GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING BOBBY BROWN BRINGS NEW JACK SWING SOUND TO RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH — April 7, 2026 — Bobby Brown is known to bring a showstopping performance to every stage, and his next stop will be The Event Center at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m.
After rising to international fame as a member of the R&B/pop group New Edition, Brown launched his solo career in 1987—releasing four albums, one remix album, and a string of Top 10 Billboard hits. Fan favorites include the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single “My Prerogative” on MCA Records and the Grammy Award-winning “Every Little Step.” His album Don’t Be Cruel sold more than 3 million copies and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Chart.
One of the most prominent R&B artists of the late 1980s and early ’90s, Brown was instrumental in popularizing the new jack swing movement, a fusion of soul, electronic funk, and hip-hop. As a leading force behind the genre, he helped bring new jack swing into the mainstream and establish it as a defining sound of the era.
As a solo artist, Brown has sold more than 12 million records worldwide and received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, and a Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award. With New Edition, he contributed to more than 20 million records sold, including hits such as “Candy Girl,” “Cool It Now,” and “Mr. Telephone Man.” In 2018, Brown was named one of Billboard’s Top 60 Male Artists of All Time.
Tickets start at $59 and can be purchased at RiversCasino.com/Portsmouth. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.
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About Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.
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