Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products today announced the appointment of Ericka Pittman to its executive team as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. As one of Viola’s newest… Continue reading Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
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Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children
Vudu, Walmart’s digital video service, and entertainment and sports media company Whistle, today announced Vudu has ordered the eight-episode docuseries, Legacy, from Whistle. The new Vudu Original will star 13-time NBA All-Star, Dwyane Wade, who will also serve as an executive producer on the series through his production company 59th & Prairie Entertainment. Legacy will… Continue reading Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children
Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLJ Companies and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, announced today a joint venture with the Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods to open smaller-scale versions of the famed restaurant within airports across the country. In making this announcement, Johnson said, “I am very excited about the RLJ… Continue reading The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of January, highlighted by headliners Sinbad, from his stand-up special “Make Me Wanna Holla,” January 2 – 4; Tony Woods, from Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, with his special guest James Altucher, January 10 and 11;… Continue reading Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January
The 5Ws: Ulysses Terrero
Who: Ulysses Terrero What: Terrero Entertainment-Acting Rehab-New York City Sauce Why: Terrero Entertainment – Production Company, Acting Rehab – Acting Class, The New York City Sauce – Last Thursday of the month Industry Party and Artist Showcase Where: Based in New York When: Established 1991 www.ActingRehab.com www.NewYorkCitySauce.com insta: @ulysses.terrero
National Fencing Champion Kamali Thompson Now Ranked 3rd in U.S.
The Road to the 2020 Olympic Games Salt Lake City – Olympic hopeful and national fencing champion Kamali Thompson is closer to her goal of competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer after winning the bronze medal at the Salt Lake City North American Cup (NAC) on December 8, moving her ranking… Continue reading National Fencing Champion Kamali Thompson Now Ranked 3rd in U.S.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe
Comedy Central announced that The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe, a new and original five-episode miniseries, as part of its growing Global Podcast Network on January 13, 2020. The limited series will parody a variety of popular podcasts and will feature Trevor Noah and The Daily Show correspondents,… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe
Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the November NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his efforts to impact the lives of local children and families through his Devin Booker Starting Five initiative, the NBA announced today. The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion… Continue reading Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Jean Pascal to Defend WBA Light Heavyweight Title
WBA Light Heavyweight Champion, Jean Pascal, is scheduled to make his first title defense against former two-division champion, Badou Jack, on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined… Continue reading Jean Pascal to Defend WBA Light Heavyweight Title
Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
— Popular “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor and “America’s Got Talent” host will accept award at NAB Show — ###WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Television Chairman’s Award to actor Terry Crews. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star will receive the award during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 at… Continue reading Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire
iONE Digital, a division of Urban One, Inc., and Shandy Media, Inc. announced today that iONE Digital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and looks forward to working with the employees associated with three popular YouTube Channels owned and operated by Shandy Media which was founded by Raymond Attipa and Diana Madison.… Continue reading iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire
Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that three-time Grammy® Award winners and Chicago natives Chance The Rapper and Common will headline musical performances at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago. Chance The Rapper’s brother, fellow rap artist Taylor Bennett, will perform at halftime of NBA Rising Stars… Continue reading Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020
Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”
Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life. The Industry Cosign got the chance to speak to one of the… Continue reading Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”
Taco Bell Foundation Opens Applications for $6 Million in Live Más Scholarships
The Taco Bell Foundation opened applications for its fifth annual round of Live Más Scholarships, which will award more than $6 million to passionate young students. This year’s scholarship awards will be nearly $2 million more than last year and bring the Taco Bell Foundation to $17 million in total awarded scholarships, well on schedule… Continue reading Taco Bell Foundation Opens Applications for $6 Million in Live Más Scholarships