By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — What would a Labor Day Weekend be with football, down home BBQ and great classic soul music? Those were the makings for the 5th Annual Old School BBQ Festival that took place during this past Labor Day Weekend. TSU’s Annual John Merritt Classic football game as always, delivered with plenty of fun and excitement! The day after the big game, the BBQ Festival took place at Nissan Stadium in Riverfront Park. Plenty of really cool old school music was provided from classical soulful performers: After 7, Avant, KeKe Wyatt, Lakeside, Sir Charles Jones, EU…
Author: Janice Malone
NASHVILLE, TN — Anthony Evans Jr. shares the name with his famous father, pastor, speaker, author Dr. Tony Evans. But Anthony Jr. is clearly carving his own path to success on his own terms. He’s a top worship leader and Christian recording artist who thrilled national audiences as a top contending contestant on NBC’S hit show The Voice during season two. Anthony has now released his new memoir, Unexpected Places, which chronicles his journey from growing up in the ‘spotlight’ of the church, being a preacher’s kid, and bouts with self-doubt and depression. Too often, African American men (especially in the…
LOS ANGELES, CA — For years Nashville singer/songwriter Aminata ‘Ami’ Dismukes spent many days writing music reviews about other artists and their music. But those days are finally over because as of September 10, 2018, Ami is proud to announce the release of her own debut music EP project titled ‘Dreams of September,’ which she recorded at RnBass Studios in Los Angeles. Aminata now makes her home in L.A. but for nearly 3 years she was one of the Tennessee Tribune’s most dedicated and talented freelance writers, often covering major entertainment events such as the annual Rites of Spring music…
By Janice Malone The entertainment industry lost one of its brightest gems in music’s ‘crown jewels’ with the passing of the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. The legendary singer passed away at the age of 76 last Thursday in her hometown of Detroit. Fan tributes have poured in from around the world ranging from sports, music, film, television, churches and even in the corporate world. Long before Aretha Franklin became an icon, her roots began right here in Tennessee. She was born in Memphis. In fact, her childhood home where she was born and spent her earliest years still…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Ladies, are you still looking for “Mr. Right?” He’s not a myth. He’s still out there waiting to meet you, perhaps at the altar. Bridget Vaughan, author of the just released new book TIME FOR MARRIAGE: 50 TIPS FOR FINDING MR. RIGHT, has some practical info that just may help direct single women in the right direction when it comes to meeting the man of their dreams. “This is a self-help book that’s designed for the single woman who’s looking for a good catch,” says the author about her latest release. The book is…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The plus-size boutique Curves with Purpose, allows ladies to look their best, while supporting a business that has both fashion and philanthropy as part of their mission statement. Nancy Youssef founded Curves with Purpose while she was still a student in fashion design school. “The Curves with Purpose dream started almost twenty years ago. As a student in fashion design school, I was moved to create a plus size clothing line. Inspired by my own cultural experiences (Egyptian) and watching so many family and friends unable to find quality, staple wardrobe pieces that fit, I…
NASHVILLE, TN — Julian J. Walker, Nashville resident, singer & star of the 2015 breakout film Blackbird, is sharing his MyHealthysexualsStory through a new video series as part of Gilead Science’s Healthysexuals campaign, which addresses debilitating stigma and healthier sex practices to help prevent HIV and other STIs in a sex-positive and inclusive way. Visit www.Healthysexuals.com In his video, Julian talks about the barriers gay men living in the southeastern part of the U.S. often experience when trying to access sexual health services and information, and how that helped drive his passion for HIV prevention and treatment. The Healthysexuals campaign…
NASHVILLE, TN — HGTV’s Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, have teamed up with arts and craft retailer Michaels to launch their first-ever, custom frame program—The Scott Living™ Collection. It’s Frames with distinctive finishes, textures, and details like hammered metal and leather. Great for favorite keepsakes, prints or photos. The Scott Living Custom Frame Collection is available exclusively at Michaels. The collection features 38 distinct and quality moldings designed by Drew and Jonathan Scott. Many of the frames’ finishes range from unique wood grains to metallic accents to natural and refined stones or the more traditional finishes of gold, silver, bronze, and copper.…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Bring It! now in its third season on Lifetime, shines a spotlight on the elite world of hip-hop majorette competitions. Coach Dianna Williams (aka “Miss D”), and her Dancing Dolls troupe refuse to lose. New episodes of “Bring It!” can be seen on Lifetime Fridays at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central. The Bring It! Live tour is currently on the road, as it features founder/choreographer Miss D and her Dancing Dolls. They’re all coming to Nashville August 1st at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center show time at 7:30 pm. They will be performing original routines live…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — It was a fun-filled and inspiring event during the ‘An Evening with Bern Nadette Stanis’ event at Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church. It was presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Lambda Omega chapter. The actress/author starred as “Thelma Evans” on the 70’s hit sitcom GOOD TIMES. The beautiful actress shared details from her most recent book entitled, ‘The Last Night, A Caregivers Journey Through Transition and Beyond,’ which profiles her walk as a loving daughter with her beloved mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Ms. Stanis is also a celebrity spokesperson for the…