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19.06.2020 / 22:03

Bruno Mars, John Legend, Patti LaBelle & More Set for Virtual Essence Festival of Culture

performances, summits and panels from Bruno Mars, John Legend, Patti Labelle, Swizz Beatz, Estelle, Doug E Fresh, BBD, Nas, Andra Day, Master P, Tank and The Bangas, PJ Morton, India.Arie, Kelis, Kirk Franklin, The Clark Sisters, Egypt Sherrod and more.Leading a special tribute to the city of New Orleans will be Mayor LaToya Cantrell,PJ Morton, Big Freedia, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas and Big 6 Brass Band. Also, featured in the popular Sunday gospel Get Lifted celebration are Anita Wilson, Bri Babineaux, Erica Campbell, Fred Hammond, Greater Sound of Greater St.

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16.06.2020 / 22:26

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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama's When We All Vote for Virtual Festival

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The Roots and Michelle Obama to partner on 13th annual ‘Roots Picnic’

The Roots and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote registration initiative have announced that they will partner on the 13th annual ‘Roots Picnic’.The music festival, which is the brainchild of the Philadelphia rap group, is usually held in their hometown at Fairmount Park.

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Michelle Obama joins The Roots for digital music festival to encourage people to register to vote

The Roots are teaming with former first lady Michelle Obama to help encourage people to vote in the upcoming election. Obama will co-host the 13th annual Roots Picnic, which will go live virtually this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic on June 27 on YouTube.The digital music festival-style show will be in partnership with Obama’s national nonpartisan, nonprofit When We All Vote organization, according to Billboard.

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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama's When We All Vote For Virtual Festival

The Roots are taking their Roots Picnic online this year, and they're teaming up with former First Lady Michelle Obama to give the event an extra boost.The 13th annual Roots Picnic will go virtual on June 27 on YouTube in partnership with Obama's national, nonpartisan nonprofit When We All Vote.The event -- which was executive produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), the Roots' Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS) -- will be hosted by Quest, Black Thoughts and Obama, with sets from The Roots, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, SZA, Kirk Franklin, Snoh Aalegra, Earthgang, G Herbo, Polo G, D Nice and Musiq Soulchild (backed by The Roots).There will also be appearances by Lin-Manuel

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Kirk Franklin Talks Bringing Peace Amid Civil Unrest With His 'Verzuz' Appearance

On Sunday (May 31), as protesters took to the streets for another day against police brutality, Kirk Franklin went live on Instagram in his studio with Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tamela Mann, and Marvin Sapp to infuse some inspiration into the day.

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'Verzuz': Kirk Franklin & Fred Hammond Bring 'Moment of Healing,' New Music Video Announcement

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest 'Verzuz' battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.After the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that have followed, Franklin and Hammond -- wearing coordinating "I Can't Breathe" and "I Can't Breathe Again" statement shirts -- went live with their uplifting music Sunday night (May 31) on Instagram. Franklin also left fans looking forward to his new music video, which he said will drop Monday.Bishop T.D.

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For King & Country, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin Share Hope Amid Quarantine in New 'Together' Video

For King & Country unveiled the hopeful music video for their new single "Together" on Monday (May 4).With assists from Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin, the emotive clip features stories of people around the world affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and life in the age of social distancing."If you're lookin' for hope tonight, raise your hand/ If you're feelin' alone and don't understand/ If you're fighting in the fight of your life, then stand/ We're gonna make it through this hand in hand," Kelly harmonizes with brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone before launching into the rallying cry of the chorus backed by a gospel choir.Written while cooped up in quarantine, "Together" serves as the Nashville-based Christian duo's follow-up to their

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Rodney Jerkins, Gospel Supergroup The Good News ‘Come Together’ to Benefit COVID-19 Relief: Premiere

To benefit COVID-19 relief efforts, songwriter-producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins has joined forces with gospel supergroup The Good News on “Come Together.” Major proceeds from the uplifting single, released today (April 24) through RCA Inspiration, will benefit two organizations: the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund and Compassion International.Collectively, The Good News supergroup comprises 35+ Grammy Awards and 125 Grammy nominations across a lineup of established and rising gospel artists and songwriters.

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John Legend - Alicia Keys - Kirk Franklin - Kelly Price - John Legend Puts "Soul Train" Spin on "Bigger Love" for BET's 'Saving Our Selves' Benefit - hollywoodreporter.com

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John Legend Puts "Soul Train" Spin on "Bigger Love" for BET's 'Saving Our Selves' Benefit

John Legend on Wednesday night led the "soul train" at BET's Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special. Dressed in a suave suit, yellow-tinted sunglasses and, yes, a full afro, the EGOT member delivered his brand-new tropical tune "Bigger Love" as a group of dancers (virtually) grooved to the happy melody.

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How to Watch BET's COVID-19 Relief Benefit Show

BET will be hosting a star-studded Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special on Wednesday (April 22), hosted by Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J and Regina Hall.

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How to Watch BET's COVID-19 Relief Benefit Show

BET will be hosting a star-studded Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special on Wednesday (April 22), hosted by Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J and Regina Hall.

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Chance the Rapper and Kelly Rowland leading BET coronavirus relief fundraiser

Chance The Rapper, DJ Khaled, and Kelly Rowland are set to take part in a U.S. TV special aimed at raising coronavirus relief funds to aid the black community.

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Chance the Rapper and Kelly Rowland leading BET coronavirus relief fundraiser

Chance the Rapper, DJ Khaled, and Kelly Rowland are set to take part in a U.S. TV special aimed at raising coronavirus relief funds to aid the black community.

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BET Lines Up Chance the Rapper, DJ Khaled & More for Coronavirus TV Special

DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia and Melvin Crispell III are slated to perform in a special BET show that will assist people of color in dealing with the coronavirus.The Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort broadcast special will air April 22 at 8 p.m. ET.The special will be hosted by singer and actress Kelly Rowland, TV personality Terrence J and actress Regina Hall.

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BET network plans starry show as Broadway extends shutdown

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

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Missy Elliott Wants To See Kirk Franklin & Donnie McClurkin In The Next Instagram Music Battle

Roommates, one of the best ways to pass the time as we continue to be locked down due to the coronavirus, is tuning into the various Instagram battles with some of the best in the music industry. The legendary Missy Elliott has an idea for the next battle—and she wants gospel icons Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin front and center.

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