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Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Join Alicia Keys, Maxwell and Special Prince Celebration Performers, Sheila E., D’Angelo, The Roots and Janelle Monae at the 2016 “BET Awards” DJ Khaled, Gabrielle Union, Tinashe, Fantasia, Regina Hall, Nate Parker and More Announced as Presenters Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross to Host 2016 “BET Awards” Airing Live… Continue reading Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS ORIGINAL EPIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES ‘AMERICA DIVIDED’ – SET FOR PRE-ELECTION FALL RELEASE   Dawson to Explore Flint, Michigan Water Crisis for Series   New York, NY – JUNE 16, 2016 – Premium TV network EPIX® announced today that actress Rosario Dawson (“Daredevil,” Sin City, Rent) has joined the limited Original Documentary Series America… Continue reading Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

One Last Deadly Play by Flo Anthony

Add to Your Summer Reading List, One Last Deadly Play by Famed Journalist Flo Anthony Celebrity Journalist/Bestselling Author Flo Anthony returns with One Last Deadly Play, which was recently released digitally on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The novel marks the highly anticipated sequel to her 2013 release “Deadly Stuff Players”. Almost two years ago, along… Continue reading One Last Deadly Play by Flo Anthony

KICKS – Official Trailer – In Theaters September 2016

               Directed by Justin Tipping Written by Justin Tipping & Joshua Beirne-Golden Starring Jahking Guillory, Christopher Meyer, Christopher Jordan Wallace, Kofi Siriboe, and Mahershala Ali **Opening Night Competition Film – Tribeca Film Festival 2016** **Los Angeles Film Festival 2016** **WINNER – Tribeca Film Festival 2016, Best Cinematography** “Rooted in an authentic sense of place….its… Continue reading KICKS – Official Trailer – In Theaters September 2016

The XXL 2016 FRESHMAN

THE XXL MAGAZINE 2016 FRESHMAN CLASS COVER IS FINALLY HERE ANDERSON .PAAK, 21 SAVAGE, KODAK BLACK, LIL UZI, LIL DICKY, DAVE EAST, DENZEL CURRY, DESIIGNER, G HERBO, AND LIL YACHTY COME TOGETHER TO BE THE FACE OF THE “NEW WAVE” OF HIP-HOP (New York, NY) June 13, 2016  – After months of anticipation, XXL is proud to present… Continue reading The XXL 2016 FRESHMAN

Shante Bacon is One of Ad Age’s ‘Women to Watch’

     135th CEO SHANTE BACON MAKES  AD AGE “WOMEN TO WATCH” 2016 LIST For two decades, Advertising Age has been recognizing women who have made indelible contributions to the worlds of media, marketing and advertising. Shante Bacon, founder and CEO of the 135th Street Agency, is among this year’s class of achievers who are… Continue reading Shante Bacon is One of Ad Age’s ‘Women to Watch’

Latice Crawford Performing at Multiple Upcoming Festivals

Gospel Recording Artist Latice Crawford Performs at the ESSENCE Festival, Rejoice Musical Soul Food Festival, and Radio One’s Praise In The Park and More   (New York, NY – June 2, 2016) — Gospel recording artist Latice Crawford will join honorary host, Dr. Bobby Jones, along with multiple award-winning gospel artists Melvin Williams of the Williams… Continue reading Latice Crawford Performing at Multiple Upcoming Festivals

French Montana Launches Pre-Order for MC4, Available August 19

FRENCH MONTANA LAUNCHES PRE-ORDER TODAY FOR MC4, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE AUGUST 19th ON BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT/EPIC RECORDS ! MC4 TO INCLUDE “LOCKJAW” FEATURING KODAK BLACK – VIDEO DIRECTED BY SPIFF TV PREMIERES ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7th MC4 ALSO INCLUDES “FIGURE IT OUT” FEATURING KANYE WEST AND NAS (FIRST TIME COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE… Continue reading French Montana Launches Pre-Order for MC4, Available August 19

Charles Butler & Trinity Release ‘Make It’

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL GROUP CHARLES BUTLER & TRINITY RELEASES SOPHOMORE PROJECT MAKE IT AVAILABLE IN STORES & ONLINE NOW CD RELEASE CONCERT SPONSORED BY PRAISE 104.1 FM AND ANOINTED SOUNDS RECORDS TO BE HELD AT THE SANCTUARY IN CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MARYLAND AT 7:30PM TONIGHT Title Track Single “Make It” Maintains Top 40 Position on Billboard’s National… Continue reading Charles Butler & Trinity Release ‘Make It’

The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Queens Day Festival Ignites New York On June 2nd

Hi-Grade Agency Presents The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Queens Day Festival; Live Performances by ASAP 12vy + ASAP Ant, Ken Rebel & Friends, Bodega Bamz & Manolo Rose (May 25, 2016 New York, NY)- Brooklyn and Queens, have produced arguably some of the most successful and prolific music icons to date. When mentioning the New York… Continue reading The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Queens Day Festival Ignites New York On June 2nd

Half Mile Home Releases New Album, ‘Don’t Judge Me’ on July 8th

Ohio-Based Gospel Trio Half Mile Home Releases New Album, ‘Don’t Judge Me’ Available at Retail and Digital Outlets on July 8   (New York, NY – May 24, 2016) – Ohio-based powerhouse contemporary Gospel vocal trio, Half Mile Home will release their forthcoming album, Don’t Judge Me on July 8, 2016 on Church Boy Muzik, Inc.… Continue reading Half Mile Home Releases New Album, ‘Don’t Judge Me’ on July 8th

‘The Universe of Miles Davis’ Launched by Legacy Recordings and Polygraph

Miles Davis, international musical icon and cultural archetype, would have turned 90 years old on May 26, 2016. To commemorate Miles’ 90th, Legacy Recordings (the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment) and Polygraph (a publication for thoughtful, data-driven storytelling) is launching “The Universe of Miles Davis,” an immersive destination website visualizing the astounding ongoing cultural… Continue reading ‘The Universe of Miles Davis’ Launched by Legacy Recordings and Polygraph

Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

COLSON BAKER ALSO KNOWN AS MACHINE GUN KELLY  TAKES FILM AND TV BY STORM “ROADIES” FOR SHOWTIME; “VIRAL” FOR IM GLOBAL/WEINSTEIN; “NERVE” FOR LIONSGATE (NEW YORK, NY)–Richard Colson Baker, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, announces his recurring role in the upcoming Showtime series “Roadies.” Created by  Cameron Crowe and executive produced by Crowe, Winnie… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

Deon Kipping’s ‘Something To Talk About’ Available For Pre-Order

DEON KIPPING’S NEW ALBUM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW New York, NY (May 27, 2016) – There’s both a 90s pop classic and a romantic comedy by the same name but don’t be confused – gospel sensation Deon Kipping wasn’t feeling nostalgic when he named his third release, SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. … Continue reading Deon Kipping’s ‘Something To Talk About’ Available For Pre-Order

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