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Brandy. Photo by Derek Banks (NEW YORK, NY) -  - Just in time for Mother’s Day, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter  Brandy  is back with a very special tribute for all mothers across the globe .   Brandy releases her long-awaited, empowering new single  “Baby Mama”  featuring  Chance The Rapper  via Brand Nu Entertainment/Entertainment One (“eOne”). Produced by Hit-Boy & Brandy, thehorn-laden track is an ode to raising her daughter Sy’rai and a larger anthem to all mothers working hard to support their family. The single is currently available on digital platforms worldwide and will be impact radio on May 4.  The song premiered this morning via   iHeart Media  stations across the country, and will be played every hour on the hour today until 10 PM local time. “It takes a village to raise em’, we don’t do it all by ourselves...This song ain’t just for me, it’s for every mama yeah...Every day I br...

buzzz worthy. . . Brandy performs at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards. Recorded at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 6, The Soul Train Music Awards aired on BET Sunday night. The night was filled with surprises, such as a song that was scarcely played on Urban AC radio, Adele's  "Hello," winning Song of the Year. The Aaron Hall appearance in the tribute to Teddy Riley was the focus of internet chatter.   Hall's vocals are apparently not as polished as fans are accustomed to and the onece toned,  although slender built singer, appeared frail. "Lady of Soul" honoree Brandy moment in the spotlight received positive buzz.  From Erykah Badu lighting up the opener to her contribution to the "Soul Cypher" segment and duet with India Arie, the show's host struck a postive chord with viewers.  Teddy Riley accepts legends award at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards. This year's performers included  Brandy ,  Anderson .Paak, Bobby Brown...

buzzz worthy. . . Tune-in to NBC's, ' TODAY Show ,' Wednesday, April 22, 2015 to watch Brandy as Roxie Hart from BROADWAY's , ' CHICAGO .' In celebration of Broadway Week , the cast of CHICAGO will perform a selection from the Tony Award winning musical. Don't miss all the fun during the 8AM EST hour.

buzzz worthy. . . (NEW YORK, NY) Brandy Norwood is no stranger to performing on a big stage and this Grammy Award winning songstress could have a Tony Award in her future as she prepares to make her debut as " Roxie Hart ."  Brandy will play an 8-week limited engagement at the  Ambassador Theatre  in the Tony Award -winning Broadway musical,  CHICAGO . Recently, s he decided to give her "Starz (fans)" a first look of her as Roxie Hart .  

buzzz worthy. . . 2014 marks 20 years since the release of  Brandy's  debut single, " I Wanna Be Down . " BET brought together the female artists that appeared on the remix to the chart-topping hit song.  Queen Latifah ,  Mc Lyte  and  YoYo  joined  Brandy  on the stage at the  2014  BET Hip Hop Awards  for an outstanding performance celebrating the song. The highly anticipated performance will air tonight on  BET  at 8P/7C.  As previously reporteed on The Slice,  Uncle Snoop joins Common, Birdman, DJ Premier, DJ Mustard, Rich Homie Quan, Bobby Shmurda, Young Thug, Vince Staples, Jay Electronica, Migos, YG and Rae Sremmurd as confirmed performers for this “Hip Hop Awards.”  BET’s “Real Husband of Hollywood” and Grammy award winning rapper, Nelly and the “first lady” of G.O.O.D Music, Teyana Taylor are confirmed to be presenters. The “I Am Hip Hop Icon” Award, recognizing legends in hip hop ...