Category: Industry News

BLACK ENTERPRISE brings FWD to Charlotte, June 19-22, 2019

BLACK ENTERPRISE brings FWD, hosted by Nationwide to Charlotte, North Carolina, June 19-22, 2019, at the Charlotte Convention Center with a powerhouse line-up including some of the nation’s most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Media personality and entrepreneur Wendy Williams will serve as Thursday morning’s kick-off and keynote speaker at FWD. As a media mogul,… Continue reading BLACK ENTERPRISE brings FWD to Charlotte, June 19-22, 2019

Freeway Rick Ross Launches Freeway Ventures

Freeway Rick Ross announced the formation of Freeway Ventures, an organization dedicated to uplifting impoverished communities with no nonsense, real world solutions. Freeway Ventures intends to utilize Freeway Rick Ross as a personality in an effort to identify, develop, establish, and monetize multiple revenue streams created by this Rick Ross brand. Core to its mission,… Continue reading Freeway Rick Ross Launches Freeway Ventures

Byron Allen To Acquire Bayou City Broadcasting

  Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, with 43 shows on the air, and owner of nine 24-hour HD television networks now serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and its streaming service Local Now — proudly announces its acquisition of Bayou… Continue reading Byron Allen To Acquire Bayou City Broadcasting

Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’

  Soul Singers Keke Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine Guest Star in “I’ve Cried the Blues” Musical at Warner Theatre on June 8th The Musical Story of a Lifetime (Washington, D.C.) May 2, 2019—Playwright Dennis Williams returns to the Washington, DC with one of his most creative production yet featuring Soul Singers KeKe Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine. The… Continue reading Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’

Morgan Heritage Embarks on 2019 LOYALTY Summer/Fall Tour

  GRAMMY Winning Morgan Heritage Embarks on Intercontinental 2019 LOYALTY Summer/Fall Tour Longevity and consistency are what defines icon. Morgan Heritage are a true testament of the latter as the band’s seventeenth album “LOYALTY” is slated for release summer 2019 as the band trods on an intercontinental journey. Renowned world-wide for their riveting stage presence… Continue reading Morgan Heritage Embarks on 2019 LOYALTY Summer/Fall Tour

Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Acquired by UMC (Urban Movie Channel)

UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – is joining the theatrical game with the acquisition of Master P’s I Got the Hook-Up 2. Partnering with RLJ Entertainment’s RLJE Films team, UMC will release the sequel to the popular 90’s classic… Continue reading Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Acquired by UMC (Urban Movie Channel)

MTV’s 2019 VMAs Taking Place August 26th

MTV’s 2019 “VMAs” will take place Monday, August 26th at 9PM ET/PT live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center New York, NY (April 29, 2019) – MTV will bring the 2019 “VMAs” to the Garden State for the first time ever, live on Monday, August 26th at 9:00PM ET/PT from Prudential Center. Music’s biggest stars and… Continue reading MTV’s 2019 VMAs Taking Place August 26th

Donnell Rawlings and Talent Amongst Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in May

THEO VON, DONNELL RAWLINGS, BIG JAY OAKERSON, JAMES “TALENT” HARRIS, WELLRED COMEDY AND MORE TO BRING LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY RAWLINGS’ MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND AND HARRIS’ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOWS HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 24) — Carolines on Broadway,… Continue reading Donnell Rawlings and Talent Amongst Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in May

Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Premieres May 6

Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud premieres on Bounce this Monday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET with episodes every Monday night through the summer. Each episode of the program will feature a curated collection of the award-winning content from Hart’s popular and celebrated Laugh Out Loud digital service. The 10-episode season is executive produced by Hart and… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Premieres May 6

Indique Hair Introduces Chaka by Indique

Indique Hair, the premier provider of virgin hair extensions, today announced the launch of its new hair-wig line with Chaka Khan. Chaka by Indique is an exclusive collection designed for every woman everywhere! Icon Chaka Khan and her longtime friend and hairstylist, George R. Fuller, love Indique and desired to create special pieces highlighting Chaka’s signature textured looks. “My hair… Continue reading Indique Hair Introduces Chaka by Indique

True Religion Names Allen Onyia as Artistic Director

True Religion Names Allen Onyia as Artistic Director UpscaleHype Co-Founder to Implement New Creative Vision for Iconic Brand (Los Angeles, CA) – May 1, 2019 – True Religion is pleased to announce that Allen Onyia, Co-Founder of UpscaleHype has joined the company as Artistic Director.  Named “Menswear’s Most Important Instagram Account” by GQ in 2018,… Continue reading True Religion Names Allen Onyia as Artistic Director

Gloria Gaynor Releases New Single, ‘Joy Comes In The Morning’

Gloria Gaynor Releases New Single “Joy Comes In The Morning” Available as an Instant-Grat Track With Each Pre-Order of ‘Testimony’ Out June 7th (Official Album Artwork) Gloria Gaynor has unveiled a new single “Joy Comes In The Morning” from her forthcoming gospel album Testimonyout June 7th. Fans will automatically receive the song as an instant-grat… Continue reading Gloria Gaynor Releases New Single, ‘Joy Comes In The Morning’

Meek Mill, Cardi B and Mary J. Blige at The 7th Annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

BET Networks announces update to its STAPLES Center concerts line-up at the 7th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola(R) taking place Thursday, June 20- Sunday, June 23. On Thursday, June 20 the star-studded all-female line-up titled “Ladies (U)nite!” includes Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Summer Walker, Queen Naija and Bri Steves. On Friday,… Continue reading Meek Mill, Cardi B and Mary J. Blige at The 7th Annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

Diddy Covers Essence’s 49th Anniversary Issue

“Before this, I was a part-time father, you know? My family was always first, but there are countless times when I chose work over everything else. But every day I can hear her telling me to go and spend some time with the kids and make sure everybody’s all right, like she would do. I’m… Continue reading Diddy Covers Essence’s 49th Anniversary Issue

Morris Chestnut, Tony Rock and DeVon Franklin Appear on The DL Hughley Show This Week

  ACTOR MORRIS CHESTNUT, FILM PRODUCER DEVON FRANKLIN AND MORE JOIN THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW SILVER SPRING, MD – April 22, 2019 – Comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley brings an original brand of comedy and commentary to nighttime television with his new talk show THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW. The series airs Monday through… Continue reading Morris Chestnut, Tony Rock and DeVon Franklin Appear on The DL Hughley Show This Week

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