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Stars attend 2022 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame inductee ceremony
The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for 2022 took place on Feb. 17 in front of the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Founders strategically chose the sidewalk of MLK street for the twelve new inductees to have their plaques. New Edition, Yolanda Adams and Donald Lawrence showed up for their induction. → Read More
Dennis McKinley adds new cognac brand to his impressive business portfolio
The Original Hot Dog Factory franchiser and serial entrpreneur Dennis McKinley has now added the liquor spirit NYAK Cognac to his belt notch → Read More
Yandy Smith, Marlo Hampton offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
“Love & Hip Hop: New York” cast member Yandy Smith and reality star Marlo Hampton have more in common than reality television. Both have millions of followers on social media, are successful entrepreneurs and had booths over the weekend at the mid-summer Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show, which was held Aug 18-20, 2019, at the… → Read More
Roland Martin and Kareem Abdul Jabbar discuss Black culture
Roland Martin expressed how humbled he is to hear all the comments from people who thank him for his contribution to the black community through his now cancelled News One → Read More
Stevie J opens Sleazy J’s featuring hot band and grown folks’ fun
Music producer and reality television personality "The Good Guy" known to the world as Stevie J hosted a launch party to debut his new nightlifht venture Sleazy J's. I must admit the night was very → Read More
Amara La Negra speaks her mind on NAACP Image Awards red carpet
Amara La Negra claims music producer Young Hollywood wasn't the first to tell her that her hair was too nappy and maybe she should be more like Beyonce and less Macy Gray. → Read More
Reginae Carter and Brandon Barnes make amends at ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ premiere
Last night celebrities and tastemakers in Atlanta showed up to a private exclusive screening of growing up Hip Hop Atlanta; executive produced by Datari Turner. The list included supporting → Read More
SWV’s manager talks about men’s health and recovering from a stroke
SWV's manager Corey Taylor learned first hand why men must pay attention to their body's warning signs when it appears that you may be having a stroke → Read More
3 reasons Charlie Wilson’s tours will always sell out
There's something about Charlie Wilson, or Uncle Charlie's Tour announcements that makes a woman's heart pitter patter and mystery money appear on a credit → Read More
Ceaser of ‘Black Ink Crew’ always dreamed of being an entrepreneur
VH1 reality star Ceaser Emanuel says he used to dream of entrepreneurship. Moving toward that dream is what motivated him to open Black Ink Atlanta → Read More
‘Black Ink Crew’ fans discover Ceaser is dating Karlie Redd at Atlanta opening
Ceasar Emanuel the Founder of Vh1's Black Ink NYC dropped two bombshells on Friday night at his VIP celebrity (invite only) private grand opening at the new → Read More
‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’s’ Don Brumfield talks Black love
If you were keeping up with Black Ink Crew Chicago you know that newlywed Don Brumfield and his wife Ashley had their fair share of issues leading up to → Read More
David Banner, Pooch Hall, Charles Dutton star in 'Carter High'
I must admit Carter High is one of the most touching independent films I have previewed in a very long time. David Banner did an excellent job in his role → Read More
Cynthia Bailey signs 1st curvy model to Bailey Agency
Sometimes I wonder how Cynthia Bailey finds the energy and the stamina to maintain all these projects and remain super drop dead gorgeous every time I → Read More
Dutchess Lattimore of 'Black Ink' opens Pretty-N-Ink tattoo parlor in North Carolina
Dutchess Lattimore of vh1's Black Ink reality show (filmed in Harlem, NY) can now put all her fears as the future of her own tattoo shop "Pretty in Ink" → Read More
Teddy Riley's daughters create new girl group, RILEY; drop single featuring 2 Chainz
Yes you read my title correctly! Musical genius Teddy Riley's 3 daughters, Deja Riley, Taja Riley and Bobbie Riley creating a girl group named R I L E Y. → Read More
Angie Stone headlines season's final ATL Live on the Park; introduces new album, 'Dream'
It only seemed fitting the Queen of R & B Divas Angie Stone would headline the final chapter season of ATL Live on the Park. Along with the Incredible → Read More
Bronze Lens director's roundtable with filmmakers Roger Bobb and Rob Hardy
Rob Hardy and Roger Bobb definitely solidified "The Bronze Lens Film Festival" is the most amazing place to be if you are interested → Read More