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Charles Barkley Unretires From TNT Sports, Renews Commitment to Network

Former NBA player Charles Barkley has had a change of heart and announced that he won’t be retiring from sportscasting after all. In June, the NBA Hall of Famer declared that “no matter what happens, next year is gonna be my last year on television.” But, according to a press release by Warner Bros. Discovery,… Continue reading Charles Barkley Unretires From TNT Sports, Renews Commitment to Network

Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Roc-A-Fella label owners, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke are about to have a new partner as a judge has ordered Damon Dash’s 33.3% stake in the label to be auctioned off to satisfy debt owed by the Harlem businessman. According to Billboard, there is an auction scheduled for August 29 in New York City for… Continue reading Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Atlanta Falcons Sell Out 2024 Season Tickets

Right before training camp started for the Atlanta Falcons, the NFL team announced that it had sold all season tickets for the upcoming year. Although the team has posted a 7-10 record for the past three seasons and hasn’t made the playoffs for the last six years, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, enthusiasm for the… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Sell Out 2024 Season Tickets

2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype

SPICE AND MAJAH HYPE TO HOST 2024 CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS! DI GENIUS, TABOU COMBO, RAVI B, SHERWIN GARDNER, AND MIGHTY SPARROW TO BE HONORED CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT KINGS THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (July 30, 2024) –… Continue reading 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype

Patrick Mahomes Is Still Highest-Paid Quarterback For Next Three Seasons

The Green Bay Packers just extended quarterback Jordan Love’s contract, a four-year, $220 million extension, to make him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history on July 27, according to Draft Kings Network.  Yet, Pro Football Talk reported that despite Love earning that new title, for the next three years, Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes will still… Continue reading Patrick Mahomes Is Still Highest-Paid Quarterback For Next Three Seasons

MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Announces $2M Grant to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) today announced a $2 million grant to benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Mo. The grant will support the museum’s $30 million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility to enable NLBM to utilize state-of-the-art technology to further the legacy and storytelling of the… Continue reading MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Announces $2M Grant to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Martin Lawrence Preparing ‘Young Martin’ Prequel

It looks like Martin Lawrence has taken a page out of his friend Will Smith’s book and will have a drama version of his hit show, “Martin” but also as a prequel for the long-running comedy series. According to Deadline, Lawrence, along with his production company, RunTelDat, and Marvin Peart‘s WonderHill Studios will be producing… Continue reading Martin Lawrence Preparing ‘Young Martin’ Prequel

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

A month after The Fresh Prince performed at the BET Awards, there was news that the rapping actor signed a new recording deal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith, who started his career as a rapper, signed with a new record label, SLANG which was started by music executive, Rene McLean. This news comes… Continue reading Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Concert Film In Theaters September 12

USHER, the globally renowned singer, songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur, with over 80 million records sold worldwide and 8 GRAMMY® Awards, is bringing the ultimate intimate concert experience to theaters this fall. AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, today announced that USHER:… Continue reading USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Concert Film In Theaters September 12

RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

St. Paul & The Broken Bones headline “An Evening of Respect” on Friday, September 6th at Macon City Auditorium MACON, Ga., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation, (ORF), is proud to announce the 2024 “King of Soul Music Festival” on September 6 and 7, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. Eight-piece soul band St.… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

Jalen Wilson Connects With Barcode

Brooklyn Nets Star Jalen Wilson Celebrates the Launch of Barcode in Wegman’s Stores   New York, NY – July 29, 2024 – Brooklyn Nets NBA star Jalen Wilson makes an appearance at Wegman’s supermarket stores to promote the newest launch of Barcode now available in retail stores across the United States. The premium and official… Continue reading Jalen Wilson Connects With Barcode

HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100

2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th  and  the premiere  of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I… Continue reading HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100

Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Becomes First WNBA Player To Join Skechers

Skechers expanded its all-star roster of athletes with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The WNBA’s first-round draft pick joined Team Skechers after practicing in Skechers Basketball shoes and experiencing the brand’s signature Comfort That Performs. “I’m thrilled to be the first WNBA player to join forces with Skechers,” shared Rickea Jackson. “While Skechers is… Continue reading Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Becomes First WNBA Player To Join Skechers

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