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BET has announced the launch of “Shop With BET,” a curated online marketplace showcasing Black-owned and inclusive brands, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The platform, developed in collaboration with Cistus Media, aims to connect BET’s audience with diverse products, celebrating Black founders, small businesses, and cultural inclusivity across various categories. BET’s new…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy-winning producer and singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq secured seven nominations for the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards today, thanks to his work on Beyoncé’s chart-topping country album, Cowboy Carter. Saadiq’s contributions to the album have earned him nominations in several high-profile categories, marking a career total of 22 GRAMMY® nominations. Saadiq is nominated…
Ivy Productions and RockView Entertainment are coming together this holiday season for a cause close to their hearts: raising funds to combat cancer and spreading cheer to children in need. This year, the two organizations are hosting the 7th Annual Giveback Show, a charity concert benefiting the Sarcoma Foundation of America, and the 2nd Annual…
Actress and wellness advocate Vanessa Simmons is stepping into a new role at BrownStyle Magazine as the publication’s wellness columnist. Simmons, known for her work in television and passion for holistic health, will launch her column “Journey to U4ia” on Nov. 13, aiming to guide readers on a journey toward mindful living. “When I found…
Tyrese Gibson, a multi-award-winning actor and multi-platinum R&B singer, announced the launch of “Beautiful Pain,” his new limited edition home fragrance collection. The line, a collaboration with Wick and Glow Candle Company®, marks Gibson’s first venture into the fragrance industry and is inspired by his latest album of the same title. The “Beautiful Pain” collection,…
BMN Entertainment, a leader in comedy production, has announced the return of its popular “We Them Ones” Comedy Tour in 2025. Set to kick off February 1 in Minneapolis, the tour will bring top comedians to over 30 cities across the United States, promising a night of non-stop laughter led by comedy heavyweight Mike Epps….
Live Nation Urban and the Culture Creators Foundation have joined forces to introduce Lil’ WeezyCon, a new addition to the annual Lil’ WeezyAna Fest. This day-long convention, slated for Nov. 2, will offer attendees a chance to hear from leaders in entertainment, art, and business. The event will be held at The Fillmore New Orleans…
Tonight, BET airs the “Black Men’s Summit,” a one-hour prime-time special hosted by comedian and radio personality D.L. Hughley. The program, airing at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, brings together prominent Black men from entertainment, politics, business, and civil rights to address issues impacting Black men in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Hughley…