Veteran Black Entertainment Television (BET) programming executive Jon Marc Sandifer (American Gangster: Trap Queens, Ruff Ryders Chronicles, A Thousand Words with Michelle Obama) announces the formation of the Harlem Hall of Fame. The Harlem Hall of Fame will honor the legends and icons that have made significant contributions to Harlem’s iconic and historic reputation around…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson, Mississippi, is the location for the movie filming of “A Day to Die,”a bank heist, starring A-list actor Bruce Willis. JSU students Krystánna Moore, Halle Coleman, Da’Naeja Porter and Chesha Lewis were among the chosen few who participated in the behind-the-scenes production. Business management major Krystánna Moore said, “I’ve always loved…

“Starting Now,” Sung by the Grammy ® Award-Winning Artist, Releases May 21 as Part of the Year-Long Celebration of the Courage and Kindness of Disney Heroines Disney Princess Remixed ­– An Ultimate Princess Celebration, a Music Special That Will Include the World Premiere of the Music Video for “Starting Now,” Premieres This August on Disney…

The historic awards show will help to culminate Black Music Month 2021 with great & gifted honorees! The Women Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, founded to honor women whose body of work represents the best of the heritage and legacy of modern American music, will pay homage to 10 noteworthy female songwriters on June 25, 2021….

Stokley Releases New “Cascade-LVRS QUARREL MIX” W/ Live Performance Video (Atlanta, GA – April 22, 2021) – Black-owned gourmet brand Symphony Chips is excited to announce their new brand partnership with multi-Grammy nominated R&B star Stokley. Together, Symphony Chips and Stokley will work to inspire chip lovers to choose a healthier snack option.   Symphony Chips has emerged as one…

Music download offered with curated cannabis pre-roll at B-Real’s Dr. Greenthumb stores (April 15, 2021) B-Real, aka Dr. Greenthumb and one of the lead rappers of multi-platinum West Coast Cypress Hill fame, will drop a double A-Side release on 4/20 via eOne. The tracks “Mother Mary” ft. DJ Paul and “Triple OG” ft. Freeway were…

Basketball Hall of Famer Spotlights Atlanta Communities in Three-Part Series Debuting Tuesday, April 13, on B/R April 13, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The General® Insurance and loyal customer and brand ambassador Shaquille O’Neal have teamed up to surprise and support everyday people with a break from the financial challenges they are facing…

Advanced clips of Oprah Winfrey’s conversation with Academy Award-winning Actress Viola Davis on her record-breaking performance in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Los Angeles – OWN announced today “OWN Spotlight: Viola Davis” to air Friday, April 16 at 10 pm ET/PT on OWN. Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, Oprah talks to Oscar, Emmy and…

The Hustle Continues Extended Versionto be Released in May 2021 Watch “SPEND IT” video here (March 30, 2021) Platinum-selling rapper, producer, legend and Academy Award winner Juicy J releases the new video for his single, “SPEND IT,” feat. Lil Baby and 2 Chainz exclusively via Facebook today. The video was directed by John Tashiro and…

– Whoopi Goldberg, Cynthia Erivo, Zendaya, Michaela Coel and Andra Day to be Honored during Star-Studded Black Women in Hollywood Event on April 22, Hosted by Laverne Cox – – Red Carpet Festivities Culminate with Hollywood House on April 23, Hosted By Storm Reid and complete with interactive conversations, virtual panels, masterclasses and more –…

Death Row Series 1: Nobody Does It Better NFTs Available Now Limited Edition Cassette Reissues Out on 4/20 (March 30, 2021) Influential hip hop label Death Row Records kicks off its 30th Anniversary celebration this year with today’s launch of its first-ever online store.  The new home for Death Row Records can be found at DeathRowOfficial.com,…

BET and Vaseline® Present Equitable Skincare for All Content Series Hosted by Tai Beauchamp, Featuring Prominent Doctors, Experts, Skincare Enthusiasts and Special Discussion with Regina King on March 24th March 24, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On March 24 at 3 pm EDT, BET (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC),…

‘All Hail The Queen: HBCU Band Tribute’ To Award $5,000 Prize Announced on 3/25 on Nat Geo and Watch The Yard Social Platforms Virtual Marching Band Competition Coincides with GENIUS: ARETHA; Starring Double Oscar® Nominee Cynthia Erivo, Airing Now on National Geographic through March 24, With Episodes Available Next Day On Hulu March 22, 2021…

Available Now on All Streaming Platforms WORLD’S LARGEST SMOKE SESH WITH THE BAND ON 4/20LIVE FROM THE ROXY (March 16, 2021) Hip-hop pioneers Cypress Hill surprised fans today with the release of a brand-new song, “Champion Sound,” via eOne. The track, which was produced/mixed by Black Milk and is available now on all streaming platforms,…

WarnerMedia’s CNN, HBO, HBO Max, Turner Classic Movies, Warner Bros. Television and more nominated in 15 categories March 16, 2021 10:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NAMIC announced its nominees for the 27th Annual Vision Awards, which honors inclusive programming mirroring the lives, spirit and contributions of people of color in their diverse viewing audiences….