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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sylvia Rhone, Ciara & More Honored at Inaugural Black Women in Music Dinner
Epic Records chairwoman/CEO Sylvia Rhone being presented with the Vanguard Award was one of several highlights that took place during the inaugural Black Women in Music dinner, held Tuesday evening (June 3) at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles. The Black Music Month fete also honored Grammy-winning artist Ciara, music executive Phylicia Fant, creative director/costume designer June Ambrose, media personality DJ Kiss and photographer/photojournalist Florence 'FLO' Ngala. Celebrating the global impact of Black women in the music industry, the dinner also served as the first fundraiser for its presenter, The Connie Orlando Foundation, which supports breast cancer prevention, care and research in Black communities. More from Billboard Sylvia Rhone: Billboard Women in Music's 2023 Executive of the Year Young Thug Recalls Getting 'Stood Up' By Mariah The Scientist on Their First Date BE:FIRST's 'GRIT' Debuts at No. 1, CANDY TUNE's 'BAIBAI FIGHT!' Breaks Into Top 20 on Japan Hot 100 As the first Black woman CEO of a major record label, Rhone accepted her award from Grammy- and Stellar Award-winning gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams. In making the presentation to the industry trailblazer — also known as 'The Godmother of the Music Industry' — Adams said of Rhone, 'You are a beacon of hope and a powerful champion for change.' Grammy-nominated artist Normani presented the Avant Garde Award to Ciara, saluting the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/entrepreneur as 'the blueprint for leveling up.' Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash stepped onstage to honor hip-hop and R&B style pioneer Ambrose with the Guardian of Vision Award. 'She taught hip-hop how to wear its crown — and how to do it in a fresh pair of heels,' Nash remarked. Grammy-winning singer and actress Andra Day, alongside co-presenter/entrepreneur Lori Harvey, paid tribute to veteran music executive Fant (Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records, Amazon) and her work in music marketing and advocacy for equitable representation. 'Phylicia has a deep understanding of how crucial Black artistry is to the future of business, and her work stands as a testament to this,' Day said. HarborView Equity Partners founder/CEO Sherrese Clarke Soares — also founding partner of Black Women in Music — gave out special Guardian Angel Spotlight awards to aforementioned culture-shapers DJ Kiss and Ngala. Citing Black Women in Music as a 'platform to reshape narratives around Black artistry and leadership,' Clarke Soares further commented, 'At HarbourView, we believe artists deserve more than just a seat at the table. They deserve ownership of their stories and the freedom to build their own.' In thanking the audience as well as the evening's supporters and sponsors, Orlando addressed the call to action needed to fight the breast cancer crisis affecting the Black community. 'It is a privilege for me to curate this event to give these extraordinary women their flowers, to shine a light on how vital they've been to global culture and to just say, 'Thank You,'' added Orlando who is also exec. vp/head of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET. The inaugural Black Women in Music dinner/fundraiser was hosted by actress and comedian Zainab Johnson with performances by Giveon, Alex Isley and YULI. Hip-hop icon MC Lyte voiced the tribute videos, while DJ Midi Riperton provided afterparty entertainment. In addition to The Connie Orlando Foundation and founding partner HarbourView Equity Partners, the event's prestige partners were BET and BET HER; contributing partners included Jesse Collins Entertainment, Flavor Unit, Quality Control, CMG, Epic Records, Atlantic Records, OWN and Universal Music Group. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lindsay Lohan Goes Makeup-Free in New Photos With Her 2-Year-Old Son
Lindsay Lohan is embracing her natural beauty with a handful of rare, makeup-free selfies posted this week to Instagram. Taking to the social media platform to share a brief life update with friends and fans, the Parent Trap actress was positively glowing in snapshots with her brother Dakota, her hair colorist Tracey Cunningham, her husband Bader Shammas, and her Freaky Friday co-star Jamie Lee Curtis. She captioned the photo "Lately" with a series of six emojis. Lohan also gave followers a brief glance at her 21-month-old, Luai, from behind. The actress rarely shows her son online, despite recently admitting that she photographs him "every single morning, the second he wakes up." When asked on TODAY what she actually plans to do with all those images, Lohan wasn't exactly sure. "I don't know, I was just talking about that with my husband," she told co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. "The other day he's like 'You know there's like thousands of them.' And then he's like, 'You're going to have to do that for the next kid too, right?' I'm like, well that's a whole other story!" Lohan made headlines most recently for winning the Vanguard Award at CinemaCon's Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony. In her acceptance speech, she recalled her first time on set for Parent Trap, telling the audience that she felt "right at home." "I have grown up in this industry, and I'm so proud to still be doing what I love," she continued. "There's nothing like the magic of cinema." Aside from the red carpet, Lohan has also been busy on set. Following last year's rom-com Irish Wish, the actress reunited with Jamie Lee Curtis for the long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday, titled Freakier Friday, which picks back up with their original characters, Tess and Anna, as they navigate their relationship with a new "multigenerational twist." The film wrapped production last summer and is slated to hit theaters on August 8. Read the original article on InStyle
