Sick Wid It Records Rising Star Nef The Pharaoh Announces The Chang Project, Releasing This Spring The E-40 Protege Recruits Viral Bay Area Turn-Up Titans SOB x RBE for “Spice,” Premiered by Noisey Critical Praise: 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2016 – Neffy Got Wings (#3) – FACT 2016 was the West Coast’s time to… Continue reading Nef The Pharaoh Announces The Chang Project
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DJ Premier & His Live Band ‘The Badder Band’ Announce New Tour
Mass Appeal News Premiere At the outset of 2015, DJ Premier made a huge announcement. The iconic producer, DJ, and one half of Gang Starr had formed a new five-piece band. “When we put the band together, the key to any relationship is that you vibe together in a way that you can make magic… Continue reading DJ Premier & His Live Band ‘The Badder Band’ Announce New Tour
I’m Nice Like That Hip-Hop Summer Camp
I’m Nice Like That Hip-Hop Summer Camp Brooklyn Bodega, producers of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, NYC’s largest and longest running Hip-Hop cultural event, is pleased to announce the details of “I’m Nice Like That” Hip-Hop Summer Camp. The three week immersive day camp will teach students the history of Hip-Hop culture as well as the… Continue reading I’m Nice Like That Hip-Hop Summer Camp
The Apollo Theater Presents WOW – Women of the World Festival
The Apollo Theater Gathers Notable Artists, Activists, and Leaders For the return of the WOW – Women of the World Festival Part of Southbank Centre London’s Global WOW Movement Festival Highlights Include: A Tribute to Legendary Songstress and Activist Abbey Lincoln In collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts… Continue reading The Apollo Theater Presents WOW – Women of the World Festival
Dick Gregory, Jay Pharaoh and J.B. Smoove and Others Appearing at Carolines on Broadway in April
WHITNEY CUMMINGS, DICK GREGORY, JAY PHAROAH, J.B. SMOOVE, MICHAEL CHE, AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF APRIL TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of April,… Continue reading Dick Gregory, Jay Pharaoh and J.B. Smoove and Others Appearing at Carolines on Broadway in April
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival ’17 Pre-Sale
Get Your BHF ’17 Tickets Now Save dollars and coins! —————————— —————————- The 2017 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Pre-Sale is on and popping. We will be making our initial programming announcement on April 7th. Until then we are selling individual tickets and packages for The Finale Concert as well as week long passes. Some… Continue reading Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival ’17 Pre-Sale
The Wendy Williams Show is Looking for Interns
WORK FOR WENDY — “THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW” IS HIRING INTERNS FOR THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — The highly popular Wendy Williams Show is looking for qualified, organized and professional interns in the New York City area who want to gain experience in television production. All applicants must be at… Continue reading The Wendy Williams Show is Looking for Interns
Patti LaBelle’s Bel Hommage Available for Digital Pre Order
BEL HOMMAGE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM FROM LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER PATTI LaBELLE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY New York, NY – Bel Hommage, the highly anticipated jazz album from GRAMMY® Award winning entertainer, Patti LaBelle, is available for digital pre-order today via Amazon and iTunes. Released by… Continue reading Patti LaBelle’s Bel Hommage Available for Digital Pre Order
Black Heritage Auction Taking Place April 7th in Brooklyn
On April 7th rap legend Tupac Shakur will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Brooklyn, New York. On the same day and only a few blocks away, a large selection of Tupac’s lyrics, song lists, clothing, and jewelry will be offered in the first “Black History Auction” held specifically to… Continue reading Black Heritage Auction Taking Place April 7th in Brooklyn
TV One Presents ‘The Lost Souls Café’ on Easter Sunday
TV ONE PREMIERES THE LOST SOULS CAFÉ ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16 AT 6 P.M. ET Loretta Devine, Christian Keyes, Kiki Haynes and Ernest L. Thomas star in the film adaptation of Donald Welch’s popular inspirational stage play (SILVER SPRING, MD.) TV One presents the film adaptation of Director/Producer Donald B. Welch’s popular inspirational… Continue reading TV One Presents ‘The Lost Souls Café’ on Easter Sunday
Jermaine Dupri Presents SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour
Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, recording artist, and reality tv star Jermaine Dupri in association with Scream Nation and Live Nation, will see 20 cities in North America this summer with Jermaine Dupri Presents: SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour, announced today. The tour begins May 25 in Louisville at the Louisville Palace, with stops in Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore, Memphis,… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Presents SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour
LUENELL Makes History with Penthouse Magazine
LUENELL Shines Big, Bad, And Bright In Hot New Penthouse Magazine Spread Popular comedienne/actress makes history as first-ever African-American/over age 40/full-figured woman featured in the magazine She’s also a new recurring character on TV Land’s “Lopez,” which has second season debut on March 29 (Los Angeles, CA) — Long before her breakout role as the… Continue reading LUENELL Makes History with Penthouse Magazine
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere as the latest contributor to join “The Best F#@ing News Team.” She was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah to make her first appearance on the show, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece. Yashere (@ginayashere) was born… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere
DJ Young Music’s Streetz Stop The Violence Foundation
With the rash of violence rampant among our youth today, in schools, throughout our neighborhoods, and social media platforms, I wanted to bring your attention to an initiative, launched by radio host, 20-years old DJ Young Music. Young Music, a 2015 honor graduate, who is also the youngest DJ to have a syndicated radio… Continue reading DJ Young Music’s Streetz Stop The Violence Foundation
Pepsi And FOX Collaborate Again For The Spring Return Of “EMPIRE” Season Three
Today, Pepsi announced its continued dynamic partnership with FOX’s hit TV show, EMPIRE, for the series’ third season, which will bridge art, music and pop culture. In the season’s spring return on March 22, Pepsi will retreat to the Lyon’s den to give fans a deeper glimpse into their favorite family drama with new and… Continue reading Pepsi And FOX Collaborate Again For The Spring Return Of “EMPIRE” Season Three