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Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards

Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards There are changes and additions coming to next year’s GRAMMY awards. The Recording Academy, the organization that produces the GRAMMY awards, has announced an addition of five new GRAMMY Awards categories to be given out at the 2023 GRAMMYs. They include Songwriter Of… Continue reading Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards

Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos

Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos With the recent chatter about the possibility of an NFL franchise being owned by a Black person, all of that went up in smoke when it was announced that Walmart heir, Rob Walton became the owner of the Denver Broncos. But, although… Continue reading Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos

Chris Paul Collaborates with Koia With Limited-Edition Plant-Based Protein Shakes, 100% of Profits Going Toward HBCUs

Phoenix Suns all-star, Chris Paul, a big supporter of HBCUs has partnered with a plant protein drink company to help fund scholarships for students who attend HBCUs. Koia, a 100% plant-based beverage company is collaborating with Paul and the non-profit clothing line, Support Black Colleges to introduce a limited-edition release of Koia Protein Cinnamon Horchata.… Continue reading Chris Paul Collaborates with Koia With Limited-Edition Plant-Based Protein Shakes, 100% of Profits Going Toward HBCUs

Michael Strahan’s Religion of Sports Media Production Company Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round

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A sports media production company, co-owned by former NFL player, Michael Strahan has recently raised $50 million. The company, Religion of Sports, which is co-owned by former New York Giants player, Strahan, Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback, Tom Brady, and Gotham Chopra has raised $50 million in a Series B fundraising round. The award-winning sports media… Continue reading Michael Strahan’s Religion of Sports Media Production Company Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round

Women-Owned, Black-Owned, LGBTQ+ Owned Agency MACADOO Launched

Marketing Advertising & Communications Solutions – Disruptive Digital Platform for The People Diversity & Inclusion Reign Supreme at Women-Owned, Black-Owned, LGBTQ+ Owned Agency BOCA RATON, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today marks the official public launch of MACADOO, a full-service, online Marketing, Advertising and Communications agency and resource designed for The People, reports Joelle… Continue reading Women-Owned, Black-Owned, LGBTQ+ Owned Agency MACADOO Launched

M&M’s Announces Collaboration with Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X always knows how to bring attention to anything he’s working with, so this latest collaboration may be a marriage made in heaven. M&M’S® has recently announced that they are partnering with rap artist, Lil Nas X. “M&M’S is iconic and I’m a huge fan of the brand,” said Lil Nas X in… Continue reading M&M’s Announces Collaboration with Lil Nas X

Shonda Rhimes Collaborates With Netflix to Launch Two New Initiatives to Bring in Underrepresented Talent Behind the Scenes

Shonda Rhimes Collaborates With Netflix to Launch Two New Initiatives to Bring in Underrepresented Talent Behind the Scenes The creator of classic television dramas, Scandal, and Grey’s Anatomy has teamed up with streaming giant Netflix to help diversify creative personnel within the film and television industry. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Shonda Rhimes, who signed… Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Collaborates With Netflix to Launch Two New Initiatives to Bring in Underrepresented Talent Behind the Scenes

Nicki Minaj Announces Roles as Maxim’s Creative Director and Global Ambassador for MaximBet

Nicki Minaj Announces Roles as Maxim’s Creative Director and Global Ambassador for MaximBet Nicki Minaj has signed on as creative director for Maxim as well as a global ambassador for MaximBet it was announced. Following in the footsteps of one of her rivals, Cardi B, who was brought into Playboy as a creative director and… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Announces Roles as Maxim’s Creative Director and Global Ambassador for MaximBet

Jussie Smollett Directorial Debut Film, ‘B-Boy Blues’ to Premiere on BET+

Jussie Smollett Directorial Debut Film, ‘B-Boy Blues’ to Premiere on BET+ Empire actor, Jussie Smollett has risen quickly after the scandal that seemed would end his career in entertainment. According to Variety, the embattled artist has found a home for a project that will showcase his debut as a director. BET+ has picked up a… Continue reading Jussie Smollett Directorial Debut Film, ‘B-Boy Blues’ to Premiere on BET+

Kanye West Announces Future Collaboration with McDonald’s

Kanye West Announces Future Collaboration with McDonald’s Ye has returned! Months after the combative Kanye West was suspended from Instagram, he has come back to the platform with a statement. He has announced that he is teaming up with industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa in a partnership that will benefit fast-food giant, McDonald’s. “Ye teams up… Continue reading Kanye West Announces Future Collaboration with McDonald’s

Documentary by Nipsey Hussle Released Before the Opening of The Marathon (Collective), THC and CBD Retail Store

Rapper Nipsey Hussle passed away as he had started his legacy within his music career by branching into entrepreneurship. Although he has been gone for over 3 years, the fruits of his labor are still being felt. Next month, The Marathon (Collective), a THC and CBD retail store will be opening in Los Angeles and… Continue reading Documentary by Nipsey Hussle Released Before the Opening of The Marathon (Collective), THC and CBD Retail Store

CHAKA KHAN Signs With The SRG/ILS Group

The SRG/ILS group is honored to announce a new collaboration with one of the most iconic and recognizable voices in American music, Chaka Khan! A singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most gifted and celebrated musicians the world has ever known. Impacting almost every popular musical genre and having… Continue reading CHAKA KHAN Signs With The SRG/ILS Group

Inductees Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Ceremony

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Spotlighting a cross section of history’s most influential Black artists, entertainers and icons, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence  Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction and Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18. Today, the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC), collaboratively announced… Continue reading Inductees Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Ceremony

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces New R&B Label, Love Records in Partnership With Motown Records

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces New R&B Label, Love Records in Partnership With Motown Records Sean “Diddy” Combs is revving his engine back up as he has announced a new partnership with Motown Records. The entertainment mogul has introduced his latest label, LOVE RECORDS. In this latest collaboration with Motown Records, he has also signed a… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces New R&B Label, Love Records in Partnership With Motown Records

50 Cent Gets Mo’Nique A Recurring Role In ‘BMF’

50 Cent Gets Mo’Nique A Recurring Role In ‘BMF’ You can say that industry executive 50 Cent is a man of action! The man behind the Power franchise has just hired Mo’Nique for a recurring role in his popular action series, BMF. Earlier this year in March, 50 Cent posted on his Instagram account that… Continue reading 50 Cent Gets Mo’Nique A Recurring Role In ‘BMF’

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