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Prince's Latest Album Is An Instant Top 10 Bestseller
Prince's Live at Glam Slam debuts at No. 3 on the U.K.'s Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart, ... More marking his twenty-first top 10 on the tally. LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 19: Musician Prince is seen on stage at the 36th NAACP Image Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 19, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Prince was honored with the Vanguard Award. (Photo by) Prince's legacy has continued to grow ever since his passing years ago. He left behind a huge amount of material, and bit by bit, his estate has been sharing some of that music with the world. The late legend appears across a trio of charts in the United Kingdom this week with Live at Glam Slam, a full-length effort that was recorded more than 30 years ago but is just now getting a proper standalone release. The set features Prince alongside his then-band The New Power Generation, and unsurprisingly, the collection is already proving to be a must-have for diehard fans. Live at Glam Slam opens on three tallies in the U.K., powered by what appears to be solid sales. The project earns its highest entrance on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart, where it debuts at No. 3. The set also finds space on two additional rosters: the Official Physical Albums chart, where it starts at No. 68, and the all-genre Official Albums Sales list, which ranks it at No. 80. With Live at Glam Slam entering the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart inside the top 10, Prince now claims his twenty-first placement in the highest tier of that tally. According to the Official Charts Company, many of Prince's most beloved projects are classified as R&B, and it's clear that this genre-specific list has become a home for much of his work, at least in that country. Only six of Prince's releases have missed the top 10 on that 40-spot ranking. On the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, however, his numbers are even more impressive…when looking beyond only the loftiest tier, that is. So far, the late icon has landed 37 titles on the former and 46 on the latter. Live at Glam Slam was released as part of Record Store Day, and it's one of dozens of special projects that were made available only in independent shops. The music featured on this triple LP isn't exactly new — it was included as part of the Diamonds and Pearls super deluxe edition — but this marks the first time fans can grab it as a standalone title. The album captures a live performance from January 1992, right before Prince and The New Power Generation embarked on their tour in support of Diamonds and Pearls. The 14-track set includes several medleys and deep cuts, and for collectors, the yellow vinyl pressing is an enticing and flashy bonus.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Owensboro Fire Department recognizes nine in annual awards
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Fire Department takes time from its busy schedule to recognize those for their service over the past year. Some call them real-life superheroes. Nine from OFD take the podium and are acknowledged. After reflecting on about 6,700 responses over the year, colleagues nominate and vote on their recipients. 'I'm proud of all of the nominees, and I think all the folks who are going to be getting these awards truly deserve that,' Chief James Howard says. Those recipients include Firefighter Jake Aull. He sprung into action while attending a conference at Bally's Evansville in November. A driver and vehicle drove off the parking garage just before Thanksgiving and punctured the center's roof. After Chief Howard reads what recipients' peers have to say, the awardees make their remarks. 'When there's danger, instinct kicked in just like any other firefighter would do. It's in our nature,' Firefighter Aull says. One-by-one, firefighters are named, like Firefighters Nate Cunningham and Kendall Lashbrook who tie for 'Rookie of the Year.' Firefighter Cunningham says the sheer adrenaline rush when running out to a fire, including one on Monroe Avenue in June, has been memorable. 'I was pretty new at the time. So, that one stands out probably the most just because of the way I felt that day,' Firefighter Cunningham says. Last to be announced, administrative aide Carla Shelton earns the Vanguard Award, which is given to the person making the most impact. 'I just want to thank everyone for this award. I don't think I deserve it at all. I am simply a worker bee buzzing around behind the scenes of the department filled with superheroes,' Shelton says. When asked whether he agrees being a 'superhero,' Firefighter Cunningham says, 'Oh, no. We're just people doing our job at the end of the day. We just have the best job in the world.' This is a list of all the awards recipients: Letters of Commendation Firefighter Jake Aull Engineer Bobby Glenn Rookie of the Year Firefighter Nate Cunningham (t) Firefighter Kendall Lashbrook (t) EMS Responder of the Year Firefighter/Paramedic Colby Smith (second year in a row for him) Firefighter of the Year Firefighter Victor Schutzius Engineer of the Year Engineer Bobby Glenn Officer of the Year Lieutenant Chad Johnson Health and Safety Award Firefighter Damon Brandle Vanguard Award Administrative Aide Carla Shelton Owensboro Fire Department recognizes nine in annual awards Volunteers build dozens of beds for Evansville children INDOT working to reduce severe crashes with speed feedback signs Fort Branch resident fundraising for state historical marker at local Union Army camp Volleyball tournament draws thousands to Madisonville Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
