Month: July 2015
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Emmis Elevates Employees with New Promotions
In a series of promotions, Emmis Communications Corporation has elevated Patrick Walsh to President and Chief Operating Officer and Ryan Hornaday has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Jeff Smulyan, founder of the company, remains Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.Walsh joined Emmis in 2006 as Chief Financial Officer and most…
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50 Cent Speaks Out Against AT&T for Racial Discrimination
In a series of tweets and Instagram posts, 50 Cent went directly at AT&T, calling the brand racist. The rapper is not one to shy away from controversy as he has made statements about everyone from Floyd Mayweather, Diddy, to Lastonia Leviston, who he currently owes $5 Million for posting a sex tape in 2009.50…
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ASCAP Unveils Dates for I Create Music Expo
ascap announced that its 11th annual ascap “I Create Music” EXPO will take place April 28th – 30th, 2016 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The conference will kick off with ASCAP’s General Annual Membership Meeting, free and open to all ascap members, on April 28th.ASCAP’s “I Create Music” EXPO is the premier…
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Legal Consequences for Attorneys in Bubba the Love Sponge Case
Attorneys Stephen Diaco, Robert Adams and Adam Filthaut who represented Bubba the Love Sponge during a slander trial are facing sanctions that could include disbarment. The trio is accused of setting up their opponent attorney Phil Campbell to be arrested for DUI in the midst of a civil trial with the enlisted help of a paralegal…
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Meet 6 Celebrity DJs Who Are Masters of Keeping the Party Alive
The art of DJ’ing is truly a skill that many celebrities have picked up. Paris Hilton, Nick Cannon, Solange Knowles, Idris Elba, and so many others have done their thing on the one’s and two’s. That is not to say that every celebrity is skilled at the art form but they have definitely picked it…
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Jonathan McReynolds Unveils Soulful Sophomore Album
ACCLAIMED RECORDING ARTIST JONATHAN McREYNOLDS TO RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWOON SEPTEMBER 18, 2015McReynolds continues to tour the U.S. this summer including Essence FestivalNASHVILLE, TN (July 7, 2015) – From the moment he first shared his music, writing his debut album Life Music as a college student, Jonathan McReynolds has burst onto…
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Lecrae Finds Inspiration in All-Stars Project Miracle
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae’s visit to the 42nd Street headquarters of the All Stars Project last year – to meet and mentor the inner city young people engaged in the organization – turned in to so much more than expected. The All Stars Project has released a video of Lecrae’s inspiring visit.Produced by Diane…
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Talib Kweli Speaks Out on Media Silence After Another Black Church Fire
As another church in South Carolina is burning, the hashtag #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches is starting to trend on Twitter and other social media platforms. Last night the Mt. Zion A.M.E Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina was the latest church to be victimized by “lightning” or arson as the AP reported. Talib Kweli, who is always outspoken about…