Month: July 2017
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Unveiling: All Eyes on Me Digital HD and Blu-ray Release by Lionsgate
The untold story of one of the most influential hip-hop musicians of all time, All Eyez on Me arrives on Digital HD August 22 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD) and DVD September 5 from Lionsgate. A gritty narration of the late legend Tupac Shakur’s rise and fall, newcomer Demetrius Shipp, Jr. portrays Shakur, alongside Danai Gurira (“The Walking Dead”)as Afeni Shakur, Lauren Cohan (“The Walking Dead,…
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Leandrea’s New Album Bigger Than Me Available Now
Today, RCA Inspiration released Bigger Than Me, the much anticipated fifth album from GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning inspirational star Le’Andria. Bigger Than Me was executive produced by Le’Andria, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly and Phil Thornton. The ten-song album, which features the hit lead single and title track “Bigger Than Me,” not only showcases Le’Andria’s…
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Ladawn Black Makes Move to WBLS Radio
LaDawn Black will now handle Middays on Sunday 10AM-3PM on WBLS “Please join me in welcoming Black to WBLS! LaDawn will handle Sunday Middays from 10am to 3pm beginning Sunday, August 6th. I’ve been listening to LaDawn for many years and have been a fan of her on-air performance, her books and TV commentaries! I’m excited she’s sharing some of her…
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How Live Nation Productions and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Unstoppable Journey to Success Tops the Charts
Live Nation Productions and Sean ‘Diddy’ Comb’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story has hit no. 1 on the iTunes documentary charts in US, Canada, UK, France and Australia. The critically-acclaimed documentary, which explores the passion and personalities behind Bad Boy Entertainment, takes an exclusive look behind the scenes at the history of Bad Boy and the…
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Community Dedicates Basketball Court to Biggie Smalls
Brooklyn City Councilman Robert E. Cornegy Jr. has fulfilled his promise to Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, by having basketball courts at a Brooklyn playground named in memory of her son. Cornegy lived in the same Brooklyn building as Biggie’s Mother and after his passing, promised her that her son’s name would be honored. Residents…
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Kevin Liles and London on Da Track Team Up for National Emcee Competition
Freestyle represents hip-hop in its purest form – authentic self-expression that achieves a universal truth. Although rap has taken on many different forms over the years, nothing can compare to the raw power of spontaneous rhymes being spit by an emcee artist who’s seen it, lived it and feels it. That’s why music mogul Kevin Liles and…
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Exciting Opportunity: Beasley Media Seeks Talent in Detroit
Beasley Media Group is one of the nation’s leading media companies, withsuccessful properties in thirteen cities extending from Boston to Las Vegas.While Beasley’s roots are in radio, the company is experiencing exceptionalsuccess with its digital properties and local events. Beasley Media Group -Detroit is looking for a Digital/NTR coordinator to support its continued growth.The disorganized,…
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Producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil Collaborate with Oprah Winfrey on New OWN Series
AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS MARA BROCK AKIL AND SALIM AKIL PARTNER WITH OPRAH WINFREY FOR NEW OWN ORIGINAL SERIES ‘LOVE IS ___’ Created and Executive Produced by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”), New Dramedy from Akil Productions and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Tells the Love Story of a Modern-Day Power…
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Longtime Radio Personality Eddie Love Leaves WBLS in New York
Longtime air personality EDDIE LOVE has exited EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS Urban AC WBLS (107.5)/NEW YORK. LOVE released a statement, “Tonight, I will tender my resignation at WBLS NYC after 15-years. VINNY BROWN brought me here from JAMMIN Z90 SAN DIEGO in 2002. The NEW YORK listeners welcomed myself and my then 5-year old daughter with loving…
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Senate Introduces Amateur Radio Parity Act
Today ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, praised Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) for the introduction of the Amateur Radio Parity Act (S 1534), bipartisan legislation to help protect a vital radio service and national emergency response asset. S 1534 is identical to H.R. 555, which passed the House of Representatives…
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Excitement Builds as ‘Being Mary Jane’ Season Four Returns
This summer, bet Networks’ #1 original drama series, starring Gabrielle Union, “BEING MARY JANE” returns just in time to bring the heat. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10 PM season four returns with ten more episodes giving viewers their fix of the drama in the world of Mary Jane Paul. Viewers will catch up…
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Celebrities Attend Hennessy V.S Limited Edition Launch Event
On July 11, 2017, Hennessy hosted the 2017 Hennessy V.S Limited Edition by JonOne launch event at Terminal 5 in New York City. Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, celebrated urban artist JonOne as the designer of the 2017 Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition bottle. The custom-designed bottle, which launched across the U.S. in July 2017,…
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Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Streaming Service Set to Launch in August
Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian Kevin Hart in partnership with global content leader Lionsgate, today announced that its streaming video service will launch on August 3rd featuring a slate of original scripted and unscripted comedy series, stand-up specials, licensed programming, and live broadcasts. Laugh Out…
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Veteran Journalist Kelly Mac Joins Beasley Media Team
Charlotte, NC (July 5th, 2017): Beasley Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), announces Kelly Mac will return to the Carolinas as the new Midday Host and Music Director at WBAV/V101.9-FM. She will begin her new position on July 10, 2017. Mac most recently served as the program director and PM…