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
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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
Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
BROWN SUGAR NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON APPSTORE FOR KINDLE FIRE TABLETS New Streaming Service for African Americans Features the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies of All-Time The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve’s Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier’s… Continue reading Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
True Religion Announces Justine Skye as THIS IS TRUE Brand Ambassador
TRUE RELIGION INTRODUCES JUSTINE SKYE AS LATEST ‘THIS IS TRUE’ BRAND AMBASSADOR LOS ANGELES, CA (June 6, 2017) True Religion is pleased to announce Justine Skye as their latest THIS IS TRUE brand ambassador. A trendsetting visionary with fearless style, Skye was an ideal fit for the iconic California based brand’s Summer 2017 campaign. Known for flaunting… Continue reading True Religion Announces Justine Skye as THIS IS TRUE Brand Ambassador
Russell Simmons Partners with Jason Zeldes on ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’
All Def Digital and Russell Simmons have partnered with award-winning editor Jason Zeldes to executive produce Zeldes’ documentary feature directorial debut Romeo Is Bleeding, a stirring documentary that explores the power of spoken word poetry to save and elevate youth, in one of the most violent suburbs of the country. The Film Collaborative will release… Continue reading Russell Simmons Partners with Jason Zeldes on ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’
Cocoa Brown and Blue Kimble to Host The Annual AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta
COCOA BROWN AND BLUE KIMBLE SET TO HOST THE 2017 AAMBC AWARDS DURING BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND Comedienne and black Hollywood’s new “IT” guy host literary awards honoring Nikki Giovanni in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) The 2017 Black Writers Weekend will host a number of premiere events celebrating the literary accomplishments of various… Continue reading Cocoa Brown and Blue Kimble to Host The Annual AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta
5 Questions With… Shamika Sanders
In this fickle entertainment industry, although some make it seem like it’s an easy job, MOST will tell you that it isn’t. We all have our own journeys and stories about the career path we’ve chosen to take. I had the pleasure of meeting today’s featured guest when she was just getting her foot wet… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Shamika Sanders
Dia Simms Promoted To President Of Combs Enterprises
Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, today announced the promotion of Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across the companies and investments built and cultivated by Mr. Combs. She will work directly with Mr. Combs… Continue reading Dia Simms Promoted To President Of Combs Enterprises
Resorts World Casino New York City generates $361,643,895 for New York’s Lottery Education Fund
RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY GENERATES OVER $360 MILLION IN FY2016/2017 FOR NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION FUND Since opening in 2011, Resorts World Casino New York City has generated over $1.8 billion to support New York’s education system Queens, NY—Resorts World Casino New York City generated $361,643,895 in revenue for New York’s Lottery… Continue reading Resorts World Casino New York City generates $361,643,895 for New York’s Lottery Education Fund
iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
iONE Digital (http://www.iONEdigital.com), formerly known as Interactive One, has announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group. Prior to acquisition, these brands combined to make Moguldom Media Group the third largest Black digital content provider, behind iONE Digital and BET, respectively, and are now 100% owned by iONE… Continue reading iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote BOLD 2017
MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), the leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, has announced that NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, will serve as keynote speaker at the company’s annual conference, BOLD, to be held September 27-29, 2017 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA. Johnson will keynote the final day of the… Continue reading Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote BOLD 2017
