Beyoncé and Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced a global agreement covering the music icon’s entire song catalog, including seminal hits from her start with Destiny’s Child, through her unparalleled collection of solo works written throughout her career. “I am excited for what’s to come with my continued partnership with Jon Platt in his new leadership… Continue reading Beyoncé And Sony/ATV Music Publishing Sign Global Agreement
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Ford Celebrates Black Women with ‘Built Phenomenally’ Ad Campaign
Narrated by award-winning actress Angela Bassett, Ford’s latest ad campaign, “Built Phenomenally,” shines a spotlight on the all-new 2020 Escape – the company’s best-selling SUV. The new African American-focused campaign celebrates the defiance, transformation and versatility of black women as creators, marketers and performers who own their uniqueness and live phenomenally. As a founding partner… Continue reading Ford Celebrates Black Women with ‘Built Phenomenally’ Ad Campaign
Wayne Brady Connects with BYU TV to Bring ‘Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ’
Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, family entertainment network BYUtv announced its new comedy competition series “Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ,” created and hosted by multiple Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady and his producing partner, Mandie Taketa. The show, which counts Queen Latifah among its executive producers, will premiere on April 6, 2020.… Continue reading Wayne Brady Connects with BYU TV to Bring ‘Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ’
2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
The 2020 WNBA season will feature the first-ever Commissioner’s Cup tournament, an expanded schedule with 36 games per team and an increase in nationally televised games on ABC. The league’s 24th regular season tips off on Friday, May 15, 2020 and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We are incredibly excited to introduce a first-of-its-kind in-season… Continue reading 2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week
Bowling for Parkview is a community celebration and fundraiser for Parkview Elementary School set to take place on Wednesday, January 29th at Bowlero in Miami, FL. Conceptualized under the leadership of Parkview Elementary School’s Principal Dr. Crystal Spence as a way to provide additional opportunities and resources for students, faculty, and staff, this fun-filled, celebrity-studded event… Continue reading Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week
Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul Waka Flocka Flame has entered into an ownership agreement with Los Angeles lifestyle brand DRO® to grow the brand’s offline/online presence including the alignment of future industry business partnerships with the brand. DRO® is a streetwear brand who designs bespoke garments for drug smugglers, rap artists, and dimes. Their brand aesthetics… Continue reading Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Snoop Dogg’s The Beyond D-O-Double G Sandwich Drops at Dunkin’ Shops This Week Only
Dunkin’ is welcoming the new decade by shining the spotlight on one of its most significant menu introductions in recent brand history, the Beyond Sausage® Sandwich. In the starring role is none other than Beyond Meat® Ambassador/Investor Snoop Dogg, collaborating with Dunkin’ on a limited-time only menu hack and an online pop-up shop, and appearing in… Continue reading Snoop Dogg’s The Beyond D-O-Double G Sandwich Drops at Dunkin’ Shops This Week Only
NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
After celebrating 10 years of #NBATwitter, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Turner Sports today announced a multiyear partnership extension that brings more live NBA game and on-demand content to Twitter than ever before. “As early adopters of the social platform, it is exciting to see the #NBATwitter community grow into one of… Continue reading NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men’s Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner. ADvantage is a global sports tech fund backed by leAD Sports and OurCrowd to invest in early stage… Continue reading Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
Jesse Jackson To Honor Rory Gamble, Maureen Taylor, John Conyers, Jon Wolman in Detroit on MLK Day
Rainbow PUSH founder and legendary civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., will host MLK national holiday at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at historic Fox Theater in Detroit. The prestigious Let Freedom Ring Awards will be bestowed on four remarkable individuals whose work has promoted and protected freedom, opportunity, fairness and dignity, thus furthering… Continue reading Jesse Jackson To Honor Rory Gamble, Maureen Taylor, John Conyers, Jon Wolman in Detroit on MLK Day
Sinbad Joins Forces With CBD Wellness Company Life Pack Organics, Inc.
Comedy legend Sinbad has joined forces with Life Pack Organics as both a Brand Ambassador and Board Advisor for the Los Angeles-based company specializing in premium CBD products. The 63-year-old comedian discovered the benefits of CBD after spinal fusion surgery in 2015. Sinbad had suffered from prolonged pain until finally discovering the undeniable positive effects… Continue reading Sinbad Joins Forces With CBD Wellness Company Life Pack Organics, Inc.
Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products today announced the appointment of Ericka Pittman to its executive team as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. As one of Viola’s newest… Continue reading Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLJ Companies and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, announced today a joint venture with the Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods to open smaller-scale versions of the famed restaurant within airports across the country. In making this announcement, Johnson said, “I am very excited about the RLJ… Continue reading The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
The 5Ws: Ulysses Terrero
Who: Ulysses Terrero What: Terrero Entertainment-Acting Rehab-New York City Sauce Why: Terrero Entertainment – Production Company, Acting Rehab – Acting Class, The New York City Sauce – Last Thursday of the month Industry Party and Artist Showcase Where: Based in New York When: Established 1991 www.ActingRehab.com www.NewYorkCitySauce.com insta: @ulysses.terrero