My Black Is Beautiful (MBIB), an African-American community-building platform created by Procter & Gamble (P&G), celebrates 10 successful years of initiating and sustaining a broad dialogue around black beauty at Essence Festival in New Orleans. As the Official Sponsor of the Beauty and Style Expo within Essence Fest, MBIB galvanized thousands of African-American women and... Continue Reading →
#EssenceFest: Toni Braxton, Wendy Raquel Robinson and More Honored at 13th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards in NOLA
A number of notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 13th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards, held today at the New Orleans Theater in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. They were joined by spectators who converged to salute this year's recipients of the distinguished awards,... Continue Reading →
Essence Fest 2015: The 12th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards hosted by Terrance J & Keke Palmer [Photos]
During this year's Essence Music Festival, celebs hit the gold carpet for the 12th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event hosted by Terrance J. and Keke Palmer took place during EMF weekend to recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions within the African-American community. The... Continue Reading →
Essence Fest 2015: Amber Riley, Sevyn Streeter, Laurieann Gibson, Raheem DeVaughn & more at P&G’s My Black Is Beautiful Reception
During this year's 2015 Essence Music Festival, Proctor & Gamble's My Black Is Beautiful held an exclusive cocktail hour and dinner at New Orleans Jazz Market. As you entered the pristine establishment, guest were greeted with passed hors d'oeuvres and speciality drinks, and subtle sounds of a trio jazz band playing in the background. As part of its long-standing... Continue Reading →
New Video Exclusive: Eric Bellinger feat. Amber Riley – ‘Never Be Lonely’
Two of SFPL's favorites, Eric Bellinger and GLEE's Amber Riley have joined forces for a new R&B jawn entitled "Never Be Lonely". Directed by Andraya Whitehurst the video depicts the moments when loneliness at a distance can leave at a most vulnerable state, which leads into constant arguments and confrontation, and miscommunication. Check it out... Continue Reading →
[New Music Exclusive] Eric Bellinger Collabs With Amber Riley of GLEE On A New Track Entitled ‘Never Be Lonely’
With a hint of Janet Jackson's classic hit 'I Get So Lonely', singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger and star of GLEE, Amber Riley delivers a vocal collab entitled 'Never Be Lonely'. Check it out below...
GLEE’s Amber Riley Sings “Ain’t No Way” (Aretha Franklin Cover)
We absolutely LOVE Amber Riley her at SFPL! Check her out as she took the night on the hit show on Glee with her dynamic performance of Aretha Franklin's soulful classic "Ain't No Way". What a great performance. God has blessed her with a serious gift. Wow!!!! That's all I can say...Sheesh. Thoughts? Thanks EverythingYNTK