It’s been announced that rapper 2 Chainz has become head of creative marketing for fast food chain Krystal, reports Afro Tech. For Chainz, who grew up enjoying music and Krystal’s […]
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Snoop Dogg increases presence in cannabis industry
Snoop Dogg and cannabis go hand and hand, and that relationship continues to grow. According to Dot.L.A./Afro Tech, the legendary rapper’s venture capital firm Casa Verde has backed TSUMo Snacks […]
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The best films of 2021
By Nsenga K. Burton NNPA Newswire In 2021, the box-office did not disappoint with outstanding films on the big screen and streaming apps. This list is an opportunity to elevate […]
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Jackson Agency and founder of ‘Voices of Color’ unite to create representation
The Jackson Agency (TJA) is announcing the launch of their Voice Over (VO) division to bring more opportunities to artists of color, who are still being overlooked, despite a nationwide […]
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Danny Glover chosen as celebrity ambassador of PanAfrican Film Festival
Actor Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon”) will be the Pan African Film Festival’s (PAFF) 2022 celebrity ambassador. The 30th annual festival will be held in-person and online Feb. […]
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Halle Berry, Anthony Anderson honored by Critics Choice Assn.
Also Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Ava DuVernay Halle Berry, Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Hudson and Barry Jenkinsm were among numerous honorees at the Critics Choice Association’s fourth annual Celebration of Black […]
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Urban One Honors will broadcast on MLK Day
The annual Urban One Honors, themed “The Soundtrack of Black America,” will premiere on Monday, Jan.17, 2022, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV. Wireless provider […]
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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ makes history
Mariah Carey’s 1994 Christmas hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to spread holiday cheer year after year. And this week it made history too, becoming the first […]
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McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour rings in holiday season
Event with gospel artists to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® On Sunday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m., McDonald’s USA will deliver the gift of music to McDonald’s fans through its […]
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Disney parks featuring Black Santas
Diversity comes to Christmas At a recent meet-and-greet, Saunders Claus – one of the first Black Santas to ever appear at a Disney park in the United States — chatted […]
