Singer, songwriter, activist and actor, Harry Belafonte will Celebrate his 93rd birthday on March 1st. In celebration of the momentous event, on March 1 in NYC at the famed Apollo Theatre, artists from all walks of life will come together to celebrate and perform. Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith , Macy Gray ,Talib Kweli, John Forté,… Continue reading Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
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OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV
OJ25, the new Court TV’s first original true crime series which will look back at the world-famous O.J. Simpson murder case 25 years later, will world premiere on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Court TV. Watch sneak peek here. OJ25 will give viewers a front row seat in the Simpson jury box, to… Continue reading OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV
2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
The 2020 WNBA season will feature the first-ever Commissioner’s Cup tournament, an expanded schedule with 36 games per team and an increase in nationally televised games on ABC. The league’s 24th regular season tips off on Friday, May 15, 2020 and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We are incredibly excited to introduce a first-of-its-kind in-season… Continue reading 2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul Waka Flocka Flame has entered into an ownership agreement with Los Angeles lifestyle brand DRO® to grow the brand’s offline/online presence including the alignment of future industry business partnerships with the brand. DRO® is a streetwear brand who designs bespoke garments for drug smugglers, rap artists, and dimes. Their brand aesthetics… Continue reading Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
For the first time in twelve (12) years a contemporary spoken word poet has received a GRAMMY® nomination in the “Best Spoken Word Album” category. That poet is SEKOU ANDREWS for his self-titled, avant-garde and very poetic 6-track offering, SEKOU ANDREWS & THE STRING THEORY. Maya Angelou was nominated in 2007 and prior to that won the award in 2002… Continue reading Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
After celebrating 10 years of #NBATwitter, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Turner Sports today announced a multiyear partnership extension that brings more live NBA game and on-demand content to Twitter than ever before. “As early adopters of the social platform, it is exciting to see the #NBATwitter community grow into one of… Continue reading NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
Lil Wayne to Headline ‘Delano Live Presented by TIDAL’ Concert Series
sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, and global music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, announce the second installment of the new “Delano Live Presented by TIDAL” concert series. The upcoming event will take place Friday, January 31st with a headlining performance from Grammy-Award winning rapper, Lil Wayne, at… Continue reading Lil Wayne to Headline ‘Delano Live Presented by TIDAL’ Concert Series
Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products today announced the appointment of Ericka Pittman to its executive team as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. As one of Viola’s newest… Continue reading Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children
Vudu, Walmart’s digital video service, and entertainment and sports media company Whistle, today announced Vudu has ordered the eight-episode docuseries, Legacy, from Whistle. The new Vudu Original will star 13-time NBA All-Star, Dwyane Wade, who will also serve as an executive producer on the series through his production company 59th & Prairie Entertainment. Legacy will… Continue reading Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children
Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of January, highlighted by headliners Sinbad, from his stand-up special “Make Me Wanna Holla,” January 2 – 4; Tony Woods, from Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, with his special guest James Altucher, January 10 and 11;… Continue reading Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
— Popular “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor and “America’s Got Talent” host will accept award at NAB Show — ###WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Television Chairman’s Award to actor Terry Crews. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star will receive the award during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 at… Continue reading Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that three-time Grammy® Award winners and Chicago natives Chance The Rapper and Common will headline musical performances at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago. Chance The Rapper’s brother, fellow rap artist Taylor Bennett, will perform at halftime of NBA Rising Stars… Continue reading Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020
Future Curates New ‘1800 Seconds’ Album
Make every second count. 1800 Tequila® and artist of the decade Future have partnered together to curate 1800 Seconds Vol. 2, giving seven rising artists the opportunity to write and release new tracks with major label resources and one major co-sign. 1800 Tequila launched 1800 Seconds to seek out new sounds in hip-hop and support… Continue reading Future Curates New ‘1800 Seconds’ Album
Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties
WYCLEF JEAN TAPS SOUND ROYALTIES TO FINANCE MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES IN AFRICA AND DEVELOPING REGIONS Three-Time GRAMMY Winner Seeks to Democratize Global Music Marketplace in Digital Streaming Era NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2019) – Sound Royalties, an entertainment industry finance firm serving the music community, and three-time GRAMMY-winning superstar Wyclef Jean announced today their new collaborative partnership. The… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties
P Music Group Signs K-Ci Hailey
P MUSIC GROUP SIGNS TRIPLE GRAMMY NOMINEE K-CI HAILEY Founder and CEO of P Music Group, Michael Paran, announced today the signing of R&B vocal powerhouse, K-Ci Hailey. After contributing his signature sound to the 90’s “R&B bad boys” group, Jodeci, then teaming with his brother as K-Ci & JoJo, K-Ci is now stepping out… Continue reading P Music Group Signs K-Ci Hailey