Category: Industry Related News
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"Ghetto Tracker" app Helps People Avoid Bad Neighborhoods, Under Extreme Scrutiny and Criticism
There is a new app on the market that is getting a severe PR beat down due to the nature of it’s purpose. The app titled Ghetto Tracker, which is an app that helps people identify safe areas in unfamiliar cities has already received so much backlash that the company had to the change the…
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BET to Air Live March on Washington Special
BET Networks airs live coverage of the March on Washington’s 50th anniversary with special guests including Congressman John Lewis and civil rights leaders.
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Faith and Family Film Festival at MegaFest
Bishop T.D. Jakes launches the inaugural International Faith and Family Film Festival at MegaFest 2013 in Dallas, featuring major Hollywood films and industry leaders.
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Bounce TV Announces First-Ever Renewals and More Launches
Bounce TV announces major renewals and launches across 40 markets after just 21 months, reaching 88% of African American TV homes nationwide.
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BET Networks Secures Rights to Air Current Season of Scandal
BET Networks secures rights to air current episodes of hit series ‘Scandal’ starring Kerry Washington, with episodes airing 8 days after ABC broadcast starting Fall 2013.
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Bounce TV to Launch Original Series BRKDWN This Fall
Bounce TV announces the launch of original series BRKDWN this fall, expanding the popular YouTube show to broadcast television with African American pop culture focus.
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ESSENCE Festival 2013 Draws Record 540,000 Attendees
ESSENCE Festival 2013 broke attendance records with 540,000 attendees in New Orleans, featuring Beyoncé, Maxwell, and 50+ artists across multiple stages.
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Essence Festival: 19 Years of Culture
The 19th annual Essence Festival celebrates African-American culture with headliners Beyoncé, Maxwell, and New Edition performing in New Orleans.
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BET Hosts Private Screening of New Movie Being Mary Jane
BET hosted a private screening for their new TV movie ‘Being Mary Jane’ starring Gabrielle Union as a successful single black television news anchor.
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Jaye Delai Launches New Chapter in Entertainment
Jaye Delai launches a new chapter after 25 years in entertainment, spanning radio hosting, acting in Jason’s Lyric, and voice work for major brands.
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Facebook Launches Hashtag Feature for Brand Engagement
Facebook launches global hashtag feature enabling brands to monitor conversations and engage with audiences in real-time, similar to Twitter functionality.
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Apple App Store Approves iTalkMobile for iPhone, iPod, iPad
iTalk Inc. launches iTalkMobile softphone app on Apple’s iTunes App Store, turning iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches into low-cost global calling devices over WiFi and 3G.
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BET Experience at L.A. LIVE June 28-30
BET Experience at L.A. LIVE offers free events June 28-30, 2013, featuring Grammy-winner Melanie Fiona opening for Beyonce plus Fan Fest, live broadcasts.
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Peachtree Village Int’l Film Festival
The Peachtree Village International Film Festival returns to Atlanta August 23-25, featuring industry panels, film screenings, and awards for African Diaspora filmmakers.
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DELICIOUS VINYL OPENS HOLLYWOOD STORE
Independent hip-hop label Delicious Vinyl opens its first retail store in Hollywood, featuring classic DV records, rare releases, and J Dilla material.
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Fast & Furious 6 Tops Fanticipation Movie Buzz
Fast & Furious 6 leads Fandango’s buzz meter with a score of 95, beating The Hangover Part III’s 92 for Memorial Day weekend dominance.
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Caesars Entertainment’s Star-Studded AC Summer Lineup
Caesars Entertainment unveils star-studded summer 2013 lineup for Atlantic City featuring Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, DJ Pauly D and more across four properties.
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Alchemy Networks Launches Digital Rap Battle YouTube Channel
Alchemy Networks launches Rap Battle Network as one of YouTube’s first paid channels, featuring underground rap battles from global cities for $2.99/month.
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BET EXPERIENCE 3-DAY TICKET PACKAGES NOW ON SALE
BET Experience 3-day ticket packages include Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, Miguel, R. Kelly, New Edition and The Jacksons at STAPLES Center.
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Sunset Lounge Series Hosts Star-Studded Cinco De Mayo Bash
Sunset Lounge Series hosted over 1500 guests for their star-studded Cinco de Mayo bash in Atlanta featuring Flo Rida and Grammy winner Raphael Saadiq.
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Mr. Cee Arrested for Solicitation
Hot 97’s legendary DJ Mr. Cee was arrested for the third time on solicitation charges involving a male undercover police officer. The 46-year-old mix show veteran previously pled guilty to similar charges and received court-ordered counseling.
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Countdown Begins for Mayweather vs. Guerrero on Showtime PPV
CBS Radio and CBS Sports Radio team up to provide comprehensive coverage of Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero on Showtime PPV from Las Vegas MGM Grand.