The Pulse of Entertainment: Billboard
Chart-Topping Lindsey Webster Releases ‘Music in Me' Album on Shanachie, Featuring Stokely Williams and Anthony Hamilton
"We were talking about drums and the
engineer referred Stokely to me because he has worked with him," said Billboard chart-topping Jazz vocalist Lindsey
Webster about two-time Grammy nominated musician Stokely Williams (Mint Condition, Mariah Carey,
Janet Jackson) playing drums and percussion on her 7th album "Music in Me" (Shanachie Entertainment).
Stokely is also a featured vocalist on the album's current single "Two
Hearts."
"Years and years ago
we did a show and he was playing drums; I was a featured artist," Webster pointed out me when I asked about her connections
to the front man of the iconic band Mint Condition. "We do a duet on ‘Two Hearts'."
"Anthony Hamilton was actually supposed to do the (‘Two
Hearts') duet...but it fell through...I was so disappointed. I have opened up for him," Lindsey pointed out as we continued
to talk about the new single "Two Hearts" that features the unmistakable vocals of Billboard chart-topping Stokely
Williams. "He (Anthony Hamilton) didn't know...he told me, ‘We'll do our own song.' So, through... <Read the full March 20, 2026 column here...>
The Pulse of Entertainment: Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz Release ‘10X My Blessings' Featuring
Jazze Pha, Blanco, Isaac Carree, and Gaz Money on Black Smoke Music
"Jazze's my best
friend," said five-time Grammy nominated Jevon Dewand when talking to me about this new single "10X My Blessings"
(Blacksmoke Music Worldwide) from Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz. "All these guys are super
friends. Gaz is a super producer/singer...Blanco (Bennie Julius Amey, III) is a superhero...Isaac, I've known him for a while...he
is always smiling; I love his energy."
The
"guys" Jevon is referencing are The Trap Starz. Formed by Jevon and Jazze Pha (Phalon Anton Alexander) - the group's
new single is "10X My Blessings." Aside from being a rapper and singer, Jazze Pha is an iconic producer who has
worked with Ciara ("Goodies,""1, 2 Step"), Snoop Dogg ("Cool-Aid"), Ludacris ("Area Codes"),
and Mary J Blige ("Just Fine"). The Trap Starz also include Gospel singer/songwriter Isaac Carree - a four-time
BMI Award winner, Gospel's Gaz Money, and Stellar Award winning Country rapper, singer, songwriter Blanco (2 Chainz "Pretty
Girls Like Trap Music") who is also a music producer (Monica's "Code Red") with a Grammy Award, 11 Grammy nominations,
five BMI Awards and the recipient of the BMI Presidents Award.
Five-Time Platinum Montell Jordan and Kim Burrell
Join Gospel's Reness Spearman on her 'You Chose Me' Siingle
(Los Angeles, CA) - Grammy and Stellar Award nominated Renee Spearman brings together
five-time platinum seeling Montel Jordan ("This Is How We Do It") and the iconic Kim Burrell
on her new smash hit single "You Chose Me." "You Chose Me" was designed for both Gospel and Soul
audiences. "You Chose Me" is a reminder what we tell God time and time again - "You Chose Me." "You
Chose Me" was written by Renee Spearman & Montell Jordan and produced by Jason White (Sunday Service) & Asaph
Ward (Dorinda Clark-Cole).
The Pulse of Entertainment: Dolly Parton Unites
with Belles on 'Son of Jolene' Single, Due Out April 17, 2026
(Nashville, Tenn) - Country legend 11-time Grammy Award winning Dolly Parton
collaborates with emerging Country artist Belles with the release of the "Son of Jolene," a special
collaboration featuring international singlem April 17, 2026. Inspired by the timeless narrative that captivated generations,
Belles penned "Son of Jolene" as a clever continuation of the classic story. After hearing the track, Parton immediately
connected with its concept.
"Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference - (562)-424-3836
The Pulse of Entertainment
Broadcasting Vol2
SPOTLIGHT of THE WEEK
"ULMII ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE's
TWO VIRTUAL STAGES"
(Baltimore, MD) - Performance slots are still
open at the 27th annual Baltimore "Uplifting Minds II" (ULMII) Entertainment Conference's Professional Showcase
and ULMII International Talent Competition to be held Saturday April 18, 2026, between 1-3pmEST/10-12noonPST.
Performance will be virtual, powered by Zoom. The ULMII Professional Showcase will be acts signed to independent record labels,
agencies or management companies and the ULMII International Talent Competition is open to singers, songwriters, dancers and
actors. Only 10 acts will perform during the ULMII Entertainment Conference, but not all who inquire get on the virtual stage
be in the line-up. The top three scored acts, by the ten entertainment industry panelists/judges, will receive the 2026 ULMII
Best Act Award, over $20,000 valued in free services and cash prizes! The ULMII Entertainment Conference will be hosted by
Dr. Doresa Harvey, a multi-Stellar Award nominated radio personality formerly at iHeart and Radio One.
There will be ten judges for the ULMII International Talent Competition.
Those entertainment professionals include Picturesque Records' 3-time Billboard Chart-Topper Robin Simone
(Robin Simone's Hollywood Orchestra); film producer/director Dwayne Buckle of 360 Sound and Vision ("Great
Mysteries of Akhenaten" streaming at TUBI); EURweb.com publisher Dr. Lee Bailey (RadioScope); More Than
a Fraction's Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs (Anthony-Michael.com); NAKIO Records artist Aaron Akins ("When
Do We Love"); opening act for Kurrupt and Trina - rapper/music producer Lil Hyste ("Up," "Ghetto
Children"); Xyla Records singer/songwriter/guitarist Michele Vreeland (songwriting credit - "American
Idol"); Imagination Lunchbox, LLC's Anthony Michael Hobbs (Imagination Lunchbox International Children's
& Adults' Film Fest); artist development specialist/A&R Nadiyah Kareem (Super Star Entertainment),
and radio host/author/pastor/motivational speaker Dr. Winston Grier (The W.O.R.D. Podcast on Spotify).
The "Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference is
free to the public and admission can be obtained via Zoom with an RSVP submitted at EventBrite.com or by emailing info@thepulseofentertainment.com. Anyone interested in performing via Zoom during the Professional Showcase or
the International Talent Competition can email info@thepulseofentertainment.com or register and see if you qualify at www.upliftingminds2.com/registration.html.
