Category: Entrepreneurship

Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men’s Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner. ADvantage is a global sports tech fund backed by leAD Sports and OurCrowd to invest in early stage… Continue reading Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture

Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLJ Companies and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, announced today a joint venture with the Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods to open smaller-scale versions of the famed restaurant within airports across the country. In making this announcement, Johnson said, “I am very excited about the RLJ… Continue reading The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture

The 5Ws: Ulysses Terrero

Who: Ulysses Terrero What: Terrero Entertainment-Acting Rehab-New York City Sauce Why: Terrero Entertainment – Production Company, Acting Rehab – Acting Class, The New York City Sauce – Last Thursday of the month Industry Party and Artist Showcase Where: Based in New York When: Established 1991 www.ActingRehab.com www.NewYorkCitySauce.com insta: @ulysses.terrero

Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life.  The Industry Cosign got the chance to speak to one of the… Continue reading Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties

WYCLEF JEAN TAPS SOUND ROYALTIES TO FINANCE MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES IN AFRICA AND DEVELOPING REGIONS Three-Time GRAMMY Winner Seeks to Democratize Global Music Marketplace in Digital Streaming Era   NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2019) – Sound Royalties, an entertainment industry finance firm serving the music community, and three-time GRAMMY-winning superstar Wyclef Jean announced today their new collaborative partnership. The… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties

Cole Ashbury Group & Cookies Formally Enter Partnership for Haight-Ashbury Cannabis Store

Cole Ashbury Group, owner of the soon-to-open cannabis store at 1685 Haight St., is formally announcing a partnership with Cookies. In this partnership, Cole Ashbury Group will retain full ownership of the Cannabis store with Shawn M. Richard serving as CEO and consultant to Cookies on their broader Social Equity strategy. In turn, Cookies and… Continue reading Cole Ashbury Group & Cookies Formally Enter Partnership for Haight-Ashbury Cannabis Store

‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping

Verizon Media together with global sports icon and entrepreneur Serena Williams today announced an exclusive shoppable video series expanding S by Serena’s “Everybody, Every Body” content released earlier this year. The partnership builds on Verizon Media’s core strategy to connect content and discovery to transactions. “Everybody, Every Body,” the short-form digital series debuts on Yahoo… Continue reading ‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping

Nick Cannon Announces Plans for Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows

Skyview Networks and Meruelo Media Partner For Syndication   LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 4, 2019) – Entertainment mogul Nick Cannon, Skyview Networks and Meruelo Media announced today an agreement to develop Nick Cannon Radio for afternoon syndication starting January 27, 2020, and Nick Cannon Weekends debuting February 2020. Nick Cannon will be providing additional details… Continue reading Nick Cannon Announces Plans for Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows

Goin’ Off: The Story of the Juice Crew & Cold Chillin’ Records Out Now

GOIN’ OFF: THE STORY OF THE JUICE CREW & COLD CHILLIN’ RECORDS OUT ON BMG BOOKS NOVEMBER 5   Narrative/Oral History of Pioneering Hip-Hop Collective and Record Label That Spawned Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shanté, Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA, Masta Ace and Others Contains Classic and Unpublished Photos, Foreword By Peanut Butter… Continue reading Goin’ Off: The Story of the Juice Crew & Cold Chillin’ Records Out Now

Nas Launches Nastradamus 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection

Nas Launches Nastradamus 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his fourth studio album, Nastradamus, Nas announced the launch of a four-piece capsule on Friday, November 22 at 9 a.m. EST. The collection consists of short and long sleeve tees, and a hoodie sold exclusively on https://shop.nasirjones.com/. Price range from $25-65.     Follow Bravado… Continue reading Nas Launches Nastradamus 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection

Millionaire Mastermind Academy Hosts First Annual 2019 Entrepreneur Summit, December 16th

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, support, and growth of women-owned business enterprises, will host its first annual 2019 Millionaire Mastermind Entrepreneur Summit and Awards Luncheon, Dec. 16 in Atlanta.  The Summit offers corporations, organizations and government entities the opportunity to reach more than 500 business owners and aspiring… Continue reading Millionaire Mastermind Academy Hosts First Annual 2019 Entrepreneur Summit, December 16th

Dave Anderson: “You Have to be Willing to Fail Over and Over and Over Again”

Being a bully has never been something to strive for. It hasn’t been a good title to be called and no one really likes a bully. But, the fear that can be instilled into the bully’s target resonates deeply at times—even when you stand up to said bully. Let’s think about how the actions of… Continue reading Dave Anderson: “You Have to be Willing to Fail Over and Over and Over Again”

Anthony ONeal: ‘I Want to Help People Avoid the Student Loan Trap Altogether’

Student loan debt may seem like it’s a way of life these days. But it doesn’t have to be, and Anthony ONeal can tell you how. Since 2003, ONeal has helped thousands of students make the right decisions with their money as the author of Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make… Continue reading Anthony ONeal: ‘I Want to Help People Avoid the Student Loan Trap Altogether’

Papa Joe Aviance: ‘Establish Your Brand’

Papa Joe Aviance is not most people! The serial entrepreneur always does things his way. After experiencing a 250-pound weight loss, he started seeing things differently. He’s gone on to become a recording artist, weight loss motivator, an Amazon best-selling author, and now, a creator of an animated TV series. The successful entrepreneur took time… Continue reading Papa Joe Aviance: ‘Establish Your Brand’

Exit mobile version