BLACK BUDDHA CANNABIS ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND SOCIAL EQUITY-DRIVEN CANNABIS BRAND FOUNDED BY M4MM VISIONARY ROZ MCCARTHY ACTOR MALIK YOBA JOINS AS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER IN THE LATEST VENTURE FROM BLACK WOMAN-OWNED COMPANY OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA, MICHIGAN, NEVADA, AND OHIO WILL BRING PREPACKS™ GLASS CHILLUMS AND FAST-ACTING GUMMIES TO DISPENSARIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY… Continue reading Minorities for Medical Marijuana Founder Roz McCarthy Launches Black Buddha Cannabis
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Aiyana-Lee to Release Debut Project ‘WEDNESDAY’S CHILD (SIDE A)’ on February 11
HITCO RECORDING ARTIST AIYANA-LEE TO RELEASE DEBUT PROJECT ‘WEDNESDAY’S CHILD (SIDE A)’ ON FEBRUARY 11 PROJECT INCLUDES SINGLES “RICH KIDS” AND “GANGSTER OF LOVE” “A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH”- VULKAN “HAS AN IT FACTOR THAT CAN’T BE LABELED, BUT IS UNMISTAKABLE WHEN YOU HEAR IT”- VIBE “WITH THE VOICE OF A… Continue reading Aiyana-Lee to Release Debut Project ‘WEDNESDAY’S CHILD (SIDE A)’ on February 11
BIG3 Open Tryouts Coming to Chicago, Dallas, New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
The BIG3 announced the dates and locations for the league’s 2022 open tryouts. After debuting the program last year with two cities, the BIG3 is expanding to five cities – Chicago, Dallas, New York, Phoenix, Washington. The first tryout will be held a month from today on March 4 at Drive Nation Sports in Dallas,… Continue reading BIG3 Open Tryouts Coming to Chicago, Dallas, New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick Among 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
This year’s nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been announced! The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation revealed the recording artists who are up to be inducted for 2022. Popular Hip-Hop group, A Tribe Called Quest (Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, and Jarobi White) joins Motown legendary artist and… Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick Among 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Spike Lee On Board to Direct Colin Kaepernick Documentary for ESPN
Award-winning director Spike Lee will be directing a documentary on controversial former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for ESPN. ESPN Films just announced that Lee is on board and has started production on the previously reported multi-part documentary on Kaepernick. The film will be a part of The Walt Disney Company’s overall first-look deal with the… Continue reading Spike Lee On Board to Direct Colin Kaepernick Documentary for ESPN
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) Presents Underground System, Friday, February 4th
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator(DVCAI), a staple and supporter of the South Florida arts ecosystem, continues to push boundaries by offering a platform and space for creatives. On Friday, February 4th, at the North Beach Bandshell(7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33141), they will present a concert headlined by Underground System to the South Florida community.… Continue reading Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) Presents Underground System, Friday, February 4th
The NFL Team Once Known as Washington Football Team is Now Washington Commanders
The NFL team that was formerly known as the Washington Redskins, and more recently, Washington Football Team has officially changed its name. From this point on, the new name is the Washington Commanders. The Washington Commanders announced its new name on Wednesday, along with a new look and logo. One legacy. One unified future. We… Continue reading The NFL Team Once Known as Washington Football Team is Now Washington Commanders
Sixth and Final Season of Saints & Sinners on April 3
The saints and the sinners will have a winner-take-all clash this spring. Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will air the sixth and final season of its hit original drama series “Saints & Sinners” Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, starting April 3. “Saints & Sinners has been a breakthrough… Continue reading Sixth and Final Season of Saints & Sinners on April 3
Questlove and Black Thought ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ a New Animated Children’s Series with Disney
Co-founders Questlove and Black Thought, of Hip-Hop band, The Roots, have partnered with the Disney Channel and Disney Junior for a short-form animated series. According to Variety, Disney has launched the short-form animated musical series, Rise Up, Sing Out. The eight-episode series is executive produced by Questlove Thompson and Black Thought of The Roots and… Continue reading Questlove and Black Thought ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ a New Animated Children’s Series with Disney
300 Entertainment Launches Film and Content Division 300 Studios
300 Entertainment, the company owned and operated by longtime industry executive Kevin Liles has expanded as it launches a film and content division, 300 Studios. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 300 Studios will be run by Liles, who is the chairman and CEO of 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group. He has hired former Viacom… Continue reading 300 Entertainment Launches Film and Content Division 300 Studios
Chris Paul Becomes an Equity Partner In Black-Owned La Fête Wine Company
Chris Paul Becomes an Equity Partner In Black-Owned La Fête Wine Company Pheonix Suns’ point guard, Chris Paul is putting up points for a Black-owned wine company as he has joined as an equity partner. Donae Burston, who is the founder & CEO of La Fête Wine Company, has announced that the 11-Time NBA All-Star,… Continue reading Chris Paul Becomes an Equity Partner In Black-Owned La Fête Wine Company
Lil Yachty Files Lawsuit Against NFT Platform Opulous For Trademark Infringement
Last week, rapper Lil Yachty has filed a lawsuit against Opulous claiming that the NFT platform infringed on his trademark. The artist asserts that the company “did not have authorization” to utilize his name and likeness to make a profit. According to Billboard, Lil Yachty is filing a lawsuit against NFT seller Opulous for trademark… Continue reading Lil Yachty Files Lawsuit Against NFT Platform Opulous For Trademark Infringement
Ray J on Meeting With Donald Trump: ‘I’ve Always Admired and Respected his Business Acumen’
Ray J on Meeting With Donald Trump: ‘I’ve Always Admired and Respected his Business Acumen’ Reality TV personality and successful entrepreneur Ray J had a sitdown with the former president of the United States earlier this week according to Ray J’s manager. According to Page Six, Ray J took a little trip to Mar-a-Lago to… Continue reading Ray J on Meeting With Donald Trump: ‘I’ve Always Admired and Respected his Business Acumen’
A&E Showcases Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event and Series
A&E Showcases Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event and Series A&E Network gives viewers VIP access to music icon and Grammy Award-winner Bobby Brown and his family with a new definitive Biography event and docuseries launching this summer. With more than 20 million records sold worldwide with New Edition, a solo career selling in excess… Continue reading A&E Showcases Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event and Series
Netflix Outbids Major Studios to Acquire Lee Daniels’ Exorcism Thriller for $65 Million
Netflix Outbids Major Studios to Acquire Lee Daniels’ Exorcism Thriller for $65 Million Director Lee Daniels‘ upcoming movie, a thriller that is being billed as a true horror story has been acquired by the streaming service Netflix. According to Deadline, Netflix outbid several major studios to obtain the movie which will purportedly be based on… Continue reading Netflix Outbids Major Studios to Acquire Lee Daniels’ Exorcism Thriller for $65 Million