Today Chance The Rapper announced his highly-anticipated return to the road with The Big Day, touching down in cities across North America this fall. The tour reveal follows the long-awaited release of his debut studio album, The Big Day, out last Friday. Please see tour itinerary below. The innovative GRAMMY award-winner will kick off the… Continue reading Chance The Rapper Announces ‘The Big Day’ Tour
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Foundation Consortium Acquires Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) Photo Archives
A consortium of foundations – the Ford Foundation, The J. Paul Getty Trust, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation – today acquired the archive of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC), publisher of the iconic Ebony and Jet magazines. The acquisition is pending court approval and the closing of the… Continue reading Foundation Consortium Acquires Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) Photo Archives
Drake and SiriusXM Pandora Announce Partnership
SiriusXM announced today that platinum selling recording artist Drake will be coming to SiriusXM and Pandora listeners through an extensive new partnership that includes a dedicated station, curated music, and collaborations with creative talent. SiriusXM and Pandora connect directly to over 100 million fans and this partnership will mark the first major artist collaboration between… Continue reading Drake and SiriusXM Pandora Announce Partnership
Corey Holcomb and Preacher Lawson Among Comedians at Carolines in August
TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 23) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Corey Holcomb, from MTV2’s Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out, August 2 – 4; Preacher Lawson, from NBC’s America’s Got… Continue reading Corey Holcomb and Preacher Lawson Among Comedians at Carolines in August
Kandi Burruss Launches Kandi Koated Luxury Cosmetics Collection
Kandi Burruss—entrepreneur, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, and star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta—has expanded her empire with the launch of Kandi Koated, an empowering collection of luxury cosmetics celebrating diversity and inclusivity across all identities and skin tones. Burruss designed the line for those seeking to express their authentic selves—individuals who know they’re worth and… Continue reading Kandi Burruss Launches Kandi Koated Luxury Cosmetics Collection
NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s Pop Culture Convention: Sep 28 & 29
NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s Pop Culture Convention is the Cure for Nation’s ‘80’s Fever – NostalgiaCon Presents 2 Full Days of Iconic ‘80s Stars, Music Artists, Cosplay, Retro Gaming and Fun That Defined the Decade – – Tickets Now Available for NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s September 28 & 29 at The Anaheim Convention Center – ANAHEIM, CA /… Continue reading NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s Pop Culture Convention: Sep 28 & 29
Maxwell Presents ‘A Night At The Symphony’
Working on the arrangements right now for “A Night At The Symphony” with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Soul star Maxwell presents “A Night At The Symphony,” his first-ever symphonic shows this fall, joined by world class orchestras augmented with veterans of his longtime band. Maxwell, who’s known for his meticulous attention to detail… Continue reading Maxwell Presents ‘A Night At The Symphony’
Savoy Magazine Announces the 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America
Savoy magazine released their 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America listing in their Summer edition. The full list can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com. The Savoy Most Influential Women in Corporate America feature is the definitive listing of African American Women achievers impacting corporate America. With expertise in a range of industries, the Savoy 2019… Continue reading Savoy Magazine Announces the 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America
REVOLT Summit NY Kickoff Event
SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS, REVOLT AND AT&T OFFICIALLY LAUNCH REVOLT SUMMIT WITH NEW YORK KICKOFF EVENT ON JULY 24TH Featuring State of the Culture Live with Joe Budden, Co-Hosts Remy Ma and Jinx and Special Guest A$AP Ferg along with Performances from Queen Naija and More! General Admission Tickets Now Available, Courtesy of AT&T… Continue reading REVOLT Summit NY Kickoff Event
South Park’s 23rd Season Premieres on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Comedy Central announced that the 23nd season of the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning South Park will premiere on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. All-new episodes from season 23 will be available to stream in HD exclusively on South Park Studios and Hulu the day after they premiere. Fans will continue to have next-day access to new episodes, as… Continue reading South Park’s 23rd Season Premieres on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Black Enterprise Names Justin Barton as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships
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
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
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
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
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