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Babyface Addresses Red Carpet Snub: ‘It’s No Crime’

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Babyface is being a good sport after interacting with The AP on the Grammys red carpet when a reporter, Krysta Fauria, preferred to speak with Chappell Roan. In case you…

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Babyface and SZA To be Honored at 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Babyface and SZA To be Honored at 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

BMI announced that GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 5th. This honor recognizes his extensive catalog of hit songs that have connected with audiences across generations. Additionally, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter SZA will be presented with the BMI Champion Award for her efforts in fostering the next generation of music creators. The event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“We’re excited to honor the legendary Babyface with the BMI Icon Award in celebration of his incredible talent and gift of prolific songwriting which has influenced decades of hits among all genres,” said Brewton. “We’ll also recognize the exceptional industry-shifting career of SZA, who challenges conventions and has a unique vibe that continues to transform and inspire a new feel of R&B that we have grown to love. It will be a phenomenal night of music celebrating BMI’s award-winning songwriters, producers, and music publishers that we’re so fortunate to represent.”

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has contributed to over 800 million records sold and over 800 billion streams. As the co-founder of LaFace Records, he launched the careers of Toni Braxton, P!nk, TLC, Outkast, Usher, and more. Babyface has released three consecutive multi-platinum albums and recently topped the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart in 2023 with “As a matter of fact.” His accolades include 13 GRAMMY wins and numerous BMI Awards.

SZA, a GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter, continues to set new standards in creativity and songwriting with over 10 billion streams worldwide. Her debut album “Ctrl” and sophomore effort “SOS” both received critical acclaim and commercial success. SZA has received four GRAMMY Awards, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Academy Award nomination.

For more information on the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, visit BMI’s official website and use the hashtag #BMIRnBHHAwards on social media.

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Babyface Electrifies Crowd at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas

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Over the weekend, Las Vegas’ renowned Palms Hotel was treated to a night of unforgettable music and nostalgia courtesy of the incomparable Babyface. The 12-time Grammy-winning and platinum-selling artist graced the stage with an electrifying presence, showcasing his endless catalog of hits.

As the lights dimmed and the crowd roared in anticipation, Babyface transported the audience through decades of his illustrious career. With flawless renditions of classics like “Whip Appeal” and “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” as well as a mesmerizing medley of his greatest compositions for artists like Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, TLC, and Boyz II Men, fans were captivated throughout the night.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. Babyface brought out special guests who added their magic to the evening. Chante Moore lent her soulful vocals to Karen White’s “Superwoman,” while Tank put his charismatic touch on Johnny Gill’s beloved hit “My, My, My.” Kevon Edmonds showcased his incredible talent with a stunning rendition of After 7’s “Ready or Not.”

The night’s climax arrived when Tank and Kevon joined Babyface on stage for a show-stopping collaboration, delivering flawless renditions of timeless Boyz II Men classics, “End of the Road” and “I’ll Make Love to You.” The trio’s harmonies were perfection, and their energy left the audience in awe, making this a night to remember in Las Vegas.

“Babyface’s sold-out show at the Palms Hotel was a testament to his enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his music. His unrivaled talent, combined with the incredible performances of his special guests, created a night that will be remembered by fans for years to come,” said Michael Paran, founder and CEO of P Music Group, Babyface’s management company.

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Babyface & Sheryl Lee Ralph To Kick Off The Super Bowl LVII

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Babyface and Sheryl Lee Ralph will kick off the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. Babyface will perform “America, The Beautiful,” and Ralph will sing “Lift Every Voice And Sing.” Rihanna will perform at halftime. Babyface and Tony Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform before the Super Bowl this year in Arizona on Feb. 12, […]

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Babyface Intends To Pay Tribute to Late Mother and Brother During Super Bowl Opening Performance

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With just a few weeks until Super Bowl LVII, R&B legend Babyface, Abbot Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Stapleton were announced as the acts for the Super Bowl pre-show. Babyface revealed shortly after that he intends to pay tribute to his late mother during his performance.

Babyface talked with TMZ, and he said he was shocked that he was chosen and that he won’t be taking the opportunity “lightly.”

“I can safely say that I never saw this one coming. It’s great. It’s an honor to do it. I was honored that I got the call and that everybody was supportive at the NFL and Roc Nation.

“I’ll be completely rattled when this happens,” he continued. “As much as I’m going to try to be comfortable with it, I know I’m going to be nervous because you think about how many people you’re actually performing for and what that moment means, and I won’t take that moment lightly because it is an honor. And no matter what anyone thinks, to have this moment at this point in my life as well, it’s very special so I’m gonna treat it with respect.”

