Fantasia Barrino Launches Entertainment Company Rock Soul Productions In Partnership With Producer Yvonne McNair
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and author Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple) is launching Rock Soul Productions, an entertainment company formed in partnership with live event producer and artist manager Yvonne McNair. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Rock Soul is a full-service operation with divisions centered in the areas of management, production and entertainment ventures. With Fantasia serving as CEO and McNair as president, Rock Soul seeks to be “the intersection where creativity and excellence in entertainment meet.” Offering comprehensive management services — from strategic career planning to brand development and beyond tailored to each artist’s unique vision and goals — Rock Soul is committed to investing in talent and becoming the ultimate resource in discovering, developing and elevating artists to new heights in their careers. The company will also focus on creating audience-driven experiences through live events, film and TV opportunities, and digital content. – Read more at Deadline
Kelly Clarkson and X Factor winner James Arthur Join Forces on new single “From the Jump” out 4/19
Kelly wrote on social media: “I love singing with artists that inspire me and vocalists that I adore! So when @jamesarthur23 sent me this song, I quite literally jumped to be on it (see what I did there ?). I hope you enjoy this beautiful song, “From The Jump” out 4/19.”
Chris Daughtry and his band taped an episode of Family Feud for ABC
Daughtry battled against Papa Roach: “Had a blast battling it out with our brothers @paparoach
on @familyfeudabc today with @iamsteveharveytv !ALL PROCEEDS go to @afspnational,” Chris wrote on Instagram.
American Idol 2024 Top 20 contestant Emmy Russell wishes her late grandmother, Loretta Lynn, a happy birthday
“I miss my family so much right now!! And making this made me tear up. This is my upbringing…,” Emmy wrote on social media. “I miss you. I look at your life with a smile. American idol airs today, but it’s more special because it’s someone specials birthday. Gosh what a journey. I feel joy knowing you are free on the other side.”
Scotty McCreery Praises Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: ‘She’s Crushing It’
“I love it. Country music is real people telling real stories, and everybody’s welcome.” He’s a devoted supporter, saying, “She’s crushing it. I got to work with her on ‘American Idol’ — she was one of our mentors,” sharing that she and her mom were complimentary of his music, telling him, “We just love you so much.” Scotty’s next album, Rise and Fall is out 4/19 – via Extra
Keith Urban Reveals How Mentoring on The Voice Leaves Him Feeling Inspired and Talks Making a ‘Human’ Record
“It doesn’t matter which part of the journey you’re in, whether you’re at the beginning like a lot of these artists are, or whether you’re Chance the Rapper or Dan + Shay, John Legend, anybody,” Urban, 56, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I mean, and Reba [McEntire], who’s really had the longest career of everybody. So you’ve got every part of an artist’s journey represented within this one show. It’s extraordinary.” He continues, “I love being around new artists and artistry, period. Very inspiring to be around. – Read more at People
