Category: Industry News

Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards

Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center This Year’s “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” Awards Celebrants Are Issa Rae, Yara Shahidi, Roberta Flack, Suzanne Shank, Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” 2017 Awards Premieres Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8PM on… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards

Sisterhood of Hip-Hop Star Siya Drops 383 – For Roosevelt

  The Oxygen Reality Star and Brooklyn Native Drops a Versatile, 10-Track Effort with Appearances from Kirko Bangz and Troopnastyy     Critical Praise:   “Siya is smooth” – The FADER  “Siya has a unique sound that mixes hardcore street raps with dance-floor ready beats”. – Complex “Her pen game is sharp enough to hang with the big… Continue reading Sisterhood of Hip-Hop Star Siya Drops 383 – For Roosevelt

The Showers Release ‘I Belong To You’

  STELLAR AWARD NOMINATED SIBLING GROUP, THE SHOWERS, RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “I BELONG TO YOU” PREPS FOR 1ST LEG PROMOTIONAL TOUR WITH STOPS IN ATLANTA, COLUMBUS, GA, MONTGOMERY, AL, BIRMINGHAM, AL RALEIGH, NC, CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA, SC AND AUGUSTA, GA     Tuesday, July 25, 2017 (Hammond, LA) – – Stellar Award nominated sibling group, The… Continue reading The Showers Release ‘I Belong To You’

Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films

       AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER AVA DUVERNAY EXPANDS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OPRAH WINFREY VIA FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH HARPO FILMS FOR TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA OWN Announces Third Season Renewal of DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama “Queen Sugar,” From Warner Horizon Scripted Television “Queen Sugar” Season Two Adds Michael Michele, Roger Guenveur Smith and Beverly Todd in Recurring Roles;… Continue reading Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films

Lionsgate Announces ‘All Eyez On Me’ Digital HD Release August 22; Blu-ray Sept. 5

       “Enthralling, exhilarating.” -Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun Times “A strong contender for one of the best biopics in the last three decades.” -Feminista Jones, Essence THE UNTOLD STORY OF TUPAC SHAKUR, ONE OF THE GREATEST REVOLUTIONARIES IN HIP-HOP HISTORY, ARRIVES ON DIGITAL HD AUGUST 22 AND BLU-RAY AND DVD SEPTEMBER 5 SANTA MONICA,… Continue reading Lionsgate Announces ‘All Eyez On Me’ Digital HD Release August 22; Blu-ray Sept. 5

Reggae Gold 2017 – Out This Friday July 21

    Reggae Gold 2017 – Out This Friday July 21   NEW YORK, NY– The Reggae Gold compilation series from VP Records has presented the best of dancehall, roots and lovers rock reggae for over two decades. Now in its 24th year, Reggae Gold continues its run as the ultimate reggae music compilation for… Continue reading Reggae Gold 2017 – Out This Friday July 21

21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis

Emoji Fame and 21 Savage Connect For a Heartless Set of iMessage Stickers     Go Savage Mode on Your Contacts with This Collection of Sinister, Mischievous Emojis      The Emojis:   Famous for his sinister and mischievous rhymes and his flat, emotionless tone, 21 Savage is one of Hip-Hop’s next major stars. With his new set of iMessage… Continue reading 21 Savage Releases iMessage Emojis

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta as the latest correspondent to join “The Best F#@ing News Team.” He was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah to make his first appearance on the show tonight, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece. Kosta (@michaelkosta) is a stand-up comedian… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta

Kevin Hart Announces August 3rd Launch Date for Laugh Out Loud

The Future of Comedy Launches August 3rd: Kevin Hart and Lionsgate’s Laugh Out Loud Announces Premiere Date, Slate of Premium Comedy Programming   New Streaming Video Platform to Feature Original and Licensed Content from Hart,  Comedy Icons, and Next Generation of Talent   Hart Previewing Sneak Peek at First Original Laugh Out Loud Series, “Kevin… Continue reading Kevin Hart Announces August 3rd Launch Date for Laugh Out Loud

Tidal Partners with The 13th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

————- TIDAL PARTNERS WITH THE 13TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP­-HOP FESTIVAL Finale Concert Featuring Performances From Rakim, DMX, The  LOX and More Will Be Livestreamed on TIDAL.com  For the third year in a row, the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has proudly joined forces with global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL. The platform will live­stream the Main Stage performances at the Finale Concert on Saturday July 15th. Members have… Continue reading Tidal Partners with The 13th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa

Today, creators of Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) Essence Festival announced the 2017 dates for the Festival’s Durban, South Africa edition, which will follow this summer’s annual New Orleans Festival. Taking place September 28 – October 1, 2017, Essence Festival Durban will feature a first-time appearance from the leading voice in global ministry and entertainment, Bishop T.D.… Continue reading Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa

Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’

MOTOWN TO RELEASE DETROIT THE SOUNDTRACK MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE FILM DETROIT FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SONG BY THE ROOTS FILM OPENS IN THEATERS AUGUST 4, 2017 June 29, 2017 — LOS ANGELES – Motown Records announces the DETROIT Official Soundtrack music from and inspired by DETROIT coming this July, 2017. The record features original architects of the… Continue reading Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’

Reggae Gold 2017 Will Be Released on July 21

    Reggae Gold 2017 Will Be Released on July 21 Pre-Orders Available Now   The Reggae Gold compilation series from VP Records has presented the best of dancehall, roots and lovers rock reggae for over two decades. Now in its 24th year, Reggae Gold continues its run as the ultimate reggae music compilation for reggae mavens and those… Continue reading Reggae Gold 2017 Will Be Released on July 21

A$AP Ferg & Dave East to Headline Peter Rosenberg’s #PeterPaloozaVI

     A$AP Ferg & Dave East to Headline Peter Rosenberg’s Annual Concert #PeterPaloozaVI at Knockdown Center  Dave East, Nyck @ Knight, Jay IDK, Westside Gunn & Conway to Round Out Sixth Installment More to be Announced!   New York, NY, June 26, 2017 – Peter Rosenberg announced this morning via the Ebro in the Morning show on Hot 97 the official lineup… Continue reading A$AP Ferg & Dave East to Headline Peter Rosenberg’s #PeterPaloozaVI

Warner Bros. Records Releases Prince’s Purple Rain Deluxe and Deluxe – Expanded Edition

      NPG RECORDS AND WARNER BROS. RECORDS RELEASE PRINCE’S PURPLE RAIN DELUXE AND PURPLE RAIN DELUXE – EXPANDED EDITION   Purple Rain Deluxe Includes Two CDs – Original Album (2015 Paisley Park Remaster) and From The Vault & Previously Unreleased   Purple Rain Deluxe – Expanded Edition Includes Three CDs and One DVD… Continue reading Warner Bros. Records Releases Prince’s Purple Rain Deluxe and Deluxe – Expanded Edition

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