To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney
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Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’
There is a biopic being produced about businessman and comedian Steve Harvey that isn’t wholly about his career but a “transformative 72-hour period” that helped place his career on a trajectory that led to his success in entertainment. According to Deadline, “Seventy-Two,” signifies the 72 hours leading up to his breakout performance at the world-famous… Continue reading Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’
Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call
‘UNITE FOR AMERICA’ LIVE STREAMING EVENT HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY IN COLLABORATION WITH ‘WIN WITH BLACK WOMEN’ AND OVER 140 ‘WIN WITH HARRIS’ GRASSROOTS GROUPS ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 PM/ET ‘Unite for America’ Event to Bring Together Voters in Battleground States and Beyond in Advance of November 5th Election Day WASHINGTON, D.C.… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call
Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault
The year seems to be getting worse for Diddy as it reaches the end of the third quarter. A man who is presently incarcerated in Michigan has been awarded a default judgment in the amount of $100 million against the former Bad Boy executive. According to The Detroit Metro Times, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith was issued… Continue reading Diddy Loses $100M Lawsuit After Michigan Prisoner Alleged Sexual Assault
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst
With the premiere of its latest season, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles and Mason “Ma$e” Betha have announced that former Dallas Cowboys legend, Michael Irvin has joined the It Is What It Is podcast. The current slate of episodes that started on September 2 signifies the beginning of Season 5 for the popular sports show. Irvin is… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst
BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARCODE Performance Water Launches BLUEKISS, An Exclusive New Flavor In Collaboration With Iconic Rapper Jadakiss NEW YORK, NY – September 12, 2024 – BARCODE, a leader in performance water, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new limited-edition flavor, BLUEKISS. In collaboration with Grammy-nominated rapper Jadakiss, this exclusive release is… Continue reading BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS
Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer
2024 has been full of surprises but the year is not over! In an unexpected move, Compton-bred recording artist Kendrick Lamar announced via social media that he will be the featured act for the upcoming Super Bowl taking place in New Orleans in 2025. With the expectation that that prime-time spot would go to one… Continue reading Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer
JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision
Hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar has had a great year after the contentious battle with Canadian superstar Drake. It has culminated with the announcement of being named the Super Bowl LIX’s halftime performer on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. The person responsible for making that decision, JAY-Z has backed it with a statement after… Continue reading JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision
Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025
A new basketball tournament featuring HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) teams will be taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2025. The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) has been announced and will be played at the Bojangles Coliseum from March 20-23, 2025. 16 Division I and Division II teams from the Power… Continue reading Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025
Bevel Announces 25K Business Grant To Invest Fest Vendor Double Dutch Aerobics
Bevel, the Black-owned, Atlanta-based grooming brand has announced the company has presented a $25,000 business grant to Double Dutch Aerobics. Bevel was the official grooming partner of the 4th annual Invest Fest, which took place on Aug. 23-25 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Centre. Damon Frost, the company’s CEO announced the grant on… Continue reading Bevel Announces 25K Business Grant To Invest Fest Vendor Double Dutch Aerobics
Dallas Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Highest-Paid Wide Receiver In Franchise History
The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they have agreed to a multiyear deal with their star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. According to ESPN, the team came to terms with giving Lamb a four-year deal worth $136 million, effectively ending his holdout. This agreement keeps him with the Cowboys until the 2028 season. A $38 million… Continue reading Dallas Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Highest-Paid Wide Receiver In Franchise History
ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University
ESPN’s First Take program is going on the road this semester and the first stop will be at Howard University. The channel announced that First Take will be broadcasting from several HBCUs when the debate show featuring Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Molly Querin embarks with “First Take on The Road.” The team will… Continue reading ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University
EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24
This fall, EBONY, the iconic and beloved Black-owned media company, will be stomping the yard at Morehouse College for its first-ever EBONY HBCU Yard Fest, a fun-filled collegiate event designed to celebrate and uplift student life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Set to take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-8pm EST, this campus… Continue reading EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24
Deion Sanders Partners With BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is now a co-owner of a Black-owned coffee and tea company that is based out of Des Moines. BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, co-founded by Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar have announced that the Colorado Buffaloes football head coach has partnered with the company as co-owner and social change… Continue reading Deion Sanders Partners With BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages
