Kelly Price Finds Love After Divorce, Expands Her Entertainment Enterprise and Joins Sunni Gyrl Management Under the Leadership of MC Lyte, Lynn Richardson and Ingrid Morris LOS ANGELES (November 16, 2017) — On the eve of her 25th year in the business, renown songstress, songwriter and actress Kelly Price ended a two decade… Continue reading Kelly Price Joins MC Lyte’s Sunni Gyrl Management
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Comedy Central Extends The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Through 2022
Comedy Central and Trevor Noah have agreed to a contract extension which will keep Noah behind the desk of the Emmy® Award-winning The Daily Show with Trevor Noah through 2022, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. As part of the new deal, Noah will also produce and host annual, year-end, Daily… Continue reading Comedy Central Extends The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Through 2022
The Urbanworld® Film Festival Runs September 20-24, 2017 in New York
The 21st Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), along with founding partner HBO, revealed its 2017 film slate today. The slate of 80 official selections represents the broadest lens of diversity across stories, characters, themes and cultures and expands the definition of urban beyond ethnicity to include sensibility, culture and proximity. Creators and audiences will converge… Continue reading The Urbanworld® Film Festival Runs September 20-24, 2017 in New York
OWN Announces New Drama Series From ‘Moonlight’ Writer/Producer Tarell Alvin McCraney
OWN ANNOUNCES NEW DRAMA SERIES FROM ACADEMY AWARD -WINNING ‘MOONLIGHT’ WRITER/PRODUCER TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY Michael B. Jordan (“Creed”), Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy (“Revenge”) to Executive Produce Series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a new one-hour drama series from Tarell Alvin McCraney, co-writer and executive producer of the Academy Award-winning Best Picture “Moonlight.” Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television,… Continue reading OWN Announces New Drama Series From ‘Moonlight’ Writer/Producer Tarell Alvin McCraney
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Michelle Huff Elliot
Title: Owner Company: Strategic Heights Location: New York, NY ”From intern to entrepreneur” Michelle took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With a Bachelor’s degree from Bennett College and a Master’s degree in Marketing from LaSalle University, Michelle began working with the big boys right from the start as the International Marketing Director for… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Michelle Huff Elliot
Master P Named President of the Global Mixed Gender Basketball Professional League
PERCY “MASTER P” MILLER NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE GLOBAL MIXED GENDER BASKETBALL PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE Businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and ex-professional basketball player Percy Miller (Master P), has been named President of the Global Mixed Gender Basketball (GMGB) Professional League announces the league CEO, James Scott. Percy Miller has played professional basketball for the NBA; Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, CBA Fort Wayne, ABA Las Vegas Rattlers and IBL San Diego Stingrays. Master… Continue reading Master P Named President of the Global Mixed Gender Basketball Professional League
NBA LIVE 18 Will Feature WNBA Teams
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that WNBA teams and players* will be playable in NBA LIVE 18, launching this fall on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. The WNBA will be available in WNBA Play Now, and teams and player skills have been specifically balanced to reflect the unique playstyle of the league and skills of… Continue reading NBA LIVE 18 Will Feature WNBA Teams
Nick Cannon to Host Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties
Social Media Sensation JoJo Siwa Tapped as Cannon’s Sidekick Share it: @Nickelodeon #LipSyncBattleShorties BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nickelodeon announced today that multi-faceted entertainer Nick Cannon will take the mic as host of Lip Sync Battle Shorties, a spinoff of Spike’s Emmy-nominated global phenomenon, Lip Sync Battle. Joining him to provide commentary on each performance is breakout… Continue reading Nick Cannon to Host Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties
The 4th Annual SOURCE360 Festival & Conference Returns
The 4th Annual SOURCE360 Returns to The Cultural Epicenter of Downtown Brooklyn Master P, Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shanté, Brand Nubian, Lil’ Kim, Havoc, Maino, Freeway, Mack Wilds, Charlamagne Tha God, Elle Varner, Mysonne, Casanova, Jay Critch, Nitty Scott MC, Axel Leon, Bianca, Cyn Santana, Deb Antney, Max Santos, and Many More… Continue reading The 4th Annual SOURCE360 Festival & Conference Returns
Joe Dumars Joins Independent Sports & Entertainment
Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) – an integrated sports, media, entertainment and management company – continues to attract top talent as the fast-growing company builds an innovative, client-centric business positioned for long-term growth. ISE President and Chief Executive Officer Hank Ratner announced today that Hall of Fame basketball player and former NBA Executive of the… Continue reading Joe Dumars Joins Independent Sports & Entertainment
Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films
AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER AVA DUVERNAY EXPANDS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OPRAH WINFREY VIA FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH HARPO FILMS FOR TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA OWN Announces Third Season Renewal of DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama “Queen Sugar,” From Warner Horizon Scripted Television “Queen Sugar” Season Two Adds Michael Michele, Roger Guenveur Smith and Beverly Todd in Recurring Roles;… Continue reading Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films
The 5Ws: Raquel R Sánchez
Who: Raquel R. Sánchez What: alphabet city design + marketing™ & City Phrases™ Why: alphabet city design + marketing™ is a full service mobile ad agency providing 360 service. Built from the Ground Up!™ City Phrases™ urges you to represent, represent with our t-shirts, v-necks, mugs, tote bags, canvas wall art and phone cases! Where:… Continue reading The 5Ws: Raquel R Sánchez
21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis
Emoji Fame and 21 Savage Connect For a Heartless Set of iMessage Stickers Go Savage Mode on Your Contacts with This Collection of Sinister, Mischievous Emojis The Emojis: Famous for his sinister and mischievous rhymes and his flat, emotionless tone, 21 Savage is one of Hip-Hop’s next major stars. With his new set of iMessage… Continue reading 21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta as the latest correspondent to join “The Best F#@ing News Team.” He was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah to make his first appearance on the show tonight, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece. Kosta (@michaelkosta) is a stand-up comedian… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta
Tidal Partners with The 13th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
————- TIDAL PARTNERS WITH THE 13TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FESTIVAL Finale Concert Featuring Performances From Rakim, DMX, The LOX and More Will Be Livestreamed on TIDAL.com For the third year in a row, the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has proudly joined forces with global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL. The platform will livestream the Main Stage performances at the Finale Concert on Saturday July 15th. Members have… Continue reading Tidal Partners with The 13th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
