What Now Promo: Chocolate Droppa Vs Klarity
In a promo for his stand-up movie What Now, Kevin Hart’s fictitious rap persona Chocolate Droppa takes comedian/actor Klarity.
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Caleya Black: New Music -Classic Sound
One listen to Caleya Black’s single “Our Song” will take you back to time when the music that ruled airwaves was so soulful, it became a genre. This is not neo-soul. When did you start performing? I’m a PK (preacher’s kid), so naturally I started performing in the church as a little girl – singing, playing the keyboard, and…
Oh Snap! Tyra Banks’ True Beef with Drake Revealed – THE TALK (9/16)
“The Talk” uncovers the real reason for Tyra Banks’ cheesecake attack on Rihanna’s bae, Drake, and it’s more than just “Child’s Play”: it’s SHERYL UNDERWOOD!
From The Editor: Don’t Ask for Press Credentials If…
I have received over 20 messages from people wanting press credentials for BET-related events. I am going to break it down for you as kindly as possible (not really). If you’re not on my team, you can’t just “Get On” when it suits your purposes. Where was all this good will when I was closing…
Dear Kate Upton, Your Outrage is Oppresive
The notion that because athletes like Colin Kaepernick make money for providing entertainment, they should not be able to protest the indifference shown towards minorities by law enforcement is by definition oppressive however unintentional. It illustrates the whole frame of thought that we can sing, dance, win medals, fight wars, run up and down courts…
Rotimi of Power Covers September Issue of Urban Magazine
Actor/Recording Artis Rotimi, best known for his role as Dre on the hit series Power, is featured on the cover the September issue of Urban Magazine. Urban Magazine’s Publisher and Editor in Chief BE’N ORIGINAL explains why he chose Rotimi over other recognized brands. “A major part of the reason I launched Urban was to…
NBA Unveils New Orleans-Inspired NBA All-Star 2017 Logo
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled the logo for NBA All-Star 2017 in New Orleans, La. The Crescent City-inspired design features an iconic ironwork border with the classic fleur-de-lis symbol-strewn across the background. The New Orleans Pelicans’ team colors – gold, navy and red – are also incorporated into the logo scheme. The 66th…
Diddy Offers Advice for Hilary Clinton, Expresses Disappointment with Obama
Entertainment and fashion mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs was a staunch supporter of President Barack Obama in 2008, contributing along with Jay Z in bringing hip-hop fans to the vote for the first black president. Speaking in regard to this year’s election in an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC, the entertainer had some advice…