The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street,… Continue reading The ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson
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Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar
MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Carlos Santana, legendary music icon and lead guitarist of his namesake band, will offer his first online class— making it the 50th MasterClass available exclusively through its platform. In his class, Santana will teach students how… Continue reading Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar
Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees
Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2019 Women of Power Summit on Feb. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Women of Power Summit is the nation’s No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women of color, annually attracting… Continue reading Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees
Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama Tour Extended
After a highly successful 2018 12-event arena tour across 10 cities, Live Nation and Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, are pleased to announce that additional dates and cities have been added to Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama. Click here for a video compilation from Mrs. Obama’s tour thus far. This… Continue reading Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama Tour Extended
John Legend Takeovers TuneIn Radio, December 13th
TuneIn, Inc., the leading global live audio streaming service, today announced the launch of the 12 Days of Christmas TuneIn Takeovers beginning tomorrow, Thursday, December 13, with a very special musical guest host taking over the Holiday Hits station each day for the next 12 days to play their personal holiday favorites, spin their own… Continue reading John Legend Takeovers TuneIn Radio, December 13th
Kanye West Tops Dashlane’s List of 2018’s ‘Worst Password Offenders’
Dashlane today announced its third annual list of the “Worst Password Offenders.” The list highlights the high-profile individuals and organizations that had the most significant password-related blunders in 2018. “Passwords are the first line of defense against cyberattacks,” said Emmanuel Schalit, CEO of Dashlane. “Weak passwords, reused passwords, and poor organizational password management can easily… Continue reading Kanye West Tops Dashlane’s List of 2018’s ‘Worst Password Offenders’
Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019
Def Jam rapper, Vince Staples, heads out on his own ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ on February 1. The first show takes place at Rialto in Tucson, Arizona and stops at Fox Theater in Pomona, California on April 3. Vince Staples Tour Dates: 2/1 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto * 2/2 – Phoenix, AZ –… Continue reading Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019
Starz Announces ‘American Gods’ will Premiere March 10th
Starz, a Lionsgate company, announced that the eight-episode second season of the epic series “American Gods” will premiere on Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 8PM ET/PT on STARZ and will be available the same day on the STARZ App. Worshipers who wish to pledge devotion to the critically-acclaimed first season of “American Gods” can tune… Continue reading Starz Announces ‘American Gods’ will Premiere March 10th
47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED Cast Revealed
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures (ESMP), the theatrical distribution division of Byron Allen’s global media company Entertainment Studios (www.entertainmentstudios.com), is proud to announce the cast of suspense thriller 47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED, the official sequel to 2017’s highest-grossing independent movie, the Johannes Roberts-helmed shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which has grossed over $58 million worldwide to… Continue reading 47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED Cast Revealed
Timberland Collaborate With Mitchell & Ness
TIMBERLAND TAKES CENTER COURT Known for its throwback and nostalgic take on team swag, Philly-based Mitchell & Ness lends its vintage stylings to the iconic 6” Premium Boot, in tandem with the NBA. Official team logos from years past adorn this collaboration, with two silhouettes highlighting teams with diehard fan bases – and one for… Continue reading Timberland Collaborate With Mitchell & Ness
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tresa Sanders
Title: Founder/CEO Company: TreMedia Location: Atlanta, GA/New York, NY Merging the elements of brand building with the art of public relations requires dexterity, passion, and a reverence for the power of reciprocal relationships. It’s a recipe that TreMedia CEO and Founder, Tresa L. Sanders, has mastered during a career that spans two decades. Along with… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tresa Sanders
Foot Locker Unveils Nike ‘Home & Away’ Collection
Foot Locker announced its exclusive lineup of hot December drops from Nike, featuring iconic lifestyle sneakers with the launch of “Home & Away,” as well as the extension of the “Discover Your Air” campaign featuring the 20th anniversary of the Tuned Air silhouette. First, to celebrate the vibrant sneaker communities in the cities of Houston,… Continue reading Foot Locker Unveils Nike ‘Home & Away’ Collection
Pillsbury Debuts Doughboy Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The Christmas season is upon us, ushering in excitement, celebration and heartfelt memories for families. Of all the fun traditions of the holidays, nothing captures holiday spirit like Ugly Christmas Sweaters with their over-the-top colors and annual parties they inspire. To celebrate the holiday season, the iconic Pillsbury brand is not only warming ovens, but… Continue reading Pillsbury Debuts Doughboy Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The 5Ws: Tanisha Colon-Bibb
Who: Tanisha Colon-Bibb What: Rebelle Agency Why: Rebelle Agency is a full service strategic communications firm dedicated to developing engaging, creative and dynamic storytelling for clients across all industries. Where: Based in New York When: Established October 2012 Title: Founder & Principal Contact number: 646-653-0848 Mailing Address: 119 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY… Continue reading The 5Ws: Tanisha Colon-Bibb
Brandy, Jermaine Dupri and June Ambrose are Among Urban One Awards Recipients
Urban One has announced the honorees for the inaugural URBAN ONE HONORS Awards show, set for December 9, 2018 at The Anthem in Washington, DC. The show will be hosted by comedian and REACH Media personality DL Hughley. Urban One Honors is presented by MGM National Harbor and Radio One’s Washington D.C. radio stations Majic 102.3 & 92.7, 93.9 WKYS,… Continue reading Brandy, Jermaine Dupri and June Ambrose are Among Urban One Awards Recipients