Academy Award® Winner Spike Lee has a New Joint: “Da 5 Bloods,” the story of four African-American Vets — Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) — who return to Vietnam to search for the remains of their fallen Squad Leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the promise of buried […]
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Nick Cannon Tribute to George Floyd: I Can’t Breathe… Again
These are some very powerful words and visuals from Nick Cannon addressing the murder of George Floyd and police brutality. Nick Cannon has turned out to be the modern-day Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabar. He’s not afraid to speak up and tell the truth when others sit on the sidelines in silence. He also puts […]
ABC’S American Idol Winner Just Sam Signs Exclusive Record Deal With Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings
BURBANK, CA – Reigning “American Idol” winner Just Sam, who was crowned America’s newest “Idol” during the epic grand finale event culminating the all-new innovative and critically celebrated season on ABC, signed an exclusive record deal with Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, it was announced today. Hailing from Harlem, NY, 21-year-old Just Sam was busking […]
Byron Allen’s Digital News Platform ‘The Grio’ Launches New Series For Facebook Watch
LOS ANGELES – Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group digital news division — The Grio — proudly announces a new video series for Facebook Watch. The Grio is producing and distributing an exclusive video series, STAYING IN BUSINESS. The STAYING IN BUSINESS video series features interviews and profiles of African-American business owners who reveal how they […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs launches ‘Our Fair Share’ to Help Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding
NEW YORK – Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic devastation brought by COVID-19. The initial round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP) dollars disproportionately went to those with the right connections, rather than the greatest needs, Our […]
Digital Pioneer Roland Martin and Grammy Award Winning Artist Jay King Support Small Black Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sacramento, CA – While several old school artists are utilizing their musical talents and fame to entertain quarantine audiences across social media platforms, Grammy Award winning Club Nouveau performer and veteran music industry executive, Jay King has opted for a different path of service during the Coronavirus pandemic. As the newly elected CEO and president […]
Gritty London Based Gang Film Blue Story Opens in US March 20
Directed by Rapman (Blue Story is the saga of two London youth whose lives are impacted by gang warfare. Best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) go to the same high school in Peckham, but live in neighboring London boroughs. When Marco’s beaten up by one of Timmy’s primary school friends the two […]
The 51st NAACP Image Awards Illuminated the Airwaves With Black Excellence
NEW YORK — The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special ceremony which was broadcasted LIVE on BET and simulcasted across 10 ViacomCBS networks including MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, BET Her, Logo, TV Land, Pop and Smithsonian. Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, “The […]
Professor Belton & Company Ignites Audiences with New Single “God’s Anointed” featuring Jeremiah Hicks
Washington, DC — One of today’s most gifted music ministers from the Nation’s Capitol bolts into 2020 with his first release in 7 years. Reclaiming his call to the sacred stage with uplifting and rousing sounds of praise with a new contemporary choir, Professor Belton & Company release “God’s Anointed” featuring Jeremiah Hicks. A native […]