Popular Atlanta Promoter Shanod Johnson Dies in Car Crash
Atlanta promoter and HNIC Entertainment CEO Shanod Johnson died in a car crash on October 16. The popular Atlanta figure also owned OJS Bar and...
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OAK VIEW GROUP ADDS THREE EXECUTIVES AT COACHELLA VALLEY
Oak View Group announces three new VP appointments at Coachella Valley Arena, including JoAnn Armstrong for programming and Joyce Szudzik for marketing....
Al Harrington, John Monopoly & Dan Pettigrew On Equity
Al Harrington, John Monopoly, and Dan Pettigrew discuss equity issues in the entertainment industry on The Breakfast Club morning show....
Tyler Perry: Sometimes Its Best to Be Hidden
Tyler Perry shares inspirational vignettes online, addressing topics Hollywood won't give him airtime for. His motivational messages continue to resonate....
Culture Creators Honors Diversity at Annual Awards
Culture Creators hosted its 5th annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch, honoring Swizz Beatz with the Icon Award and D-Nice as Innovator of the Year....
Rickey Smiley Appreciates Steve Harvey Cussing Him Out
Rickey Smiley shares how Steve Harvey cussed him out and taught him a valuable business lesson about professionalism and proper business etiquette....
Maureen Valker-Barlow Named President of BrandMark Agency
Maureen Valker-Barlow has been named President of BrandMark Agency, a new standalone business spun off from Danny Wimmer Presents' sponsorship department....
CBS Studios Signs 4-Year Deal with Jenny Lumet
CBS Studios signs writer/producer Jenny Lumet to a four-year exclusive deal. Lumet co-created hit series CLARICE and works on Star Trek projects....
ICM Promotes 14 Agents, No Black Agents Included?
ICM talent agency promoted 14 agents with no Black agents included, raising diversity concerns despite representing numerous Black entertainers....
Black Comedians Adapt and Thrive Amid COVID-19 Challenges
Black comedians overcame major challenges during COVID-19, adapting to club closures and canceled tours through digital platforms and creative content....
Brand X Music Launches Site, Welcomes Alicia Richards
Brand X Music launches new website and hires Alicia Richards as Head of Creative Sync to oversee 8,000+ tracks across pop, rock, indie, and folk...
Black American Music Assoc. & GEC Walk of Fame
The Black American Music Association and Georgia Entertainment Caucus announce the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in downtown Atlanta. The permanent installation will...
Live Nation Urban Launches Black Tour Directory
Live Nation Urban launches The Black Tour Directory, a comprehensive resource connecting Black professionals and companies with touring industry opportunities. The platform aims to increase...
Women Accuse Music Producer of Abuse
Music producer Detail faces sexual abuse charges from six women, including prot�g�e Kristina Buch who details years of abuse and her legal fight for justice....
Pollstar and VenuesNow Release 2020 Industry Survey Results
Pollstar's 2020 industry survey of 1,350 live music professionals reveals 54.8% believe venues will return to full capacity in 2021, despite 72% expressing concern about...
SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at Annual Awards
SESAC Rights Management honored film and TV composers including Christophe Beck for Frozen II, Randy Newman for Marriage Story, and over 40 television composers for...
AIMM Partners with Stars to Promote Entertainment Diversity
AIMM partners with Billy Porter, Lin-Manuel Miranda and other stars for a PSA challenging Hollywood to increase diverse representation in entertainment....
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Life Rights
Swirl Films secures life rights of Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell to develop scripted and unscripted projects about the 2 Live Crew rapper's influence on entertainment...
UTA Elevates Emerson Davis and Chelsea McKinnies to Partner
UTA promotes agents Chelsea McKinnies and Emerson Davis to partner status. Both have over 25 years combined experience representing top talent including Tracee Ellis Ross...
” After 32 Seasons
After an impressive 32-season run, a long-running television series has come to an end. The show's conclusion marks the end of an era for fans...
‘s Campaign
Explore the latest music campaign strategies and promotional tactics used by today's artists. Learn how modern entertainment marketing drives success....
Lady Gaga & Atom Factory: Troy Carter
Troy Carter transformed Lady Gaga from an unknown artist to global superstar before founding Atom Factory. The former aspiring rapper became one of music's most...
Pennies from Kevin: BET Suffers Another Setback or Step UP?
BET faces another challenging situation involving Kevin Hart, raising questions about whether this represents a setback or strategic move for the network....
P&G/Essence Poll: Black Women Feel Worst Portrayed in Media
A new P&G and Essence poll reveals Black women feel they are the worst portrayed demographic in media coverage and representation....
Chappelle Show Co-Creator: White People Should Shut Up
Chappelle Show co-creator Neal Brennan calls out white entertainment industry colleagues posting about racial justice without real action during George Floyd protests....