The late Chadwick Boseman is being celebrated like never before, and it is all thanks to his critically acclaimed work released in the year 2020. After earning himself a Golden Globes nomination earlier this week in the ‘Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama’ category, the ‘Black Panther’ star has made history at the … “Chadwick Boseman Makes History With 4 SAG Film Nominations in a Single Year”
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Rare Video Showcases Real-Time Reaction Of Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Telecast in 1991
Imagine being in front of your television sets, when Whitney Houston took the field at Tampa Stadium to belt out the most soul-stirring rendition of the American National Anthem, at the onset of the Persian Gulf War. Well, if you weren’t lucky enough to witness the historic event back on January 27, 1991, here’s a … “Rare Video Showcases Real-Time Reaction Of Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Telecast in 1991”
Whitney Houston’s Historic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Re-released as a Single on 30th Anniversary
On January 27, 1991 – Whitney Houston stepped behind the microphone at the Tampa Stadium, wearing a white jumpsuit and headband, with a stripped-down make-up and zero theatrical extravagance around her, to deliver the most spell-binding rendition of the American national anthem. In the midst of the Persian Gulf War, and the ongoing security threats … “Whitney Houston’s Historic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Re-released as a Single on 30th Anniversary”
Mamie Smith – The First African-American Female to Make a Vocal Blues Recording in 1920
Before Aretha Franklin, before Billie Holiday and before Ella Fitzgerald, there was another pioneering female artist whose work as a recording artist set a precedent for female artists of color, back in the day. Her name was – Mamie Smith, and you don’t hear much about her by the masses and in popular culture of … “Mamie Smith – The First African-American Female to Make a Vocal Blues Recording in 1920”
Top 100 Best Singers Of All Time
All technicalities put aside, the definition of what it means to be a good singer is almost as subjective as what makes something a great piece of music. While being a great singer certainly goes beyond the popular notion of being able to showcase vocal technicalities and ten thousands theatrics on-stage, it certainly doesn’t ignore … “Top 100 Best Singers Of All Time”
Whitney Houston Estate Celebrates Historic Sales Record, With Tribute Video Feat. Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland and more!
Whitney Houston’s legacy earned her a major feat earlier this week, as she posthumously became the first and only black artist in history to achieve 3 diamond-selling albums in the united states. No other artist of color before her – male or female, has earned that title yet and she ranks as the second only … “Whitney Houston Estate Celebrates Historic Sales Record, With Tribute Video Feat. Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland and more!”
Whitney Houston Makes History Again: Becomes First Black Artist With 3 Diamond Albums
Only days after earning herself the monumental feat of one billion views on the official video of ‘I Will Always Love You’, the late Whitney Houston’s legacy has added another feather to her coveted hat. The diva has become the first black artist in history to have 3 diamond certified albums from RIAA to her … “Whitney Houston Makes History Again: Becomes First Black Artist With 3 Diamond Albums”
Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Crosses 1 Billion Views On YouTube – First Solo 20th Century Artist To Do So!
Whitney Houston has yet again earned a feat, no other female performer of her time has – till now. Her signature classic, ‘I Will Always Love You’, has touched the applause-worthy milestone of over 1 billion views on YouTube. This makes it the very first pre-2000 song by a solo female artist to cross the … “Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Crosses 1 Billion Views On YouTube – First Solo 20th Century Artist To Do So!”
The Top 10 Greatest Male Singers Of All Time
There are some artists that become the pioneers of their genres and styles, and others who help take it to the next level, breaking paths for the generations to come. The past 100 years in contemporary music have seen some extraordinary vocally gifted musicians, who have lent their instruments to timeless melodies, creating a space … “The Top 10 Greatest Male Singers Of All Time”
Viola Davis Has Bought The Former Slave Plantation House She Was Born In, As a Birthday Gift To Herself
Viola Davis gave herself a meaningful and special birthday gift on her 55th, earlier this week. The ‘Fences’ star bought a former slave plantation house – in which she also happened to be born in, as a gift to herself. The Oscar winning actress shared a picture of the old house on her social media … “Viola Davis Has Bought The Former Slave Plantation House She Was Born In, As a Birthday Gift To Herself”