Recording artist Akon has had a very successful music career and has ventured into developing his own cryptocurrency-based city. Now he will be combining his two loves as he plans on releasing his next album as an NFT (non-fungible token). In an exclusive interview with Esquire, the Locked Up singer discusses the importance of the… Continue reading Akon Intends to Release Next Album As An NFT
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Music Executive Amber Grimes Joins LVRN as Executive Vice President and General Manager
Music executive Amber Grimes has been appointed as executive vice president/General Manager of LVRN Records and as a partner in LVRN Management. The successful label is home to such artists as Summer Walker and 6Lack. They made the announcement on their Instagram account. “Told y’all we was on fire this year! We are super excited… Continue reading Music Executive Amber Grimes Joins LVRN as Executive Vice President and General Manager
Kanye West May Be Going to Russia to Meet With President Vladimir Putin
Kanye West May Be Going to Russia to Meet With President Vladimir Putin Kanye West is on the move as he is making plans to visit Moscow where he will meet with President Vladimir Putin and bring his traveling gospel experience Sunday Service to Russia later this year. According to Billboard, Ye‘s confidant and strategic advisor… Continue reading Kanye West May Be Going to Russia to Meet With President Vladimir Putin
‘Snoop Doggs’ Hot Dog Business May be in the Works After Trademark Filing by Hip Hop Entrepreneur
If all goes his way, Snoop may be selling you some of his “Doggs” in the near future. According to Billboard, the rapper and businessman is steadily increasing his business portfolio as he has recently applied for a federal trademark registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In December, attorneys for Snoop Dogg have… Continue reading ‘Snoop Doggs’ Hot Dog Business May be in the Works After Trademark Filing by Hip Hop Entrepreneur
‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February
As Kanye West, excuse me, Ye prepares to go back into the studio to start work on the follow up to his latest music project, Donda, fans of his will be able to see the “jeen-yuhs” of the oft-controversial, yet talented artist who has made strides with his natural creativity. Iconic Events Releasing has announced… Continue reading ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February
RIGHTEOUS TROUBLEMAKERS by Reverend Al Sharpton
RIGHTEOUS TROUBLEMAKERS Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America by Reverend Al Sharpton “This is the time. We won’t stop until we change the whole system of justice.” —REVEREND AL SHARPTON In the summer of 2020, Reverend Al Sharpton stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where Dr.… Continue reading RIGHTEOUS TROUBLEMAKERS by Reverend Al Sharpton
Here’s The Trailer for the Dramatic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reboot
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sitcom that we all know and love was a nice side of relief, laughs, and comedy interjected with serious issues that surrounded the fictional character that Will Smith, who was also known as rapper Fresh Prince had portrayed. With the antics and fun times we witnessed, the show became a… Continue reading Here’s The Trailer for the Dramatic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reboot
R & B Singer John Legend Sells Music Catalog
R & B Singer John Legend Sells Music Catalog Recording artist John Legend has become the latest singer to sell his entire music catalog. In a rare instance only seen with artists who are either at the end of their careers or have a catalog that spans several decades, Legend has recently sold the rights… Continue reading R & B Singer John Legend Sells Music Catalog
Force MDs Vocalist Jessie Lee Daniels Dead at 58
A popular ex-rapper turned singer from Staten Island has reportedly passed away at the age of 58. Jessie Lee Daniels also known as Jessie D, lead vocalist of the R & B group, Force MD’s has recently died. On Tuesday evening, a message was posted on the Force MD’s Facebook page acknowledging the loss of… Continue reading Force MDs Vocalist Jessie Lee Daniels Dead at 58
Jada & Will Smith’s Media Company, Westbrook Inc. Gains New Investors
Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have gained new partners in their media company this week. Their company, Westbrook Inc. has announced that a minority stake has been invested in the media company by Candle Media, which is a media company that is backed by industry executives Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs, and Blackstone (the… Continue reading Jada & Will Smith’s Media Company, Westbrook Inc. Gains New Investors
CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back
CLEO TV’S JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ IS BACK WITH SEASON 4 PREMIERING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 9 P.M. ET/8C WATCH CHEF JJ AND TV PERSONALITY BEVY SMITH MAKE TRUFFLED SPATCOCK CHICKEN WITH OLIVE-OIL POACHED CARROTS SILVER SPRING, MD – January 4, 2022 – TV ONE announced today that JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ returns for season 4 on CLEO TV.… Continue reading CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back
‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17
‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17 “BET HER PRESENTS…BECOMING: MICHELLE OBAMA IN CONVERSATION” PREMIERES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17 ON BET AND BET HER AT 7 PM ET/PT — A SPECIAL EDITION CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA MODERATED BY YARA SHAHIDI, FEATURING AN INTIMATE Q&A WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY — #BecomingOnBET… Continue reading ‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17
‘Line Sisters’ Starring Letoya Luckett, Drew Sidora, Kierra Sheard-Kelly & Ta’Rhonda Jones on Lifetime on February 12th
‘Line Sisters’ Starring Letoya Luckett, Drew Sidora, Kierra Sheard-Kelly & Ta’Rhonda Jones on Lifetime on February 12th WATCH THE TRAILER FOR LIFETIME‘S UPCOMING ORIGINAL FILM “LINE SISTERS” “LINE SISTERS” Stars Letoya Luckett, Drew Sidora, Kierra Sheard-Kelly & Ta’Rhonda Jones Set to Premiere Saturday, February 12th at 8/7c on Lifetime About LINE SISTERS Line Sisters follows… Continue reading ‘Line Sisters’ Starring Letoya Luckett, Drew Sidora, Kierra Sheard-Kelly & Ta’Rhonda Jones on Lifetime on February 12th
Tracy Morgan and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
Tracy Morgan and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January SHANE GILLIS, TRACY MORGAN, RYAN DAVIS, DONNELL RAWLINGS AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHS TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN JANUARY TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 30) – Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, kicks off the… Continue reading Tracy Morgan and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
Janet Jackson’s Documentary ‘Janet’ Drops Trailer, Will Premiere January 28
The anticipation for the Janet Jackson documentary that will be appearing on the Lifetime network has fans in a frenzy as the release date is slowly approaching! Lifetime has just released a trailer on its Twitter account for the Janet documentary which will debut on January 28. The teaser reveals never seen before clips from… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Documentary ‘Janet’ Drops Trailer, Will Premiere January 28