FOOD AND MUSIC HEADLINE THE 21ST ANNUAL GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL WITH PERFORMANCES BY MORGAN HERITAGE, DING DONG, COLLIE BUDDZ AND CELEBRITY CHEFS FROM ALL OVER THE CARIBBEAN The 21st Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF), happening on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1pm-10 pm at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, Fl 33027, has announced its sizzling all-star lineup of chefs and musical performers.
The Publix Culinary Pavilion will feature Internationally acclaimed celebrity chefs Travis Reece (Jamaica), Jamal Small (Bahamas) and Darian Bryan (Jamaica), while on the musical side, two-time Grammy-winning Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage, Jamaican dancehall sensation Ding Dong and straight out of Bermuda, reggae artist Collie Buddz, will provide the soundtrack and vibes for a day filled with fun, food and Caribbean culture. Turning up the heat in the Chef Challenge is the 2022 champion, NBC-6’s Cherney Amhara, who is being challenged this year by WPLG’s Alexis Frazier for the honor GJJF’s 2023 Top Chef award. Celebrity judges include Jamaica Food Boss and South Florida based Hungry Black Man Additional entertainment will feature comedian Chris “Johnny” Daley, Dancin’ Dynamites 2003 winners from Jamaica, DJs Richie D, Jazzy T, DJ Radcliffe and Ecstatic Sound along with a Patty Eating Contest with $1,000 in case prizes! Emcees are Jody Ann Gray and Tanto Irie of Hot105 FM. From succulent jerk chicken to tender jerk lobster, GJJF serves up an authentic culinary journey through the heart of the islands. The festival features an exciting food court offering a wide assortment of cuisines such as jerk chicken, pork, and fish, along with Jamaican favorites fried festival, oxtails, curry goat, escovitch fish, roasted corn, as well as other tasty delights. GJJF Managing Partner and CEO Eddy Edwards commented “South Florida is home to the largest Caribbean population in the United States. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival reminds us of the significant, positive and delicious impact the Caribbean has on the American culture. Over the past 21 years, the festival has evolved to incorporate other wonderful Caribbean cultures, such as the Bahamas, and attract people the world over”. GJJF presented by Publix in partnership with City of Miramar, Western Union, Greater Ft. Lauderdale Visitors and Conventions Bureau, The National Weekly, Jamaica Observer, WAVS 1170 AM, Cox Radio Miami, and for the first time ever, the top stations in the Bahamas Star 106.5 and HOT 91.7 along the Nassau Guardian to welcome attendees from Islands of the Bahamas to enjoy some South Florida style island culture. General admission tickets are $40 and $50 at the gate on event day. VIP tickets are $175. Kids under 10 are free to attend. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.jerkfestival.com Media contact: Suzan McDowell, suzan@circleofonemarketing.com or 305-576-3790
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A star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and GRAMMY®-winning artists including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, Yo-Yo, and many more are set to grace the stage at the special tribute concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. More performers to be announced in the coming weeks. WHAT: The Recording Academy®, Jesse Collins Entertainment and CBS present A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop on Nov. 8, 2023, at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The live concert special will showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world. The tribute special will air Sunday, Dec. 10, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, on the CBS Television Network and be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. Jesse Collins, Shawn Gee, Dionne Harmon, Claudine Joseph, LL COOL J, Fatima Robinson, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson for Two One Five Entertainment serve as executive producers and Marcelo Gama as director of the special. WHEN: Concert: Wed, Nov. 8, 2023 Doors – 6 p.m. PT Concert – 7 p.m. PT WHERE: The link to purchase tickets is available to the public at Ticketmaster.com beginning at 10 a.m. PT on Sat, Oct. 14. YouTube Theater 1011 Stadium Dr Inglewood, CA 90305 ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards®—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators. For more information about the GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy, please visit grammy.com and recordingacademy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. ClicNew York, NY - September 14, 2023 – Today, Grammy® Award-nominated recording artist, actor, author, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe was announced as the returning host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023. Taped from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday, October 3, the broadcast premiere will air on Tuesday, October 10, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. This year’s show continues the celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary by bringing together the hottest names in music, from emerging artists to pioneering acts who have made a cultural impact through the genre. The official “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters, were announced last week, with 21 Savage and Cardi B leading this year’s nominations with an outstanding 12 nods each. To see the complete list of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 official nominees, go HERE. Fans can get in the action by voting for the DJ of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Hip Hop platform categories at https://www.bet.com/votehha23
“We are thrilled to welcome back a true hip hop legend in Fat Joe as this year’s host! As we round out a banner year of celebrating hip hop’s landmark half century of influencing culture, he is the perfect emcee to lead us through what promises to be an iconic night,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “Throughout his career, he has continued to be a leader within the culture, bridging the gap between generations. We can’t wait to watch what he comes up with for this year’s show.” “Hip hop is my life, and I’m extremely proud to return as host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023,” Fat Joe said. “We’re going to make this year’s award show even bigger while also celebrating our hip-hop stars and pioneers in a spectacular way. It’s going to be a legendary night of music and entertainment and you’re not going to want to miss it.” Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show as Executive Produce with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming for BET. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 press application form to request credentials to cover the red carpet, show, and more is accessible via the link below: https://2023hhacreds.pvitl.com/registration/media_form Deadline to Apply For Media Credentials is Tuesday, September 19. For more information on Fat Joe, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Join the “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 conversation on social media by logging on to multiple BET social media platforms: On Twitter by using the hashtag #HipHopAwards; follow us @HipHopAwards and @BET On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/HipHopAwards For more information about “BET Hip Hop Awards” including the latest news and updates, visit www.bet.com/hiphopawards About Fat Joe Fat Joe is a Grammy® Award-nominated recording artist, author, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and media personality that hails from the Bronx, New York. With an acclaimed career that has spanned three different decades, Joe has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight, having amassed several multiplatinum and gold studio albums, mixtapes, singles and collaborations, including “Lean Back,” “What’s Luv,” “Make It Rain,” and “All The Way Up,” among countless others. In recent years, Joe reinvented himself by becoming a media personality, having hosted “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 as well as episodes of The Drew Barrymore Show and The Wendy Williams Show. His pivot into media began in 2020, when he launched The Fat Joe Show, an Instagram Live talk show where he interviewed a wide array of guests across politics, sports, music and entertainment. The Bronx native recently expanded his résumé and became an author, releasing his memoir, The Book of Jose, which pulled back the curtain on the trials, tribulations and triumphs throughout his personal life and professional career. He has also shined in acting roles, most notably starring alongside Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish in Night School as well as in Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (Netflix). Joe is also slated to star alongside Susan Sarandon in an animated comedy series called The Movers (Fox). Additionally, Joe is the owner and founder of UP NYC, a chain of three apparel and exclusive footwear stores in New York City. k here to edit. [TV SERIES] SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST | Michelle Buteau, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell7/14/2023 |
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