Powerhouse performer and first-ever winner of FOX’s “The Four: Battle For Stardom,” Evvie McKinney has released the upbeat anthem “Bring the Whole Hood,” her debut single on Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG.
“I come from Memphis, Tennessee. Little small house, big family…,”...
Bobby O'Jay celebrated 35 years of radio in Memphis at WDIA. It was a turnout fit for a king, with family, friends, and local celebrities on hand to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Among the distinguished guests: Fred Jones, founder of...
by Lee R. Watkins
Evvie McKinney comes from a close-knit musical family, so it was no surprise that she dedicated her debut performance on Fox’s “The Four” to her late father.
McKinney, 20, is a Memphis-native and the youngest of seven...
I met with the two (of three) Whalum brothers – Kortland and Kameron – in anticipation of their performance with their super fabulous, super talented uncle, Kirk, on June 2. The brothers will be featured guests in the Kafe...
Comedian Dave Chappelle opens up in a new interview about the blurred lines he likes to cross in his comedy.
In Chappelle’s Netflix comedy specials, he takes aim at fellow comedian Louis C.K who was accused of sexual harassment and Bill Cosby, who he admits...
LOS ANGELES – Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo is headlining his first tour, taking the “2 Heartless Tour” to 29 small venues across North America. I caught his stellar performance at The Rey in Los Angeles last Friday (April 20).
The...
“Orange Mound: A Black Lecture Critical Race Theory” is a historical documentary telling the stories of trailblazers and pioneers who have become a part of the community’s legend.
“Orange Mound has five Super Bowl rings, one Oscar, three Olympic gold...
by Brianna Smith-Herman --
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. – known to most as rapper Young Dolph – now is known as yet another fatality in a struggle against gun violence that is testing the resolve of murder-marred Memphis.
The 36-year-old rapper...
The family of Larry Dodson, author and former lead singer for The Bar-Kays, has embarked on a venture that affixes the Dodson brand to Guidance Whiskey.
The path forward was rolled out informally during a VIP whiskey tasting and holiday...
LeVar Burton is trying to educate the masses about the daily racism and microaggressions that affect Black Americans through a video series called This is My Story.
READ MORE: LeVar Burton bombarded with angry tweets from Trump fans who think...