"This is my first solo," said
9X Grammy nominated B.Slade (Anthony Charles Williams) about his May 3, 2025 "B.Slade Experience
(BSX)" show at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. "I've been (performing) there before
with other acts. This is where Elvis had his residency from 1969 - 1976, where Barry Manilow, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Snoop
Dog."
The 2X Emmy Award winner has become
a legend in his own right because of his experiences and unbelievable talents. He started out as Gospel artist Tonex. I had
the pleasure of interviewing him way-back then. Now, not only is B.Slade a singer/songwriter, but a rapper, producer, actor,
choreographer and dancer.
"I am a dancer,
choreographer and director," he said when I mentioned seeing his dance moves and then asked if his B.Slade Experience
(BSX) show in Las Vegas will have him... <Read the full April 25, 2025 column here...>
The Pulse of Entertainment: Platinum Selling Saxophonist Kim Waters Releases 27th Solo
Album ‘Time 2 Groove' on Shanachie Entertainment
"Most of the songs I do, have a groove,"
said saxman Kim Waters when talking about the name of his new Shanachie Entertainment album "Time
2 Groove". "I started writing it...and it became a relationship thing...I have songs for my mom and daughters."
The "Time 2 Groove" (Shanachie) project has a tribute to
his mother Brenda titled "A Pure Heart." He honors his twin daughters Kayla and Kimberly on the "Their Smile"
song.
"My mother is a twin," Kim said
when we were talking about his twin daughters Kayla and Kimberly. "...and my Granddad is a twin."
Kim Waters was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland and is a local celebrity
garnering chart-topping hits and a multi-platinum selling status as a saxophonist. On this new "Time 2 Groove" album
Waters has Jazz pianist Chris "Big Dog" Davis collaborating by co-producing the "Sax You Up" track and
co-writing with him on the "Palm City" selection.
Actress Denise Richards
to Be Honored by The Jonathan Foundation at the 11th Annual Spring Fundraiser, for Her Work as an Advocate to Help Children
May 17, 2025 at The Universal Sherato
(Los
Angeles, CA) - Popular actress Denise Richards is this year's honoree at The Jonathan Foundation's 11th Annual Spring
Fundraiser. This event will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel (333 Universal Hollywood Drive,
Los Angeles, CA 91608)at 5:30 PM.
Denise Richards
became an advocate for children with developmental disabilities when she adopted her youngest daughter Eloise in 2011. Eloise
has a rare chromosomal disorder, Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p, which causes developmental delays and speech difficulties. Denise
Richards is an accomplished actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, and New York Times Best-Selling author of the
memoir "The Real Girl Next Door." She can currently be seen on her own reality TV show on Bravo, "Densie Richards
& Her Wild Things." The series follows Denise, her husband Aaron Phypers, and daughters Lola Sheen, Sami Sheen, and
Eloise Richards.
Forest Whitaker Stars in the MGM+ Original Series
'Godfather of Harlem' as Gangster Bumpy Johnson
(New
York, NY) - Forest Whitaker stars in the MGM+ original series "Godfather of Harlem" (Season 4) airing Sunday
April 13, 2025 9:30pmEST. The 20th Television series is executive produced by Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson,
JOhn Ridley and Markuann Smith. In its forth season "Godfatehr of Harlem" also stars Ilfenesh Hadera as Bumpy's
wife; Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Bumpy's drug-addicted daughter; Giancarlo Esposito, Voncent D'Onofrio Bumpy's rival,
and Erik LaRay Harvey as Bumpy's main enforcer.
"WINNERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION OF ULMII"
(Baltimore MD) - The winners of the 26th
annual Baltimore ‘Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference are announced, and they include Ohio R&B
singer/songwriter Dossi winning 1st Place; New York's Hip-Hop duo AngelicVoices featuring rapper
Asim winning 2nd Place, and New Jersey actress Kah'Nah Rich winning 3rd Place. Zambia, Africa's
Afro-Beat artist Chamveka Band received a special cash prize for scoring close enough to tie for 3rd place.
All the winners receive the ULMII 2025 "Best Artist Award" other prizes and services valued at $20,000 and a cash
prize ($500 1st Place, $250 2nd Place and $100 3rd Place).
Dossi sang her single "Without You" (Dossi Music). AngelicVoices sang his single "If You Believe
in God" (AngelicVoices Ministry) featuring rapper Asim, and Kah'Nah performed a Cicely Tyson monolog. Chamveka performed
his single "Honor Thy Mother and Father." The free Baltimore conference was held virtually powered by Zoom and
hosted by radio personality Dr. Doresa Harvey (1500 AM) former host at IHeart and Radio One Baltimore, with ULMII founder
Dr. Eunice Moseley (ThePulseofEntertainment.com) as moderator.
Aside
from the ULMII Best Artist Award and the cash, prizes include admission to the One Stop Business Shop sponsored by the Uplifting
Minds II Entertainment Conference, which funds the launch of a sole proprietorship and start-up bank account (www.UpliftingMinds2.com);
free studio recording time/music track sponsored by Music Producer V. I. P. (Dust Dem AFF Production); admission to Virtual
Open Call Audition sponsored by the Imagination Lunchbox International Children's and Adult's Film Fest (www.ImaginationLunchbox.com);
free public relations or business strategic planning and consult sponsored by Dr. Eunice Moseley (Freelance Associates);
and vocal or acting coaching sponsored by artist development specialist Nadiyah Kareem (Superstar Entertainment).
The ULMII panelists who judged the international talent competition
include Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs, artist manager of multi-award winning actor/filmmaker www.Anthony-Michael.com; Dr. Lee Bailey,
publisher of the digital magazine www.EUR.com; Dr. Winston Grier, host of The W.O.R.D. Podcast, author and pastor at the Church
of the Living Word in Georgia (www.Winstongrier.com); Gregory Goodloe, multi #1 Billboard chart-topping Jazz guitarist promoting
his latest single "Groovin' On" on Hip Jazz Records (www.GregoryGoodloe.com); Michele Vreeland, Pop singer/songwriter
on Xyla Records (www.MicheleVreeland.com); Anthony Michael Hobbs, founder of the Imagination Lunchbox International Film Festivals
that is celebrating 9 years (www.ImaginationLunchbox.com/ili-film-festival.html); Aaron Akins, Broadway singer ("Into
the Cole" in honor of Nat King Cole) and Jazz vocalist on the "When Do We Love" Tour named for the single he
has featuring Walter and Wallace Scott of The Whispers (www.AaronAkinsMusic.com); and Alander Pulliam, Jr., owner of 98.8FM
on iHeart (www.iHeart.com/live/988fm-gospel-radio-10452/), author, film producer, and former candidate for the Presidency
(2024).
The "ULMII" Entertainment Conference's
Professional Showcase had performances by Three 2 Go Music's Celina Graves of her single "I Still Need Your Love,"
Nash Town Entertainment's Reviving Dayvid of the new single "No Labels" and Xyla Records' Michele Vreeland of her
new single "Let Me Heal Your Heart." Last years' winners come back to perform as guests include rapper Lil Hyste
from Wisconsin with his winning single "Ghetto Children" and Hip-Hop duo AngelesVoices featuring rapper Asim from
New York with his single "Spiritual Warfare."
The almost three-hour Baltimore ULMII Entertainment Conference is offering a one-hour recap video at The Pulse of
Entertainment's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/mgDxXXxJwF4.
Next ‘Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment
Conference will be from Los Angeles Saturday November 9, 2025 starting at 1pmPST. You can RSVP at EventBrite.com or email
info@thepulseofentertainment.com
