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(NEW YORK):   The  2020 “Soul Train Awards”  celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip hop by highlighting both living legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and show-stopping performances. The awards show, which aired this evening, November 29, 2020 at 8 PM EST on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 was hosted by the iconic best friend duo   Tisha Campbell  and  Tichina Arnold , who also brought their chemistry to the stage as the show’s opening musical acts. Chris Brown  led the pack as the evening’s most awarded artist, dominating in four categories including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and the shared honors of Song of the Year, Best Dance Performance and Best Collaboration with  Young Thug  for their hit “Go Crazy.”  H.E.R.  followed closely with two awards: Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award for “I Can’t Breathe." Honoring artists across 12 categories, the ...

Dear World: Meet #Mississippi state Rep. Karl Oliver #msleg #lynching #slavery #Confederatemonument @thehill @WXVT15 @ddt_news @AP @cnnbrk pic.twitter.com/hczQoxYuRm — Sen. Derrick Simmons (@SenDTSimmons) May 22, 2017 A Mississippi lawmaker says any Louisiana politician who allows the symbols of Southern heritage to be removed should be lynched.  Rep. Karl Oliver (R-MS) Referring to the recent removal of  Confederate era monuments in New Orleans, Mississippi state Representative Karl Oliver (R-Winona) expressed his displeasure with the removal of racially offensive statues on Facebook on Saturday, May 20.  His Facebook profile has been deleted, but the post was retweeted on Twitter.  In December of 2016 opponents of the Civil War remnants won the right to remove the monuments in a New Orleans City Council vote of 6-1 in an effort not to be reminded of the city's  racist past. New Orl...

buzzz worthy. . . An alternative indie rock band formed in the Northeast, Abel Raise the Cain were brought together by a mutual love of atmospheric and epic indie soundscapes influenced by the likes of Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros and Editors. The release of double A side single ‘Too Late/The Promise' brought the band widespread critical acclaim leading to both singles receiving repeated airplay on radio stations across the UK, including regular plays on BBC Introducing. 'Too Late' was also playlisted on Brazilian National Radio & featured by Channel 4 on a primetime television program. Regulars on the live circuit, Abel Raise the Cain have played shows across the UK, where they've earned a reputation for enthralling and energetic live performances, which have led to coveted support slots for Happy Mondays, Primal Scream, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Spiritulized, Kodaline and Skaters. The music video for new single ‘Black Swans', taken from the forthcoming debut ...