Month: October 2019

BET Network “Goes PINK” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted by - October 14, 2019

BET Networks continues its annual tradition of “going pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month and announces special programming including the network’s third annual “BET Her Fights: Breast Cancer” concert special, and original limited series “The Waiting Room.”     Hosted by actress, Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game; Steve Harvey Show), the one-hour special, “BET Her Fights: Breast Cancer,”  highlights touching stories and looks to build awareness amongst

Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, Prestigious Event Celebrating African-American Achievement Moves to The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

Posted by - October 14, 2019

EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. For the first time in its history, the Bounce Trumpet Awards will be held in Hollywood, taking place at the Dolby Theatre. It will tape Dec. 4,

American Cancer Society Launches New Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Celebrity Influencers Encouraging Fans to Join Their Team and “Get #YOUnited” in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted by - October 8, 2019

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is teaming up with celebrity ambassadors this month to encourage their families, friends, fans and followers alike to “Get #YOUnited” in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing celebrity designed merchandise and giving donations. With this new campaign, ACS has engaged notable pop culture figures to become ambassadors in championing

Rihanna’s first visual autobiography featuring intimate moments from her life and creative journey to be published by Phaidon

Posted by - October 8, 2019

This first book by Rihanna is an exclusive, inside look into her world. Rihanna, a stunning visual narrative from the international cultural icon, is to be published by Phaidon. From her childhood in Barbados to her worldwide tours, from quintessential fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of

4 Times Entertainment presents the World Premiere of ‘The Soul of Broadway – Impossible Dreams’ Starring TV and Broadway Leading Man Terron Brooks

Posted by - October 8, 2019

4 Times Entertainment (creators of nationally recognized Pop Vocal Group The Company Men),  in association with The Montalbán are pleased to announce the World Premiere of The Soul of Broadway – Impossible Dreams starring Terron Brooks on Sunday, November 3, 2019. This special one-night-only concert experience, produced and directed by Brian Purcell, choreographed by Leah Seminario

‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It 10th Anniversary Box’ Set Available For Pre-Order Now

Posted by - October 4, 2019

Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson will release MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET, a numbered, spectacularly packaged, custom box with a built-in sound responsive LED light panel on its cover. A collector’s dream, each set includes an authentic lenticular concert ticket for the July 24, 2009 performance of This Is it

PepsiCo Beverages North America & ESSENCE Launch “She Got Now” Multi-Tiered Platform Celebrating Past, Present and Future Women of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Posted by - October 4, 2019

PepsiCo Beverages North America, in partnership with ESSENCE, introduced today “She Got Now” – a multi-tiered platform that celebrates, supports and honors young Black women aspiring to and attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. The platform launch will commence with a multi-campus tour honoring the homecoming traditions unique to four major

Lupita Nyong’o Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop

Posted by - October 2, 2019

Michael Kors is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong‘o has joined Watch Hunger Stop, the brand’s global philanthropic campaign against hunger. Now entering its seventh year, Watch Hunger Stop supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its school meals program. The Watch Hunger Stop campaign has helped WFP deliver more

Honda Battle of the Bands Announces Atlanta Homecoming

Posted by - October 2, 2019

Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) will return to Atlanta on Saturday, January 25, 2020 for dynamic performances by the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams. Voting is now open for the public to choose their favorite marching bands to perform at the highly-anticipated return of the premier marching