Category: Industry News

Celebrities Celebrate Sisterhood at WBLS/WLIB’s Circle of Sisters in NYC

On Saturday, nearly 40,000 people came together in NYC to attend and celebrate Circle of Sisters.  Produced by NYC’s leading radio stations , Circle of Sisters is the largest EXPO celebrating and uniting women of color. This year’s lineup included Daytime EMMY AWARD nominated talk show host Wendy Williams, Bobby Brown, Devon Franklin, Rev.  Al Sharpton, David… Continue reading Celebrities Celebrate Sisterhood at WBLS/WLIB’s Circle of Sisters in NYC

W Hotels Launches Music Label

W Hotels isn’t just marching to their own beat, they’re debuting it. The iconic brand behind the world’s first on-property music festival series (WAKE UP CALL) today announces its newest project: W Records.  At its core, W Records is a record label and resource for artists selected by W Hotels and their music industry partners.… Continue reading W Hotels Launches Music Label

Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’

PKWY (Parkway), the sock company founded by Dwyane Wade in partnership with Stance, today released its first lifestyle collection called Wade County. Inspired by Wade’s adopted hometown, the 3-pack pays tribute to the culture, architecture and vibrant color found throughout Miami. PKWY, which came to market in February of this year, was co-founded by Wade… Continue reading Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’

Patti LaBelle to Headline The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala

  Two-time Grammy® Award-winner and legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle will serve as the marquee entertainment at The Executive Leadership Council’s (ELC) 2018 Recognition Gala, taking place on October 11 at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. The ELC hosts this special event each year to celebrate outstanding business leaders and corporations for their support of… Continue reading Patti LaBelle to Headline The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala

LDF Announces 32nd Annual National Equal Justice Awards Dinner (NEJAD)

SAVE THE DATE: LDF TO HOST 32ND ANNUAL NATIONAL EQUAL JUSTICE AWARDS DINNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (NEW YORK, NY) – September 26, 2018 – The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) has announced its 32nd Annual National Equal Justice Awards Dinner (NEJAD) will take place Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Ziegfeld… Continue reading LDF Announces 32nd Annual National Equal Justice Awards Dinner (NEJAD)

Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project

Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project, Coming October 12th via EMPIRE The Helium-Voiced Trapper Teams with YFN Lucci for the HotNewHipHop-Premiered “Bosses Make Sure,” a Sentimental and Inspirational New Highlight From the Upcoming Project Critical Praise: “With “My Brothers,” Ralo shows the full range of his improvements since his last project, displaying a new mastery of his… Continue reading Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project

Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’

Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’ In Continuation Of Her Audacious Approach To Creation Beginning October 7 Will Release One Spell Per Day At Esperanzaspalding.com LIMITED RUN OF 12 UNIQUE AND EVOLVING LIVE PERFORMANCES TO BE REVEALED SOON  Esperanza Spalding has announced an audacious new project called ‘12 Little Spells.’ In 12 days from now, beginning… Continue reading Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’

TuneIn Announces the Debut of ‘The Element,’ Hosted by DJ Carisma

DJ CARISMA IS CURATING AND HOSTING NEW HIP HOP STATION “THE ELEMENT” ON TUNEIN RADIO (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) September 28, 2018 – TuneIn, Inc., the leading global live audio streaming service, today announced the launch of ‘The Element,’ a new hip-hop station hosted by West Coast trendsetter and co-creator of the Young California movement DJ… Continue reading TuneIn Announces the Debut of ‘The Element,’ Hosted by DJ Carisma

Hot Boy Turk Releases Book, ‘The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk’

FORMER CASH MONEY RECORDS ARTIST TAB “HOT BOY TURK” VIRGIL JR. OFFERS AN INSPIRING, REAL LIFE STORY OF REDEMPTION IN HIS TELL-ALL MEMOIR “The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk” to go on sale October 30, 2018 Bookcover Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Former Cash Money Records artist Tab “Hot Boy Turk” Virgil Jr. takes you on a journey of… Continue reading Hot Boy Turk Releases Book, ‘The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk’

Dave East and Styles P Releasing, BELOVED, October 5th

NEW YORK RAP GIANTS DAVE EAST & STYLES P TO DROP JOINT PROJECT, BELOVED, ON OCTOBER 5th VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS/MASS APPEAL BELOVED IS A FOLLOW-UP TO DAVE EAST’S PARANOIA: A TRUE STORY AND STYLES P’S G-HOST (Sept. 26, 2018 – New York, NY) The ongoing saga of explosive East Harlem rapper and story-teller Dave East… Continue reading Dave East and Styles P Releasing, BELOVED, October 5th

Elaine Brown’s Self-Titled Black Forum/Motown Album Reissued On Vinyl LP

Elaine Brown, the rare, self-titled album from the first and only female Chair of the Black Panther Party, is reissued on vinyl today by Motown/UMe. First issued in 1973 and long out of print, the LP includes the single “Until We’re Free.” The new 150-gram vinyl edition is presented in a tip-on jacket with replicated… Continue reading Elaine Brown’s Self-Titled Black Forum/Motown Album Reissued On Vinyl LP

TV One’s FOR MY MAN is Back October 1

  TV ONE’S TRUE CRIME MONDAYS PREMIERES MID-SEASON RETURN OF FOR MY MAN   BRAND NEW EPISODES STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 10 P.M. ET/9C SILVER SPRING, MD. – September 25, 2018 -TV One’s True Crime Mondays gears up for a mid-season return with all new episodes of the network’s hit crime docu-series FOR MY MAN… Continue reading TV One’s FOR MY MAN is Back October 1

J Prince Day

RAP-A-LOT RECORDS FOUNDER TO PARTICIPATE IN SEVERAL ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FIRESIDE CHAT AND BOOK SIGNING     WHO: James “J” Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records, author of The Art & Science Of Respect.   WHAT: October 1st To Be Commemorated as “J Prince Day” At Texas Southern University. Day of events will include: A Conversation… Continue reading J Prince Day

Vivica A. Fox Hosts: Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective

Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective makes its Columbus premiere on Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) with legendary actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox at the helm hosting what is sure to be the “Greatest Night Out” for the ladies. The show is… Continue reading Vivica A. Fox Hosts: Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Ramps Up Production Of Five Court Series

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios (ES) (www.entertainmentstudios.com), one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, and owner of eight 24-hour television networks, is proud to announce commencement of production of 130 new half-hour episodes for five of the studio’s current court series — a total of 650… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Ramps Up Production Of Five Court Series

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