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Warner Bros. Television Group Signs First-Look Deal With Academy Award Winner Matthew A. Cherry

Warner Bros. Television Group announced that it has signed a new first-look development deal with Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry (“Hair Love”). Per Studio practice, financial terms were not disclosed, but WBTVG can confirm that it is a multi-year agreement. This marks the first deal for Cherry with WBTVG. Under terms of the pact,… Continue reading Warner Bros. Television Group Signs First-Look Deal With Academy Award Winner Matthew A. Cherry

ERIC KRASNO PLUS ONE podcast WITH QUESTLOVE

Questlove joins award-winning guitarist/producer Eric Krasno on his special new podcast series. Presented by Osiris Media, ERIC KRASNO PLUS ONE sees the renowned musician hosting a one-of-a-kind interview series exploring the lives and work of some of his closest friends and musical collaborators. In episode 11, Krasno welcomes his friend Questlove on part one of… Continue reading ERIC KRASNO PLUS ONE podcast WITH QUESTLOVE

Loni Love’s I TRIED TO CHANGE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO Debuts on June 23

Loni Love hasn’t taken the typical path to becoming America’s favorite straight-talking girlfriend. She was not the child of Hollywood legends and she never wore a size 00. Rather, Loni grew up in housing projects in Detroit, more worried about how to afford her next meal rather than going on a diet. When she moved… Continue reading Loni Love’s I TRIED TO CHANGE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO Debuts on June 23

Tee Grizzley Releases New Mixtape ‘The Smartest’

Tee Grizzley releases his new mixtape The Smartest — LISTEN HERE. After an initial spark with the release of “Satish” in tribute to his aunt/manager Jobina Brown who passed earlier last year, Tee started to lay the foundation for the tape. After garnering over 30 million views on the video, Tee continued to release a string of… Continue reading Tee Grizzley Releases New Mixtape ‘The Smartest’

Howard University Men’s Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021

Howard University Athletics announced the men’s basketball team is set to host the University of Notre Dame on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2021 inside Burr Gymnasium. Tipoff and game broadcast details will be announced at a later date. The matchup features Notre Dame visiting an Historically Black… Continue reading Howard University Men’s Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021

ASCAP Launches HBCU Internship Program

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. This summer, the PRO will offer five HBCU students the opportunity to join ASCAP’s team to gain real-world experience in the music industry.… Continue reading ASCAP Launches HBCU Internship Program

The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience

This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS). Hosted by Questlove, Black Thought and Michelle Obama,… Continue reading The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience

Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted | Complex World

Complex News introduces a new episode of its “Complex World” docuseries today examining the important topic of police accountability and what has held up the process for so long.  The episode titled Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted delves into qualified immunity and how police unions have often prevented departments from disciplining… Continue reading Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted | Complex World

Josh X ‘No Luv’

As the states are reopening and the weather is beginning to break, KSR Group Recording Artist, Josh X, is back with an uptempo summer anthem for the guys. “No Luv” takes a direct approach to set the record straight with no remorse. This is a stark departure from his signature ballads but showcases his musical range. “No Luv”… Continue reading Josh X ‘No Luv’

Reverend Al Sharpton to Deliver Keynote Address in Tulsa

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), will join the family of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa this Friday, June 19th, as the keynote speaker for a commemoration of the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African people from bondage in the United States, also known as Juneteenth. Terence… Continue reading Reverend Al Sharpton to Deliver Keynote Address in Tulsa

5 Questions With… Cicero Leak

When you’ve represented the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Fonzworth Bentley, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, and V-103’s Big Tigger, it’s safe to bet that you can successfully wade through the waters of the entertainment industry. Understanding the wave of that industry, Cicero Leak has decided to throw his oars into the sports… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Cicero Leak

Skyzoo ‘A Song For Fathers’

Milestones by Skyzoo “A song for my father, let the radio repeat it Like everyday is Father’s Day weekend Celebrate it, celebrate it, celebrate it” – Skyzoo A Song For Fathers “With “A Song For Fathers”, I wanted to make a theme song for fellow dads to celebrate on Father’s Day, as well as every… Continue reading Skyzoo ‘A Song For Fathers’

Leon Bridges – Sweeter ft. Terrace Martin

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist and songwriter Leon Bridges releases “Sweeter” featuring Terrace Martin. The song, written from the perspective of a black man taking his last breath and feeling his spirit leave his body, was originally written and recorded for a future album, however, in light of current events, Leon and Terrace felt compelled to… Continue reading Leon Bridges – Sweeter ft. Terrace Martin

5 Questions With… Mike Bugembe

Artificial intelligence seems like something out of a science fiction novel that will play a vital part in our lives in the future. But, according to Mike Bugembe, AI is already here and he has taken advantage of the knowledge he has gained in a way that has enabled to help increase a company’s value… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Mike Bugembe

Deon Taylor’s Be Woke.Vote Teams With BRON Studios and Kenny Smith To Expand Its Voter Initiatives

Be Woke.Vote, co-founded by Director Deon Taylor and Producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, announced today new partnerships with BRON Studios’ Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert and Emmy Award-winning NBA Analyst Kenny Smith to continue their work to educate and help register young men and women to vote in underserved communities across the country. “As African American business owners who grew up in disadvantaged inner cities, we understand there is a systemic issue… Continue reading Deon Taylor’s Be Woke.Vote Teams With BRON Studios and Kenny Smith To Expand Its Voter Initiatives

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