS DJ Khaled is set To Host the Second Annual “We The Best Foundation Golf Classic” Author ThisisRnBPosted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 GRAMMY® Award-winning, global megastar DJ Khaled has revealed more details for his second annual “WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF... Read More
Award Show Music News NEWS THE BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES “ICE IMPERIAL CROWN OF EXCELLENCE MEDAL OF HONOR” Author ThisisRnBPosted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 The Black American Music Association and its Board of Directors, led by Chairman Michael Mauldin, announce The Ice Imperial... Read More
INTERVIEWS NEWS THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES TOURS Exclusive: The Queens Of R&B Take It To the Rooftop In NYC Times Square to Celebrate Brand Tour Author ThisisRnBPosted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 The Queens of R&B came together on Tuesday (5/14) to celebrate their brand tour at the Brooklyn Chop House in... Read More
EVENTS Film TRIBECA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR DE NIRO CON, JUNE 14-16 AT SPRING STUDIOS IN NYC Author ThisisRnBPosted on May 8, 2024 Announced today May 8, 2024, via official press release, Tribeca announces programming for DE NIRO CON taking place June... Read More