Late last year, Travis Scott announced that his latest project, which is in conjunction with Anheuser-Busch, was going to be an Agave Spiked Seltzer brand named CACTI. According to CNBC, Anheuser-Busch CEO says that the Travis Scott-backed Cacti hard seltzer had sold out after making its debut this week. Scott had introduced fans to CACTI™… Continue reading Anheuser-Busch CEO Says Travis Scott’s Hard Seltzer CACTI ‘Sold Out Completely’ Within One Day
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LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY Entrepreneurial basketball player LeBron James has aligned himself with the Pepsi brand. James is now an integral partner with PepsiCo behind the latest launch of MTN DEW RISE ENERGY. The latest Mountain Dew product is a new kind of energy drink… Continue reading LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
Cashmere Agency Promotes Ryan Ford and Rona Mercado
Today, lifestyle marketing agency Cashmere, announced two major C-suite promotions. The agency continues to thrive and has grown into one of the go-to agencies for global brands, operating at the intersection of culture, entertainment, advertising and digital media. As a part of the executive-level announcement, Ryan Ford was promoted to President and Chief Creative Officer,… Continue reading Cashmere Agency Promotes Ryan Ford and Rona Mercado
Snoop Dogg Introduces his Latest Wine, Snoop Cali Rosé
Last summer, Calvin Broadus Jr. also known as Snoop Dogg entered into a partnership with Australian winery 19 Crimes for a special red blend bottle as a tribute to the hip-hop icon. Now, the entertainer and wine company have announced their newest wine: Snoop Cali Rosé. Snoop Cali Rosé is a blend of Grenache and… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Introduces his Latest Wine, Snoop Cali Rosé
Joshua ‘J1’ Raiford Named Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now
JOSHUA “J1” RAIFORD NAMED DIRECTOR OF HIP HOP AT PANDORA & DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AT SIRIUSXM Raiford Will Oversee All Hip Hop Streaming, Programming and Playlisting Joshua “J1” Raiford is currently the Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and now also the Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now; channel 3. Previously Raiford was Head… Continue reading Joshua ‘J1’ Raiford Named Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now
Amanda Seales Launches New Clothing Line Illustrious League
Comedian, actress, and producer Amanda Seales announces the launch of Illustrious League, a new clothing line that caters to Black women. For years, Seales dreamed of launching an exclusive brand of her own and aimed to create something unique that would make people feel good. With Illustrious League, she combines comfy lounge wear, striking hand… Continue reading Amanda Seales Launches New Clothing Line Illustrious League
The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st
The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st via apollotheater.org. The two-day, all digital festival sets… Continue reading The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st
EVE Celebrates 20 Years of SCORPION
EVE Celebrates 20 Years of SCORPION In honor of the 20th anniversary of rapper/Ruff Ryder’s first lady EVE‘s critically acclaimed and landmark platinum-selling album Scorpion, Interscope/UMe will release a digital deluxe reissue of the original album featuring 4 bonus tracks. The reissue will be available March 5, 2021 with a 2LP Vinyl version coming April… Continue reading EVE Celebrates 20 Years of SCORPION
Cardi B Announces Limited Edition Fashion Doll Real Women Are
Timed with Women’s History Month, multi-platinum recording artist and fashion icon, Cardi B, announced the upcoming release of her first limited edition fashion doll alongside Real Women Are, a new diverse and inclusive doll brand. An experienced and risk-taking female entrepreneur, Cardi B inspired and created the doll in her outspoken, colorful and confident likeness.… Continue reading Cardi B Announces Limited Edition Fashion Doll Real Women Are
‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21
‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21 TV One announced all-new episodes of its original, award-winning series UNSUNG premiering on Sunday, March 21 starting at 9 p.m. ET/8C. The return of UNSUNG kicks off a night of back-to-back premieres of auto-biographical content joining the previously announced premiere of UNCENSORED, immediately following at 10 p.m.… Continue reading ‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21
Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity
Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity Basketball Hall of Famer and current TNT commentator Shaquille O’Neal is extending his business to the advertising world. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that O’Neal is a founding partner and investor in a new ad agency named The Majority Agency. The new ad agency is… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity
Ice Cube Adds Two New Sections to the Contract With Black America
O’Shea Jackson, better known as Ice Cube a founding member of seminal Hip-Hop group, N.W.A., and Hollywood heavyweight, has been steadily pushing his Contract With Black America for the betterment of Black people in America. He had surfaced late last year to assure everyone that he had been working behind the scenes to rework his… Continue reading Ice Cube Adds Two New Sections to the Contract With Black America
Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
The Howard University School of Business has announced a generous $4.9 million gift from Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF). The monies from this gift will fund the creation of a new music business center. “I’d like to thank the Warner Music Group and the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund… Continue reading Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta
Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta With the NBA All-Star game right around the corner, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that legendary soul singer and seven-time GRAMMY Award-winner Gladys Knight will be performing the United States national anthem at its annual showcase. Just… Continue reading Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta
Russell Westbrook Partners with LA Promise Fund to Launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools
Washington Wizards basketball player and astute businessman Russell Westbrook along with his wife, Nina, and longtime business partner, Donnell Beverly, have announced that they have partnered with LA Promise Fund to launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools. “Creating and supporting educational opportunities for underserved youth has always been a passion of… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners with LA Promise Fund to Launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools