ADIDAS BASKETBALL DEBUTS THE ANTHONY EDWARDS 1 “IRON METALLIC” Los Angeles, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Today, adidas Basketball unveils the Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Iron Metallic” colorway – an extension of Anthony Edwards’ continued success with his signature shoe line. The “Iron Metallic” colorway reflects the iron-strong bond between Anthony and his team and… Continue reading adidas Basketball Releases Anthony Edwards 1Low Iron Metallic
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Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ON CBS America celebrates the artistic achievements of Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, the late Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir), Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo on December 8, 2024 The… Continue reading Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Prairie View A&M University Does Not Renew Contract With Head Coach Bubba McDowell
Former NFL player turned college head coach, Leonard “Bubba” McDowell will no longer be coaching the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) football team. The athletic director has announced Bubba is leaving the position after Prairie View A&M University decided not to renew his contract. The former Houston Oilers player had been the head coach since… Continue reading Prairie View A&M University Does Not Renew Contract With Head Coach Bubba McDowell
Ayana Morris Brings ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ Exhibit to Art Basel December 4th–8th
Visual Artist Ayana Morris Brings “Don’t Touch My Hair” Art Exhibit to Miami’s Art Basel Experience the Immersive Exploration of Black Hair at Red Dot Art Fair, December 4th–8th Miami, FL – November 25, 2024 – Multidisciplinary artist Ayana Morris is thrilled to announce the Miami debut of her critically acclaimed “Don’t Touch My Hair”… Continue reading Ayana Morris Brings ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ Exhibit to Art Basel December 4th–8th
Giannis Antetokounmpo Launches Build Your Legacy Ventures
BYL Ventures to focus on early-stage startups in the entertainment and media, sports, consumer products and technology categories MILWAUKEE and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Champion and global superstar, today announced the launch of Build Your Legacy (BYL) Ventures. The firm focuses on investments in sports and entertainment, driven by the… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo Launches Build Your Legacy Ventures
Taraji P. Henson Partners With Seven Daughters To Become Strategic Advisor And Creative Collaborator
Actress Taraji P. Henson has a new empire to conquer. The Academy Award-nominated entrepreneur was introduced by the Terlato Wine Group as a strategic advisor and creative collaborator for Seven Daughters. After visiting Italy, Henson searched to find a team to assist her in creating her own wine. She approached Terlato Wine Group to collaborate… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Partners With Seven Daughters To Become Strategic Advisor And Creative Collaborator
HBCU GO Announces 2025 20-Game Basketball Schedule
ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S HBCU GO ANNOUNCES – 20-GAME BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025 SEASON HBCU GO is the Premier Broadcast Partner for CIAA, SIAC, and SWAC for the HBCU GO 2025 Basketball Season Los Angeles, CA – November 19, 2024 The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for… Continue reading HBCU GO Announces 2025 20-Game Basketball Schedule
Trap City Trailer Featuring Brandon T. Jackson, Jeezy, Clifton Powell and Erica Pinkett
JEEZY TRANSFORMS FOR FIRST LEADING ROLE IN TRAP CITY, HITTING THEATERS NATIONWIDE THIS DECEMBER Los Angeles, CA – Kyyba Films, in partnership with Anchored Lens Productions, proudly announces the nationwide theatrical release of the highly anticipated urban drama Trap City on December 13, 2024. The announcement is accompanied by the debut of an exclusive first-look… Continue reading Trap City Trailer Featuring Brandon T. Jackson, Jeezy, Clifton Powell and Erica Pinkett
Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures
Former NBA owner and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan added more than $2 billion to his personal fortune when he sold the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. Now, the popular sports figure has placed some of his money into a sports fund looking to raise $100 million. According to Sportico, the company that Jordan is investing… Continue reading Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures
Damon Dash Said Drake ‘Disappeared’ After Offering To Purchase His Share In Roc-A-Fella Records
The auction of Damon Dash’s 1/3 stake in Roc-A-Fella Records finally took place on Nov. 14 and now The State of New York is partners with JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke. Now that Dash is no longer involved with the recording label, he mentioned in a recent video clip that Canadian rapper Drake previously offered… Continue reading Damon Dash Said Drake ‘Disappeared’ After Offering To Purchase His Share In Roc-A-Fella Records
Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan
NFL Hall of Fame player and podcast host, Terrell Owens aka T.O. has just signed with a talent agency to further stake his claim in the entertainment game. According to Variety, the former wide receiver was signed by SMAC Entertainment, which is headed by “Good Morning America” host and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan,… Continue reading Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Surprises Teenagers At Manhattan Hotspot
Bronx recording artist A Boogie With Da Hoodie celebrated children with incarcerated family members at a dinner at a fancy restaurant in New York City. According to Bronx Times, the rapper dined with 50 young people at Sei Less restaurant in Manhattan through a nonprofit program named Children of Promise NYC. The gathering was done… Continue reading A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Surprises Teenagers At Manhattan Hotspot
Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Former Dipset member and Harlem-bred recording artist Jim Jones is giving back to the community by hosting a turkey giveaway in his hometown before Thanksgiving. The entrepreneurial reality TV star is doing this annual charity work through his non-profit organization, VAMP Cares. Families interested in picking up a turkey for the holiday can do so… Continue reading Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia will take place in Jeddah’s Old Town of Al Balad between the dates of December 5-14. The festival has announced that famed director and producer, Spike Lee will preside over the jury of of films. According to Variety, the festival, in its fourth year, will have… Continue reading Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
Nas Partners With Umbro & Nicholas Daley For Limited Edition Hockey Jersey Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Illmatic
Nas Celebrates 30th Anniversary of his Revolutionary Album, Illmatic, with Limited-Edition Collaboration in Partnership with Umbro & Nicholas Daley New York, NY, November 19, 2024 – GRAMMY-Award winning rap legend Nas, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his revolutionary album, Illmatic, while on tour in London. Known as a pivotal release in hip-hop history, Illmatic is more than… Continue reading Nas Partners With Umbro & Nicholas Daley For Limited Edition Hockey Jersey Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Illmatic