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The Real Watermelondrea Jones Responds to Raven-Symoné [WATCH]

*As you know, last Friday on "The View," Raven-Symoné stuck her foot in her mouth yet again when she confessed that she wouldn't hire...

Oprah Celebrates OWN Success, Discovers ‘Real Freedom’

*It has been five years since Oprah Winfrey launched her OWN network, and its initial launch was rocky and met with heavy scrutiny. Many critics...

WBTVG to Develop New Television Series Projects Based on Tavis Smiley’s Books

*BURBANK, Calif. — Warner Bros. Television Group has signed an exclusive multi-year development and production pod deal with celebrated broadcaster, author and producer Tavis...

Magic City Files Counter-Suit Against Ex-Strippers

*In 2014 a group of exotic dancers teamed up to sue Magic City. Now the iconic Atlanta strip club is firing back with a counter-lawsuit...

Essence Festival Goes Worldwide with Move to South Africa

*The Essence Festival is finding a new home on international soil with a move to South Africa. The move comes amid a three-year partnership between...

Jesse Jackson: HP Delivers – Minority Firms Included in $15B Debt Offering

*Last week, Hewlett Packard launched a $15 Billion debt offering, the sixth largest bond offering of the year.  Most significantly, five minority firms participated in...

Hallmark Mahogany Partners with Jill Scott to Launch National Scholarship

*Hallmark's Mahogany brand has partnered with Blues Babe, Jill Scott’s foundation which aims to nurture “college-bound students of color, artistically and academically.” According to the...

Black Professor (Devin Robinson) Teams with Hispanic Media Legend to Empower Minority Entrepreneurs

*On October 7, 2015, hundreds of women gathered at the Chick-Fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Women's Food Forum Entrepreneurship Bootcamp sponsored...

Dr. Dre Wants ‘Beats and Rhymes’ Tour with Snoop, Eminem, Kendrick

*On the latest episode of Dr. Dre's Beats 1 show, "The Pharmacy,” Dre chopped it up with Snoop Dogg about the music business and...

Mathew Knowles Defends His Seminar Hustle: ‘I’m Not Trying to Cash Out on Beyonce’

*Mathew Knowles is currently peddling a day-long boot camp called, “The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In?” which appears to have some folks...

Steve Harvey to ‘Expand Vision’ with New Overall Production Deal

*The studio behind Steve Harvey’s nationally syndicated daytime talk show is expanding its relationship with the comedian/author. Harvey has signed an overall production deal...

Missy Elliot Sued, Eddie Murphy Comedy to Stream on Netflix

*Missy Elliott is being sued for allegedly skipping out on a Brazilian TV appearance and two concerts, and now the promoter is asking a...

Quvenzhane Wallis’ Book Deal, J-Hud Says Son ‘Saved My Life’

*12-year-old Academy Award nominated actress Quvenzhane Wallis has landed a 4 book deal with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, according to Page...

The Pulse of Entertainment: Universal Pictures’ Steve Jobs is a Brilliant Look into a Genius’ Mind

*Adapted from the biography “Steve Jobs” by bestselling author Walter Issacson the Universal Picture presentation Steve Jobs is a brilliant look into a genius...

Tracy ‘T-Mac’ McGrady Launches Mobile HBCU Fundraising Campaign

*Atlanta, GA -- HBCU Direct, LLC (HD), a marketing collective specializing in HBCU relations, and former NBA superstar Tracy “T-Mac” McGrady announced the launch...

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