Black Enterprise, the premier business and financial resource for African Americans, announced today that Justin Barton has joined the company as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships, overseeing audience growth, product, social and partnerships including all contextual, native and affiliate advertising. Prior to Black Enterprise, Barton served as Head of Digital Strategy and Analytics… Continue reading Black Enterprise Names Justin Barton as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships
Category: Industry News
Legends Recordings Releases The Foundation
Finally, there’s an album that showcases a collection of legendary MCs from around the country, doing what they do best. For the first, time, ever these MCs have assembled to present a collection of top-quality songs, with the dopest rhymes over classic boom-bap beats. The album, entitled, The Foundation gives hip hop heads everything they… Continue reading Legends Recordings Releases The Foundation
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T.I’s Trap Music Museum Launches Lil Trap House Pop Up Exhibition in Los Angeles
T.I’s TRAP MUSIC MUSEUM LAUNCHES LIL TRAP HOUSE POP UP EXHIBITION IN LOS ANGELES HONORING HIP HOP’S MOST ICONIC TRAP STARS SUCH AS NIPSEY HUSSLE, YG, PUSHA-T, GUCCI MANE, AND MORE HOSTED BY MEDIA MAVEN KAREN CIVIL, THE LAUNCH EVENT ATTRACTED NOTABLES LIKE KAREEM “BIGGS” BURKE, DOMANI HARRIS, INFLUENCERS SHIGGY SHOW & JASMINE BROWN,… Continue reading T.I’s Trap Music Museum Launches Lil Trap House Pop Up Exhibition in Los Angeles
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The ComplexCon Chicago 2019 Lineup July 20th and 21st
Juice WRLD, T.I., Allen Iverson, Wale, David Banner, and Killer Mike and More Join the Inaugural ComplexCon Chicago 2019 Lineup July 20th and 21st Fresh Addition of Cultural Conversations Focused on Art, Fashion, Social Impact, Urban Entrepreneurism and more CHICAGO – July 10, 2019 – ComplexCon, the world’s largest gathering of pop culture visionaries and impact… Continue reading The ComplexCon Chicago 2019 Lineup July 20th and 21st
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Post Malone Returns to the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour Stage
History-making GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-Platinum superstar and Bud Light-enthusiast will play an intimate show in a New York City dive bar NEW YORK, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bud Light Dive Bar Tour is returning to New York City on August 5th and bringing back global superstar, Post Malone, for a second consecutive year to perform… Continue reading Post Malone Returns to the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour Stage
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Urban Legends/UMe Reissues Parliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ and ‘Chocolate City’
Urban Legends/UMe has reissued two classic Parliament albums on black vinyl and in limited special vinyl editions: Chocolate City (released June 21) and Up For The Down Stroke (released today). Up For The Down Stroke is also available in a limited translucent red vinyl edition, while Chocolate City is also available in a limited picture… Continue reading Urban Legends/UMe Reissues Parliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ and ‘Chocolate City’
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Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 Winners
Stephen Curry, Alex Morgan, Odell Beckham Jr., Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Lindsey Vonn, Antonio Brown, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Judge, Chloe Kim, Tiger Woods, Sidney Crosby, Nikki Bella, Giannis Antetokounmpo and SSSniperWolf took home a coveted orange mohawk blimp at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019, the only show where kids celebrate their… Continue reading Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 Winners
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BET Networks Names Devin Griffin General Manager of BET+
BET Networks announced that Devin Griffin joins the company as General Manager, BET+. The subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African American audience, BET+, will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, world-renowned creator Tyler Perry, and a host of… Continue reading BET Networks Names Devin Griffin General Manager of BET+
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Driven Deliveries Partners with Cypress Hill’s B-Real’s Dr. Greenthumb’s Dispensary
Driven Deliveries Inc. Announces Partnership with Cypress Hill Rapper, B-Real’s, Dr. Greenthumb’s Dispensary SAN DIEGO, CA – June 26, 2019 – As seen on Forbes, Driven Deliveries, Inc. (DRVD), the world’s first and only publicly traded cannabis delivery company, announced today that they have partnered Dr. Greenthumb’s Dispensary to serve as their strategic e-commerce and delivery… Continue reading Driven Deliveries Partners with Cypress Hill’s B-Real’s Dr. Greenthumb’s Dispensary
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Cardi B Named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated its unparalleled roster of music legends, past and present, at the 34th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Tonight’s event recognized special honorees and the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed ASCAP songs of the past year on the R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel charts. Chart-topping… Continue reading Cardi B Named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
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John Legend to Perform in Sicily at Taormina4Ever on July 25th
John Legend to perform for the first time in Sicily at Taormina4Ever on July 25th Legend and his band will perform alongside a 100 piece symphony orchestra in the Ancient Theatre of Taormina. Produced by Dream Loud and 4Ever Brand, the companies expand on their model of experiential live music entertainment offering once in a… Continue reading John Legend to Perform in Sicily at Taormina4Ever on July 25th
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The 5Ws: Ken Cashman
Who: Ken Cashman What: InAvator Why: Inavator is the brainchild of Ken Cashman (Former Director Music of Operations at Digiwaxx Media) A one stop music community where DJs and Programmers can search and discover tracks from artists worldwide. For artists, we offer promotion services that allows you to connect your music and videos with the gatekeepers… Continue reading The 5Ws: Ken Cashman
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Michael Strahan Set to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019
MICHAEL STRAHAN TO HOST NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2019, PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUG. 10, AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT) SERENA WILLIAMS, STEPHEN CURRY, JAMES HARDEN, LEBRON JAMES, CARLI LLOYD, TOM BRADY, ALEX MORGAN AND NAOMI OSAKA TOP LIST OF NOMINEES Voting Begins Today on www.NickPlay.com Share It: @Nickelodeon #KidsChoiceSports BURBANK, Calif.— Super Bowl Champion and two-time Emmy-Award winner… Continue reading Michael Strahan Set to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019
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2 Chainz, Remy Ma & Papoose To Participate In BET Experience Celeb Game
2 CHAINZ, REMY MA, PAPOOSE, ALLAN HOUSTON, THE GAME, YFN LUCCI, TREVOR JACKSON, TANK, MILES BROWN AND MORE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BET EXPERIENCE ALL NEW 3-ON-3 CELEBRITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Four star-studded teams will go head-to-head for bragging rights and for a charity of their choice. WHAT: For the first time in the tournament’s… Continue reading 2 Chainz, Remy Ma & Papoose To Participate In BET Experience Celeb Game
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BET To Honor Nipsey Hussle Posthumously At The 2019 ‘BET Awards’
BET Networks announces Nipsey Hussle as the recipient of the 2019 “BET Awards” Humanitarian Award. In the spirit of uplift he evoked in his community, his work as a devoted son, brother, father, partner, friend and all-around community advocate and philanthropist, musician and businessman, Nipsey will be posthumously honored with the iconic award at the 19th… Continue reading BET To Honor Nipsey Hussle Posthumously At The 2019 ‘BET Awards’
