FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Love King of R&B and Soul, Raheem DeVaughn Takes the Helm of the Legendary Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3” (New York, NY – October 22, 2024)–What do you get when you combine R&B’s “Love King” with DC’s top-rated “Love Show?” The ultimate “Quiet Storm.” 96.3 WHUR proudly announces that beginning… Continue reading Raheem DeVaugn Named Host of The Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3
Category: The Industry Cosign
NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Discusses Mental Health In New Book
Newly-acquired Sacramento Kings player DeMar DeRozan has been a mental health advocate and his latest move involved releasing a tome that chronicles his journey. He announced plans to release the book, “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm” on his social media account earlier this year. The book was released on Sept. 10 and… Continue reading NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Discusses Mental Health In New Book
Shaq Certain To Benefit After Authentic Brands Group Acquires Champion
In June, HanesBrands announced that clothing brand Champion was being acquired by Authentic Brands Group for a reported $1.2 billion. Earlier this month, Ames Watson confirmed that in partnership with Authentic, it will lead the management of Champion’s U.S. collegiate apparel and team wear business. This deal bodes well for NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille… Continue reading Shaq Certain To Benefit After Authentic Brands Group Acquires Champion
3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
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
5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
Ayana Morris, founder of The Culture Parlor, has a vision and does the necessary work to make it happen. She is best known for a documentary she did titled, “Why Is We Americans.” She has an exhibit, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” which is a curated exhibit that confronts issues of identity, autonomy, and Black beauty.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
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
President Obama Gets An Earful From Deion Sanders
With eyes on the Colorado/Arizona game on Oct. 19, President Barack Obama put the word out that he was seemingly predicting that Deion Sanders‘ team was gonna lose. Yet Sanders had a message for the former president after his team blew out Obama’s selection. After the Buffaloes handed the Wildcats a defeat by beating them… Continue reading President Obama Gets An Earful From Deion Sanders
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
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love
This latest edition of “My Friends Are Better Than Yours” features industry veteran, Rob Love. Rob Love is the Chief Executive Officer of Launchpad Worldwide Inc., which is a marketing and promotions company that creates “organic strategies and solutions” in sports, entertainment, and technology. Rob Love is a music industry veteran and considered one of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love
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
Tupac’s Stepbrother Has Doubts About Diddy’s Denial Of Involvement In Rapper’s Murder
Tupac’s stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur was recently a guest on Piers Morgan Uncensored and during the discussion, he confirmed that he did speak to Diddy after his brother was killed. At the time of the conversation, the “Bad Boy” record producer told Shakur that he had nothing to do with his brother’s death, but, he told Morgan that… Continue reading Tupac’s Stepbrother Has Doubts About Diddy’s Denial Of Involvement In Rapper’s Murder
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