Pearl Cutten’s Video For “You Are Beautiful” Is Out Now! (@Pearlsound)

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A couple months ago, Danish soul singer Pearl Cutten published “You Are Beautiful,” which is the second release from her upcoming EP, ‘Fragments Of My Soul.’ The song is inspired by Pearl’s diverse cultural and religious background, something that has not only enriched her life but has also challenged her free spirit.

The official video for “You Are Beautiful” is out now! It was uploaded to YouTube a few days ago. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Alicia Keys’ 2020 World Tour Pushed Back To 2021! (@aliciakeys @livenation)

A short while ago American pop star Alicia Keys announced that her 2020 world tour will be postponed to 2021.

The organizers are committing to honoring all tickets already purchased on the new dates, but persons that would like a refund may do so by visiting livenation dot com/refund.

Lauryn Hill’s Vienna Show Postponed! – New Date: July, 2021 (@MsLaurynHill)

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Please see media release from Ms. Lauryn Hill regarding her July 13th show in Vienna.

Due to the current developments around the spread of the Corona virus Covid-19 and related measures by national and international authorities the concert of Ms. Lauryn Hill on July 13th 2020 at METAStadt in Vienna has to be postponed.

The show will take place on 12th of July 2021 instead. All purchased tickets will remain valid. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

Alicia Keys Honors Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor & Others In New Video “Perfect Way To Die” (@aliciakeys)

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R&B star Alicia Keys continues to be a relevant voice in both the black lives matter movement as well as the corona virus pandemic. Not only is she using her social media platform to share inspiring, informative information, but she is also releasing songs and videos that speak to the moment.

Her latest contribution is “Perfect Way To Die”; both song and video were shared at the end of June. This powerful record and its associated visual shines light on the countless Black Americans that have died at the hands of law enforcement.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Usher, Patti LaBelle, Bruno Mars & Others Will Perform At The Essence Music Festival Tonight!

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As the corona virus continues to spread across the United States, many Americans are choosing to celebrate July 4th by staying in and watching the various entertainment shows on TV.

One of the most anticipated programs on everyone’s watch-list is the Essence Music Festival. It is schedule to air tonight at 7:00 PM ET on essencestudios dot com. Viewers will be treated to performances by Usher, Patti LaBelle, Bruno Mars, BBD, Doug E. Fresh and many more popular entertainers.

Jennifer Hudson & Mary J. Blige To Star In Aretha Franklin’s Biopic “Respect” In Theaters This December

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Cast members include: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige.

RESPECT, which is directed by Liesl Tommy, will be in theaters in December, 2020.

The 2020 Austin City Limits Music Festival Now Officially Cancelled! (@aclfestival)

Austin City Limits Music FestivalThe organizers of the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival have just announced that they are cancelling the 2020 staging of the event. See below a statement that was shared on July 1st.

Austin City Limits Music Festival will no longer take place in 2020. We would have loved to put on another memorable show this year, however, with the uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Texas, this decision is the only responsible solution. The health and safety of our fans, artists, partners, staff and the entire Austin community remains our highest priority.

We will return to Zilker Park on October 1-3 and October 8-10, 2021 to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. We encourage fans who have already purchased tickets to hold on to them to lock in access to next year’s festival at 2019 prices. Refunds will be made available for fans who purchased directly through the festival and cannot attend next year’s dates. All current ticket holders will receive an email from Front Gate Tickets shortly with information on both options.

ACL Fest has always been rooted in tradition, our common love of live music, and our community. This includes supporting Austin Parks Foundation for the past 15 years to improve parks and green spaces across the city. Take this time to maintain your personal health and wellness by visiting www dot austinparks dot org to learn how you can safely enjoy and support parks in our area, and please continue to follow the advice of local officials, look out for each other, and stay safe.