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 […]
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AURN Responds To President Trump’s Attack On White House Journalists
It was with extreme disappointment and dismay that we heard President Trump demean American Urban Radio Network’s White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief, April Ryan last Friday. For more than two decades April Ryan has been one of the few African American journalists covering the White House holding both Republican and Democratic administrations accountable […]
CEO and Author Modi Says “Some Women Prefer Hell” With New Book Release
Chicago – Modi, author, entrepreneur and CEO of Chicagoland’s chain of Premier Child Care Centers, is exploding on the literary scene with the absorbing and intriguing new fiction, “Some Women Prefer Hell.” A must read for women who often precariously seek out ‘bad boys,’ thinking the outcome will be all good, “Some Women Prefer Hell” […]
Entrepreneurial College Professor Chad Rico, Is a “Myth” Taking Hip Hop to a “New Level”
Richmond, CA – Chad Rico is a budding hip hop artist with a curriculum vitae of epic proportions. His new single release, “New Level,” on his label Gold & Gems, is not just a repetitive song refrain but a bold declaration from a music artist who is also a college math professor, entrepreneurial clothing manufacturer/designer, […]
NABFEME Returns With the 2018 International Women’s Leadership Summit
PHILADELPHIA – The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME) will host the 2018 International Women’s Leadership Summit – ‘The MisEducation of Women in Entertainment’ from Sept. 27-30 at the International House Philadelphia located at 3701 Chestnut Street. The conference will serve as both an empowering and educational safe space […]
Re-Imagining Movie Icons: What If Movie Icons Wore African Fashion?
Just in time for New York (and Harlem) Fashion week, The Africa Channel launches a 10-part digital series that asks a simple yet compelling question, “What if movie icons wore African fashion?” The answer to this provocative query can be found in each of the episodes that utilize a diverse range of models to creatively […]
Child Actor Trayce Malachi Returns in Pivotal “STAR” Role on FOX TV as the Son of Transgender Character
Atlanta – At the dear ‘old’ age of eight, little actor Trayce Malachi is already a profoundly wise Hollywood star. His character range in just the short span of a couple of years rivals the roles of veterans far past his age. Television fans anxiously anticipate his return as Jayden, the son of transgender character […]
Production Kicks Off for TV One’s “Rickey Smiley For Real”
TV One recently announced that production is currently underway on season five of hit franchise RICKEY SMILEY FOR REAL, a one-hour docu-series featuring award-winning syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley, as he tries to juggle his career and home life. This season premieres on Tuesday, October 30 at 8 p.m. ET/7C and […]
“A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Celebrating Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30 at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre
DETROIT – More than 40 performing artists will salute the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul Aretha Louise Franklin during “A People’s Tribute to the Queen” event at Chene Park Amphitheatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday August 30, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. ET. Gates will open at 5:00 P.M. The […]