12/01/20
A handful of Memphis and Mid-South musicians — including R&B vocalist Don Bryant, venerable bluesman Bobby Rush and roots rock band North Mississippi Allstars — are among those nominated for 2021 Grammy awards. The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammys were announced Tuesday morning during a virtual event led by interim Grammy president Harvey Mason Jr.,…
12/01/20
From Al Green singing the anthem at a playoff game to homegrown rap stars such as Yo Gotti and Al Kapone hyping up the home crowd, from Justin Timberlake’s minority ownership stake to the legion of local musicians who have performed national anthems, halftime shows and as nightly “house band” guests, the Memphis Grizzlies have…
11/02/20
The ceremony was broadcast from the auditorium at Playhouse on the Square, where it would usually occur, with about a hundred filmmakers calling in on Zoom. As befitting the times, it was a more somber affair, but it produced moments of unique magic. You might also be interested in: Live Music Memphis Tonight | Memphis…
11/01/20
Lil Buck, the internationally recognized master of the uniquely Memphis street-born dance style known as “jookin,” is one of the subjects in a new Netflix documentary series. Netflix’s “Move” is a five-part program focusing on choreographers and dancers from around the world. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene
10/21/20
Netflix’s Uncorked began streaming on March 27, and it’s a much-welcome addition to our social distancing binge list. Directed by Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny, the family drama stars Courtney B. Vance, Niecy Nash, and Mamoudou Athie, as it follows a young man from Memphis who passionately fights to fulfill his dream of becoming a master…
10/14/20
Leovard, the Germantown-based brand, launched in 2017 offers luxury skin care, lip care, nail care and other grooming products. Check out Leovard at Amazon.
09/04/20
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. The 6-foot-3 guard is the second player to win the Rookie of the Year Award with the Grizzlies, joining Pau Gasol (2001-02).
08/13/20
Blavity sat down with renowned Memphis Jooker, Lil Buck to discuss the importance of society, especially non-Black people, learning the culture and history behind some of the most popular modern dances, before attempting to profit off of them. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene
08/05/20
A Memphis entrepreneur is getting a little boost from one of the world’s largest technology companies — Google. The tech giant is helping boost black-owned businesses that use technology to address today’s biggest challenges. One is owned by a Memphis woman who says she found a need right here in the Mid-South. You might also…
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