Chirl Girl

  Today is “National All Or Nothing Day!” And the question is…what are you hesitating on taking action on? What’s that dream or goal that you deliberating in your mind and can’t quite get started on?  Today is the day to take that leap of Faith! And here’s the thing, you got to go at […]

Join 1053 R&B, along with the Incredible DJ Polo at Barbershop Talk on Thursday, July 25th, from 5:30pm-8:30pm at West Charlotte High School! It brings together local barbers & the community to address the conversations held in the shops. The event provides a safe space for men to talk about issues that impact their lifestyle, […]

“Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton holds many titles—father, singer, songwriter and producer—and now he’s adding author to the mix. This newly released memoir will take you inside the mind of the “King of Soul”. Find out more about the inspiration behind his tunes, growing up in the south and he even shares some of his favorite […]

Funkateers all over the world have a reason to celebrate!  It’s George Clinton’s birthday!  He turns 78 years old this week! Born in Kannapolis, NC, George is one of the founding fathers of funk and he has always been one of the most innovative influencers in the music scene.  Clinton is genius behind the Parliament-Funkadelic collective […]

The Queen of Soul was just awarded a special citation prize “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades,” according to CNN. Franklin becomes the first individual woman to receive a special citation prize, which was first started in 1930. Other winners from the past include John Coltrane, Bob […]

My sweet little home town of Salisbury made a big decision last week! They voted to name “Jake the Steak” as the city’s official mascot. After debating the topic for more than an hour, the committee voted 3-1 in honor of having a piece of meat represent our city. And yes, there really are plenty […]

A federal judge in Raleigh, says that a North Carolina charter school trying to promote “traditional values” is out of line! The judge says that the school is engaging in unconstitutional sex discrimination by requiring the young ladies to wear skirts. The school is publicly funded by taxpayers, but they drew up their “own” rules […]

Omari Hardwick is facing lots of shade and indignation from the Queen Bee’s followers! The Hive started buzzing after Hardwick kissed Beyonce at the 50th Annual NAACP Image Awards…not just once…but, twice! And he did it right in Jay-Z’s face!  Did he try to kiss her on the mouth?! What the what?! The moment has […]

Congratulations to Anthony Hamilton for receiving Mecklenburg County’s Highest Honor‼️ The Board of County Commissioners are awarding Hamilton the “Order of the Hornet” on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm at the Government Center, during their public meeting. Anthony is being recognized for always positively impacting the community of Mecklenburg County. The singer has tirelessly volunteered & […]

Congrats to Cardi B! Get all your money, Honey! After receiving a lot slack over a trademarking  her signature phrase “Okurrr”- the haters started in her! Baby, brush your shoulder off and go own with your rich self! Instead of hating on Cardi B, let’s applaud her business savvy! -@ChirlGirl

The class of 2018 has been added to the National Recording Registry and EWF is leading the way with their hit song, September! The songs in this year’s group includes a little something for everyone!  It ranges from Nina Simone to Jay-Z’s 2001 album The Blueprint! The U.S. Library of Congress says that the Recordings added […]

According to TMZ, the autopsy report, says that Kristoff St. John was dealing with heart disease and abusing alcohol, at the time of his death. The report also says that the actor had just been discharged from a mental health facility only 2 days before his death and that he had been threatening to hurt […]