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It’s only been a few months since Chanté Moore released her 7th studio album and now she’s being dragged into court over it’s financing!
The R&B songstress is accused of knowingly accepting money that was fraudulently obtained by a criminal enterprise and using it to produce her latest album and artificially inflate her sales.
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ATL Live on The Park held it’s 6th Annual ‘All-White’ affair last night (August 10, 2017).
The monthly music showcase, which is held at Atlanta’s Park Tavern in Piedmont Park, drew out some of Atlanta’s top industry professionals and who’s who.
[FLASHBACK: Meelah Williams, Keith Robinson & INTRO Perform at ATL Live on The Park (PHOTOS)]
Last night, honorary party chair Devyne Stephens along with Atlanta music lovers gathered for the sold-out event, which presented performances by the all-girl band The GG’s, soul/r&b vocalist Alex Harris, and a headlining performance by Grammy-nominated singer and television personality Chanté Moore who introduced two new songs from her upcoming album and a performance of her timeless hit “Chante’s Got A Man”.
Attendees included: Daron Jones of 112, Greg Smith (SESAC-Nashville), Camille Love (City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs), Aiyisha T. Obafemi (DTP), Kevin Wales (music industry veteran), Charista Brittenum (RCA Records), Tammy Hurt (Georgia Music Partners), Jay Carter (One Music Fest), Phillana Williams (Grand Hustle), Marci Bailey Overstreet (city council candidate) and more.
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Actress Tichina Arnold hosted the 2015 Triumph Awards, which took place in Atlanta last Saturday night (September 12, 2015).
The event, presented by Reverend Al Sharpton, National Action Network (NAN) and TV One, was filmed in at 200 Peachtree. Now in its 6th year, the event aimed to recognize the impact its honorees have made on our society.
This year’s honorees included Tyrese Gibson, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Wanda Sykes & Rosalind Hudnell.
Presenters included Afemo Omilami, Danielle Nicolet, Darrin Henson, Donnie Simpson, Nicole Beharie, Soledad O’Brien, Syleena Johnson, Richard Lawson, Patrik-Ian Polk and Terri J. Vaughn.
Musical performances included Tyrese, Tasha Cobbs, Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Chante Moore, Stokley Williams and the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta. Award winning hip-hop artist, T.I. delivered an original spoken word piece titled “United We Stand”, urging youth to not lose focus on the meaning behind the Black Lives Matter movement.
Musical Director and house band for the night was The Robert Glasper Experiment.
More details + photos from the 2015 Triumph Awards below… Continue Reading…
VIDEO: Goodie Mob – “I’m Set” [WATCH]
R. Kelly & 2Chainz – “My Story” [LISTEN]
“I Wanna Be With You” [Explicit] DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Future & Rick Ross [LISTEN]
B.o.B. Remixes “Turn Up The Night” w/ Enrique Inglesias [LISTEN]
VIDEO: “Shirt By Versace” – Kirko Bangz [WATCH]
“Giving You My Always” – Chante Moore [LISTEN]
“Girls Love Beyonce” – Drake [LISTEN]
VIDEO: ‘Take Back The Night” – Justin Timberlake [WATCH]
“Hood Pope” – A$AP Ferg [LISTEN]
VIDEO: Fabolous – “Guess Who’s Bizzzak” ft. Broadway [WATCH]
Rick Ross – “I Wonder Why” [LISTEN]
Lil’ Mo, Dawn Robinson, Michel’le, Chante Moore, Claudette Ortiz and Kelly Price all attended the event, held at The London in West Hollywood, California.
“R&B Divas LA” is a spin-off of “R&B Divas,” which was originally set in Atlanta and featuring Faith Evans, KeKe Wyatt, Nickey Gilbert, Monifah Carter and Syleena Johnson.
While I couldn’t force myself to watch the Atlanta version of the show, the L.A. version has definitely caught my attention.
I honestly think it’s because the L.A. cast features a selection of ALL of my favorites and each and every L.A. cast member has music that I remember (but that’s just me).
Meet the cast of R&B Diva’s L.A. (video) + photos from their hollywood premiere party below… Continue Reading…
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