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‘BET Next Gen’ | Interested Applicants Can Apply
BET has announced the launch of the BET Next Gen, a leadership development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of media and entertainment leaders through hands-on experience, mentorship, and direct guidance from industry-leading communications, creative, and media executives, while offering insight into the creative, strategic, and cultural decisions that have positioned BET as the leading media brand for Black…
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‘Roberta Flack: Style, Art & Music’ Julien’s Auctions
Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity and music memorabilia auction house, will present “Roberta Flack: Style, Art & Music” — A No Reserve Auction celebrating the life, artistry, and cultural impact of one of the most beloved singers in American music history. The event takes place on Thursday, May 14th, at 10:00 AM PT /1:00PM EST at Julien’s Auctions in…
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Rap Snacks + Blockwork TV | Six-City Tour To Find Hip Hop’s Next Star
Rap Snacks and BlockWork TV are linking up for a national talent search that could put the next unsigned rapper on a chip bag next to Snoop Dogg, Migos, Lil Baby, and Rick Ross. The two brands are launching a six-city tour starting May 22nd in Atlanta, with one mission: find the next hottest rapper in the country. The initiative…
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis ‘Nothing But Hits’ Residency
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame–inducted hitmakers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, not to mention Hometown Talent have officially opened their “Nothing But Hits” residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this past weekend. Delivering a powerful, sold-out debut that felt less like a concert and more like a live celebration of the…
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‘Inside the Industry’ Trailer
“Inside the Industry” pulls back the curtain on film, television, music, fashion, sports, and digital culture, spotlighting the creatives, executives, and tastemakers driving today’s entertainment landscape. The new series premieres in April, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Through candid, in-depth interviews, each episode explores personal career journeys, current projects, and the realities of navigating both the business and creative…
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‘UBpodcast’ Roll Out Interview with AriesUBG
This week Urban Bridgez Group will launch our much awaited UBpodcast. As someone who was a pioneer of online urban promotions since 1998, it was important to clarify what listeners can expect from the podcast. UB, nor our previous brand T M H Entertainment, have ever been known to be messy, in sorts. So with the transition of the new…
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George Clinton + Parliament-Funkadelic | Closing Out ‘ESSENCE Festival’
Fifty years after it first touched down in New Orleans, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will bring the legendary Mothership stage show back to the city where history was made, closing out the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 5th with what promises to be a monumental cultural moment. Now, in his mid-80s and still commanding the stage with unmatched energy,…
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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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