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…
Author: Janice Malone
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…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Like millions of viewers, Bishop Henry Davenport and his wife, Dr. Pamela Davenport, were longtime fans of the classic television game show The Price is Right. The show’s exuberant tagline “Come On Down!” now takes on a whole new meaning to this couple because they won and won BIG on the longtime hit show. It all started earlier this year (March 14th), when the couple took a trip to Los Angeles to celebrate Mrs. Davenport’s birthday. “I took my wife on the trip because she had been wanting to go on The Price is…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN—Local high school English teacher Gerron Hurt is showing the world that not only does he know his way around nouns, verbs and adjectives but he can also construct and breakdown cooking recipes as well. Mr. Hurt is one of the lucky 22 home chefs competing in Season 9 of the Fox Network’s hit series MASTERCHEF, starring the ‘chef meister’ himself—Chef Gordon Ramsay Last week Gerron earned a white apron, as he survived the ‘mystery box challenge’ which earned him a spot to further compete for the $250,000 prize and the title of MASTERCHEF. Last February…