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16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach

As summer winds down, the 16th Annual Miami Takeover (MTO) Weekend was the perfect backdrop delivering an unforgettable three-day experience that fused the vibrant cultures of Washington, DC, and Miami. Rooted in community service, arts, and culture, the 2024 Miami Takeover brought together professionals and tastemakers of color to celebrate the unique legacy of Go-Go music and spoken word alongside meaningful community… Continue reading 16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) COMING TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON OCTOBER 23 and 27 Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to Bring the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Seen Concert Film to Global Audiences in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand

Former NBA great, Gary Payton has recently partnered with Green Label Rx to launch Greater Purpose, a wellness brand that fuses cannabis and recovery for athletes and professionals. The product debuted on Sept. 20 at Hall of Flowers, a cannabis industry expo taking place in Santa Rosa, California. The former Seattle Supersonic legendary guard has… Continue reading Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand

Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches

Former NBA player-turned-college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway has just announced that he has hired two assistant coaches, one a former HBCU head coach to join his staff at the University of Memphis. The school announced that Nolan Smith and former Detroit Mercy basketball head coach Mike Davis will be on the staff as assistant coaches… Continue reading Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches

The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

The unofficial footwear of Hip-Hoppers in the 90s, Timberland is releasing a collaborative effort with the estate of Christopher Wallace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, Ready to Die. According to Footwear News, Timberland plans to release two colorways, wheat and black, to celebrate the late rapper’s first album, which… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

The Stylistics Return to Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 11

  THE STYLISTICS PREPARE FOR A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO CARNEGIE HALL   50 years after its last appearance, the soul group — still going strong — is set to play Carnegie Hall again on Friday, October 11, at 8 pm NEW YORK (September 18, 2024) — The Stylistics, the iconic, hitmaking soul group, will return… Continue reading The Stylistics Return to Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 11

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters

“Did I do that?” One of the most popular nerds in television history recently revealed that the voice that was used to portray Steve Urkel on the ABC sitcom, Family Matters damaged his regular voice. According to People, Jaleel White was on a panel at the 90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Fla, on Sept.… Continue reading Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters

Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS  ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

There is a biopic being produced about businessman and comedian Steve Harvey that isn’t wholly about his career but a “transformative 72-hour period” that helped place his career on a trajectory that led to his success in entertainment. According to Deadline, “Seventy-Two,” signifies the 72 hours leading up to his breakout performance at the world-famous… Continue reading Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

‘UNITE FOR AMERICA’ LIVE STREAMING EVENT HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY IN COLLABORATION WITH ‘WIN WITH BLACK WOMEN’ AND OVER 140 ‘WIN WITH HARRIS’ GRASSROOTS GROUPS ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 PM/ET    ‘Unite for America’ Event to Bring Together Voters in Battleground States and Beyond in Advance of November 5th Election Day    WASHINGTON, D.C.… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault

The year seems to be getting worse for Diddy as it reaches the end of the third quarter. A man who is presently incarcerated in Michigan has been awarded a default judgment in the amount of $100 million against the former Bad Boy executive. According to The Detroit Metro Times, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith was issued… Continue reading Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst

With the premiere of its latest season, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles and Mason “Ma$e” Betha have announced that former Dallas Cowboys legend, Michael Irvin has joined the It Is What It Is podcast. The current slate of episodes that started on September 2 signifies the beginning of Season 5 for the popular sports show. Irvin is… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst

Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Proposes To Girlfriend Bryonna Burrows, She Accepts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts is one step closer to marriage as it was recently announced that he is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Bryonna “Bry” Burrows. According to Essence, the pair confirmed the news on Sept. 13 after Burrows was spotted with a ring at the last Eagles game when it was seen on her… Continue reading Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Proposes To Girlfriend Bryonna Burrows, She Accepts

Stephen A. Smith Admits Strained Relationship With Former Co-Host Skip Bayless

ESPN‘s Stephen A. Smith and former FS1 personality Skip Bayless (Undisputed) were once co-hosts in the early days of First Take and had a casual friendship over the years despite being on competing networks. That changed after Bayless and current First Take co-host and former Undisputed co-host Shannon Sharpe bumped heads. The former football player… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Admits Strained Relationship With Former Co-Host Skip Bayless

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