UPROXX Studios, in collaboration with State Farm, announced the original series, “Halftime,” which premiered on October 25th on YouTube. This series celebrates the profound cultural impact of HBCU marching bands, starting with the unforgettable halftime performance at Howard University‘s 100th homecoming football game. UPROXX Studios partnered with legendary producer Just Blaze and the Showtime Marching… Continue reading UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band
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ICONEK Films Presents A Naughty Christmess Story
ICONEK Films, a leader in creating high-quality original content, has revealed that celebrated actors Tray Chaney (known from HBO’s “The Wire” and STARZ‘s “BMF”), Dyon “Mojo” Brooks (of Wild ’N Out Season 21 fame), Darren ‘Big Baby’ Brand (also from Wild ’N Out), and Jamilah Chanie (featured in HighStakes, Revisiting the Heart (2022), and Bed-Ridden), will star in the original holiday movie, “A… Continue reading ICONEK Films Presents A Naughty Christmess Story
A Night Of Inspiration Returns To Carnegie Hall On December 14
CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION IN STERN AUDITORIUM / PERELMAN STAGE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Musical Director Ray Chew Leads Uplifting Program Featuring Special Guests Regina Belle, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Erica Campbell, Doug E. Fresh, Cory Henry, Brian Courtney Wilson and more, Plus a Special Tribute to The Winans Photo… Continue reading A Night Of Inspiration Returns To Carnegie Hall On December 14
2 Brooklyn Shows Added To USHER: ‘Past, Present, Future’ Tour
USHER ADDS TWO SHOWS IN BROOKLYN TO UNFORGETTABLE ‘PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE’ GLOBAL TOUR Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center December 5 & 6, 2024 Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, October 30 with Citi Presale General Onsale Begins Friday, November 1 at 10am Local Time on LiveNation.com “The tour is a sort of victory… Continue reading 2 Brooklyn Shows Added To USHER: ‘Past, Present, Future’ Tour
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music
LIVE NATION URBAN’S LIL’ WEEZYANA FEST TO BE LIVESTREAMED VIA AMAZON MUSIC FANS EVERYWHERE CAN STREAM THE SOLD-OUT SHOW LIVE ON NOVEMBER 2, EXCLUSIVELY ON PRIME VIDEO AND THE AMAZON MUSIC CHANNEL ON TWITCH LINEUP FEATURES A HOT BOYS REUNION WITH LIL WAYNE, JUVENILE, B.G. & TURK, PLUS PERFORMANCES FROM BIG TYMERS, ROB49 & MORE… Continue reading Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music
Raheem DeVaugn Named Host of The Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Love King of R&B and Soul, Raheem DeVaughn Takes the Helm of the Legendary Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3” (New York, NY – October 22, 2024)–What do you get when you combine R&B’s “Love King” with DC’s top-rated “Love Show?” The ultimate “Quiet Storm.” 96.3 WHUR proudly announces that beginning… Continue reading Raheem DeVaugn Named Host of The Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3
3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
SHAQ’S ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM RETURNS FOR NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2025; THREE TOP BLACK-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES UNITE TO PRODUCE Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Oakland’s own Lewis Belt Set to Perform, Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Featuring Sounds by DJ Spinderella The Black Promoters Collective, Jersey Legends Productions, and… Continue reading 3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Over 35 years ago, we all entered “A Different World” when some of us experienced life at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) for the first time when we watched the characters on a spinoff from “The Cosby Show” start their collegiate paths. Now, the cast of the successful NBC show has completed A… Continue reading A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29
44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Premieres in Philadelphia Award-winning musical arrives at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre for limited run October 29th – November 3rd, 2024, following hit runs in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago Philadelphia, PA (October 8, 2024) — The acclaimed musical comedy 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As… Continue reading 44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29
Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’
iHeartPodcasts and Jemele Hill Team Up for New Sports and Political Podcast “SPOLITICS” In the new podcast series, Hill will explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture Special guests will include Sports Personality Dan Le Batard, Former NFL Star Lesean McCoy, Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist, Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian… Continue reading Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’
Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th
Lil’ Kim Performing at Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser 33rd annual 5k run/walk and music festival – postponed due to Hurricane Helene – will take place October 19th at Piedmont Park ATLANTA – The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo – originally scheduled for September 28th – is now set… Continue reading Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th
Donnell Rawlings ‘Mild and Black Comedy Tour’ at NJPAC- Oct. 4
DONNELL RAWLINGS BRINGS HIS MILD AND BLACK COMEDY TOUR TO NJPAC FOR 2 PERFORMANCES Friday, October 4, 2024 @ 7:30 PM + 10:00 PM $44.50 – $64.50 NJPAC Victoria Theater Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage One Center Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.njpac.org (Newark, N.J. – September 27, 2024) New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents… Continue reading Donnell Rawlings ‘Mild and Black Comedy Tour’ at NJPAC- Oct. 4
iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’
iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Debut Captivating New Narrative History Series “Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74” Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire ’74 music festival NEW… Continue reading iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’
Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’
TIA MOWRY SET TO STAR IN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE NEW LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE A VERY MERRY BEAUTY SALON AS PART OF NETWORK’S IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME HOLIDAY SLATE PRODUCED BY FOX ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS’ MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT, RONREACO LEE, DONNA BISCOE, COCOA BROWN AND ASHLI AUGUILLARD ALSO STAR LOS ANGELES, CA (September 26, 2024) – It’s beginning to look a lot… Continue reading Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’