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D’Angelo will appear on Steve Harvey Morning Show; takes main stage at the Essence Music Festival

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The R&B/Neo-Soul artist, out of the musical spotlight for over 10 years, will make a much anticipated special appearance on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on Tuesday across the nation The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is excited to announce the addition of Grammy-Award winning singer D’Angelo as he makes his first US appearance in a decade at the 18th annual event taking place July 6-8 in New Orleans. R&B heartthrob Trey Songz will return to the main stage joining previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Ledisi and more. The official host each night will be … Continue reading D’Angelo will appear on Steve Harvey Morning Show; takes main stage at the Essence Music Festival

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ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event honors Kelly Rowland and Sylvia Rhone

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NEW YORK- ESSENCE will celebrate 2012 GRAMMY® week with its 3rd annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music event honoring GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and rising icon Kelly Rowland and music industry veteran Sylvia Rhone on February 8, 2012 in Los Angeles. The invitation-only, red-carpet event will bring out Hollywood’s elite to celebrate the accomplishments of the most influential movers and shakers in the music industry. The evening will feature an exclusive performance by Rowland and special guest GRAMMY® Award-winner Eve. The DJ for the evening will be the legendary MC Lyte—the first female solo rapper to ever be nominated for a … Continue reading ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event honors Kelly Rowland and Sylvia Rhone

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>Backlash Against the Steve Harvey Essence Cover

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>Word comes today that Steve Harvey has achieved another feat with marketing his brand by debuting at the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Sellers List for the week of December 26, 2010 for his book ‘Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man.’ Have you bought your copy of the book for Christmas? Many must think it makes for a great stocking stuffer. Can you imagine a married girlfriend giving this book to their unmarried/singled best friend as a holiday gift? Here girl I think you could really use this gift. For some … Continue reading >Backlash Against the Steve Harvey Essence Cover

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>Dr. Boyce Watkins and Others Respond to the Essense Magazine Controversy

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> Syracuse University professor and social commentator, Dr. Boyce D. Watkins gives his view on the recent controversy. -It seems that the world has grown irritated with Essence Magazine for hiring a new white fashion editor. Michaela Angela Davis, a former employee, has blasted the organization for effectively betraying its constituents with the non-traditional hire. She cites mass discrimination that has historically occurred within the fashion industry and seems disappointed that “our space” no longer belongs to us. I certainly empathize with Davis’ point. Davis is a strong and direct black woman (I had her on my show), one who … Continue reading >Dr. Boyce Watkins and Others Respond to the Essense Magazine Controversy

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>Media Controversy: Essence Magazine Hires White Fashion Editor

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> Does it really make a difference?Essence Magazine, (the former number one show prep material for many Black radio hosts before Internet gossip blogs, lol) has chosen Ellianna Placas, a white woman, to be the new fashion director. What’s this controversy all about anyway? After Essence revealed their new hire, Michaela Angela Davis, former fashion editor of Essence and former editor-in-chief of Honey magazine, revealed on her Facebook Wall, “It’s with a heavy heart I’ve learned Essence Magazine has engaged a white Fashion Director. I love Essence and I love fashion. I hate this news and this feeling. It hurts, … Continue reading >Media Controversy: Essence Magazine Hires White Fashion Editor

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>According to Reports: Ebony Magazine Cancels the Fashion Fair Event and is Looking for a Buyer for the Publication

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>Johnson Publishing’s chairman and CEO, Linda Johnson Rice has reached what must have been an agonizing decision: Johnson Publishing is seeking a buyer or investor for its flagship publication, Ebony, in an effort aimed at securing the survival of the nation’s oldest magazine devoted to African-American life. It’s unclear whether the company’s other properties, including Jet, would be part of a possible sale. According to media and investment executives familiar with the developments, Chicago-based Rice, the daughter of Ebony’s legendary founder, the late John H. Johnson, has approached, among others, Time Inc., Viacom, and private investors that include buyout firms. … Continue reading >According to Reports: Ebony Magazine Cancels the Fashion Fair Event and is Looking for a Buyer for the Publication

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>Steve Harvey Rolling at Essence Music Festival

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> “the single greatest live performer of our lifetime. Do not lose sight of the greatness of this human being. Don’t be misled about rumors or lies. All of us in here have been touched by the music of Michael Jackson. You can do a tribute for four or five days and not run out of hits. The boy was amazing…” – Steve Harvey on Michael JacksonIn this article Steve Harvey discusses his new role as spokesman of Ford at the Essence Music Festival by Keith Spera, Music writer at The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Essence veteran Steve Harvey appeared briefly … Continue reading >Steve Harvey Rolling at Essence Music Festival

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>Essence’s ‘25 Most Influential’ Includes Radio Hosts

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> Well we knew Obama was #1 Essence magazine has chosen President Elect Barack Obama as its most influential person of the year in a special year-end issue, which recognizes the 25 most distinguished African-Americans who have made a difference. The list also includes several female radio journalist and host: Michel Martin, Bev Smith, Farai Chideya, Michele Norris, and Adaora Udoji. Essence magazine’s 25 Most Influential List: 1. Barack Obama – President-elect 2. Donna Brazile – Political Strategist, Commentator 3. Gwen Ifill – Journalist 4. Valerie Jarrett – President and CEO, The Habitat Company, Adviser to Barack Obama 5.Queen Latifah … Continue reading >Essence’s ‘25 Most Influential’ Includes Radio Hosts