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
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+
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B and NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced actress and comedian Regina Hall as the 2019 “BET Awards” host. Nominated in this year’s “Best Actress” category, Regina takes the stage to host for the first time, joining the ranks of A-list entertainers who’ve hosted in years past,… Continue reading Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards
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’