Category: Business

Disney Increases Contributions to Russell Center Programs for Black Entrepreneurs

Disney’s sponsorship of RICE is part of its commitment to invest in entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) announced today that Disney Experiences renewed, for the third consecutive year, its commitment to RICE’s Supply Chain Accelerator Program (SCAP), which prepares Black entrepreneurs… Continue reading Disney Increases Contributions to Russell Center Programs for Black Entrepreneurs

Carmelo Anthony Gives Zion Williamson Sage Advice

Carmelo Anthony Gives Zion Williamson Sage Advice The career and conditioning of New Orleans Pelicans’ star player, Zion Williamson has been the talk of sports reporters and fans alike over the past several years since the center was drafted as the first overall pick in 2019. While he was playing his collegiate career at Duke,… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Gives Zion Williamson Sage Advice

STARZ Announces Season Three Renewal of ‘Power Book IV: Force’

STARZ announced today a season three renewal of its hit drama series “Power Book IV: Force.” The third spinoff in the “Power” franchise stars Joseph Sikora (“Power,” “Ozark”) as “Tommy Egan,” who is trying to stake his claim as the sole drug distributor in Chicago. The announcement comes hot off of the recent season two… Continue reading STARZ Announces Season Three Renewal of ‘Power Book IV: Force’

Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces the Broadcast of the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024 With Hosts Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo, Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington Eight Powerful Performances by Today’s Jazz Luminaries including Internationally Renowned Artists Dianne Reeves, Kenny Garrett, Orrin Evans, Ledisi, Somi, Lizz… Continue reading Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators

Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators   My Joy serves as a continuation of Frito-Lay’s five-year goal to amplify diverse creative voices, putting them in leading roles that highlight their unique talents and creativity.   PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 – Today, Frito-Lay announced My Joy, a new advertising campaign that showcases unique stories… Continue reading Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators

50 Cent Branches Off To Louisiana To Lay Ground For G-Unit Film & Television Studio

New York-bred rapper and businessman Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has taken his dreams and production company to the land of Louisiana. In a recent Instagram post, the “Get Rich or Die” recording artist announced that the G-Unit Film & Television Studio he briefly teased earlier this year has been approved and ready for business. The… Continue reading 50 Cent Branches Off To Louisiana To Lay Ground For G-Unit Film & Television Studio

Fat Joe Discusses Best Friend Of 25 Years Stealing From Him

They say it’s the closest ones to you that will betray you and Bronx-bred rapper, Joey Cartegena AKA Fat Joe knows this firsthand. According to Complex, the entertainer spilled the beans about a close friend who stole money from him, and after confronting that said friend, the man “really feared for his safety.” Joe was… Continue reading Fat Joe Discusses Best Friend Of 25 Years Stealing From Him

Daddy Yankee Retires Name And From Recording Reggaetón, Dedicates Life To Christ

Daddy Yankee, perhaps part of the reason that reggaeton became so popular has announced that he is retiring from the genre and he is dedicating his life to Christ. The recording artist, born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez told the audience on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the last performance of his recent tour, La Meta (The… Continue reading Daddy Yankee Retires Name And From Recording Reggaetón, Dedicates Life To Christ

Datwon Thomas Becomes Executive Producer, Talent At Dick Clark Productions

Hip-Hop media veteran, Datwon Thomas is moving into a more prominent role in the confines of Penske Media Corp., the parent company of VIBE magazine.  The industry mainstay is now Executive Producer, Talent for Dick Clark Productions. According to Variety, the role is a newly created one as the executive will continue in his position… Continue reading Datwon Thomas Becomes Executive Producer, Talent At Dick Clark Productions

Rick Ross Makes Offer To 50 Cent To Purchase The Masters Of Former G-Unit Members, Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks

Rick Ross Makes Offer To 50 Cent To Purchase The Masters Of Former G-Unit Members, Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks The feud between hip-hop recording artists 50 Cent and Rick Ross seems like it may never end. Whether he is actually trolling or being serious, Rick Ross AKA Rozay has taken to social… Continue reading Rick Ross Makes Offer To 50 Cent To Purchase The Masters Of Former G-Unit Members, Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks

APGA Tour And BCGCA To Award $10,000 In Scholarships To Black College Golfers Through The Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund

Officials from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) and the Black College Golfers Coaches Association (BCGCA) today announced the establishment of the Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund. Through this program, the APGA Tour will provide a total of $10,000 to four black college golfers – one male and one female will each receive a $3,000 scholarship,… Continue reading APGA Tour And BCGCA To Award $10,000 In Scholarships To Black College Golfers Through The Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund

Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour

  GLOBAL ICON NICKI MINAJ REVEALS DETAILS FOR   HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PINK FRIDAY 2 WORLD TOUR   PINK FRIDAY 2 OUT NOW!    General On Sale Begins on Friday, December 15th at 9am Local on NickiMinajOfficial.com   The one and only Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj has officially announced the dates and venues on her worldwide… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour

NCAA Now Wants To Compensate Student-Athletes After Fighting Against It For Decades

Now that many college athletes are being paid a substantial amount of money through NIL (Name, image, likeness) deals, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is proposing a new plan that would allow the schools to finally compensate athletes directly after fighting to do so for many decades. According to ESPN, that proposal was presented… Continue reading NCAA Now Wants To Compensate Student-Athletes After Fighting Against It For Decades

Davido Announces Madison Square Garden Concert April 17, 2024

GRAMMY NOMINATED SUPERSTAR DAVIDO ANNOUNCES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CONCERT APRIL 17, 2024 EXPANDS “TIMELESS” TOUR TO NORTH AMERICAN ARENAS TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE FOR PRE-SALE on www.iamdavido.com and www.dukeconcept.com   New York, New York, December 11, 2023 -Today 3x Grammy Nominated superstar Davido delighted fans with the announcement of his first concert at New York’s legendary… Continue reading Davido Announces Madison Square Garden Concert April 17, 2024

Jason Weaver Celebrates Turning Down $1.9M For ‘The Lion King’ Song That Was Certified Double-Platinum 30 Years Later

A chance to make a quick $2 million was very tempting, but thanks to advice from his mother, Jason Weaver has made much more and has also earned a double platinum certification many years later! Four years ago, Weaver revealed that he rejected a nearly $2 million check from Disney when he was a young… Continue reading Jason Weaver Celebrates Turning Down $1.9M For ‘The Lion King’ Song That Was Certified Double-Platinum 30 Years Later

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