DaBaby’s “Suge” is Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song, Meek Mill’s “Going Bad” feat. Drake Named Top Rap Song, Donald Lawrence’s “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)” Lands Top Gospel Song, Universal Music Publishing Group Recognized as Publisher of the Year NEW YORK – ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) recently launched its fourth virtual […]
Entertainment
New Film “Negative Exposure” Offers A Call To Action For Community and Race Relations
Set in “any” urban city in America, Negative Exposure, is a compelling story that takes a look at socioeconomic stereotypes that have emerged from constructed beliefs created out of bias, ignorance and intolerance. Produced by E. D. Legacy Films, the film offers a call to action for community and race relations. The trailer was released […]
Juneteenth Virtual Performance of Mzuri Aimbaye’s Award-Winning Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story
Joy Reid, Host of MSNBC’s AM Joy, will provide a special introduction and Marypat Hector, nationally recognized youth activist, will moderate a panel discussion after the performance The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked global protests, elicited calls for record voter turnout in the 2020 Elections, and amplified the voices […]
Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” Explores the Story of Four Black Vets, Now on Netflix
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 […]
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 […]