Nike is introducing its latest N7 Collection, celebrating Indigenous culture and its interconnectedness with nature while helping preserve and showcase Native traditions for generations to come. The collection features a suite of men’s and women’s apparel, as well as exclusive colorways of the Nike Dunk lifestyle sneaker and KD17 basketball shoe. Each of the pieces,… Continue reading Nike’s New N7 Collection Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Centers Native Youth
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Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection
Hip-hop recording artist Big Sean has connected with America’s #1 Chocolate Chip Cookie brand to collaborate on an exclusive capsule collection that will be featured at the upcoming ComplexCon. Chips Ahoy! has announced that they’ve hooked up with the Detroit rapper to introduce a cookie-inspired merch collection that will be revealed at ComplexCon. The cookie… Continue reading Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection
Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar
Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle hotel brand, is partnering with Bucket Listers (known for making everyday an adventure) to bring travelers the ultimate Black Irish by Mariah Carey-themed festive experience this holiday season. Black Irish by Mariah Carey is joining forces with Virgin Hotels for an exclusive Mariah Carey Black Irish Holiday Bar, a premium… Continue reading Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar
Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th
BUFFALO 8 PRESENTS: ‘I’LL BE THERE’—A HEARTFELT TALE OF FAMIY, REDEMPTION, AND THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON, STREAMING ON AMAZON, APPLE TV, GOOGLE PLAY AND MORE ON NOVEMBER 15TH Starring Jasmine Batchelor, Ryan Cooper, and Dorien Wilson, the film explores family bonds and healing against the poignant backdrop of Michael Jackson’s death. … Continue reading Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th
evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil Limited-Edition ‘Fountain of Youth’ Bottles
Today, evian® natural spring water, in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and his design, innovation, and lifestyle product company, Humanrace, is unveiling two limited-edition glass evian bottles. Designed by Pharrell, the bottles embody a shared commitment to a healthy, hydrated lifestyle, encouraging individuals to prioritize their wellbeing with evian premium, natural spring water. evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil… Continue reading evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil Limited-Edition ‘Fountain of Youth’ Bottles
Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami
Former NFL Wide Receiver Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami “ Some Of The Best Chicken You Have Ever Tasted In Your Entire Life” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, Fl – NFL star Randy Moss is opening a restaurant in Miami with mouth watering fried chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken and waffles,… Continue reading Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami
JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel
JJ HAIRSTON’S JAMESTOWN MUSIC LABEL INKS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MOTOWN GOSPEL, AHEAD OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE RECORDING PROJECT OF JJ HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE JJ HAIRSTON AND YOUTHFUL PRAISE LIVE 25TH ANNIVERSARY RECORDING SET TO TAKE PLACE AT IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Brad O’Donnell, Walter Thomas, JJ Hairston, Hudson Plachy, Marcus Pitt… Continue reading JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel
No One Is Interested In Buying Diddy’s Beverly Hills Mansion
The Beverly Hills mansion that Sean “Diddy” Combs put up for sale in September for $61 million has not attracted many buyers. According to TMZ, the home that was raided by Homeland Security back in March as part of the government’s sex trafficking investigation into the entertainment mogul does not have any prospective buyers since… Continue reading No One Is Interested In Buying Diddy’s Beverly Hills Mansion
Boosie Badazz Asks Donald Trump To Pardon Gun Charges
Not even 48 hours after Donald Trump was elected as the next President of the United States, rapper Boosie Badazz pleaded to the convicted felon to give him a pardon on the rapper’s gun charges. The recording artist, who hails from Louisiana, took to social media to make a plea to the future 47th President… Continue reading Boosie Badazz Asks Donald Trump To Pardon Gun Charges
Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility
A Texas HBCU recently cut the ribbon after opening a new athletic facility featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment. The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Athletics just announced the ribbon-cutting for its new athletic strength and conditioning facility. The 6,600-square-foot venue features new state-of-the-art weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, as… Continue reading Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility
Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So
NBA Champion Jaylen Brown did the opposite of what most superstars do when offered a big contract. He turned it down but decided to launch his own brand instead and credited the late Kobe Bryant for giving him the idea to do so. In an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated, the Boston Celtics… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So
Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye
As sneaker company Adidas has reported a significant increase in quarterly profits, the German-based athletic brand has settled with its former partner, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sneaker brand reached an out-of-court settlement with the music producer. The settlement negates all legal claims between Ye and Adidas.… Continue reading Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye
Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band
UPROXX Studios, in collaboration with State Farm, announced the original series, “Halftime,” which premiered on October 25th on YouTube. This series celebrates the profound cultural impact of HBCU marching bands, starting with the unforgettable halftime performance at Howard University‘s 100th homecoming football game. UPROXX Studios partnered with legendary producer Just Blaze and the Showtime Marching… Continue reading UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian
Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, creator, and executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 million views on his YouTube channels, having worked… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian