MC Lyte Premieres New “Make a Livin’” Music Video Across BET Jams, Vevo, and Times Square Billboard (Los Angeles, CA – October 4, 2024,) – Hip-Hop pioneer MC Lyte continues to push boundaries in music and culture with the highly anticipated video premiere of her latest single, Make a Livin’, on BET Jams, Vevo,… Continue reading MC Lyte – Make A Livin’
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Zion Williamson Exits Media Day After Reporter Questions Why Kendrick Lamar Wasn’t Included In Playlist
A question regarding Kendrick Lamar during the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day caused Zion Williamson to abruptly end his time with the press. According to Complex, a reporter questioned Williamson’s taste in music during the session where the interest should have been more focused on the upcoming season and the weight loss the typically overweight… Continue reading Zion Williamson Exits Media Day After Reporter Questions Why Kendrick Lamar Wasn’t Included In Playlist
Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy
Newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was in California to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly expanded Westbrook Academy campus. According to Fox Los Angeles, the Long Beach native returned to South Los Angeles on Sept. 23 to cut the ribbon to the campus with his wife, Nina. The school is located… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson
Wes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He’s currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022. Wes has been leading BRIC,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson
John Amos Dead at 84
One of the most beloved Black sitcom fathers, John Amos, who played James Evans on “Good Times” has died at the age of 84. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the family has announced that Amos died of natural causes on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles. His son, K.C. Amos, stated: “It is with heartfelt sadness… Continue reading John Amos Dead at 84
Brett Favre Loses Again In Appeal Against Shannon Sharpe
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre was accused of allegedly committing welfare fraud in his home state of Mississippi. After it was reported by Shannon Sharpe, who was on the FS1 show, Undisputed in 2023, Favre filed a defamation lawsuit against the former football player. Last October, a federal judge dismissed Favre’s defamation lawsuit stating that Sharpe’s… Continue reading Brett Favre Loses Again In Appeal Against Shannon Sharpe
Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE, AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME (Mary J. Blige photo credit Will Sterling) MARY J. BLIGE’S FAMILY AFFAIR (working title) COMING 2025 AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S VOICES OF A LIFETIME MOVIE SLATE (R to L: Ajiona Alexus photo credit Brian Jones, Da’Vinchi photo… Continue reading Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
Donnell Rawlings ‘Mild and Black Comedy Tour’ at NJPAC- Oct. 4
DONNELL RAWLINGS BRINGS HIS MILD AND BLACK COMEDY TOUR TO NJPAC FOR 2 PERFORMANCES Friday, October 4, 2024 @ 7:30 PM + 10:00 PM $44.50 – $64.50 NJPAC Victoria Theater Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage One Center Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.njpac.org (Newark, N.J. – September 27, 2024) New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents… Continue reading Donnell Rawlings ‘Mild and Black Comedy Tour’ at NJPAC- Oct. 4
iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’
iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Debut Captivating New Narrative History Series “Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74” Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire ’74 music festival NEW… Continue reading iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’
Oscar De La Hoya Said After One Fight, 50 Cent Abandoned Dream Of Promoting Boxing Matches
Successful recording artist and television executive Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson once tried to enter the boxing business as a promoter and according to former boxer, and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya, the Queens rapper decided to bow out before getting knocked out. On a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, the former… Continue reading Oscar De La Hoya Said After One Fight, 50 Cent Abandoned Dream Of Promoting Boxing Matches
The Culture Parlor Launches ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ Art Experience at Newark Arts Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Culture Parlor Launches with Immersive Mobile “Don’t Touch My Hair” Art Experience at Newark Arts Festival October 11th – October 13th, 2024 Opening Ceremony Features Artist Ayanna Morris, Newark Mayor Ras J Baraka, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Rutgers University–Newark Chancellor Jeffrey Robinson Grit & Glam Brunch Honors Misa Hylton and Mikki Taylor… Continue reading The Culture Parlor Launches ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ Art Experience at Newark Arts Festival
Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory (from top row l to r) Greg Fenves, Emory University President; Jermaine Dupri; Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Tech Culture Scholar; Badia Ahad, dean of Oxford College at Emory; Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and founding director of the Center for Public… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’
TIA MOWRY SET TO STAR IN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE NEW LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE A VERY MERRY BEAUTY SALON AS PART OF NETWORK’S IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME HOLIDAY SLATE PRODUCED BY FOX ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS’ MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT, RONREACO LEE, DONNA BISCOE, COCOA BROWN AND ASHLI AUGUILLARD ALSO STAR LOS ANGELES, CA (September 26, 2024) – It’s beginning to look a lot… Continue reading Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’
Angel Reese To Be Featured On Limited Boxes of REESE’S PUFFS Cereal
Angel Reese just lost out on becoming the WNBA Rookie of the Year, but she recently scored a partnership to be featured on a limited edition cereal. The rebounding force has collaborated with REESE’S PUFFS to be the face of the limited edition Angel X REESE’S PUFFS cereal boxes. The brand states that her accomplishments… Continue reading Angel Reese To Be Featured On Limited Boxes of REESE’S PUFFS Cereal
Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino
In an attempt to sway city officials to award them with a gaming license for Times Square after protests from the local community, JAY-Z and Roc-Nation are offering the surrounding community an initial $15 million as part of a $250 million package. Two years ago, Roc-Nation joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to announce efforts… Continue reading Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino