Mack Wilds performs ‘Own It’ in Times Square

 
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Former “90210” & “The Wire” star Tristan “Mack” Wilds performed his hit single “Own It” in Times Square Wednesday morning on “Good Morning America.”
 
The Grammy-nominated singer is currently touring in support of his debut album, “New York: A Love Story.”
 
Below are his tour dates:
 
3/20 — Las Vegas, NV, Haze Nightclub
3/27 — Willington, DE, World Café Live at The Queen
3/29 — Baltimore, MD, Oxygen
3/30 — Washington, D.C., Howard Theater
4/1— Boston, MA, Middle East
4/2 — New York, NY, Highline Ballroom
4/26 — Alfred, NY, Alfred University
5/31 — Richmond, VA, WCDX Stone Soul Picnic
6/12 — Hollywood, FL, 100 Black Men Youth Party

Pharrell slays at NBA All-Star Game

 
Pharrell Williams performed a medley of his hits with Nelly, Snoop Lion, Diddy and Busta Rhymes at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
 
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Pharrell closed his performance with his hit “Happy” while wearing a red version of the infamous Vivienne Westwood hat he wore at last month’s Grammys.
 
The hat has garnered its own Twitter account, “Pharrell’s Hat,” which has more than 19,000 followers.

Toni Braxton, Babyface release duet ‘Hurt You’

Toni Braxton and Babyface released the first single from their upcoming duets album.

The Babyface-produced single, “Hurt You” is the first from their duets album, “Love, Marriage & Divorce” due out Dec. 3 on Motown/Island Def Jam.
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Eddie Murphy releases reggae song with Snoop Lion

 
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Eddie Murphy just released a reggae song with Snoop Lion, the first single from his forthcoming album.
 
Murphy, who recently joined Twitter, tweeted about the single, “Red Light” as well as upcoming solo album, “9”.
 

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Gospel duo Mary Mary to perform in south suburbs

 

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Since breaking on to the gospel scene more than a decade ago, the duo Mary Mary has charted their own path with a contemporary sound that appeals to more than the church going crowd.
 
The Grammy-award wining pair, comprised of sisters Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell, will perform Friday at Country Clubs Hill Theater at 4116 W. 183rd St. in south suburban Country Club Hills.
 
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Female rappers Dessa and Psalm One raise the stakes

 

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Female rappers have long been underrepresented in hip hop, but two artists who’ve blazed their own trails — Chicago rapper Psalm One and Minneapolis artist Dessa — will bring female rap to the forefront Monday at Downtown Sound, Millennium Park’s free summer music series.
 
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Kem overcomes drug addiction to become Grammy nominated artist

 
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Kem is a survivor.

 

The R&B singer battled back from years of drug addiction and homelessness to become a two-time Grammy nominated artist.

 

Kem, who begin playing the keyboard at five years old and writing songs in middle school, credits his faith in God for his success.

 

“Music has always been a part of my life throughout my addiction,” the singer said.  “My faith is my foundation and I look at my music as a ministry.”

 

“People hear about my struggle and what they are witnessing is a miracle,” he said.  “I don’t take it lightly and I speak about it on stage where ever I go.”

 

Kem will be performing along with Chrisette Michele at the Valentine’s Love Affair concert Saturday at the Arie Crown Theater.

 

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Tony, Toni, Tone bring the swing to ‘Valentine Jam’

 
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Couples can celebrate the holiday by dancing up a sweat at the New Jack Swing Valentine Jam Thursday night at the Arie Crown Theater.
 
The concert includes R&B performers from the ‘80s and ‘90s Guy; Tony, Toni, Tone; SWV; Dru Hill; and Al B. Sure.
 
Dwayne Wiggins of Tony, Toni, Tone said he is looking forward to performing on his birthday, which falls on Valentine’s Day.
 
This year also marks the group’s 25th anniversary in the music business, Wiggins said.
 
“Expect us to celebrate like it‘s our anniversary, no pun intended,” said Wiggins, alluding to the group’s 1993 hit single “Anniversary.”
 
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Charlie Wilson welcomes the New Year

 

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As lead singer of funk group the Gap Band, Charlie Wilson enjoyed a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s before losing his musical momentum to drugs and alcohol. After a stint in rehab, Wilson got his career back on track as a trusted adviser for some prominent rappers.

 
Wilson is now enjoying success as a solo artist. He performs songs from his musical career, which spans nearly four decades, during a New Year’s Eve concert at the Chicago Theatre.

 

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