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Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 2025 Honors will Celebrate Visionary Leaders in Visual Arts, Design, Film, Fashion, Music and Civic Responsibility
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boston Arts Academy Foundation, a vital 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, proudly presents its annual star-studded BAAF Honors event with the theme "The Power of Art to Transform Well-Being." The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Legendary musician, actor and Boston native Donnie Wahlberg will receive the lifetime achievement award and notables such as Eliza Dushkin Palandjian will receive the TV + Film recognition, and New Edition singer and songwriter Johnny Gill will receive the music award and treat the crowd to a live performance! "While talent is evenly distributed in Boston, opportunity is not. We are so grateful to all of our donors and supporters who help make opportunities and experiences possible for the students of Boston Arts Academy,' says BAAF CEO Denella Clark Share BAAF President and CEO Denella Clark will serve as co-chair along with Pam Reeve, Boston Arts Academy Foundation Board Member, Former CEO, current Director of publicly traded and non-profit companies, and passionate supporter of women and diversity progress. This signature event is the largest annual single funding source for the Boston Arts Academy, the city's only public high school for the visual and performing arts. Guests will enjoy live performances by BAA students and alumni. "While talent is evenly distributed in Boston, opportunity is not. We are so grateful to all of our donors and supporters who help make opportunities and experiences possible for the students of Boston Arts Academy,' says BAAF President and CEO Denella Clark. 'Honors is a truly magical night where we celebrate the arts and spotlight the incredible professionals who demonstrate talent and leadership for our vibrant youth community.' 2025 Honorees: Dance Honoree - Dianne Walker - also known as Lady Di, is an American tap dancer. Her thirty-year career spans Broadway, television, film, and international dance concerts. Walker is the artistic director of TapDancin, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. Fashion Honoree - David Josef - From Debbie Reynolds to Raquel Welch, Boston fashion designer David Josef has dressed the best. His expertise has allowed him to give back in many ways and foster the growth of new designers. He is recognized internationally and his atelier is located in Waltham, MA. Visual Art Honoree - Ieasha James is a premiere event designer creating jaw-dropping events, experiences and visual wonders throughout Boston and New England. She is the owner of Endless Flair Events and works passionately to make client dreams come true and supports her community through many philanthropic endeavors. Each of her events emphasizes the main purpose and she also works as a coach and mentor to others in the industry. TV + Film Honoree - Eliza Dushku Palandjian is a mother, philanthropist, wellness specialist and former actress and producer. She has studied the piano, drums, and several types of dance (jazz, tap, and ballet). She began performing at the Watertown Children's Theater in her youth and went on to have a successful career in Hollywood. She is now an active wellness professional, philanthropist and activist living in Boston. Music Honoree - Johnny Gill is a singer songwriter and two-time Soul-Train award winner. He has two Grammy nominations and is the 2019 winner of the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award for Album of the Year (for Game Changer II). He recently enjoyed a resurgence of popularity with his song, "Rub You the Right Way" on the popular social media app TikTok, with various influencers using the song for their videos. He is well known for being a part of New Edition, the American R&B/pop group from the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Civic Responsibility Honoree - Grace Lee is a Philanthropist and the Massachusetts Regional President, Executive Vice President at M&T Bank. Lee has combined over twenty-five years of public and private leadership. She is passionate about showing how money can fund arts, culture and inspire a lifetime of joy and purpose. She recently inspired a fundraising group in support of BAA with, 'If ever a time we needed the arts, it is now.' Lifetime Achievement Honoree: Donnie Wahlberg is an American singer, actor, and producer. He gained fame as a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. He later transitioned to acting, starring in films like "The Sixth Sense" and "Saw" and the TV series "Blue Bloods.' He is currently filming 'Boston Blue' in and around town. Donnie is one of nine children from Dorchester, Massachusetts. For additional information about the Boston Arts Academy, Boston Arts Academy Foundation, the 2025 Honors Event on October 23rd, or to purchase tickets, sponsorships, or place an ad, visit
