Coco Gauff and New Balance Extend Sneaker Collaboration Rising tennis superstar Coco Gauff has extended her partnership with the New Balance brand. The sneaker company has announced that it has made their collaboration a more lengthy one with a long-term contract extension. The next product from the partnership, in celebration of the latest news between… Continue reading Coco Gauff and New Balance Extend Sneaker Collaboration
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Ice-T Acknowledges Milestone of Becoming The Longest-Running Male Actor In Television History
Tracey Morrow has just become the longest-running male actor in television history according to a Tweet put out under his professional name, Ice-T. He is also the longest-running Black actor on television. Longest running male actor in TV History. Don’t tell me what CANT be done.. 💎 pic.twitter.com/XR4l8wT43a — ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) October 25, 2022… Continue reading Ice-T Acknowledges Milestone of Becoming The Longest-Running Male Actor In Television History
Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods
Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx The three-year, $1 million program will empower 10 community organizations across two neighborhoods to create access to sport and safe spaces for girls of color and women coaches of color New York, NY (October… Continue reading Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods
Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now
GRAMMY®-WINNER REGINA BELLE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, MY COLORFUL CHRISTMAS ATLANTA, GA (October 21, 2022) – GRAMMY®-winner Regina Belle will release a new album, My Colorful Christmas, on Tuesday, November 1st. Marking Belle’s first holiday album, My Colorful Christmas is available for pre-save/pre-order now, and contains ten tracks. Featuring the lead single “A Cradle… Continue reading Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now
Former Saturday Night Live Comic Chris Redd Attacked Outside NYC Comedy Club
Chris Redd Attacked Outside NYC Comedy Club Comedian Chris Redd, who just recently left the cast of NBC‘s Saturday Night Live was assaulted outside of a popular New York City comedy club (Has anyone seen Kenan Thompson lately?). According to TMZ, earlier this week, Redd was sucker-punched in the face as he was approaching the… Continue reading Former Saturday Night Live Comic Chris Redd Attacked Outside NYC Comedy Club
Ye’s Donda Academy Re-Opens Several Hours After Announcement of Closing
Ye’s Donda Academy Re-Opens Several Hours After Announcement of Closing Grand closing, grand opening. Just hours after shutting down Donda Academy, the school opened by the artist formerly known as Kanye West is open once again “with a vengeance.” According to TMZ, several hours after sending a letter to parents of students attending Donda Academy… Continue reading Ye’s Donda Academy Re-Opens Several Hours After Announcement of Closing
French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education
French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education Bronx, NY-raised Hip-Hop artist, French Montana was recently given an award for his fundraising efforts to help people in Africa. According to Complex, the No Stylist rapper was honored last week when he accepted the Innovator Award at the 2022 Pencils Of… Continue reading French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education
Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved
Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved The cancelation of the artist formerly known as Kanye West continues. According to CNBC, after stating recently that their relationship is “under review” sports company adidas has officially ended its relationship with Ye. This news comes right after the… Continue reading Adidas Cancels Partnership with Ye After CAA Drops him as a Client and Completed Documentary Shelved
#iVoted Festival Adds W. Kamau Bell, Steph Curry, and More to Election Night Webcast
#iVoted Festival Adds “A Conversation w/ W. Kamau Bell & Tom Morello,” Appearances by Steph Curry, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Eugene Mirman & More to Election Night Webcast Newly Announced Artists Join Run the Jewels (Holy Calamavote TV concert rebroadcast), CNCO, Lake Street Dive, Rise Against, Carl Craig & 400+ Artists to Increase Voter Turnout #iVoted… Continue reading #iVoted Festival Adds W. Kamau Bell, Steph Curry, and More to Election Night Webcast
Stephen Curry to Debut Graphic Novel Series
Stephen Curry to Debut Graphic Novel Series, Stephen Curry Presents! Golden State Warriors superstar, Stephen Curry has been shooting basketballs on the court for years, and now he will be shooting for superhero status in his latest venture. According to NBC Sports, in partnership with Penguin Workshop, the entrepreneur will be launching a graphic novel… Continue reading Stephen Curry to Debut Graphic Novel Series
Shaquille O’Neal and HBO Announce Docuseries SHAQ
If you haven’t had enough of Shaquille O’Neal through his podcast, TNT show, or commercials, then you will be happy to learn that the NBA Hall of Famer will be the focus of an upcoming documentary series. Home Box Office has announced that the seven-foot, one-inch entrepreneur will be the subject of a docu-series that… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal and HBO Announce Docuseries SHAQ
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures Receives Substantial Investment From J.P. Morgan
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures Receives Substantial Investment From J.P. Morgan Comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart has received a substantial investment from a major banking institution for his venture capital firm. According to TechCrunch, Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures has received its first institutional investment from J.P. Morgan. The announcement took place on Wednesday at the TechCrunch Disrupt.… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures Receives Substantial Investment From J.P. Morgan
Kevin Durant Purchases Major League Pickleball Franchise
NBA superstar Brooklyn Nets player, Kevin Durant is teaming up with Los Angeles Lakers player, LeBron James, and Golden State Warriors player, Draymond Green! No, not as teammates. Durant is the latest professional basketball player to invest in Major League Pickleball. Along with his Thirty Five Ventures (35V) partner, Rich Kleiman, Durant, according to Major… Continue reading Kevin Durant Purchases Major League Pickleball Franchise
1792© Whiskey Announces Studio 1792 hosted by Ralph McDaniels
1792© Whiskey, the untypical and award-winning whiskey, today announces Studio 1792, a one-night-only experience that will gather hip-hop legends Ralph McDaniels, Ice-T and Wyclef Jean for an evening of bourbon, cocktails, music and intimate discussion. The livestreamed event will take place from 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. EST digitally via https://style.1792bourbon.com/studio1792 and will offer fans… Continue reading 1792© Whiskey Announces Studio 1792 hosted by Ralph McDaniels
Pepsi Announced New Pepsi Music Lab
Pepsi announced the new Pepsi Music Lab, an annual academy committed to shining a spotlight on the next generation of superstars by removing music industry barriers. With the brand’s deep history in music and supporting up-and-coming artists, Pepsi Music Lab aims to foster talent career growth and provide developing artists with new performance opportunities, mentorship… Continue reading Pepsi Announced New Pepsi Music Lab