On the heels of music’s biggest weekend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka announce the official launch of CÎROC Studios. The platform is dedicated to providing emerging artists with access to state of the art facilities, music experts and executive mentorship. Last night, the brand commemorated the occasion with… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Launches CÎROC Studios
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New York & Company Presents #AllTogetherNow for Gabrielle Union’s Spring Collection
New York & Company (NYSE: NWY) has unveiled a sneak peek of Gabrielle Union’s newest campaign, featuring the four leading actresses of BET’s hit show, Being Mary Jane: Gabrielle Union, Lisa Vidal, Margaret Avery, and Raven Goodwin. Aptly titled, #AllTogetherNow the campaign celebrates diverse body types and inclusivity of women of all ages. The full… Continue reading New York & Company Presents #AllTogetherNow for Gabrielle Union’s Spring Collection
Cassandra Lucas: ‘Let’s Try to Evoke Some Real Feelings Again’
Breakups happen in life. Sometimes, you reconnect, other times, it’s best to be separate. About 25 years ago, Changing Faces was able to ‘Stroke You Up’ while ‘Foolin’ Around’ with the help of R. Kelly. The duo debuted their self-titled album in 1994 and created a buzz. Fast forward and you have the resurgance of… Continue reading Cassandra Lucas: ‘Let’s Try to Evoke Some Real Feelings Again’
Google.org Donates $1M Grant to Chance the Rapper’s SocialWorks Non-Profit
GOOGLE.ORG DONATES $1M GRANT TO CHANCE THE RAPPER’S NON-PROFIT ‘SOCIALWORKS’ AND $500K TO CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ‘CS4ALL INITIATIVE’ TO BRING COMPUTER SCIENCE TO AREA STUDENTS The rapper surprised several Chicago fifth graders with a special visit during Computer Science Education Week Chance The Rapper at Google’s CS First Roadshow at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Academy in… Continue reading Google.org Donates $1M Grant to Chance the Rapper’s SocialWorks Non-Profit
Jim Jones Now Part Owner of American Arena League’s Richmond Roughriders
Jim Jones Now Part Owner of AAL’s Richmond Roughriders Season Kicks Off March 2018 New York, NY, December 5, 2017 – Music, Fitness and Fashion Icon Jim Jones is now a part owner of the Richmond Roughriders along with Gregg Fornario and Michael Kacor. The Richmond Roughriders football team is part of the AAL, American… Continue reading Jim Jones Now Part Owner of American Arena League’s Richmond Roughriders
Chris Walker: ‘Comics is the Next Big Storytelling Medium of Hip Hop as a Culture’
What do you do when you’ve worked for the likes of Marvel and DC Comics, illustrated Ghostface Killa’s novel, ‘Cell Block Z’ and worked with creative brands such as McDonald’s, Honda, Citibank and adidas? If you’re Chris Walker, you create a company to create diverse comic books for an urban minded consumer, Urbanime. Chris is… Continue reading Chris Walker: ‘Comics is the Next Big Storytelling Medium of Hip Hop as a Culture’
Yandy Smith Teams Up with Wahida Clark for Release of Pink Panther Clique Novel
Love & Hip Hop NY star Yandy Smith Teams Up with 4x NY Times Bestselling Author Wahida Clark for Release of the Novel Pink Panther Clique Reality Personality Yandy Smith is one of the most sought after entertainment powerhouses in the industry today. The entertainment manager has become an social media influencer with a… Continue reading Yandy Smith Teams Up with Wahida Clark for Release of Pink Panther Clique Novel
100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know
TAURA STINSON BOOK, ‘100 THINGS EVERY BLACK GIRL SHOULD KNOW’ IS OUT NOW! Songwriter/singer turned author, Taura Stinson’s new book is shining light on black girl magic CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE BLACK GIRLS PLEDGE LOS ANGELES, CA (August 24, 2017) – Taura Stinson’s long-awaited book,100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know is finally… Continue reading 100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know
OWN Announces New Drama Series From ‘Moonlight’ Writer/Producer Tarell Alvin McCraney
OWN ANNOUNCES NEW DRAMA SERIES FROM ACADEMY AWARD -WINNING ‘MOONLIGHT’ WRITER/PRODUCER TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY Michael B. Jordan (“Creed”), Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy (“Revenge”) to Executive Produce Series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a new one-hour drama series from Tarell Alvin McCraney, co-writer and executive producer of the Academy Award-winning Best Picture “Moonlight.” Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television,… Continue reading OWN Announces New Drama Series From ‘Moonlight’ Writer/Producer Tarell Alvin McCraney
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Michelle Huff Elliot
Title: Owner Company: Strategic Heights Location: New York, NY ”From intern to entrepreneur” Michelle took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With a Bachelor’s degree from Bennett College and a Master’s degree in Marketing from LaSalle University, Michelle began working with the big boys right from the start as the International Marketing Director for… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Michelle Huff Elliot
Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films
AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER AVA DUVERNAY EXPANDS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OPRAH WINFREY VIA FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH HARPO FILMS FOR TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA OWN Announces Third Season Renewal of DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama “Queen Sugar,” From Warner Horizon Scripted Television “Queen Sugar” Season Two Adds Michael Michele, Roger Guenveur Smith and Beverly Todd in Recurring Roles;… Continue reading Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films
The 5Ws: Raquel R Sánchez
Who: Raquel R. Sánchez What: alphabet city design + marketing™ & City Phrases™ Why: alphabet city design + marketing™ is a full service mobile ad agency providing 360 service. Built from the Ground Up!™ City Phrases™ urges you to represent, represent with our t-shirts, v-necks, mugs, tote bags, canvas wall art and phone cases! Where:… Continue reading The 5Ws: Raquel R Sánchez
21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis
Emoji Fame and 21 Savage Connect For a Heartless Set of iMessage Stickers Go Savage Mode on Your Contacts with This Collection of Sinister, Mischievous Emojis The Emojis: Famous for his sinister and mischievous rhymes and his flat, emotionless tone, 21 Savage is one of Hip-Hop’s next major stars. With his new set of iMessage… Continue reading 21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis
Jaquae Talks with Terrell Blair
Jacquae talks about his new mixtape, being a new artist and having his music on the radio. He also spoke about being a Hype Man for Fred The Godson and having a hit song with him.
The 8th Annual New Media Film Festival: June 6-8, 2017
(Los Angeles, CA) – The 8th Annual New Media Film Festival is happening June 6, 7, 8, 2017 at The Landmark, 10850 W. Pico Blvd, LA, CA 90064. Each year, Susan Johnston, Founder/Director, New Media Film Festival makes sure that New Media Film Fest impresses international audiences with its diverse genres and cutting edge methods… Continue reading The 8th Annual New Media Film Festival: June 6-8, 2017
