XXL MAGAZINE CELEBRATES THEIR 10 YEAR FRESHMAN CLASS ANNIVERSARY WITH THE ALL RED 2017 COVER AND IT’S FINALLY HERE!!! Kamaiyah, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, PnB Rock, Madeintyo, Playboi Carti, Aminé, Kap G, Calif.’s Kyle; Ugly God and the 10th Spot winner XXXTentacion Grace This Years Cover (New York, NY) June 13, 2017 – It’s that time of… Continue reading XXL Magazine Releases 2017 Freshman Class Issue
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Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
BROWN SUGAR NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON APPSTORE FOR KINDLE FIRE TABLETS New Streaming Service for African Americans Features the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies of All-Time The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve’s Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier’s… Continue reading Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
Aha Gazelle Drops Trilliam 2 Mixtape
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aha Gazelle Drops Trilliam 2 New Mixtape Available at DSPs Rapper Shares Celebratory New Single “Keep It In The Family” Rapper, producer and singer-songwriter, Aha Gazelle, releases his debut Reach Records’ project entitled Trilliam 2. Self-written and self-produced entirely by Aha Gazelle, the 8-track mixtape is now available for purchase and… Continue reading Aha Gazelle Drops Trilliam 2 Mixtape
True Religion Announces Justine Skye as THIS IS TRUE Brand Ambassador
TRUE RELIGION INTRODUCES JUSTINE SKYE AS LATEST ‘THIS IS TRUE’ BRAND AMBASSADOR LOS ANGELES, CA (June 6, 2017) True Religion is pleased to announce Justine Skye as their latest THIS IS TRUE brand ambassador. A trendsetting visionary with fearless style, Skye was an ideal fit for the iconic California based brand’s Summer 2017 campaign. Known for flaunting… Continue reading True Religion Announces Justine Skye as THIS IS TRUE Brand Ambassador
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, June 18
Kevin Hart’s superstar stamp of approval finds a group of fast-rising comedians in Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, premiering June 18 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. The series spotlights seven comedians as they hit a coveted stand-up milestone: the televised half-hour special. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview… Continue reading Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, June 18
Russell Simmons Partners with Jason Zeldes on ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’
All Def Digital and Russell Simmons have partnered with award-winning editor Jason Zeldes to executive produce Zeldes’ documentary feature directorial debut Romeo Is Bleeding, a stirring documentary that explores the power of spoken word poetry to save and elevate youth, in one of the most violent suburbs of the country. The Film Collaborative will release… Continue reading Russell Simmons Partners with Jason Zeldes on ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’
Cocoa Brown and Blue Kimble to Host The Annual AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta
COCOA BROWN AND BLUE KIMBLE SET TO HOST THE 2017 AAMBC AWARDS DURING BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND Comedienne and black Hollywood’s new “IT” guy host literary awards honoring Nikki Giovanni in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) The 2017 Black Writers Weekend will host a number of premiere events celebrating the literary accomplishments of various… Continue reading Cocoa Brown and Blue Kimble to Host The Annual AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta
Kool G Rap ‘Return Of The Don’ Album Stream
New Music: Kool G Rap “Return Of The Don” Album Stream Hip Hop’s golden era constituent, Queens’ native, the godfather of Mafioso rap, legendary and influential emcee, Kool G Rap, broke out in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. Together, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo… Continue reading Kool G Rap ‘Return Of The Don’ Album Stream
Bounce TV, The YMCA and Black Kids Swim Team For New Water Safety Public Service Initiative
70% of African Americans do not know how to swim,* and African-American children drown at 5.5 times the rate of other children.** To help educate parents and children on the importance of water, pool and swimming safety, Bounce, the first and only over-the-air broadcast television network for African Americans, is joining forces with YMCA of the… Continue reading Bounce TV, The YMCA and Black Kids Swim Team For New Water Safety Public Service Initiative
Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ Taking Place at Colossal Clusterfest Weekend June 2
Comedy Central will present its annual stand-up showcase, Up Next, previously known as Comics To Watch, at Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment. The live Up Next showcase features Comedy Central’s rising stars of… Continue reading Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ Taking Place at Colossal Clusterfest Weekend June 2
‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ Return June 20
NEW EPISODES OF HIT TYLER PERRY DRAMA “THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS” RETURN TO OWN ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20 LOS ANGELES –OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network‘s hit drama series, Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots,” returns with new episodes on Tuesday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the season… Continue reading ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ Return June 20
Dia Simms Promoted To President Of Combs Enterprises
Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, today announced the promotion of Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across the companies and investments built and cultivated by Mr. Combs. She will work directly with Mr. Combs… Continue reading Dia Simms Promoted To President Of Combs Enterprises
Etana Announces Reggae Forever North American Tour
Soulful Reggae Star Etana Announces her Reggae Forever North American Tour As the Strong One recently concluded a successful UK tour as a special guest of the royal reggae family, Morgan Heritage Avrakedabra World Tour 2017. Etana announces her summer 2017 Reggae Forever North American Tour. “Etana was magical” – tasilaculture, “BEYOND WORDS…”… Continue reading Etana Announces Reggae Forever North American Tour
Logic’s latest album, ‘EVERYBODY’ Debuts at #1
LOGIC SCORES FIRST #1 DEBUT ON BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM CHART WITH NEW DEF JAM SET “EVERYBODY” LOGIC’S SECOND #1 ON R&B/HIP HOP CHART MOVES OVER 247,000 UNITS IN DEBUT WEEK TICKETS TO “EVERYBODY’S TOUR” ONSALE TOMORROW AT 10AM EST http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7793125/logic-everybody-album-billboard-200-no-1 “On his third album, Maryland rap phenomenon Logic extends his sing-song speed-game rhymes for… Continue reading Logic’s latest album, ‘EVERYBODY’ Debuts at #1
Machine Gun Kelly to join Linkin Park on their One More Light World Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACHINE GUN KELLY JOINS LINKIN PARK ON ONE MORE LIGHT WORLD TOUR Third studio album bloom available on May 12 (May 3, 2017 — Los Angeles, CA) EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope recording artist Machine Gun Kelly will join Linkin Park on their upcoming One More Light World Tour which kicks off on July… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly to join Linkin Park on their One More Light World Tour