The R&B legend then spoke about his late mother and late brother and said he would pay tribute to them during his performance. Babyface says that he partnered with a company to make hoodies for the performance and will donate the proceeds to an organization that supports people with Alzheimer’s that his mother was involved in.

“For these past few years ever since my mom passed away, I’ve always been always kind of pushing myself to go do things that would be either out of my comfort zone or things that I hadn’t done before,” Babyface said. “And so now here I am on the Super Bowl and I could just imagine what she would think at this particular point. And even my brother Marvin who’s not here with us either, he’d be jumping up and down.”

“Because this is important to me, I ended up teaming up with this company called Shine The Light On. They do t-shirts and hoodies, and so we’re going to do some hoodies together and I’m going to be able to donate some of those proceeds to Keep Memory Alive – which was something that my mom did which deals with Alzheimer’s patients. It’s a full thing that makes it all make sense. It was supposed to happen.”

Babyface is set to sing “America the Beautiful,” while Ralph is set to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Stapleton will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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Babyface, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Stapleton Announced as Super Bowl LVII Pregame Entertainment

Babyface, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Stapleton Announced as Super Bowl LVII Pregame Entertainment

Babyface, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Chris Stapleton have been announced as pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LVII. The game is set for Sunday, Feb. 12 and will be broadcast on Fox.

Babyface, a music artist, composer, and producer with twelve Grammy Awards, will perform “America the Beautiful.” 44 No. 1 R&B hits and 16 No. 1 pop hits are among the 125 Top 10 hits that Babyface has produced and written.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy-winning actress, will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” In addition, Ralph has won the Independent Spirit Award and been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award, a Tony Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a Golden Globe. She presently appears in the wildly popular comedy series “Abbott Elementary.”

Chris Stapleton, a 15-time Country Music Association, 10-time Academy of Country Music, and eight-time Grammy winner, will perform the national anthem.

The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers and Hamish Hamilton serving as director, will include international icon Rihanna as its headlining performer, the NFL recently revealed.

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 ‘The Songstress’ Tour with Babyface

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Anita Baker, the Songstress, had earlier this month announced a unique run of live performances for 2023. Today, she announced that her friend Babyface, a recording artist, composer, and producer who has won 12 Grammy Awards, will join the tour as a special guest.

Since the release of her debut album, The Songstress, in 1983, Baker has been a major figure in the music business for 40 years. Baker will sing her timeless hits live for the first time since regaining the masters’ rights during these dates, which will be the first full tour since 1995.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! ….Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.” 

– Anita Baker

The Songstress tour, organized by Live Nation, will take her to 15 cities. It will begin on February 11 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, and stop in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, and other locations before coming to an end on December 23 at Oakland’s Oakland Arena. LiveNation.com is currently taking orders for tickets.

The full list of dates is available below.

Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*
Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Fri May 12 – Belmont, NY – UBS Arena
Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Wed Nov 22 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Sat Dec 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

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Ari Lennox Teams Up With Babyface For New Song “Liquor”

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Ari Lennox is on a new music streak in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down. Fans are jamming to her latest feature with R&B legend Babyface on his new song  “Liquor.” Dreamville singer Ari Lennox has stepped back onto the music scene after dropping new music, including her album, age/sex/location. The Shea Butter […]

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Ari Lennox Teams Up With Babyface For New Song “Liquor”

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Ari Lennox is on a new music streak in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down. Fans are jamming to her latest feature with R&B legend Babyface on his new song  “Liquor.” Dreamville singer Ari Lennox has stepped back onto the music scene after dropping new music, including her album, age/sex/location. The Shea Butter […]

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Babyface and Ella Mai Exude Romantic Opulence in “Keeps On Fallin’” Official Video

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Babyface and Ella Mai unveil the official video for their new single “Keeps On Fallin’.” 

The modern R&B track’s opulent romantic visual grabs its inspiration from Regency-era courtship rituals. Starring Emmy and GRAMMY winning actress/comedian Tiffany Haddish as the queen mother and Kendrick Sampson (Miss Juneteenth, “Insecure“) as the handsome prince who is courting Ella Mai. Babyface, who plays a duke, joins them for an extravagant meal as a string quartet plays while the bubbly flows.

“Keeps On Fallin’” is the first single from Babyface’s new project, Girls Night Out, set to be released by Capitol Records on October 21.

Described as a sonic journey through love, heartbreak and all of the emotions in between, Girls Night Out will give classic Babyface with a modern R&B twist. The album features the iconic hitmaker collaborations with some of today’s most sought after female R&B stars, including Ari Lennox, Queen Naija, Doechii, Kehlani and more.

Take a look at the new visual from Babyface featuring Ella Mai shot at the historic Malibu estate Villa De Leon by director/cinematographer Ava Rikki.

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