Who: RJ White What: Pro Mens Basketball (Connecticut Copperheads, Vipers Pro Basketball based out of Illinois), International Basketball Team Owner – Nassau Salamanders, Bahamas Why: RJ White is President/CEO of three sports teams. Two in which are American Basketball Association teams. If you remember the ABA you remember the original American Basketball Association was founded in 1967… Continue reading The 5Ws: RJ White
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The 5Ws: Rashida Maples Watkis
Who: Rashida Maples-Watkis, Esq. What: J. Maples & Associates, Inc. Why: Rashida Maples-Watkis, Esq. is Founder and Managing Partner of J. Maples & Associates (www.jmaplesandassociates.com). She has practiced Entertainment & Fashion, Real Estate and Small Business Law for 13 years, handling both transactional and litigation matters. Her clients (past and present) include Fashion Powerhouse Harlem’s Fashion… Continue reading The 5Ws: Rashida Maples Watkis
The 5Ws: Kisha Scott
Who: Kisha Scott What: Game Media Why: Game Media is a company that specializes in viral and digital PR for artists of multiple genres. It’s a wonderful service that distributes content to online media outlets, giving your product exposure in the entertainment space. Expect placements on magazine hubs, blogs, and an increase in views on… Continue reading The 5Ws: Kisha Scott
Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference Taking Place January 14-15, 2017 in NYC
Percy “Master P” Miller will conduct a master class, sharing his expertise on “How To Build A Mega Empire” at the upcoming Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference, which kicks off January 14, 2017. The mogul is just one of many of the television and music personalities who are going to inspire the hundreds of attendees who will participate… Continue reading Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference Taking Place January 14-15, 2017 in NYC
Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards
Bounce TV has acquired all assets of The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, in an agreement with The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced today. Bounce TV, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, will now own, produce and world premiere the star-studded event annually. Bounce TV will also syndicate The Trumpet… Continue reading Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards
Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner
The American Red Cross has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help communities across the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small. Known globally as the Ambassadors of Goodwill, the Harlem Globetrotters’ Great Assist initiative, which was launched… Continue reading Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner
The Industry Cosign Podcast Cosigning with DWI
DWI is not one to sit and wait for things to happen. He has built the very successful DAMATRIX STUDIO which houses many internet radio shows and provides broadcasters an opportunity to be heard all over the world. Hear how it all started as we salute this Bronx born, brand building entrepreneur.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard
Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila officially announce a partnership with Billboard that includes the introduction of the DeLeón 100. The DeLeón 100 will recognize 100 trailblazers nationwide. Individuals selected to this elite group will embody the essence of the DeLeón brand and exhibit determination to bring their craft to #thenextlevel. The new campaign reinforces… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard
American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card
American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that musician, producer, style icon and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams will serve as the Creative Director of the Platinum Card. As the Creative Director, Pharrell will bring his creative vision and style to inspire and guide the global experiences, access and services that the Platinum Card is renowned for providing. As consumers’… Continue reading American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card
The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology
Clockwork Music + Focused Noise presents The Beatnuts 2017 US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh + Termanology + Joe Young w/ Dame Grease (on select dates) Jan. 3 New York, NY – SOB’s Jan. 5 Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge Jan. 6 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs* Jan. 7 Manchester NH – The Shaskeen… Continue reading The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology
RCA Inspiration Ranked #1 Gospel Songs Label by Billboard
RCA INSPIRATION DOMINATES BILLBOARD’S YEAR-END GOSPEL CHARTS Nashville, TN (December 9, 2016) – Billboard just released its 2016 “Year-End” charts and RCA Inspiration’s world-class artists, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, William Murphy and Marvin Sapp have claimed top positions throughout several Gospel and R&B/Hip-Hop charts. Donnie McClurkin’s 2016 album The Journey (LIVE) and… Continue reading RCA Inspiration Ranked #1 Gospel Songs Label by Billboard
The Industry Cosign Podcast: Cosigning with Guy Routte
Who is Guy Routte? You may have seen him everywhere, quiet, in the cut, observing everything around him. Do you know Guy Routte the artist? The Manager? His entertainment experience from being an artist to becoming a Grammy Nominated Manager says it all on this episode. Twitter: @GuyRoutte Instagram: guyroutte
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Jatali Bellanton
Title: Founder Company: Kids Who Bank Location: New York, NY ‘From a young age charitable work has always been a major part of my being. Rather I read stories to kids younger than myself at the hospital or played games with elders at an assisted living facility nearby it was always those moments which… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Jatali Bellanton
EMPIRE Artists Earn Six Grammy Award Nominations
The Growing Powerhouse Indie Boasts Nominations for Music by Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Anderson .Paak, D.R.A.M., and J. Boog The Announcement: Following a break-out year with multiple nominations from the Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, along with radio and sales chart-topping successes, artist-friendly, independent… Continue reading EMPIRE Artists Earn Six Grammy Award Nominations
Charlie Wilson Announces New Album and Tour, In It To Win It
R&B ICON CHARLIE WILSON ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ALBUM IN IT TO WIN IT AND WILL KICK OFF HIS IN IT TO WIN IT TOUR IN NORFOLK, VA ON FEBRUARY 8, 2017 ALBUM RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2017 SPECIAL GUESTS ON THE TOUR ARE FANTASIA, JOHNNY GILL AND SOLERO SELECT… Continue reading Charlie Wilson Announces New Album and Tour, In It To Win It