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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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Lifestyle
‘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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Lifestyle
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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Music
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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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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