Category: Industry News

DJ Snoopadelic Gifting 20 Tickets to Single Mothers in Montreal

Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) has updated that DJ Snoopadelic, an international superstar, entertainment icon and cannabis entrepreneur, will gift ten pairs of tickets to single mothers in Montreal via MERRYJANE.com for an exclusive, invite only event with Namaste Technologies on September 12 at New City Gas, Montreal. The gifted tickets… Continue reading DJ Snoopadelic Gifting 20 Tickets to Single Mothers in Montreal

Barry White’s 20th Century Records Albums Remastered For 9CD And 9LP Vinyl Box Sets

Marking 45 years since the release of his debut solo album, soul/R&B legend Barry White’s nine 20th Century Records albums have been remastered from their analogue master tapes for new 9CD and 9LP 180-gram vinyl box sets, titled Barry White: The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979). To be released worldwide on October 26 by Mercury/UMe,… Continue reading Barry White’s 20th Century Records Albums Remastered For 9CD And 9LP Vinyl Box Sets

James Brown’s ‘Say It Live And Loud: Live In Dallas 08.26.68’ Makes Vinyl Debut

On August 26, 1968, two weeks after releasing his civil rights anthem, “Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud,” James Brown recorded his concert at Dallas, Texas’ Memorial Auditorium. First released on CD in 1998, Brown’s Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 album will make its vinyl debut in an… Continue reading James Brown’s ‘Say It Live And Loud: Live In Dallas 08.26.68’ Makes Vinyl Debut

Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million

Retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics NBA player, Kevin Garnett, is suing his former accountant for purportedly helping a wealth manager steal $77 million from his coffers. Wealth manager Charles A. Banks IV, last year, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding former NBA player, San Antonio Spur, Tim Duncan, and was ordered… Continue reading Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million

TIDAL X: BROOKLYN Returns to Barclays Center on October 23, 2018

Global music and video streaming platform, TIDAL, has announced the 4th Annual “TIDAL X: BROOKLYN” philanthropic concert taking place on Tuesday, October 23rd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. This year, the streaming platform and partners are supporting criminal justice reform across the country. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will support criminal justice reform non-profit… Continue reading TIDAL X: BROOKLYN Returns to Barclays Center on October 23, 2018

The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee

Program starring Danny Glover, Toni Morrison, Edwidge Danticat, Garcelle Beauvais, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Robert Ri’chard… for an even more committed Festival! Full program and Tickets/Passes: www.MontrealBlackFilm.com The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), presented by Quebecor and created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018 MONTREAL, Sept. 6,… Continue reading The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee

Kenan Thompson Hosts 9th Season Premiere Of BYUtv’s ‘Studio C’

For the first time ever, viral sensation “Studio C,” BYUtv‘s family-friendly sketch comedy group, conquered New York City with “Studio C – Live from NYC,” hosted by “SNL”‘s Emmy-nominated Kenan Thompson. “Studio C” will continue in its ninth season with original sketches and returning favorites, starting with a one-hour live-taped television special that will air as… Continue reading Kenan Thompson Hosts 9th Season Premiere Of BYUtv’s ‘Studio C’

The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Music Icons

The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication.  The star-studded show was taped live at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn.  Viewers can click blackmusichonors.com/Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times. The show celebrated… Continue reading The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Music Icons

AlternaJazz To Release New Album By Raya Yarbrough

AlternaJazz (Sparks & Shadows) today announced the upcoming release of a new album from singer-songwriter and multi-faceted artist Raya Yarbrough, “North of Sunset, West of Vine.” The twelve song record will be available on CD through Amazon, and from all major digital retailers Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Two years in the making, “North of Sunset,… Continue reading AlternaJazz To Release New Album By Raya Yarbrough

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Secures $500 Million In Credit Facilities

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.entertainmentstudios.com) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, with 41 television shows on the air, and owner of eight 24-hour HD television networks — including the recently-purchased The Weather Channel for a reported $300 million — proudly announces credit facilities for all corporate holdings and… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Secures $500 Million In Credit Facilities

Lenny Kravitz Rules With 180-Gram Vinyl Reissue Series

Lenny Kravitz’s first five albums — 1989’s Let Love Rule, 1991’s Mama Said, 1993’s Are You Gonna Go My Way, 1995’s Circus, and 1998’s 5 — will be honored with an extensive vinyl reissue campaign courtesy of Virgin/UMe, with each release appearing on 2LP 180-gram black vinyl in addition to individualized limited-edition, color variants. Both… Continue reading Lenny Kravitz Rules With 180-Gram Vinyl Reissue Series

Mariah Carey ‘The Butterfly Returns’ At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

As she returns to the Las Vegas stage this Friday for her headlining residency, Mariah Carey, the iconic chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, has announced five new dates from Feb. 13 through Feb. 21, 2019 for “The Butterfly Returns” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Social: .@MariahCarey… Continue reading Mariah Carey ‘The Butterfly Returns’ At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

  Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has signed an overall television deal with Oscar® and Emmy® winner Common and his Freedom Road Productions to develop and produce new television series, it was announced today by Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. The agreement expands Lionsgate’s relationship with Common, who starred in installments of… Continue reading Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

Bounce to Air, Brown Sugar to Stream Aretha Franklin’s Memorial Service Live

The Bounce television network and the Brown Sugar streaming service are teaming up to carry Aretha Franklin’s farewell memorial service live this Friday, Aug. 31. The funeral will take place at the Greater Grace Temple in Franklin’s beloved hometown of Detroit. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Ronald Isley, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters and Marvin Sapp… Continue reading Bounce to Air, Brown Sugar to Stream Aretha Franklin’s Memorial Service Live

The WORD Network To Air The Celebration Of Life Service For Aretha Franklin

The WORD Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, will air the celebration of life service for Aretha Franklin in its entirety. “We are very appreciative to receive the support of The WORD Network in ensuring that the ENTIRE Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Aretha Franklin will be aired uninterrupted.  The… Continue reading The WORD Network To Air The Celebration Of Life Service For Aretha Franklin

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