Los Angeles, CA — Louis Gossett Jr. is best known for his Academy Award winning role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the film An Officer and a Gentleman, and his role as Fiddler in the ABC television miniseries Roots—has signed on as executive producer for Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story. This feature length documentary… Continue reading Louis Gossett Jr. Signs on to ‘Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story’
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VaShawn Mitchell Set to Release, ‘You Took The Nails’
VASHAWN MITCHELL’S VMAN ENTERTAINMENT IN PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH FAIR TRADE AND TYSCOT RECORDS First Single ‘You Took The Nails’ Available TOMORROW Advances Upcoming All-New EP In March February 22, 2018 (Nashville, TN) — Multiple award-winner, best-selling recording artist VaShawn Mitchell signs a new deal for his VMAN Entertainment music with… Continue reading VaShawn Mitchell Set to Release, ‘You Took The Nails’
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The Apollo Hosts A Special Conversation with Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman
The Apollo Theater Presents in Collaboration with The Atlantic: Black Panther Community Screening Followed By A Special Conversation Featuring the Film’s Star Chadwick Boseman and Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30PM EST at the Apollo #BlackPantherAtApollo New York, NY and Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2018)—As Black Panther continues to land rapturous… Continue reading The Apollo Hosts A Special Conversation with Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman
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‘Queen Sugar’ to be Honored at PaleyFest LA
‘QUEEN SUGAR’ TO BE HONORED AT PALEYFEST LA ON MARCH 24 AT DOLBY THEATRE SERIES CREATOR AVA DUVERNAY AND SELECT CAST TO ATTEND Tickets on sale now at PaleyFest.org (NEW YORK) – February 15, 2018 – OWN‘s hit series “Queen Sugar” has been announced as a festival honoree at PaleyFest LA 2018. Held at the iconic… Continue reading ‘Queen Sugar’ to be Honored at PaleyFest LA
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Mathew Knowles Releases Latest Book, Racism from the Eyes of a Child
Mathew Knowles Stirs the Conversation with His Latest Book… Mathew Knowles Sparks an International Conversation with his latest book Racism from the Eyes of a Child. With uncanny timing for socially charged topics, music mogul Mathew Knowles hits hard right out of the gate with his latest book Racism from the Eyes of a Child (Amazon/Ingram),… Continue reading Mathew Knowles Releases Latest Book, Racism from the Eyes of a Child
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Romain Virgo’s New Album ‘LoveSick’ out March 30
Romain Virgo’s “LoveSick” out March 30 Embarks on the LoveSick European Tour New York, NY– VP Records is proud to announce “LoveSick,” the upcoming album from rising reggae star Romain Virgo will be out on March 30th. The 17-track album takes listeners on a journey that explores every emotion felt when finding love, losing… Continue reading Romain Virgo’s New Album ‘LoveSick’ out March 30
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Jay-Z Makes an Investment in Financial Platform, Robinhood
Keeping up his mantra as a business, Jay-Z has Arrived at making an investment in financial trading platform Robinhood. Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell U.S. listed stocks and ETFs (Exchange-traded fund) with $0 commission. The investment is through Roc Nation’s Arrive subsidiary and Jay-Z joins fellow rappers Snoop… Continue reading Jay-Z Makes an Investment in Financial Platform, Robinhood
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Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns June 1 to June 3, 2018
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today that Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, will return to San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Pre-sale… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns June 1 to June 3, 2018
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Launches CÎROC Studios
On the heels of music’s biggest weekend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka announce the official launch of CÎROC Studios. The platform is dedicated to providing emerging artists with access to state of the art facilities, music experts and executive mentorship. Last night, the brand commemorated the occasion with… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Launches CÎROC Studios
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New York & Company Presents #AllTogetherNow for Gabrielle Union’s Spring Collection
New York & Company (NYSE: NWY) has unveiled a sneak peek of Gabrielle Union’s newest campaign, featuring the four leading actresses of BET’s hit show, Being Mary Jane: Gabrielle Union, Lisa Vidal, Margaret Avery, and Raven Goodwin. Aptly titled, #AllTogetherNow the campaign celebrates diverse body types and inclusivity of women of all ages. The full… Continue reading New York & Company Presents #AllTogetherNow for Gabrielle Union’s Spring Collection
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Jekalyn Carr’s ‘You Will Win’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard
JEKALYN CARR’S “YOU WILL WIN” IS NUMBER 1 ON BOTH BILLBOARD AND MEDIABASE GOSPEL AIRPLAY CHARTS FOURTH ALBUM ONE NATION UNDER GOD TO RELEASE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 For Immediate Release: ATLANTA, GA (Monday, January 29, 2018) – – Independent recording artist Jekalyn Carr’s “You Will Win” top the charts this week landing at… Continue reading Jekalyn Carr’s ‘You Will Win’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard
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Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown- The Brown Tape
The Official Mello Music Group Release Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown The Brown Tape GHOSTFACE KILLAH & APOLLO BROWN THE BROWN TAPE Now Available iTunes | Amazon | Bandcamp | Spotify Pre-Order CD | Vinyl Today is the official re-issue of The Brown Tape from Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah & Detroit producer Apollo Brown. Originally made alongside… Continue reading Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown- The Brown Tape
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Snoop Dogg Featuring Faith Evans & Tye Tribbett to Perform at 19th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
Snoop Dogg Featuring Faith Evans & Tye Tribbett to Perform at 19th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration for Super Bowl 52 Performances by Erica Campbell, Sheila E., Donnie McClurkin & Sounds of Blackness —– To Be Hosted by Actress Yvonne Orji & Pastor John Gray —– NFL Players Russell Wilson & Larry Fitzgerald to Be… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Featuring Faith Evans & Tye Tribbett to Perform at 19th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
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Childish Gambino Signs With RCA Records
After recording his first three albums with independent label, Glassnote, Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino, has inked a new deal with RCA Records. He has partnered up with his agency, Wolf + Rothstein in a collaboration with RCA. He’s scheduled to appear and perform at this year’s Grammy Awards, as he is nominated for five… Continue reading Childish Gambino Signs With RCA Records
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Top Dawg Entertainment Announces TDE: The Championship Tour
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, and Lance Skiiiwalker will head on the road in May on their just announced TDE: The Championship Tour. The tour, being produced by Live Nation, will start May 4 in Vancouver, BC and end June 16 in Pittsburgh, PA. Dates below: May 04… Continue reading Top Dawg Entertainment Announces TDE: The Championship Tour
