Wiz Khalifa Connects to Become an Owner in The Professional Fighters League Hip-Hop is heading into the arena to collaborate with professional mixed martial arts fighting! The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that multi-platinum GRAMMY® & Golden Globe-nominated Hip-Hop artist Wiz Khalifa has made an investment in the fighting league. The rapping entrepreneur intends… Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Connects to Become an Owner in The Professional Fighters League
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H.E.R. Headlines 20th Anniversary Virtual Honda Civic Tour
The Honda Civic Tour returns for its 20th Anniversary with a special two-stop virtual concert series, headlined by four-time Grammy Award winner, R&B singer-songwriting powerhouse and actress H.E.R. The 2021 Virtual Honda Civic Tour kicks off on April 28 at 8 p.m. ET on the Live Nation Channel on Twitch, where fans will get a… Continue reading H.E.R. Headlines 20th Anniversary Virtual Honda Civic Tour
Hill Harper Introduces Black-owned DigitalWallet The Black Wall Street
Actor and best-selling author, Hill Harper has announced the launch of North America’s first Black-owned digital wallet, The Black Wall Street. Harper’s announcement of The Black Wall Street (TBWS) is the first major step in trying to close the racial wealth gap that is in the United States. This is the first Black-owned digital wallet… Continue reading Hill Harper Introduces Black-owned DigitalWallet The Black Wall Street
R & B Singer Usher Accused of Paying Vegas Dancers With Fake Currency, Club Disputes That Claim
R & B Singer Usher Accused of Paying Vegas Dancers With Fake Currency, Club Disputes That Claim Usher Raymond is in the news and it is not because he has a new song on the radio! According to the New York Post’s Page Six, the R & B singer recently made an appearance at a… Continue reading R & B Singer Usher Accused of Paying Vegas Dancers With Fake Currency, Club Disputes That Claim
Marc Byers Joins Technology Company, AMP Global, As Strategic Advisor
Founded by Derrick N. Ashong, AMP Global Technologies, the company behind the Take Back the Mic (TBTM) app, and The Mic: Africa, the first interactive TV format born on the continent, welcomes former Motown General Manager Marc Byers as a strategic advisor focusing on innovation and business development. Marc Byers is a seasoned connector and veteran… Continue reading Marc Byers Joins Technology Company, AMP Global, As Strategic Advisor
Paisley Park Will Open its Doors to Fans on 5th Anniversary of Prince’s Death
Paisley Park Will Open its Doors to Fans on 5th Anniversary of Prince’s Death It has been 5 years since the world lost Prince Rogers Nelson and his home will be open to fans on the anniversary of the creative musician’s death. Next month on April 21, on the fifth anniversary of Prince’s passing, the… Continue reading Paisley Park Will Open its Doors to Fans on 5th Anniversary of Prince’s Death
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism When video of a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, showing no regard for the life of a Black man, George Floyd, as Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes, the country erupted in protest over another unarmed Black man being… Continue reading ‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism
Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua
Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua After sharing his disgust for Hulu producing an unauthorized biopic based on his life, Mike Tyson is now getting the chance to get his story out with his involvement. According to Variety, multi-talented entertainer, Jamie Foxx will be playing… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua
Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
Back in 2019, Forbes published their annual list of the World’s 20 Top-Earning Hip-Hop Stars. Kanye, 43, was ranked number 1. According to Bloomberg this week, it was determined West is now worth $6.6 billion. Having just become a billionaire last year, West’s earnings multiplied largely because of his apparel ventures. The collaborative value of… Continue reading Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
Tiffany Haddish Joins OneUnited Bank’s OneTransaction Conference
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in America, is proud to announce Emmy award winning actress and author Tiffany Haddish has joined the All-Star Presenters at the free OneTransaction Virtual Financial Conference, co-sponsored by Visa. The Conference is focused on closing the racial wealth gap and… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Joins OneUnited Bank’s OneTransaction Conference
The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st
The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st via apollotheater.org. The two-day, all digital festival sets… Continue reading The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st
Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
The Howard University School of Business has announced a generous $4.9 million gift from Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF). The monies from this gift will fund the creation of a new music business center. “I’d like to thank the Warner Music Group and the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund… Continue reading Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta
Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta With the NBA All-Star game right around the corner, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that legendary soul singer and seven-time GRAMMY Award-winner Gladys Knight will be performing the United States national anthem at its annual showcase. Just… Continue reading Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta
Lexus’ 0 To 60 Is Back With Returning Champion Actor Curtis Hamilton
Lexus’ 0 To 60 Is Back With Returning Champion Actor Curtis Hamilton It’s the battle of the returning champ in season four of “Lexus 0 to 60” featuring the Lexus LC 500, RC F, and GS F with special appearances of 2021 Lexus LC Convertible and 2021 Lexus IS airing on Lexus’ YouTube platform. This intense,… Continue reading Lexus’ 0 To 60 Is Back With Returning Champion Actor Curtis Hamilton
Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
Music mogul turned author, professor and activist Mathew Knowles is hosting his first podcast show on iHeartRadio. Mathew Knowles IMPACT is a weekly one-hour program where Dr. Knowles, his celebrity guests, and call-ins share perspectives on racism, health and wellness, entrepreneurship and the music business. “These four topics consume the American zeitgeist today,” says Dr. Knowles. … Continue reading Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
