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News Source: therhondaross.com 2019 Was a Great Year! One of the joys I had this year was celebrating Motown's 60th Anniversary by doing the "Motown Challenge". I asked friends and strangers alike to sing a Motown song with me. Here's one of my favorites... singing with my brothers, sister and of course my dad... Join Me in Conversation! February 11, 2020! Hey New Yorkers, please join me at the National Black Theatre for this intimate Q&A moderated by The Happy Hour's Patrick Riley. I'll share my insights on my family history, music, parenting (homeschooling), self-love and self-empowerment. I hope to see you there! The first twenty purchasers will receive a special gift from me. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
RHONDA ROSS ON TOUR! A Conversation with Rhonda Ross February 11 The National Black Theatre New York City Catalina Bar and Grill March 27 & 28 Los Angeles City Winery Chicago May 10 (Mother's Day) Chicago Tickets on sale soon! The Acorn Theater May 17 Three Oaks, MI City Winery Philly June 11 Philadelphia Tickets on sale soon! Blues Alley June 17 Washington, DC Rams Head on Stage June 20 Annapolis, MD Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, New York coming soon! More dates are being added daily! Check website for updates. THERHONDAROSS.COMREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED:
 Congratulations to When We Speak TV guest, Canton Jones, on his 2020 Stellar Award Nomination!!!!NEWS SOURCE: CR8 Rising Gospel Superstars Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds Pair to Host the Milestone 35th Annual Salute to Gospel Music Taping on Friday, March 27th in Las Vegas
Central City Productions recently announced the Stellar Award nominees in 28 categories for the milestone 35th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Friday, March 27 at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted for the first time by rising Gospel superstars and Stellar Award winners Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds.
Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am elated to celebrate this landmark 35th year of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Our flagship show is now one of the longest-running nationally televised African American awards programs in history. We are proud to honor Gospel music artists and industry professionals for their priceless contributions to Gospel music. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Las Vegas.” In addition to celebrating the year’s best album releases, Jackson will bestow special honors upon Gospel greats who have elevated the genre. This year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award will honor none other than the iconic Clark Sisters - Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Twinkie Clark and Jacky Clark Chisholm -- who hold a collective fifteen Stellar Awards, in addition to the Thomas Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award (2007). Additional special honorees will be named at a later date.
SUMMARY OF 2020 STELLAR AWARDS TOP NOMINEES Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers – 9 Nominations Kirk Franklin – 8 Nominations Tasha Cobbs Leonard – 8 Nominations JJ Hairston – 7 Nominations Bishop Paul S. Morton- 6 Nominations John P. Kee- 5 Nominations Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers– 4 Nominations William Murphy– 4 Nominations Pastor Mike, Jr. – 4 Nominations Maranda Curtis – 3 Nominations Fresh Start Worship – 3 Nominations The Stellar Awards show taping will return to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, March 27, 2020 and is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from $50 - $200 at www.ticketmaster.com . The week's activities begin with the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase, held on Thursday, March 26, honoring top radio stations and announcers serving urban Gospel music audiences, followed by the 2020 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show to showcase non-televised award winners. Public tickets for each event go on sale Saturday, February 1 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THESTELLARAWARDS.COMREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED:
Over the years, When We Speak TV, has definitely spoken with inspiring people. Among that list of great people is, Celebrity Chef Elliott Farmer.
Food Network multiple Cutthroat Kitchen star, Author, Speaker, Personality and Radio Host, Chef Elliott, an Atlanta native, is honored to share his passion for cooking and his childhood collection of signature recipe tips with the community.  Check out this snippet from our What Do YOU Speak? segment about Chef Elliott Farmer. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER: READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED:
The film is set in Richmond Virginia, the former seat of the confederacy, where the legacy of systemic racism, a spiraling opioid crisis, generational poverty, and a lack of mental health services have entrapped many of its citizens in a cycle of incarceration, making the city itself a unique case study for rising recidivism rates in the U.S. at large. With the U.S. locking up more of its citizens per capita than any other nation on the planet, the music of the film serves as rare testimony to the raw and messy truth behind the criminal justice system’s revolving door. WEBSITE: Click below to: ATTEND A SCREENING OF 16 BARSREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED:
Problem Child is a heart-wrenching story that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride that makes the Twilight Zone look like Disneyland. “Terrell, we’re still feeling the goosebumps.”--Quincy Jones  Problem Child written by Terrell Carter with Stacy Thunes “My beautiful baby boy, even more beautiful on the inside, and he sings even better than that. Now Ms. Patti is giving him his wings to fly among the greats.”--Patti LaBelle
On the big screen, Carter made his film debut in Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman and performed the song '"Father Can You Hear Me." He also appeared in Screen Gems' Think Like a Man Too opposite Kevin Hart and has racked up many additional film credits. Both films debuted at number one in the country. He spent several years touring as a lead in the Perry-produced plays Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns and What's Done in the Dark.
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News Source: CR8 CATHY HUGHES AND CHRIS TUCKER CO-HOST |
 [credit: Urban One, Inc]- Ryan Jamaal Swain & Billy Porter |  [credit: Urban One, Inc]- Jamie Foxx |  [credit: Urban One, Inc]- Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, & Da Brat |
In addition to the telecast, TV One will air REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, immediately preceding the show at 7 P.M. ET/6C. Hosted by Hughes, the TV One special features in-depth one-on-one conversations with actor Billy Porter and activist Rev. Al Sharpton, highlighting their lasting impact on black culture. The special also includes commentary from Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins, III, along with Radio One personalities Rickey Smiley, Russ Parr, Donnie Simpson, and more sharing the impact that working at Radio One had on their careers.
