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Oprah Winfrey Makes Equity Investment In True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen, the award-winning restaurant brand that has pioneered health-driven dining, announced today that Oprah Winfrey has made an equity investment in the company and will extend her strategic insight to support the brand’s national expansion. In addition, Winfrey joins the restaurant brand’s board of directors and will collaborate and consult with True Food… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Makes Equity Investment In True Food Kitchen

Black Label Expo to Launch in Baltimore For Minority Business Owners

  COURTNEY BROWN ANNOUNCES THE “BLACK LABEL EXPO” POP UP EXPERIENCE Business Coach Launches Annual Networking Event for Minority Business Owners Courtney Brown, founder of C. Brown Enterprise Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) — Courtney Brown, founder of C. Brown Enterprise, in partnership with Raven Paris of 92Q, announces the launch of the “Black Label Expo” and… Continue reading Black Label Expo to Launch in Baltimore For Minority Business Owners

‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set

Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company, has acquired the independent romance/drama ‘Kinky’, starring Vivica A. Fox for U.S. Theatrical distribution.  The film is set to bow on October 12th Nationwide.  ‘Kinky’, written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), also starring Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black… Continue reading ‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set

Tales from the Hood 2 Arriving on October 2, 2018

Prepare for a new unnerving yet amusingly illustrative narrative in the newest chapter of the nightmarish classic Tales from the Hood feature, Tales from the Hood 2, arriving on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital and On Demand on October 2, 2018 from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, presented in… Continue reading Tales from the Hood 2 Arriving on October 2, 2018

Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien

Deepening its roster of premium talent relationships, global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced an overall deal with its Dear White People creator, writer and producer Justin Simien to develop and produce original programming for the Lionsgate Television Group. The deal follows the recently announced third season renewal of the hit series Dear… Continue reading Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien

Over Half A Million Convene For The 2018 ESSENCE Festival

The 2018 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® attracted more than 510,0000 attendees to New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend, marking one of the largest gatherings in the event’s 24-year history. For the first time ever, all three nights of the ESSENCE Festival concert series at the Louisiana Superdome sold out. The extraordinary turnout underscores ESSENCE’s engagement… Continue reading Over Half A Million Convene For The 2018 ESSENCE Festival

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Adds Angela Yee

  New Speakers, Added Experiences Angela Yee joins “Told it First Hand” – Wednesday July 12th Gaming Lounge in St. Ann’s Warehouse – Saturday July 14th As you enjoy your day off, grill some good food and set off illegal fireworks, we are busy adding programming and experiences as the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival approaches. See below… Continue reading Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Adds Angela Yee

Joyner Lucas Announces ‘I’m Kind Of A Big Deal European Tour’

Clockwork Music proudly presents Joyner Lucas “I’m Kind Of A Big Deal European Tour” August 17 Orpund, Switzerland Royal Arena Festival August 18 Copenhagen, Denmark Rust August 19 Oslo, Norway Dattera Til Hagen August 23 Belfast, Ireland Limelight 2 August 24 Dublin, Ireland Tivoli Theatre August 25 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic Hip-Hop Kemp Festival August… Continue reading Joyner Lucas Announces ‘I’m Kind Of A Big Deal European Tour’

The Hip-Hop Institute at Medgar Evers College

The Hip-Hop Institute at MEC Returns Three Day Conference focusing on Community Engagement, Mental Health & Wellness, Music Business, and Entrepreneurship Panels, Keynotes, Workshops and more… Featuring: April Reign, Creator of #OscarSoWhite; Lorrie Boula, Manager of Chuck D & Public Enemy; Kameron McCullough, Founder, Dussepalooza: April Walker, Founder of Walker Wear; Ali Bianchi, Senior Director of Marketing at Atlantic Records; Cory L… Continue reading The Hip-Hop Institute at Medgar Evers College

Shawn Carter, Uh, Jay-Z, Named President of Basketball Operations for PUMA

PUMA has announced that they hired Jay-Z as President of Basketball Operations. This comes on the heels of Puma signing several projected first-round NBA picks Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and Zhaire Smith to multiyear endorsement deals. This is the first time the apparal company has signed NBA endorsement deals since they signed Vince Carter… Continue reading Shawn Carter, Uh, Jay-Z, Named President of Basketball Operations for PUMA

Queen Latifah Presents ‘Ladies First’ at the 2018 Essence Festival

The ESSENCE Festival® is excited to announce that Queen Latifah will feature special guest multi-GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Missy Elliott as part of her first-ever mainstage Ladies First performance set on Saturday, July 7th, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Joining Elliott for the star-studded performance will be Remy Ma,… Continue reading Queen Latifah Presents ‘Ladies First’ at the 2018 Essence Festival

RLJ Entertainment Total Digital Channel Subscribers Surpass 800,000 Mark

  RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (“RLJ Entertainment,” “RLJE” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RLJE) today announced that combined subscribers to its two proprietary digital channels, Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel or UMC, have surpassed 800,000, an increase of over 100,000 subscribers from December 31, 2017 and over 45% total growth from a year ago. “RLJ Entertainment’s… Continue reading RLJ Entertainment Total Digital Channel Subscribers Surpass 800,000 Mark

Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group Announce Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement

Mass Appeal, the urban culture-focused media and entertainment company, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the companies have entered into a multi-year global agreement. The deal encompasses the exclusive distribution of physical and digital formats for recorded music and short-form video content and provides Mass Appeal with the… Continue reading Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group Announce Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement

Brown Sugar to Debut First Original Short Film ‘Blackstar Warrior’ on June 24

Brown Sugar, the popular subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, will premiere its first-ever original short film this month. Blackstar Warrior, an original new blaxploitation-meets-Star Wars mashup starring Leonard Roberts (Drumline, Love Jones), will debut on Brown Sugar on June 24. Set in a 1970s… Continue reading Brown Sugar to Debut First Original Short Film ‘Blackstar Warrior’ on June 24

Mims Talks (Part 1)- His New Company Tech Company RecordGram

Mims Thoroughly BreaksDown His Process of Going From an Arist To a Full Fledge Company owner of A New Tech Company by the Name “Recordgram” and Tune Token. He also, Eloquently Gives you a thorough Breakdown about BlockChain. He Explains his transition into the Techworld and briefly give you Look into the Pros & Cons… Continue reading Mims Talks (Part 1)- His New Company Tech Company RecordGram

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