Category: Industry News

DeVon Franklin Partners With 20th Century Fox

DeVON FRANKLIN INKS OVERALL DEAL WITH 20TH CENTURY FOX — The producer, preacher and New York Times-Bestselling author will move his Franklin Entertainment banner from Columbia Pictures to 20th Century Fox under the multi-year first look deal. — DeVon Franklin Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Producer, preacher and New York Times Best-Selling author DeVon Franklin… Continue reading DeVon Franklin Partners With 20th Century Fox

Bruno Mars will Perform at the 2016 American Music Awards

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR BRUNO MARS TO OPEN THE “2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS®”   Los Angeles, CA (October 19, 2016) – dick clark productions and ABC announced today that singer, songwriter, producer and musician Bruno Mars will open the “2016 American Music Awards.”  The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live… Continue reading Bruno Mars will Perform at the 2016 American Music Awards

Bob Johnson Partners With AMC Networks

RLJ ENTERTAINMENT AND AMC NETWORKS FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR STREAMING SERVICES — Bob Johnson, Founder and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, and Josh Sapan, President and CEO of AMC Networks, Strongly Commit to Bringing Consumers More Diverse, High-Quality Content to SVOD Streaming Channels and Independent Film Distribution — Bob Johnson, Chairman, RLJ Entertainment & UMC Silver… Continue reading Bob Johnson Partners With AMC Networks

Pepsi, National Black MBA Association Salute The Big Easy

For the second year in a row, it was a Friday Night Lituation at Pepsi MBA Live. This past Friday, October 14th, 2016, more than 3,000 people filled the New Orleans hotspot, The Metropolitan for the annual concert and after-party presented by Pepsi, Diageo and the National Black MBA Association. The finale event featured performances from the city’s own multi-platinum recording artist and super producer Mannie Fresh, hip-hop… Continue reading Pepsi, National Black MBA Association Salute The Big Easy

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Releases New CÎROC MANGO Flavor

Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka introduce CÎROC MANGO.  CÎROC MANGO is made with vodka infused with mango and other natural flavors.  The liquid, which boasts undertones of tangy citrus, can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with a variety of fresh fruit juices to complement its distinctive taste. … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Releases New CÎROC MANGO Flavor

Steve Harvey to Host Showtime at the Apollo Special December 5th

The Apollo Returns to TV with 2-Hour SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO Special On FOX Airing December 5th STEVE HARVEY TO HOST “SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO,” A TWO-HOUR EVENT BASED ON THE CLASSIC SHOWCASE SERIES, AIRING MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th  ON FOX   Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey will host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, a two-hour event… Continue reading Steve Harvey to Host Showtime at the Apollo Special December 5th

Sage The Gemini Partners With Atlantic Records

ATLANTIC WELCOMES SAGE THE GEMINI   ACCLAIMED BAY AREA RAPPER PARTNERS WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS   NEW TRACK, “NOW AND LATER,” PREMIERED   RECENTLY RELEASED “DO NOT DISTURB” ALSO BLOWING UP   “NOW AND LATER” AVAILABLE NOW AT ALL DSPS AND STREAMING SERVICES   Atlantic Records has announced Sage The Gemini as the newest member of… Continue reading Sage The Gemini Partners With Atlantic Records

VH1 Promotes Dara Cook to VP, Strategic Development

VH1 PROMOTES DARA COOK TO VP, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT   VH1 announced that Dara Cook has been promoted to VP, Strategic Development where she will continue to produce topical programming, while adding branding opportunities and cross channel priorities to her responsibilities.  Cook will report to Head of Reality Programming and Development Nina L. Diaz.  She will… Continue reading VH1 Promotes Dara Cook to VP, Strategic Development

Wendy Williams To Host Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 28th Annual Awards Gala

Daytime Emmy nominated talk show host Wendy Williams will host the Thurgood Marshall College Fund‘s (TMCF) 28th Annual Awards Gala on November 21, 2016 at the Washington Hilton.  Gala honorees include Shelley Broderick, Dean of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law; Benjamin F. Wilson, Managing Principal at Bevridge &… Continue reading Wendy Williams To Host Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 28th Annual Awards Gala

Season – 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella- October 22nd

Cassandra Wilson, Kevin Spacey & More Added to Apollo’s Ella Fitzgerald Centennial Celebration 10/22 100: THE APOLLO CELEBRATES ELLA, A Blockbuster Concert Featuring a Distinguished Roster Of Performers Apollo Legend Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial Birthday Featuring Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright  And Just Added Monica Mancini, Cassandra Wilson & Kevin Spacey Co-hosted by David Alan… Continue reading Season – 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella- October 22nd

The North Face Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The North Face Celebrates 50th Anniversary with “Question Madness” Global Brand Campaign Launch Plus Opening of New York City Flagship Store “Question Madness” celebrates 50 years of pushing boundaries – equipping and inspiring in the pursuit of exploration Fifth Avenue flagship to provide consumers an immersive brand experience ALAMEDA, Calif.—-In honor of its 50th anniversary,… Continue reading The North Face Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Erykah Badu Returns As Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016

  The Godmother of Soul, Erykah Badu, to Take the Vegas Stage as Returning Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 Drake Dominates with 12 Nominations Followed by Fellow Hitmakers Beyoncé, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller ——— Multi-Platinum and Three-Time Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Singer, Songwriter Edward Theodore “Teddy” Riley to Receive the Legend Award Grammy Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum… Continue reading Erykah Badu Returns As Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016

Introducing… Craft Syndicate

Alexander-John has a name befitting a designer of coveted gear. And with his latest adventure, he’s another step closer to making his dream come true.   A self-taught artist, Alexander-John has been on the scene for a number of years. First gaining recognition for a custom pair of ‘Brooklyn Zoo’ Nike dunks he made for… Continue reading Introducing… Craft Syndicate

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Rock the Troops’ on Spike TV in December

  DWAYNE JOHNSON’S “ROCK THE TROOPS” STAR-STUDDED EVENT COMES TO SPIKE IN DECEMBER   New Momentous Holiday Special to Honor America’s Heroes   Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Keegan Michael-Key, Rob Riggle, Scott Eastwood, Terry Crews and More Set to Appear   Musical Performances by Nick Jonas, Flo Rida, Tenacious D, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aaron Lewis with… Continue reading Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Rock the Troops’ on Spike TV in December

D.R.A.M. Prepares for ‘THE BIG BABY D.R.A.M. TOUR’

  D.R.A.M. EMBARKS ON “THE BIG BABY D.R.A.M. TOUR”   HAMPTON, VA HIT-MAKER KICKS OFF 13-DATE TOUR ON JANUARY 13TH IN NASHVILLE, TN   MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS   DOUBLE PLATINUM SINGLE “BROCCOLI” LIGHTING UP BOTH BILLBOARD & RADIO CHARTS   DEBUT ALBUM “BIG BABY D.R.A.M.” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21ST  … Continue reading D.R.A.M. Prepares for ‘THE BIG BABY D.R.A.M. TOUR’

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