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JAŸ-Z + Roc Nation Announce ‘JAŸ-Z 30’ and ‘JAŸ-Z 25’
JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced “JAŸ-Z 30” on Friday, July 10th and “JAŸ-Z 25” on Saturday, July 11th, two historic nights at Yankee Stadium celebrating the anniversaries of “Reasonable Doubt” and “The Blueprint,” two of the most influential albums in music history. Since the release of “Reasonable Doubt,” JAŸ-Z has transformed music, business, and culture. A 25-time Grammy Award…
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Queen Latifah + Taraji P. Henson Ink New Lifetime Movie Deals
Lifetime continues to expand its roster of powerhouse creatives, announcing today new original movie deals with Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit and Taraji P. Henson with TPH Entertainment and FOX Entertainment Studios. “Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime’s passion for telling powerful stories about women,” states Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice…
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Salt-N-Pepa Inducted Into NAACP Hall of Fame
Last night, three of our favorites Salt-N-Pepa were honored by the NAACP. Looking amazing, styled by JBolin. From Queens to global rap royalty, this year’s NAACP Hall of Fame inductees, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella. The groundbreaking group of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and Deidra “DJ Spindarella” Roper, who forever changed the face and sound of hip-hop. Breaking barriers…
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Da Brat & Judy Release Release Relationship Memoir ‘The Way Love Goes’
Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty mogul Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart have announced the release of their highly anticipated joint memoir and relationship guide, “The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a “Beaurtiful” & Everlasting Relationship.” Known for their hit We TV reality series “Brat Loves Judy,” the power couple invites readers into their private world, sharing their improbable journey…
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‘Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur’ Auction
Following the record-breaking auction of Mariah Carey’s ultra-rare 1988 demo tape, Wax Poetics kicks off the year with the launch of its next landmark auction featuring some of the rarest Tupac items from his years before any commercial studio work existed. The auction is part of the Ge-ology Collection which offers unprecedented access to the personal archive of producer, DJ,…
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UB Spotlight: Watch Spike Lee + Ryan Coogler be Honored by CCA
Critics Choice Association (CCA) presented the 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television last night Tuesday, December 9th, at the Fairmont Century Plaza. The Celebration honors standout work both onscreen and offscreen from the Black entertainment community. Hosted by Jay Pharoah, with a performance by Aiyana-Lee. Presenters were,Chris Perfetti, Dan Fogelman, Delroy Lindo, Godfrey, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton,…
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The UB Interview: Olympian Cullen Jones Talks ‘Tour of Champions’
Olympic medalists Cullen Jones and Maritza Correia McClendon, two of the most influential figures in aquatic sports and water-safety advocacy—will headline the Tour of Champions, Diversity in Aquatics’ signature community outreach initiative during Celebration Bowl Week. The Tour brings Olympic athletes, HBCU swimmers, and community leaders directly into schools across Atlanta for an interactive experience featuring: • Engaging conversations •…
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Spike Lee + Ryan Coogler Honored at ‘Celebration of Black Cinema & Television’
Critics Choice Association (CCA) presented the 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television last night Tuesday, December 9th, at the Fairmont Century Plaza. The Celebration honors standout work both onscreen and offscreen from the Black entertainment community. Hosted by Jay Pharoah, with a performance by Aiyana-Lee. Presenters were,Chris Perfetti, Dan Fogelman, Delroy Lindo, Godfrey, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton,…
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‘Babyface’ Kenya Barris Documentary Film In the Works
A documentary film exploring the extraordinary life and career of multi-Grammy-winning artist Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is now in production, with backing from HarbourView Equity Partners. Directed by Emmy nominee Chris Moukarbel and produced by Kenya Barris, the film will capture Babyface as he reflects on navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, reveals his songwriting and producing process,…
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’35th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing!’ Recap
Emmy Award-winning actress and advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph brought together some of the entertainment industry’s most inspiring voices for the “35th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing!” Raising Health Awareness Gala, held on Saturday, November 1st, at the elegant Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California. “DIVAS Simply Singing!” is The DIVA Foundation’s signature fundraising event that supports vital programs that promote health awareness.…
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