Happy singer Pharrell Williams has reintroduced an initiative for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs that awards prizes of up to $1 million. In December 2020, mega music producer Pharrell Williams announced the launch of an initiative for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs called Black Ambition. The purpose of the non-profit is to provide a bridge to success for… Continue reading Pharrell Williams Brings Back Black Ambition To Award Black And Latinx Entrepreneurs
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J Prince is Asking Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and The Weeknd To Boycott The GRAMMY Awards Show
Powerful Hip-Hop record executive and label owner, J Prince of the legendary Hip-Hop record label, Rap-A-Lot Records has put out a call to arms to some powerful Black artists. After the Recording Academy canceled the performance of Kanye West at the Grammys after being suspended by Instagram for 24 hours, Prince is calling for Drake,… Continue reading J Prince is Asking Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and The Weeknd To Boycott The GRAMMY Awards Show
Megan Thee Stallion Sued by 1501 Certified Entertainment Over the Release Of ‘Something For Thee Hotties’
After Megan Thee Stallion filed a lawsuit last month against her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment for refusing to recognize her latest project as an album, they have struck back with a suit of their own. According to Billboard, 1501 Certified Entertainment has recently filed a countersuit against Megan. The suit claims her recent recording,… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion Sued by 1501 Certified Entertainment Over the Release Of ‘Something For Thee Hotties’
Michael Dixon Introduces EP ‘THE ORIGINAL’
Michael Dixon Introduces EP ‘THE ORIGINAL’ GRAMMY NOMINATED SONGWRITER INTRODUCES HIS EP, THE ORIGINAL OUT NOW! For Immediate Release: HOUSTON, TX – – – Houston, TX native and Grammy nominated songwriter, singer, vocal arranger, background vocalist and producer Michael Dixon introduces his latest effort, an EP entitled, THE ORIGINAL, which is out now! Released on… Continue reading Michael Dixon Introduces EP ‘THE ORIGINAL’
‘Whitney, A Look Back’ Featuring Unseen Footage of Whitney Houston to Debut on CBS
‘Whitney, A Look Back’ Featuring Unseen Footage of Whitney Houston to Debut on CBS A Whitney Houston special featuring unseen footage of the popular singer will make its debut next month on CBS. Entertainment Tonight will be showing footage from the archives of ET when the special, Whitney, A Look Back airs next month on… Continue reading ‘Whitney, A Look Back’ Featuring Unseen Footage of Whitney Houston to Debut on CBS
50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets
50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets 50 Cent joins an NBA team! The Houston Rockets announced that the rapper turned Hollywood powerhouse 50 Cent has struck a deal with the NBA team. Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) has signed a partnership with the basketball team through his premium wine and spirits… Continue reading 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets
Brian Flores Wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Keep Lawsuit Against the League in Court Instead of Arbitration
Brian Flores Wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Keep Lawsuit Against the League in Court Instead of Arbitration Although former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has been hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the coach will not pull back the discrimination lawsuit he filed against the National Football League (NFL). In fact, not only will… Continue reading Brian Flores Wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Keep Lawsuit Against the League in Court Instead of Arbitration
Mike Tyson Launches Bitten Ear-Shaped Edibles ‘Mike Bites’ Almost 25 Years After Biting Evander Holyfield’s Ear in Championship Fight
Mike Tyson Launches Bitten Ear-Shaped Edibles ‘Mike Bites’ Almost 25 Years After Biting Evander Holyfield’s Ear in Championship Fight Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has launched a product that brings us back to a time in his career that is very memorable! According to Complex, the legendary boxer recently launched his very own line… Continue reading Mike Tyson Launches Bitten Ear-Shaped Edibles ‘Mike Bites’ Almost 25 Years After Biting Evander Holyfield’s Ear in Championship Fight
Charleton Lamb Joins Stem as New Head of Marketing
Charleton Lamb Joins Stem as Head of Marketing Lamb was most recently at Spotify on the Spotify for Artists team Stem, a distribution and payments platform empowering independent musicians and labels with tools to grow their businesses, today announced the expansion of their marketing team with the hire of Charleton Lamb. Charleton Lamb joins Stem as Head of Marketing,… Continue reading Charleton Lamb Joins Stem as New Head of Marketing
‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) will premiere its newest original movie “Don’t Hang Up” this Sunday, March 20th at 8pm ET. The action-thriller based upon real life events stars Wendell Pierce (“The Wire,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan“), Lauren Holly (“NCIS,” “Picket Fences”) and Eden Cupid (“Umbrella Academy”). The mystery revolves around Chris Daniels (Pierce), a husband and father whose life is upended when… Continue reading ‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce
Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence Signs 3-Year $40M Deal Setting Record for Seven Straight Seasons Guaranteed
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has made NFL history with the signing of his latest contract with “America’s Team.” According to NFL.com, Lawrence has signed a new three-year deal that is worth $40 million. Of the $40 million, the defensive end will get $30 million of it guaranteed. With that accomplishment, he becomes the… Continue reading Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence Signs 3-Year $40M Deal Setting Record for Seven Straight Seasons Guaranteed
Colin Kaepernick Heads to Twitter to Recruit Receivers to Work Out With to Enhance Chances to Return to NFL
Former and aspiring NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not given up on his dream and/or goal of becoming a player in the NFL once again after not doing so for almost 6 years now. The activist took to his Twitter account to show he still has it and invited other players who are willing to… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Heads to Twitter to Recruit Receivers to Work Out With to Enhance Chances to Return to NFL
LeBron James First Player in NBA History to Amass 10,000 Career Points, Rebounds and Assists
LeBron James First Player in NBA History to Amass 10,000 Career Points, Rebounds and Assists With no signs of retiring anytime soon, Los Angeles Lakers player, LeBron James has set another record as he adds on to his future Hall of Fame standing. According to NBA.com, James has become the only player in the history… Continue reading LeBron James First Player in NBA History to Amass 10,000 Career Points, Rebounds and Assists
D-Nice Announces Club Quarantine Live in Vegas
On the heels of hosting Club Quarantine Live on Instagram from The White House, D-Nice reveals the details for Club Quarantine Live in Vegas Weekend in Las Vegas, NV on September 2-4 presented by Brand Nice and Live Nation Urban. Tickets can be purchased at: CQLiveinVegas.com. CQ die-hards can score their tickets early during pre-sale… Continue reading D-Nice Announces Club Quarantine Live in Vegas
Ludacris Continues the Work of Uplifting Black Girls With the Second Season of the Netflix Series, Karma’s World
Self-proclaimed girl dad Hip-Hop artist and actor Ludacris created an animated series, Karma’s World for Netflix back in 2020. The storyline for Karma’s World follows 10-year-old Karma Grant, who is an aspiring musical artist and rapper. She is smart, resilient, and deeply empathetic, who puts her all into her songwriting. While she is pursuing her dreams, she… Continue reading Ludacris Continues the Work of Uplifting Black Girls With the Second Season of the Netflix Series, Karma’s World