Category: Industry News

Chaka Khan and Stacey Abrams to Speak at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit

Black Enterprise hosts its 14th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit on Thursday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 3, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Summit, hosted by ADP, is the leading executive development conference for women and annually welcomes more than 1,000 mid- to senior-level power players and C-suite executives from… Continue reading Chaka Khan and Stacey Abrams to Speak at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit

Tom Joyner Will Do It ‘One More Time’

 On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Tom Joyner announced the One More Time Experience multi-city tour, which includes concerts that bring the music and celebration of his daily Party With a Purpose, The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Dates begin on May 10th and continue throughout the summer. Joyner, a huge fan favorite who changed… Continue reading Tom Joyner Will Do It ‘One More Time’

Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp

  The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of award winning entertainer Gregory Hines when it inducted him as the 42nd honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “Gregory Hines was an extraordinary artist in every… Continue reading Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp

Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season

Bounce, the only emerging broadcast – or “multicast” – television network producing original scripted series, announced that Saints & Sinners has been renewed for a fourth season, to premiere in the summer of 2019. The network also announced a new licensing agreement that will make previous episodes of the hit original drama series and #1 most-watched… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season

X On Demand Goes Live

First teased last fall – X On Demand (xod.tv) has finally gone live. The Netflix-style site, with a social twist, boasts a growing library of works by Black filmmakers, with at least one person of Black American/African decent in a leading role both in front of and behind the lens – prerequistes for a project… Continue reading X On Demand Goes Live

Def Jam Recordings ‘UNDISPUTED’ March 8th

COLLECTION FEATURES LUL G, SNEAKK, FETTY LUCIANO, YFL KELVIN, YK OSIRIS, BERNARD JABS, TJ PORTER, DOMINIC LORD, NIMIC REVENUE & MORE 8-PART “UNDISPUTED” CONTENT SERIES – DEVELOPED BY DEF JAM’S NEW IN-HOUSE CREATIVE TEAM – DOCUMENTS WEEK-LONG “RAP CAMP;” DEF JAM’S RECRUITS AND A&R’s TAKE OVER AN LA RECORDING STUDIO FOR A WEEK OF BEATS,… Continue reading Def Jam Recordings ‘UNDISPUTED’ March 8th

AZ States ‘It’s Time’

LINK to “It’s Time” on Digital Stores AZ enjoyed a relatively quiet 2018. The highly-respected Brooklyn, New York lyricist was the subject of a documentary involving commentary by Rakim, Nas, Pete Rock, and Foxy Brown. He made a few careful appearances, one with early mentor Daddy-O of Stetsasonic and another with Fresno, California’s Planet Asia.… Continue reading AZ States ‘It’s Time’

The Estelle Experience Launches in New York February 6th

  The Estelle Experience Launches in New York February 6th Grammy Winning Artist Presents Lovers Rock Live with Intimate Performances New York, NY- Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the ‘Estelle Experience’ beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia,… Continue reading The Estelle Experience Launches in New York February 6th

Mark Ronson: First Resident DJ at On The Record at Park MGM

Hot on the heels of Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards for the hit song “Shallow,” co-written with Lady Gaga for the film A Star is Born, British-born music producer and songwriter Mark Ronson has signed on as the first resident DJ at On The Record, Houston Hospitality’s speakeasy and club which opened Dec. 28 at… Continue reading Mark Ronson: First Resident DJ at On The Record at Park MGM

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert

27th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO SCREEN ARETHA FRANKLIN’S AMAZING GRACE CONCERT AT DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA ON OPENING NIGHT FEBRUARY 7 America’s Largest Black Film Festival To Exhibit Over 170 Black Films and 100 Fine Artists From February 7 Through February 18 at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza  in… Continue reading The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert

Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

OPRAH WINFREY HOSTS LIVE EVENT FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5   Inspiring One-on-One Conversations with Guests Including Bradley Cooper, Michael B. Jordan, Beto O’Rourke, Melinda Gates and Lisa Borders   Tickets Available on Oprah.com/oprahconversations   Los Angeles, CA – Oprah Winfrey hosts “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square,” a live event at PlayStation Theater in New… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

NAACP Image® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank will host the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. The gala black-tie ceremony will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Sat. Jan. 19, 2019… Continue reading Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

wifisfuneral and Robb Bank$ Are ‘Conn3ct3d’

  wifisfuneral and Robb Bank$ Join Forces For Conn3ct3d EP, Released on January 11th via EMPIRE Tickets Are Now Available For the “The Conn3ct3d Tour,” Kicking Off on January 17th, Headlined by the Two South Florida Standouts Critical Praise: XXL Freshman, Class of 2018 “[wifisfuneral] displays an impressive array of verbal acrobatics, showing off masterful breath control and… Continue reading wifisfuneral and Robb Bank$ Are ‘Conn3ct3d’

Missy Elliot to be Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Musical titans Dallas Austin, Missy Elliott, Tom T. Hall, John Prine, Jack Tempchin & Yusuf / Cat Stevens will become the latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 50th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, “The Boy Is Mine,” “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” “Angel… Continue reading Missy Elliot to be Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Nike’s The PG3- Paul George’s Third Signature Shoe

Through nine seasons in the NBA, and many more formative years in Palmdale, California, Paul George has secured his status as a veteran star. So, it might be strange to imagine George struggling at the bottom – of a filled pool, dumbbells in hand, checking his quickening pulse as he steps further into the deep… Continue reading Nike’s The PG3- Paul George’s Third Signature Shoe

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