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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No CommentsOn September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...]
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Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
20 May 2011 2:41 PM | No CommentsWith two major label albums under their belt, years of touring, a MTV reality series Buzzin’, and Bananabeat, the burgeoning one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have accomplished quite a great [...]
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DVD/TV/Film
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
02 March 2012 5:57 PM | No Comments
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No CommentsThe Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...]
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Politics
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
05 November 2010 9:33 AM | 1 CommentBy Melanie Campbell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the November 2nd Mid-Term Election. On Election Day, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) managed the Black Women’s Roundtable Power the Sister Vote National Command Center, in partnership with the A. Philip Randolph [...]
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EventsRegional Events
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No Comments
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Press Releases Archive
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Elektra Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Elektra60.com
2010 marks the 60th Anniversary of Elektra Records, one of the most revered labels in the history of modern music. In celebration, the company has launched Elektra60.com, an innovative, interactive digital experience that tells the stories of the legendary artists, the music, and the culture that have defined the label over the past six decades. [...] -
Nick Cannon Continues as TeenNick Chairman
Nickelodeon has extended multi-talented, actor/comedian/artist/producer Nick Cannon’s deal as Chairman of TeenNick through Jan. 2012, it was announced today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. At the helm since March 2009, Cannon will continue his role in front of the camera and behind the desk of TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s 24-hour network exclusively for [...] -
Effects of Slavery and Modern Life Debuts in Detroit
“The Cotton Pickin’ Truth… Still On The Plantation” directed and produced by Tobias Smith and Timothy Arden Smith. The Detroit Premiere will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History, GM Theatre. Seventy percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to [...] -
Slip-N-Slide Records New Superstar-Swazy Baby
Leading independent and iconic record label Slip-N-Slide Records, home to such platinum and Grammy nominated artists such as Trina, Rick Ross and Plies, is gearing up for the launch of multi-faceted teen Hip Hop Artist Swazy Baby whose lyrical skills have kept the internet buzzing with his fresh, unique sound of Hip Hop music Along [...] -
Stuntwoman Creates SingleMomToBe.com
Stunt performers are Super Humans with extraordinary careers and talents. Imagine going to work and being set on fire, crashing cars, fighting and doing motorcycle stunts, this is a normal day at the office for stunt performers like Jwaundace (pronounced Ja-wan-dece) who’s one of Hollywood’s top black stuntwomen. She literally sizzles on set as she’s [...] -
JANELLE MONÁE TO BE HONORED AT 23RD ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
JANELLE MONÁE New York, NY, (June 8, 2010): ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor Janelle Monáe at its 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, taking place June 25, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The 24-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and performer will be presented with [...] -
*UPDATE* BET SET TO AIR AWARD WINNING FILM “TRUTH HALL”!
Los Angeles, CA – BET (Black Entertainment Television) is now set to air the debut of the feature film “TRUTH HALL”. Jade Jenise Dixon’s award-winning film will premiere tonight on BET at 8pm EST. Eastern Standard Time. Winner of five festival awards, TRUTH HALL chronicles the lives of five women who were inseparable in college. [...] -
THE KILLERS TO BE HONORED AT 27TH ANNUAL ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS
Performances by ASCAP Founders Award Honoree Patti Smith, Jason Mraz, All-American Rejects and “The Climb” Songwriter Jessi Alexander Los Angeles / New York, April 6, 2010: ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor The Killers at its 27th annual Pop Music Awards, taking place April 21, 2010 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in [...] -
Draft featuring F.R.E.A.K. “Kiss My Black Amex” -Close to 20 million plays!
In the world of entertainment few people have the pedigree needed to be a multi-media artist like Draft. Born in Chicago, Draft was raised by a family of music aficionados and nurtured on the sweet sounds of the city. Born Alfredrick King Slater Jr., Draft was raised primarily by his dad, aunt and late grandmother. [...] -
Ford Motor Company Fund Scholarships for 2009 Grammy Camp
The GRAMMY Foundation® selected 83 talented high school students from 75 cities and 23 states across the United States to participate in the fifth annual GRAMMY Camp® that took place from July 11-19 at the University of Southern California. GRAMMY Camp students worked with GRAMMY-winning and -nominated professionals and industry specialists affiliated with The Recording [...] -
Hip Hop Weekly Wins “Best Magazine” at 2009 Urban Music Awards
On the heels of releasing their most important issue ever, the double-cover Commemorative Michael Jackson Tribute Edition, Hip Hop Weekly magazine publishers Dave Mays and Ray Benzino were recently acknowledged with the award for “Best Magazine” at the Urban Music Awards in New York. Hip Hop Weekly beat out The Source, Vibe, and XXL, all [...] -
Shang Signs Deal with CodeBlack Entertainment
Comedian/satirist Shang has been venting across stages in America and beyond for almost two decades. Politically irreverent at times, cutting edge, insightful and inciting, his humor is known to cut like a sharp knife, revealing budding truths hidden just below the surface of what is seemingly real. His brand is about to take on another [...] -
Reflection Eternal is “Back Again”
Talib Kweli + DJ Hi Tek – Reflection Eternal. A duo that defined an era in Hip Hop at the turn of the century. RE is back with their HIGHLY anticipated sophomore album, Revolutions Per Minute. Nearly 10 years in the making, this album marks the return of the one of the most celebrated MC [...] -
Seattle-based Duo Steelo Releases Debut Album “Music”
Steelo’s New Album Produced by Hit Maker Fingazz Redefines Fusion of R&B/Hip Hop Seattle, WA / June 18, 2009 – Seattle-based group Steelo releases debut album “Music” (June 16, 2009, Steelo Entertainment). The independent release is a well rounded composition of R&B rhythms and hip hop influences and is produced by hit-maker Fingazz of Streetlight [...] -
Mariah Carey Set To Release “Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel”
MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL, FOR AUGUST 25th RELEASE “OBSESSED,” FIRST NEW SINGLE PICK – GOES TO RADIO ON JUNE 16th – WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY MARIAH, THE-DREAM AND TRICKY STEWART “The 1st single from my new album MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL is called ‘Obsessed’ and will be at radio next Tuesday. I’m a [...]
