Today, Urban One Inc’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network’s long-running syndicated show “Love and R&B,” heard nightly on all affiliate stations, effective February 13. David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio… Continue reading Urban One Inc’s Reach Media Announces Ralph Tresvant as Host of ‘Love and R&B’
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During Black History Month, AMC Theatres Offering $5 Tickets for Select Black Movies Like ‘Wakanda Forever’ and ‘Woman King’
If you haven’t gotten the chance to view some current Black movies that may be considered classics in the coming years, now is your chance! According to Variety, in celebration of Black History Month through the end of February, AMC Theatres will be showing several Black movies throughout the month for only $5 per ticket.… Continue reading During Black History Month, AMC Theatres Offering $5 Tickets for Select Black Movies Like ‘Wakanda Forever’ and ‘Woman King’
The 2023 DJ Power Summit ATL
The Executive Group hosted their second annual DJ Power Summit in Atlanta, GA from January 13-15. The three-day event featured DJ showcases, panel discussions, media stations and guests from around the country. Attended by an estimated 2500+ people, the summit was unlike any other DJ-dedicated event of the past. Panelists were handpicked music industry executives and pundits. The… Continue reading The 2023 DJ Power Summit ATL
NFL Great Michael Strahan Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
NFL Great Michael Strahan Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Former New York Giants player, Michael Strahan has added another accolade to his championship sports resume. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Strahan, an esteemed member of the NFL Hall of Fame after winning two Super Bowls with the New York Giants… Continue reading NFL Great Michael Strahan Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning hip hop artist 2 Chainz will perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), February 18, 2023 at Alabama State University (ASU), the first time the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams has been held on an HBCU campus. As one… Continue reading 2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show
Tatyana Ali Joins Season 2 of Bel-Air Cast In Recurring Role
Tatyana Ali Joins Season 2 of Bel-Air Cast In Recurring Role The new season of the reimagined The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, simply titled, Bel-Air will hit the airwaves in February. A familiar face from the original series, which aired between 1990 and 1996, will be joining the cast in a recurring role. According to… Continue reading Tatyana Ali Joins Season 2 of Bel-Air Cast In Recurring Role
Leslie Jones Tears Into Stephen A. Smith After Rihanna Apology
Leslie Jones Tears Into Stephen A. Smith After Rihanna Apology The backlash continues for ESPN sports analyst Stephen A. Smith. Former Saturday Night Live player, Leslie Jones unleashed some not-so-nice words to the boisterous Smith. Jones, who is guest hosting The Daily Show this week, attacked not only Smith for the seemingly disrespectful words he… Continue reading Leslie Jones Tears Into Stephen A. Smith After Rihanna Apology
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’ It seems like it’s about to be “nasty” for Janet Jackson. According to The Blast, What Have You Done For Me Lately is the soundtrack that Jackon’s former business managers are playing these days. They are accusing… Continue reading Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech
Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech Comedian Eddie Murphy has been known to shock audiences throughout his career and he definitely did it again last night at the Golden Globes ceremony. The legendary entertainer was honored last night by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association® (HFPA), the organization that is responsible for the… Continue reading Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech
Twitter Users Want Snoop Dogg to Take Over as CEO
Twitter Users Want Snoop Dogg to Take Over as CEO Snoop Dogg has been selected to become the CEO of Twitter after the What’s My Name? lyricist asked Twitter users if he should inherit the role Elon Musk currently has running the social media platform. Earlier this week, Twitter owner, Elon Musk placed a poll… Continue reading Twitter Users Want Snoop Dogg to Take Over as CEO
Another Twist, T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach Now Taken Off Air After Network Executives Did a Reversal
T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach Now Taken Off Air After Network Executives Did a Reversal After reportedly being ok after discovering that T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach were having a romance, the duo was taken off the air for the same reason. According to TMZ, executives at ABC News decided to take the co-hosts off… Continue reading Another Twist, T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach Now Taken Off Air After Network Executives Did a Reversal
LL Cool J Will ‘Rock the Bells’ on Cruise to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Next Year
Actor and hip-hop legend, LL Cool J will Rock the Bells on a scheduled cruise next year and bring some celebrity friends onboard to help him. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is taking his online platform, Rock The Bells, to the water when he debuts the “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience”… Continue reading LL Cool J Will ‘Rock the Bells’ on Cruise to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Next Year
Chris Rock Prepares for Netflix’s First-Ever Live Standup Special
Chris Rock Prepares for Netflix’s First-Ever Live Standup Special Brooklyn comedian Chris Rock is about to do something that has never been done before. His next scheduled Netflix special will be recorded and shown live. According to Netflix, Rock will do the streaming giant’s very first live special. The legendary writer, director, and actor will… Continue reading Chris Rock Prepares for Netflix’s First-Ever Live Standup Special
BET ANNOUNCES AIR DATE FOR SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
“SOUL TRAIN AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL” PRESHOW AIRS AT 7 PM ET/PT WITH HOSTS TANK, LETOYA LUCKETT, AND NOVI BROWN JB SMOOVE, LUCKY DAYE, MARK TALLMAN, MICHELLE MITCHENOR, AND QUEEN NAIJA TAPPED AS PRESENTERS #SOULTRAINAWARDS NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BET announced the new air date for “Soul Train Awards” 2022, now premiering… Continue reading BET ANNOUNCES AIR DATE FOR SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The buildup to this movie has been at a high volume due to the success of the original Black Panther movie by Marvel Studios which debuted in 2018. As the movie grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, it became the highest-grossing film directed by a Black filmmaker. Ryan Coogler returned to direct the much-anticipated sequel. Of course,… Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever