Bounce TV viewership continued to soar in 2015 as the nation's first-and-only broadcast television network for African Americans (AA) posted the most-watched...

DAY SULAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “MASCARA”Buzzing Los Angeles hip-hop femme fatale Day Sulan reveals her new single and music video entitled “Mascara” today.

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We get invited to a TON of movies but I am not sure if you guys want us to review film. Can't wait to see this one. We can greatly appreciate when black celebrities use there money and sphere of influence to educate others. Brilliant work..The House I live InWinner: Sundance 2012 Documentary Grand Jury Prize.Now opening on October 12th in Los Angeles. October 5th New York opening remains the same.Filmed in more than twenty states, THE HOUSE I LIVE IN captures heart-wrenching stories from individuals at all levels of America's War on Drugs. [...]

Renowned singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, Goapele, returns with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, COLOURS. Released on her independent label Skyblaze Recordings, this eight-track opus is a testament to Goapele's artistry, showcasing a blend of sensuality and emotional depth.Hailing from Oakland, CA, Goapele's diverse heritage and musical upbringing at Berkeley School of Music have

Lauryn Hill Tour - Tickets and VIP Experiences for the North American Portion of the Tour Go On Sale to the General Public Starting Friday, April 20 at LiveNation.com (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)Citi Presents Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Apollo Theater Announced for May 1Ms. Lauryn Hill is celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a newly announced World Tour produced by Live Nation. The GRAMMY® Award-winning artist will kick off the North American summer leg of Ms. [...]

The Latin Recording Academy® today announced Spanish singer/songwriter and musician Alejandro Sanz will be honored as the 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of...

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Award honors outstanding leadership in the radio industryPerry Publishing & Broadcasting Company founder and president Russell M.

Jamie Foxx, keyshia cole and Faith Hill will share their personal experiences with adoption on the CBS television special, in hopes of helping children find homes forthe holidays. Last month when speaking to The Associated Press backstage after filming their appearances for "A Home for the Holidays," the artists explained how they coped with being adopted and why they performed for the special, which offers a mix of musical entertainment and information about child adoption."I was lucky," said the Oscar-winning Foxx ("Ray"). [...]

If you don't know, now you now Comedian/Radio Host, Rickey Smiley is officially a published author. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon &...

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed  Jhené Aiko’s father having a baby while she is expecting. Aiko is having a baby with Big Sean, and her 77-year-old dad is also expecting another child. Gary With Da Tea said he did not know a 77-year-old could conceive children.“I didn’t know you could still make babies at 77,” said Gary.Rickey Smiley joked that it could be something in the food. [...]

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®For the third consecutive year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has set the ambitious goal to raise $1 million in 24 hours for their national HBCU Impact Day on Monday, September 21, 2020. HBCU Impact Day is a part of the sorority's four-year $10 million fundraising goal led by Dr. Glenda Glover, International President and Chief Executive Officer. [...]

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OWN BREAKS VIEWERSHIP RECORDS; DELIVERS MOST-WATCHED QUARTER IN NETWORK HISTORYOWN Achieves Highest Quarterly Prime Rank in Network History(#21 W25-54)OWN Earns Most-Watched Week in Network History in Prime(week of March 23)Q1 2015 Up +44% in Prime in Total Viewers vs. Previous Quarter(LOS ANGELES) - April 6, 2015 - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network delivered its most-watched quarter in network history in Q1 2015 with 581,000 total primetime viewers, up +44% vs. prior quarter. [...]

Exclusive new Barefoot version of Black Eyed Peas’ “VIDA LOCA” now availableBarefoot, the most awarded wine and bubbly brand in U.S.

United Talent Agency Signs Artist, Dave East

United Talent Agency (UTA) is proud to announce it now represents the Harlem-based MC and rapper Dave East in all areas. The leading global talent and entertainment company, UTA, will represent the rising artist worldwide.Most notably recognized for his 2014 mixtape “Black Rose,” Dave East has quickly made a name for himself with major players in the rap space. His debut mixtape released in 2011, and the next year brought on four more. His last album from 2012 “GEMINI” caught the attention of Nas, who signed him to his label, Mass Appeal Records, in 2013.Recently, East joined the major label Def Jam. Ahead of the signing, he garnered the coveted position of having two projects debuting at number one across all genres on iTunes. These tracks, “Paranoia: A True Story” and “Paranoia 2” hit the charts after his “Perfect” single with Chris Brown. Additionally, his record “Wrote My Way Out” with Lin Manuel Miranda and Nas went Gold last month. His latest collaboration titled, “NYCHA,” also features Nas and is part of the soundtrack for the new Netflix documentary, Rapture. 

A Brazilian hospital says Joseph Jackson or more affectionately Joe Jackson has suffered a stroke while he was visiting the country.A statement was sent from the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo via email that says Jackson was admitted to the hospital Sunday afternoon. He is in the intensive care unit. The statement also said he was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. [...]

I saw this interesting article online this morningWhere The Jobs Are, Spring 2009A quarterly survey reveals the cities expecting the largest employment growth--and losses--across the country.Thanks to last year's strong harvest of apples and the jobs that followed in juicing, packaging and shipping, Yakima, Wash., has the strongest employment outlook in the country for the second quarter of 2009, according to a quarterly survey by employment services firm Manpower."This is an agricultural base, a huge apple-growing region," says Bill Cook, director of community and economic development for Yakima. [...]

Gregory E. Deavens will be the first African American to lead Independence Blue Cross Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Gregory E. Deavens has been named the next head of Independence Blue Cross health insurance company in Philadelphia. Deavens will succeed President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel J. Hilferty, who retires December 31. Deavens joined Independence in 2017 serving as the company’s chief financial officer. He is scheduled to take the helm on Jan.1, 2021.Independence Blue Cross bills itself as the leading health insurance company in southeastern Pennsylvania. [...]