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Awards
‘BET Experience FanFest’ Tickets | June 26th + June 27th
BET Experience FanFest has officially opened registration and VIP tickets for its fan-first celebration at the heart of Culture’s Biggest Week. Kicking off Thursday, June 25th, with the Celebrity Basketball Game at USC Galen Center, and continuing Friday, June 26th, and Saturday, June 27th with FanFest at the Beehive in Los Angeles, BETX will deliver three days of immersive activations…
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Lifestyle
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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Awards
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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Books
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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Lifestyle
‘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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Interviews
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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Lifestyle
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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Lifestyle
‘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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Awards
’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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Lifestyle
Steve Carless Reveals Music Industry Stories on ‘Won of One’ Podcast
Warner Records President of A&R Steve Carless recently revealed he and Blue Ivy convinced Beyoncé to like “Brown Skin Girl” and more, on the latest episode of “Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast.” For over 20 years, Steven “Steve-O” Carless has been the A&R force behind heavyweights like Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, YG, and 2 Chainz. On the latest episode of…
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