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Mark Ronson: First Resident DJ at On The Record at Park MGM

Hot on the heels of Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards for the hit song “Shallow,” co-written with Lady Gaga for the film A Star is Born, British-born music producer and songwriter Mark Ronson has signed on as the first resident DJ at On The Record, Houston Hospitality’s speakeasy and club which opened Dec. 28 at… Continue reading Mark Ronson: First Resident DJ at On The Record at Park MGM

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert

27th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO SCREEN ARETHA FRANKLIN’S AMAZING GRACE CONCERT AT DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA ON OPENING NIGHT FEBRUARY 7 America’s Largest Black Film Festival To Exhibit Over 170 Black Films and 100 Fine Artists From February 7 Through February 18 at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza  in… Continue reading The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert

Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

OPRAH WINFREY HOSTS LIVE EVENT FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5   Inspiring One-on-One Conversations with Guests Including Bradley Cooper, Michael B. Jordan, Beto O’Rourke, Melinda Gates and Lisa Borders   Tickets Available on Oprah.com/oprahconversations   Los Angeles, CA – Oprah Winfrey hosts “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square,” a live event at PlayStation Theater in New… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

NAACP Image® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank will host the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. The gala black-tie ceremony will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Sat. Jan. 19, 2019… Continue reading Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody

Title: Owner Company: FACTZ Media, LLC Location: Atlanta, GA/Nashville, TN Chae Cody is the owner of FACTZ Media, LLC… a PR firm located in Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN. Her obsession of the entertainment industry has fueled her career from the beginning. Chae has a lengthy resume which including being an Executive Assistant for Fingerroll,… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody

Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Three Former Greats

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team will honor three former greats as Globetrotter Legends, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at upcoming stops on their 2019 Fan Powered North American Tour. The three stars—Michael “Wild Thing” Wilson, Matt “Showbiz” Jackson, and Osborne “Goose” Lockhart—played a combined 48 seasons and… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Three Former Greats

Legends Live Atlanta Featuring Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, The Isley Brothers and Keke Wyatt

The “Legends Live Atlanta,” concert will kick off the Big Game Weekend, Friday, February 1st at the Georgia International Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA. Doors open at 5:45 PM, the show begins promptly at 7:00 PM. “Legends Live Atlanta” boasts a powerful line-up, which includes the legendary Maze Featuring… Continue reading Legends Live Atlanta Featuring Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, The Isley Brothers and Keke Wyatt

Urban Movie Channel Goes ‘Beyond The Pole’

UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL SET TO PREMIERE NEW DOCU-SERIES SERIES “BEYOND THE POLE” First Episode Began Streaming Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 on UMC.tv Building off the success of the summer docu-series Naked Hustle, UMC – Urban Movie Channel (www.UMC.tv), the go to streaming service for the best in Black film and television, continues to expand its original programming slate with the… Continue reading Urban Movie Channel Goes ‘Beyond The Pole’

Bounce’s New Sitcom ‘LAST CALL’ to Premiere Monday, Jan. 14

  Last Call, Bounce’s New Original Comedy Series from  Roger Bobb (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), to Premiere Monday, January 14 with Two Episodes Airing at 9pm and 9:30pm ET   Stars Charles Malik Whitfield (Empire), T.C. Carson (Living Single), Carl Payne (Martin), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Mishon Ratliff (Lincoln Heights), and Erica Page (Office… Continue reading Bounce’s New Sitcom ‘LAST CALL’ to Premiere Monday, Jan. 14

Planet Fitness is ‘Getting Down’ with J.B. Smoove

Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., today announced that actor and comedian J.B. Smoove will headline the Company’s new creative campaign, “Get Down With Your Judgement Free Self,” and partner with the brand in the first quarter of 2019. The campaign, which debuts… Continue reading Planet Fitness is ‘Getting Down’ with J.B. Smoove

Welcome To Jamrock Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date

  DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY SETS NEW RECORD IN CRUISE BUSINESS 2019’s Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date Without Announcing Lineup WTJRC Founder Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Performing on First Night of 2018’s WTJRC (Photo by Evan Wollenberg) One the most successful music charters, Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC), sells out in new… Continue reading Welcome To Jamrock Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date

Comedy Central Presents James Davis: Live From The Town

Comedy Central announced the details of the 360 content universe surrounding the previously announced one-hour stand-up special James Davis: Live From The Town, which premieres January 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT as part of Stand-Up Month on Comedy Central. The special is accompanied by a digital album and exclusive linear and digital companion content custom… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents James Davis: Live From The Town

Maverick Carter Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s Board Of Directors

  Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) announced the election of Maverick Carter to its Board of Directors. With a wealth of experience across the business, marketing, entertainment, and media sectors, Carter has become an important figure in the sports and talent landscape. As LeBron James’ longtime business manager, Carter is credited with guiding James’ history-making… Continue reading Maverick Carter Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s Board Of Directors

Tyga, G-Eazy, Rae Sremmurd and Goldlink Join MTV’s SnowGlobe

G-Eazy, Goldlink, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga and Ashe join MTV’s SnowGlobe lineup Tickets are going fast for New Year’s hottest music festival featuring Above & Beyond, Diplo, Eric Prydz, Rezz, RL Grime and many more SnowGlobe tickets  NEW YORK, NY — December 19th, 2018 — Music powerhouses G-Eazy, Goldlink, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga and Ashe will… Continue reading Tyga, G-Eazy, Rae Sremmurd and Goldlink Join MTV’s SnowGlobe

Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

According to The Hollywood Reporter, former Netflix showrunner, Cheo Hodari Coker has signed a deal with rival Amazon. The former music journalist was previosuly showrunner for just recently canceled Marvel’s Luke Cage. Coker will develop and produce TV projects under his Fighting 99th Entertainment banner. “Amazon is the future, and their bespoke, specific approach to… Continue reading Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

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