This year's honorees include:
- Veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone (Lifetime Achievement Honor)
- Grammy Award-winning recording artist and producer Missy Elliott (Music Innovation Honor)
- Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx (Entertainment Icon Honor)
- Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper (Represent Change Honor)
- Actor/Dancer and star of "Pose," Ryan Jamaal Swain (Represent Pride Honor)
 [credit: Urban One, Inc]- Ray J & Brandy  [credit: Urban One, Inc]- NeYo  [credit: Urban One, Inc]- Anita Baker | Special recognitions for the evening include executive legend Clarence "The Black Godfather" Avant (Represent Opportunity), civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (Represent Leadership) and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter (Represent Excellence). Lil' Kim, Corinne Foxx, Aaron Walton, Billy Porter and Clarence Avant are among the show's presenters. The event also features riveting performances from Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, new artist Jac Ross, Pastor Charles Jenkins, along with a special musical tribute to the late, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, James Ingram, by Ne-Yo, Eric Benét, Chanté Moore and Al B. Sure! Special appearances by Alfred Liggins, III, veteran radio personality Tom Joyner, entrepreneur and TV personality Ray J, rapper/radio host Da Brat and Reach Media/Radio One personalities Willie Moore, Jr. and Dyana Williams round out the show. Ford Motor Company serves as Presenting Sponsor of the event and will present a special backstage pass segment hosted by TV Personality Tai Beauchamp, featuring exclusive interviews with the show's honorees, performers, and presenters. Ford also sponsored the Entertainment Icon Award. |
URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One's Washington D.C. market's cluster of radio stations:
Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
 Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV visits Radio One in Columbus, Ohio. | URBAN ONE HONORS is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas and Keith Neal of Swirl Films. Kashon Powell, Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry and Gold Morgan are the Executives in Charge of Production for TV One. For TV One's Original Programming and Production, Robyn Greene Arrington serves as Vice President and Brigitte McCray serves as Senior Vice President. |
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FROM THE ROYAL KRUNK JAZZ ORKESTRA:
Greetings All, We are The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra. We are getting set to record the follow up, or “prequel” to last years recording “Pyramids” This new recording is entitled “The Sirius Mystery” and takes place many thousands of years before “Pyramids”. It is part 1 of our trilogy that will end in 2021 with the sequel to “Pyramids”. The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra is wholly original from concept to execution. Our music is the living embodiment of “Ancient Future” We strive to educate, illuminate, and entertain at the highest possible levels. As you know, financing a large ensemble is very expensive. As the leader of our group this responsibility falls to me. Trust me, It’s not easy asking for help, but in today’s music business we are left with very few favorable alternatives. We hope you will contribute to our campaign. Thank You.
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE ROYAL KRUNK JAZZ ORKESTRA'S NEW RECORDING
 Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Russell Gunn ( Grammy nominated musician) hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids". |  Attending the Album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's album, "Pyramids". (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Jermaine Sain, and Ziggy Warfield. |  Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Dionne Farris ( Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer), hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids". |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC TAKES POSSESSION OF SPACE AT FIFTH + BROADWAY
CEO and mayor sign historic lease document
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) President and CEO H. Beecher Hicks III and Mayor David Briley signed lease that officially gives the museum control over the space the museum will occupy at Fifth and Broadway.
The lease document solidifies the agreement between the museum and the city of Nashville for NMAAM to occupy the 56,000-square-foot space
The lease document solidifies the agreement between the museum and the city of Nashville for NMAAM to occupy the 56,000-square-foot space
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within the Fifth + Broadway development. Now that the lease has been signed, the exhibit build-out can begin with the expectation of
opening in the summer of 2020.
opening in the summer of 2020.
“I’d like to thank Mayor Briley for his continued support of the museum throughout the fundraising and construction process,” Hicks said. “This is an important moment for our museum and this city, when we take the next step in fulfilling a musical legacy that began centuries ago. Today marks the day the long-held dream of NMAAM begins to become a reality, and now we can begin to build what will be a jewel in the crown for Music City. The work starts today.”
“With this lease, Nashville demonstrates its commitment to this museum and lets the world know
that, when we say ‘Music City,’ we mean all kinds of music,” Briley said. “NMAAM will be an
incredible attraction and will tell the important story of African American music in our city and
beyond. This is the culmination of years of organization, hard work and planning from city and
business leaders alike. I’m honored to have played a role in helping make this a reality for our
city, and I can’t wait for all Nashvillians to experience it.”
About the National Museum of African American Music
The National Museum of African American Music, set to open in the summer of 2020, will be
the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and
celebrating the influence African Americans have had on music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the
museum will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive
technology to bring musical heroes of the past into the present. For more information, please
visit www.nmaam.org.
The National Museum of African American Music, set to open in the summer of 2020, will be
the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and
celebrating the influence African Americans have had on music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the
museum will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive
technology to bring musical heroes of the past into the present. For more information, please
visit www.nmaam.org.
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If you a signed up for Tyler Perry's emails, then you already know this. However, if you are not on his email list, he just sent out an email today about his new film, A Fall From Grace, which will be on Netflix.
The cast includes: Cyrstal Fox, Mehcad Brooks, Bresha Webb, Phylicia Rashad, Cicely Tyson, and Tyler Perry.
I hope that everyone will go and check out A Fall From Grace!
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