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Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Receives His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

November 26, 2018 villagechief 0

Quincey Jones, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Kimmel, Pharrell Williams were on hand to speak for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s ceremony honoring iconic rapper, Snoop Dogg, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Snoops lovely wife, Shante Broadus and family were also present. Snoop gave a “Snoopian” speech, invited the Crips and Bloods to […]

Books

First Lady Michelle Obama Sold 725,000 Copies of Her New Book, “Becoming,” In One Day

November 26, 2018 villagechief 0

Crown Publishing Group has confirmed that First Lady Michelle Obama sold more than 725,000 copies of her newest book, Becoming, in just one day. The sales figure includes hardcover, audio and e-books editions for the United States and Canada, but the book is available in 24 languages around the world – including Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese […]

Politics

Mike Espy on #RolandMartinUnfiltered Talking About His Runoff Election in Mississippi

November 23, 2018 villagechief 0

Mike Espy Talks about his runoff election with Cindy Hyde-Smith. He is focused on the importance of providing healthcare insurance to all Mississippi residents and making sure the Republicans are not able to allow insurance companies to stop providing insurance for people with preexisting conditions. Espy’s opponent, Cindy Hyde-Smith voted with other Republicans to get […]

Politics

Grassroots Statewide Coalition Kickoff Historic Voter Drive in Mississippi

November 23, 2018 villagechief 0

JACKSON -Thousands of Mississippians will have more than shopping on their minds this Black Friday as they gather across the state for a historic drive to get out the vote. The drive is being coordinated by dozens of organizations and faith-based communities as part of a statewide coalition called Mississippi (MS) Rising. “We are so […]

Entertainment

TV One to Launch New Entertainment Network CLEO TV In January

November 23, 2018 villagechief 0

SILVER SPRING, Md.- This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and cultural […]

Entertainment

Heartwarming Film, “Nothing Like Thanksgiving,” Premieres on Urban Movie Channel

November 22, 2018 villagechief 0

Silver Spring, MD — A heartwarming new release just in time for the upcoming holiday, UMC – Urban Movie Channel, the go-to streaming service for the best in Black film and television, is excited to present the exclusive premiere of NOTHING LIKE THANKSGIVING on Thursday, November 22, 2018. A new family dramedy from director Mark […]

Entertainment

Southeast Super Duo Agents Christopher Young and Tay Smith Celebrate BYSB Talent Agency One Year Anniversary Launch with New Partner, Angela Brown

November 16, 2018 villagechief 0

Atlanta – When Christopher Young and Tay Smith first left their perspective careers and ventured into the agent arena back in 2015, they smartly positioned themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Working diligently under the banner of an Atlanta based talent agency, they were unceremoniously soon asked to leave. However, their trials and […]

Headlines

Cindy Hyde-Smith’s ‘Public Hanging’ Joke Draws Twitter Backlash and Response From Mike Espy

November 15, 2018 villagechief 0

By Patrick Magee – A joke made by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith at a Nov. 2 campaign event in Tupelo is making the rounds on social media. Lamar White, publisher of The Bayou Brief, posted a tweet that shows Hyde-Smith speaking after receiving praise from a cattle rancher, Colin Hutchinson. “If he invited me to a […]

Entertainment

“Ella Mai” Goes Gold In One Week

November 15, 2018 villagechief 0

The accolades keep coming for British singer-songwriter, Ella Mai, who recently dropped her self-titled album to critical acclaim. In just one week, the extraordinary R&B debut has already attained gold status, while the smash hit that started it all, “Boo’d Up,” is triple platinum. The follow up single “Trip” has now been certified platinum. Earlier […]