Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 22, 2015 Wes Jackson is currently the President of Brooklyn Bodega and Executive Director of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. He has over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in the music business. His career began producing concerts for Nas, The Roots, The Dave Matthews Band and… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Wes Jackson
Category: Events
Brandy Set To Headline “DC Black Gay Pride” with Mega Block Party
Brandy Norwood is set to host a mega block party for LGBT men during Washington D.C.’s annual Black Gay Pride Celebration. The party is set to take place on Sat. May 28. Details below, including a special video message from Brandy. The party is for ages 21+. For more information visit: http://www.omegapartydc.com Brandy @ the Total… Continue reading Brandy Set To Headline “DC Black Gay Pride” with Mega Block Party
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cynamin Jones
Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 30, 2014 Title: Creator, Brand Connoisseur Company: REVEAL AGENCY Location: NYC Cynamin Jones founded REVEAL Agency in 2009. Prior to forming the boutique agency, Cynamin served as the VP Of Public Relations at Wu Wear for 7 years where she served as the head of PR, Marketing &… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cynamin Jones
Drake and The Weeknd Lead with the Most Nominations for THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, June 19
– New award categories this year include Best New Canadian Artist and iHeartRadio Canadian Single of the Year – – New for 2016, fans can register at Much.com for a chance to secure wristbands beginning June 1 at 4 p.m. ET – – Supermodel Gigi Hadid hosts THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MMVAs, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET on… Continue reading Drake and The Weeknd Lead with the Most Nominations for THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, June 19
The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13
Arts Brookfield‘s annual Lowdown Hudson Music Fest returns for the sixth consecutive year to Lower Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront this July 12 and July 13, 2016. Headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots on Tuesday and Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers on Wednesday, the free summer festival is set at the picturesque Brookfield Place Waterfront… Continue reading The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13
Marvin Sapp Has Reasons to Celebrate
MARVIN SAPP CELEBRATES TWO BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS AS SINGLE “YOU SHALL LIVE” BREAKS TOP-10 AT GOSPEL RADIO Sapp Is Featured Performer on 2016 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour May 17, 2016 – While the Gospel music genre is churning out exciting new artists every year, there are some voices that remain timeless… Continue reading Marvin Sapp Has Reasons to Celebrate
The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
The Soul Rebels Nas taps brass ensemble The Soul Rebels to join him for the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Joining headliner Nas as his special guests on July 16th for the finale of the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival are The Soul Rebels, the jazzy eight-piece brass ensemble hailing straight from New Orleans, who know… Continue reading The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Anthony Marshall is… Legendary
Originally published on The Industry Cosign February 18, 2015 The title Legendary is SO overused and misappropriated these days and it’s a shame that everyone misuses the term so much. If I had a dollar for every writer, blogger, person to use that name in the wrong context, I could stage my own multi-million dollar… Continue reading Anthony Marshall is… Legendary
Merit Leighton Joins Jacob Hopkins & Terrell Ransom Jr. as Celebrity Youth Ambassadors for The Jonathan Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser
Disney’s “Sofia The First” Merit Leighton Joins Cartoon Network’s “The Amazing World of Gumball” stars Jacob Hopkins & Terrell Ransom Jr. as Celebrity Youth Ambassadors for The Jonathan Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser to Benefit Children with Learning Disabilities and Beyond June 11 @ Marconi Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, CA) – The stunning Merit Leighton in Disney’s Sofia The First joins… Continue reading Merit Leighton Joins Jacob Hopkins & Terrell Ransom Jr. as Celebrity Youth Ambassadors for The Jonathan Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser
Comedy Central Presents “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Stand-Up in the Park”
COMEDY CENTRAL® ANNOUNCES “THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH STAND-UP IN THE PARK” A FREE LIVE EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY’S HISTORIC CENTRAL PARK TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 AT 8:00 P.M. Featuring Performances by Trevor Noah, Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Adam Lowitt, Desi Lydic, Hasan Minhaj, Michelle Wolf and Roy Wood Jr. Event… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Stand-Up in the Park”
Nas to Headline 2016 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Nas set to headline 2016 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Brooklyn Bodega, Inc. and The Bodega Agency, producers of The 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival are pleased to announce the details of its annual celebration of Hip-Hop Music and Culture. This July 13-16th the entire Hip-Hop nation is invited to the Borough of Brooklyn for four days of beats, rhymes,… Continue reading Nas to Headline 2016 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Morgan Heritage Announce The “So Amazing Tour”
Jamaica, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) – Deemed one of the hardest working bands in the music industry, Morgan Heritage are not resting on their laurels even after winning the coveted 2016 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album. For the latter part of 2015 and into the new year, the sensational roots reggae quintet of siblings Peetah… Continue reading Morgan Heritage Announce The “So Amazing Tour”
BET Networks Acquires Soul Train
#1 Network for African Americans Adding Iconic Brand and Unique Intellectual Property Franchise BET Networks, a division of Viacom (Nasdaq:VIAB, VIA), today announced it has acquired Soul Train from InterMedia Partners and The Yucaipa Companies. The acquisition, which brings together two quintessential African American brands, represents an investment in an iconic franchise that uniquely lends… Continue reading BET Networks Acquires Soul Train
Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz to Headline the BET Experience June 23-26, 2016
FREE BET FAN FEST TO BE HELD AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY June 25-26 #BETX / #BETAWARDS BET NETWORKS and AEG announced a star studded line-up to headline the 4th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® at STAPLES Center, The Novo and Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s… Continue reading Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz to Headline the BET Experience June 23-26, 2016
Amber Rose Launches 3D Character Created by Zoobe
AMBER ROSE HOSTS STAR-STUDDED LAUNCH EVENT AT SXSW TO UNVEIL NEW 3D CHARACTER CREATED BY ZOOBE The social media maven officially takes over tech market with new partnership AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 14, 2016) – Amber Rose continues to thrive as a successful entrepreneur and well-respected businesswoman with the official launch of her innovative new 3D character created by Zoobe,… Continue reading Amber Rose Launches 3D Character Created by Zoobe
