Percy “Master P” Miller will conduct a master class, sharing his expertise on “How To Build A Mega Empire” at the upcoming Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference, which kicks off January 14, 2017. The mogul is just one of many of the television and music personalities who are going to inspire the hundreds of attendees who will participate… Continue reading Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference Taking Place January 14-15, 2017 in NYC
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Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards
Bounce TV has acquired all assets of The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, in an agreement with The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced today. Bounce TV, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, will now own, produce and world premiere the star-studded event annually. Bounce TV will also syndicate The Trumpet… Continue reading Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards
‘Almost Christmas’ on Digital HD January 24, 2017
An extended family reunites for the holidays and must survive their time at home in the hilarious Almost Christmas, arriving on Digital HD January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on February 7, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer… Continue reading ‘Almost Christmas’ on Digital HD January 24, 2017
17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Featuring Usher and The Roots
Feel the breeze and ‘get caught’ up with the 17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba, featuring multi-award winner and worldwide phenomenon Usher and prolific Grammy award-winning icons The Roots, set to deliver amped-up main stage concert performances sure to make spirits soar this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-29, 2017. Soul Beach Music… Continue reading 17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Featuring Usher and The Roots
Tyler Perry and Madea are Back
EVERYONE’S FAVORITE WISE-CRACKING AUNT STARTS THE PARTY & SKIPS THE PO-PO IN TWO HILARIOUS FILMS ON BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL HD JANUARY 31 FROM LIONSGATE Website: www.madeamovies.com (SANTA MONICA, CA) – December 14, 2016 – Kick off the new year and those well-intentioned resolutions with the Matriarch herself in Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD,… Continue reading Tyler Perry and Madea are Back
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard
Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila officially announce a partnership with Billboard that includes the introduction of the DeLeón 100. The DeLeón 100 will recognize 100 trailblazers nationwide. Individuals selected to this elite group will embody the essence of the DeLeón brand and exhibit determination to bring their craft to #thenextlevel. The new campaign reinforces… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard
American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card
American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that musician, producer, style icon and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams will serve as the Creative Director of the Platinum Card. As the Creative Director, Pharrell will bring his creative vision and style to inspire and guide the global experiences, access and services that the Platinum Card is renowned for providing. As consumers’… Continue reading American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card
The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology
Clockwork Music + Focused Noise presents The Beatnuts 2017 US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh + Termanology + Joe Young w/ Dame Grease (on select dates) Jan. 3 New York, NY – SOB’s Jan. 5 Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge Jan. 6 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs* Jan. 7 Manchester NH – The Shaskeen… Continue reading The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology
Comedy Central’s New Series ‘Detroiters,’ Premieres Tuesday, February 7
Detroiters The Motor City comes alive in Comedy Central’s new series “Detroiters,” premiering Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the season nine premiere of “Tosh.0.” Sam Richardson, from Detroit, and Tim Robinson, from Metro Detroit, are real life best friends who star as small-time ad men in the Motor City. Whatever they do,… Continue reading Comedy Central’s New Series ‘Detroiters,’ Premieres Tuesday, February 7
‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted by Craig Robinson, Debuts January 12th
Spike is gearing up for a wild ride with the premiere of “Caraoke Showdown” on Thursday, January 12 at 10:30 PM, ET/PT following a new episode of “Lip Sync Battle.” This party-on-wheels has the ultimate emcee in host, actor, and comedian Craig Robinson who literally drives the fun-filled ride that gives unsuspecting passengers the trip… Continue reading ‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted by Craig Robinson, Debuts January 12th
RCA Inspiration Ranked #1 Gospel Songs Label by Billboard
RCA INSPIRATION DOMINATES BILLBOARD’S YEAR-END GOSPEL CHARTS Nashville, TN (December 9, 2016) – Billboard just released its 2016 “Year-End” charts and RCA Inspiration’s world-class artists, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, William Murphy and Marvin Sapp have claimed top positions throughout several Gospel and R&B/Hip-Hop charts. Donnie McClurkin’s 2016 album The Journey (LIVE) and… Continue reading RCA Inspiration Ranked #1 Gospel Songs Label by Billboard
Ed Gordon Explores Life for African Americans in the Age of Trump
Bounce TV’s primetime news magazine show Ed Gordon returns for an all-new episode on Tues. Dec. 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon serves as executive producer and host of the new Bounce TV original series, sitting down for revealing interviews with top headline makers, entertainers and pop cultural figures. Ed Gordon also includes investigative pieces, celebrity profiles, current… Continue reading Ed Gordon Explores Life for African Americans in the Age of Trump
President Barack Obama on ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’ December 12
As this unprecedented election year comes to an end, President Barack Obama will appear as a guest on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” on Monday, December 12 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. Noah’s in-depth interview of President Obama will take place at The White House. President Obama’s first appearance on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”… Continue reading President Barack Obama on ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’ December 12
Charles Hamilton Releases ‘Hamilton, Charles’ December 9th
BIG Hip Hop News! Charles Hamilton Releases “Hamilton, Charles” Harlem Rapper tackles mental illness and much more on 12/9 album NEW YORK, NY- DECEMBER 7TH, 2016 Rapper Charles Hamilton releases his debut full-length album “Hamilton, Charles” on Republic Records via iTunes on Friday, December 9th. The album takes listeners on a journey of exploration as the 29-year old artist lyrically… Continue reading Charles Hamilton Releases ‘Hamilton, Charles’ December 9th
Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album
Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album Set Incorporates Sega Genesis-Inspired Sound Effects and Song Titles See Visual Album Created With MVGEN Website Tool ManKind X Charles Hamilton’s 8-Bit Genesis Album link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY-8Dp82lJZCFA_nkbUjWacI680IPZiv Charles Hamilton and ManKind members SciryL and !LLumiN@TE have teamed up to produce one of the year’s most creative and… Continue reading Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album