You read it here several months ago that Ashanti is pregnant and that she and her longtime off and on boyfriend Nelly are engaged. Well now, it’s official. Last Wednesday, Ashanti told Essence Magazine, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” and then confirmed that she is engaged and pregnant. Continued Ashanti, “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiance, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.” This will be Ashanti’s first child. Nelly has a daughter and son from his former relationship with Channetta Valentine. He also adopted his nephew and niece following the 2005 death his sister, who died of leukemia at 31 years old. The blended family was the subject of the 2014 -15 BET reality TV show “Nellyville”…….
The inductees for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced during the April 21 episode of “American Idol.” They included Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Dionne Warwick, Suzanne de Passe and Norman Whitfield. According to multiple reports, the ceremony will be streamed live on Disney + on October 19. It will air later on ABC and also be available on Hulu……..
Award-winning Migos rapper Quavo has partnered with celebrated restaurateurs Vinny and Kelan Watson, best known for Sovereign Sweets in Atlanta to open the Peachtree City’s newest experience, V12 Restaurant and Sports Bar. The gorgeous venue is located in Downtown Atlanta, across from the historic landmark The Varsity. Quavo posted on Instagram, “We are finally here. The top-secret project is almost finished. Yeah. V12. We live.”…….
Headquartered in Chicago, Central City Productions is producing the 9th Annual Black Music Honors. The evening will be taped live at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on May 18. The ceremony will be co-hosted by singer/actress LeToya Luckett with comedian DeRay Davis. Black Music Honors is an annual event that celebrates achievements and exceptional contributions of urban music. This year’s lineup of honorees includes Johnny Gill, Bootsy Collins, Hezekiah Walker, and Patrice Rushen….
