BET (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that James Cuthbert has joined BET as Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing, reporting to Chief Marketing Officer, Kimberly Paige. In his new role, Cuthbert will lead marketing strategy and execution, including initiatives… Continue reading James Cuthbert Joins BET Networks as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing
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Converse Welcomes Draymond Green
Three-time NBA Champion Draymond Green is the newest addition to the Converse family. Known for his do-it-all approach on the court, Green’s willingness to take on anything has been an attribute of the Golden State Warriors’ success over the years. The vocal veteran’s career has been solidified thanks to three NBA All-Star appearances (2016, 2017,… Continue reading Converse Welcomes Draymond Green
The Family Stand Featuring Sandra St. Victor ‘Moon In Scorpio’ Full Album Concert
The Family Stand Featuring Sandra St. Victor Presents Their Full Moon In Scorpio Album Concert Original Trio Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith, and Sandra St. Victor To Perform “Moon In Scorpio” In Its Entirety For The First Time Ever New York Show Marks 30th Anniversary Return to Live Venue Performances Special Performance In Support Of… Continue reading The Family Stand Featuring Sandra St. Victor ‘Moon In Scorpio’ Full Album Concert
Debbie Allen And Debra Lee Among BLACK ENTERPRISE Women Of Power Honorees
BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2020 Women of Power Summit on March 5, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Women of Power Summit is the nation’s No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women… Continue reading Debbie Allen And Debra Lee Among BLACK ENTERPRISE Women Of Power Honorees
STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
BET Networks, (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that Staci Hallmon has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Live Events, BET Experience, effective immediately. Hallmon will lead strategy, operations, P&L management, sponsorship development, and activation, as well as… Continue reading STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
OWN’s Unscripted Relationship Series ‘Love Goals’ Premiering Saturday, March 7
Series Features Five Celebrity Couples and a Licensed Therapist Under One Drama-Filled Roof Including: Benzino and Althea Heart, Sundy Carter and Breyon Williams, Coolio and Mimi Ivey, Dee Dee “Spinderella” Roper and Quenton “Q” Coleman, and Dwayne “Money” Bowe and Theresa Bowe Courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah… Continue reading OWN’s Unscripted Relationship Series ‘Love Goals’ Premiering Saturday, March 7
The BIG3 Returns To CBS In 2020
The BIG3 and CBS Sports announced a partnership today for the league’s upcoming fourth season. Select games will be broadcast on CBS Television Network on Saturdays throughout the summer, starting on June 20 through the BIG3 Championship Game on August 29, except over Fourth of July weekend. CBS Sports will feature 24 games over the… Continue reading The BIG3 Returns To CBS In 2020
Milani Cosmetics Teams Up with Salt-N-Pepa
Milani Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand known for championing inclusivity, has partnered with renowned female hip-hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa, to launch a unique makeup collection celebrating their iconic style. It was essential to the pair to be involved in every facet of the collaboration, ensuring the resulting shades, textures and products are authentic reflections of their… Continue reading Milani Cosmetics Teams Up with Salt-N-Pepa
MTV and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Bring Back ‘Making the Band’
Casting tour kicks off this month in Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte and New York in search of the world’s next superstar group New York, NY (February 19, 2020) – MTV and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs today announced that the music mogul’s sons Christian Combs, Quincy Brown and Justin Combs—who are best known for their careers spanning music,… Continue reading MTV and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Bring Back ‘Making the Band’
Entertainment One Celebrates 17 Nominations for 35th Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Trailblazing record label Entertainment One (“eOne”) has earned a combined total of 17 nominations for the 34th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards through its artists and partners. Leading eOne’s nominations are JJ Hairston (9) and Pastor John P. Kee (5). Hairston found success in 2019 with the album and title track, “Miracle Worker.” The album… Continue reading Entertainment One Celebrates 17 Nominations for 35th Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Chance the Rapper to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, March 22
Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Chris Evans, Ariana Grande, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X and More Announced as KCA Nominees Special Nickelodeon SlimeFest VIP Ticket Includes Admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 on Sunday, March 22, On Sale Now at NickSlimeFest.com Grammy® Award-winning superstar Chance the Rapper is set… Continue reading Chance the Rapper to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, March 22
Raphael Saadiq & Terence Blanchard Join ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’
Emmy-Winning Global Anthology Series GENIUS: ARETHA, Starring 2020 Academy Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “The Color Purple”) as Aretha Franklin, to Premiere Over Four Nights Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, at 9/8c National Geographic, with Fox 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios, announced today that Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Raphael Saadiq has been… Continue reading Raphael Saadiq & Terence Blanchard Join ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’
Nina Simone Album ‘Fodder On My Wings’ To Reappear On LP And CD
Recorded in 1982, not long after she moved to Paris, Fodder On My Wings was one of Nina Simone’s favorite albums yet has remained one of her most obscure. Originally recorded for a small French label and only sporadically available since its initial release, Fodder On My Wings will be reissued in a variety of… Continue reading Nina Simone Album ‘Fodder On My Wings’ To Reappear On LP And CD
FETTY WAP ANNOUNCES ‘THE KING ZOO’ US TOUR DATES
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST FETTY WAP ANNOUNCES 20-DATE U.S. THE KING ZOO TOUR + TO KICK OFF APRIL 7TH IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT & WRAP MAY 15TH IN NEW YORK CITY + TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH + TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE OR VIA FETTYWAP.COM DOWNLOAD TOUR ADMAT HERE DATE CITY VENUE Tuesday, April 7, 2020 New… Continue reading FETTY WAP ANNOUNCES ‘THE KING ZOO’ US TOUR DATES
The Marley Family Announce 75th Birthday Commemorative Plans For Bob Marley
The Marley family, UMe and Island Records have begun to roll out their yearlong MARLEY75 commemorative plans in celebration of the legendary cultural icon Bob Marley’s 75th birthday and 40th anniversary of the timeless classic “Redemption Song.” In honor of Black History Month, now underway, and to mark the beginning of all MARLEY75 celebrations in… Continue reading The Marley Family Announce 75th Birthday Commemorative Plans For Bob Marley