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bobby Brown went to therapy to cope with the loss of his two children and ex-wife Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown has been in therapy to "work through" his grief after the deaths of his two children Bobbi Kristina Brown and Bobby Brown Jr and former wife Whitney Houston. The 56-year-old singer explained that he decided to see a therapist to cope with the grief that came with loss of his daughter and son in 2015 and 2020 at the ages of 22 and 28 from drowning and drug intoxication and a drug overdose respectively, as well as the passing of the 'I Will Always Love You' singer in 2012 at the age of 48. Speaking on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Monday (19.05.25), Bobby said: "Lots of prayer, first and foremost, that absolutely took me to the point where I accepted therapy in my life. I accepted going to a therapist and really working out all of the issues that I had within me." The 'Every Little Step' hitmaker also revealed that the support of his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown and his five remaining children – son Landon, 38, daughter La'Prinicia, 35, from his previous relationships with Melika Williams and Kim Ward respectively and son Cassius, 15, and daughters Bodhi, nine and Hendrix, eight, from his current marriage – has helped him heal through tragic times. Bobby said: "Also, just family... being there for me when I was down and when I wasn't feeling right and when times got hard. "They're still there because it doesn't stop. It's not like it just goes away. It's gonna be with you forever, but it's about dealing with it and really paying attention to yourself. Paying attention to how you're feeling that day and letting somebody know how you're feeling that day. You know, not keeping it inside." The New Edition star was married to Whitney from 1992 until they divorced in 2007 and revealed that he still misses the music icon, with whom he had Bobbi Kristina. Bobby said: "She taught me a lot, about life and love and about living right... she is definitely loved and missed in my heart." The star previously revealed that he still sees his late children in his dreams. He told People in 2022: "I always see them at beaches or in fields. They're running away, but they're laughing. And they're always together. "I didn't have many dreams about Bobbi Kris before Bobby Jr died. But then all of a sudden – floods of dreams."
The Independent
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bobby Brown accuses Britney Spears of ‘butchering' his favourite song
Bobby Brown has accused Britney Spears of 'butchering' one of his best-known songs, 'My Prerogative', when she covered it in 2004. The pop star included it as a track on her Greatest Hits: My Prerogative album, released during a hiatus and interpreted by many as a way of addressing her global fame and media scrutiny at the time. The cover was produced with Swedish songwriting and production duo Bloodshy & Avant; the original was released by Brown as a riposte following his firing from the R&B group New Edition. Appearing on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Brown, 56, said he insisted on hearing the song any time an artist wanted to sample or cover one of his works. 'Yes, I gotta hear it,' he said, 'because you don't know what these kids will say these days. These kids will say some s*** that you don't want your song associated with.' Host Shannon Sharpe then asked if there had been an instance where he enjoyed another musician's interpretation of one of his songs, but he struggled to think of one. 'I don't think they really did justice to any of the samples that they have done to my songs,' he said. 'Britney Spears butchered 'Prerogative,'' he said. 'Teddy Riley produced it, but that was a butchering that I couldn't take it. I cleared it only because it was Britney Spears and I was thinking… Teddy Riley is doing it too, so you know, but I felt it was a butchering.' Riley did not, in fact, work on Spears's version of 'My Prerogative', but he is credited as a writer along with Brown due to his role on the original track. He had earlier named the song as his favourite out of all the songs he'd recorded, choosing it over other tracks such as 'Mr Telephone Man' or 'Candy Girl', both by New Edition, and his solo song 'Every Little Step', from 1988's Don't Be Cruel. 'Because I wrote it for myself,' he said. 'I wrote it as an anthem and as a theme to my lifestyle and what I was all about, and that's basically the reason I think I'm still here 42 years later, is that I took what I felt about myself and I put it on wax.' Brown has previously expressed his dislike of Spears's cover, telling New York Magazine in 2005 that he loved the pop singer's music videos, but little else. 'Why try to fix something that ain't broke? That's what I say,' he explained. 'But I'm grateful someone covered a song of mine. The check wasn't bad, either.' He might be soothed by the fact that, while his song topped the charts in the US, Spears's cover was less successful, appearing at No 4 on the US Billboard 200 and No 2 in the UK.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ricky Bell Is Going to Be a Dad! The New Edition Star and Wife Amy Are Expecting First Baby Together After 20 Years of Marriage
New Edition's Ricky Bell is going to be a dad! On Wednesday, April 2, the "Poison" artist, 57, shared that he and his wife Amy Correa Bell are expecting their first baby together, announcing the exciting news on Instagram. In the post, Correa Bell showed off her baby bump, as the two navigated the streets on a date night. In one image, Bell's pregnant wife stood up in the passenger seat and reached out to the sky. "Reservation for 3 🎞️🤍" Bell simply wrote in his caption. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: New Edition Announce 2024 Las Vegas Residency: 'Beyond Excited' Correa Bell also shared the baby news to her Instagram. In the photo, she stood up in the passenger side of the car, with her head leaning back, as Bell drove into the distance. "ᴘᴀꜱᴛ, ᴘʀᴇꜱᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ✨💫" she captioned her post. Many celebrities went to the comments to congratulate the couple, who've been married since September 2004, on their first baby. Under Correa's post, fellow New Edition founding member and Bell Biv DeVoe member Ronnie DeVoe wrote, "I'm absolutely overwhelmed with joy knowing you and Ricky will be amazing parents! Thank you for letting the cat out the bag because I was about to burst trying to keep it a secret. 🤐 🤣 Love y'all to life…!" Echoing his excitement, New Edition member Johnny Gill wrote, "I'm so excited I think I'm about to breakdance!! 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" Other celebrities, like actress Ryan Destiny and DJ D-Nice, also sent their congratulations to the happy couple. "Three, that's the magic number! Congrats!" the deejay wrote. In September 2024, the couple commemorated 20 years of marriage with a special joint post on Instagram. Beginning with a throwback photo of the two of them when they were younger, the carousel post showed different moments of the two together over the years. "By the Grace of God We are Celebrating 20 Years of Love, Friendship & Perseverance!" Bell wrote in the caption. "9/18 is also my @mrrickybell Birthday, Thanks for all the Love 🙏🏽 #happyanniversary #20years #happyBirthday #thebells #rickyandamybell." In the comments, Correa Bell shared the love, writing "Happy Birthday Amor ! 🫶🏽😚 & Happy Anniversary ✨🩵" Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ricky Bell Is Going to Be a Dad! The New Edition Star and Wife Amy Are Expecting First Baby Together After 20 Years of Marriage
New Edition's Ricky Bell is going to be a dad! On Wednesday, April 2, the "Poison" artist, 57, shared that he and his wife Amy Correa Bell are expecting their first baby together, announcing the exciting news on Instagram. In the post, Correa Bell showed off her baby bump, as the two navigated the streets on a date night. In one image, Bell's pregnant wife stood up in the passenger seat and reached out to the sky. "Reservation for 3 🎞️🤍" Bell simply wrote in his caption. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: New Edition Announce 2024 Las Vegas Residency: 'Beyond Excited' Correa Bell also shared the baby news to her Instagram. In the photo, she stood up in the passenger side of the car, with her head leaning back, as Bell drove into the distance. "ᴘᴀꜱᴛ, ᴘʀᴇꜱᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ✨💫" she captioned her post. Many celebrities went to the comments to congratulate the couple, who've been married since September 2004, on their first baby. Under Correa's post, fellow New Edition founding member and Bell Biv DeVoe member Ronnie DeVoe wrote, "I'm absolutely overwhelmed with joy knowing you and Ricky will be amazing parents! Thank you for letting the cat out the bag because I was about to burst trying to keep it a secret. 🤐 🤣 Love y'all to life…!" Echoing his excitement, New Edition member Johnny Gill wrote, "I'm so excited I think I'm about to breakdance!! 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" Other celebrities, like actress Ryan Destiny and DJ D-Nice, also sent their congratulations to the happy couple. "Three, that's the magic number! Congrats!" the deejay wrote. In September 2024, the couple commemorated 20 years of marriage with a special joint post on Instagram. Beginning with a throwback photo of the two of them when they were younger, the carousel post showed different moments of the two together over the years. "By the Grace of God We are Celebrating 20 Years of Love, Friendship & Perseverance!" Bell wrote in the caption. "9/18 is also my @mrrickybell Birthday, Thanks for all the Love 🙏🏽 #happyanniversary #20years #happyBirthday #thebells #rickyandamybell." In the comments, Correa Bell shared the love, writing "Happy Birthday Amor ! 🫶🏽😚 & Happy Anniversary ✨🩵" Read the original article on People
