SHAQ’S ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM RETURNS FOR NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2025; THREE TOP BLACK-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES UNITE TO PRODUCE Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Oakland’s own Lewis Belt Set to Perform, Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Featuring Sounds by DJ Spinderella The Black Promoters Collective, Jersey Legends Productions, and… Continue reading 3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
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Michael Jordan Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against NASCAR
In May, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan (owner of 23XI Racing) warned NASCAR that the way they run the business is unfair for car owners and that the “sport’s going to die” if they did not change their business practices and have a “good partnership.” Jordan has now filed an antitrust lawsuit with another… Continue reading Michael Jordan Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against NASCAR
Floyd Mayweather Investing $402M With Black Spruce Management
Undefeated retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has reportedly struck a deal to go into business with Black Spruce Management. According to The Real Deal, Mayweather is investing $402 million into a 1,000-unit affordable housing portfolio with more than 60 buildings in Manhattan, the heart of New York City. The deal was reportedly made with Josh Gotlib… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Investing $402M With Black Spruce Management
Adidas Reintroduces Classic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Signature Sneakers
Before the world went crazy for Chicago Bulls legend Micheal Jordan’s Nike Air Jordans, there was a sneaker that basketball fans flocked to over 50 years ago. adidas is reintroducing a classic sneaker that marked the very first basketball shoe to feature a professional basketball player as the draw. The sneaker company is relaunching the… Continue reading Adidas Reintroduces Classic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Signature Sneakers
NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over
According to NFL defensive lineman Christian Barmore, racism had reared its ugly head when he was stopped by police while driving in Providence Rhoe Island. According to CBS News, Barmore, who plays for the New England Patriots, was stopped by police officers and given a summons for operation of an unregistered vehicle, display of plates… Continue reading NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over
50 Cent Sues Jeweler Who Openly Advertised Copying Custom-Made Bling
A jeweler who taunts 50 Cent on social media by openly bragging that he steals designs from the jewelry the “Get Rich Or Die Trying” lyricist shows off in public is being sued by the rapper. According to The Wrap, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson filed a lawsuit against Maksud Agadjani and his company, TraxNYC on… Continue reading 50 Cent Sues Jeweler Who Openly Advertised Copying Custom-Made Bling
Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
Being a billionaire allows the joy of making purchases small countries can’t afford and Michael Jordan proves that with his latest one. Reportedly the NBA Hall of Famer has just gotten himself a $65 million private jet. According to Private Jet Clubs, Jordan is now the owner of a new private jet, a Gulfstream G650ER,… Continue reading Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
Women’s basketball has been getting great press and record numbers recently and now another popular women’s basketball player has reportedly agreed to one of the “richest shoe endorsement deals in women’s basketball.” According to a news report from ESPN‘s Shams Charania, JuJu Watkins, who recently played her first year of collegiate basketball with the University… Continue reading USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
The House v. NCAA lawsuit may be in the final stages on the way for it to be settled. According to CBS Sports, the $2.8 billion settlement from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has received preliminary approval from Judge Claudia Wilken. If all goes well, the sharing revenue plan suggested can start as soon… Continue reading The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
Creme of Nature Brings On Keke Palmer as Chief Brand Officer
Award-Winning Entertainer Joins Black-Founded Hair Care Brand to Elevate Their Mission to Deliver High-Quality Hair Care for All Curls & Coils NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Creme of Nature®, a leader in textured hair care products, is thrilled to announce Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and television host Keke Palmer as their… Continue reading Creme of Nature Brings On Keke Palmer as Chief Brand Officer
TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
TNT Sports and professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled have reached a multi-year media rights partnership to exclusively present live game coverage on TNT and truTV – along with all games being streamed on Max – beginning with the league’s inaugural season. The agreement will feature more than 45 primetime regular season matchups three nights a week… Continue reading TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Over 35 years ago, we all entered “A Different World” when some of us experienced life at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) for the first time when we watched the characters on a spinoff from “The Cosby Show” start their collegiate paths. Now, the cast of the successful NBC show has completed A… Continue reading A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Eric Bellinger Releases Afrobeats Album ‘It’ll All Make Sense Later’
Eric Bellinger · Special Eric Bellinger Embraces Afrobeats with It’ll All Make Sense Later The R&B star drops his highly anticipated Afrobeats debut, featuring first single “Special” feat. Konshens, plus tracks with Oxlade, Reekado Banks, and more PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC BELLINGER (LOS ANGELES, CA) October 11, 2024 – Eric Bellinger is making his long-awaited debut… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Releases Afrobeats Album ‘It’ll All Make Sense Later’
‘We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God’ Taking Place October 15
*** ***TUNE IN | TUNE IN | TUNE IN*** iHeartMedia Hosts “We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God” on iHeartRadio Stations Nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App Live from Detroit, Mich. October 15 at 5 p.m. EST WHAT: iHeartMedia and multimedia mogul Charlamagne Tha God, on… Continue reading ‘We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God’ Taking Place October 15
Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑King Of R&B👑 (@jacquees) *MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT* JACQUEES ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT ‘BABY MAKING’ RELEASING NOVEMBER 1 PRE-SAVE HERE TODAY NEW YORK, NY (October 15, 2024) – R&B superstar and multi-platinum singer Jacquees has announced his next project, Baby Making, will be released on November 1. Jacquees took to social media to unveil… Continue reading Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1