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Bruno Mars to Perform at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas

Vegas are you ready? Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar entertainer Bruno Mars will help kick off the opening seasons for MGM Resorts International’s two new entertainment venues on each side of the country, Park Theater at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas and The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Mars will ring in the New Year in a big way when he performs Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday,…

PBS Documentary ‘Hamilton’s America’

“Hamilton’s America” was watched by more than 3.6 million viewers during its premiere on Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23 2016. “Hamilton’s America” also served as the kick off for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival.

Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming, PBS. “The success of this documentary is a reflection of the tremendous collaboration…

Watchlist – Kid Cudi Has A New Album

So, Kid Cudi has been making his rounds in the headlines lately. Kid Cudi like many other rappers and pop culture celebrities are defying stigmas about depression and mental illness as a whole. The “Day and Night” rapper checked himself into rehab for suicidal thoughts and depression.

In the midst of his struggles fans are awaiting the release of Kid Cudi’s new album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’,

Michelle Obama is Shaken to Her Core by Trump’s Comments

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Michelle Obama said Thursday she has been “shaken” to the core by comments that GOP Republican nominee Donald Trump made in which he is heard on a 2005 tape bragging about assaulting women because he is famous.

Speaking at campaign rally in New Hampshire for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, Obama called the comments “shocking and demeaning.” She also dismissed…

Gabrielle Union Covers Essence Magazine

Actress, activist, wife, and one of the most powerful women on the scene, Gabrielle Union star of BET’s BEING MARY JANE chats with ESSENCE for their annual women’s issue about Hollywood, sports, 90s R&B and her current film THE BIRTH OF A NATION and her upcoming film, ALMOST CHRISTMAS !

“I’m at an age where my ego doesn’t live and die by how many lines I have,” says the 43-year-old stunner, who’s…

4 Fall Favorite Libations

When seasons change so do our taste buds. We all know that Fall brings tons of fun parties and an opportunity for trying new libations.  There are several tasty recipes that you should try.  We’ve listed a few of our favorites. Be safe and Drink up.

Tennessee Cherry Cocktail Ingredients

6 fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved (1 1/2 ounce)

1 1/2 ounces cherry-infused whiskey or…

It’s Only Wednesday and I’m Already Tired

It’s only Wednesday and like many of you I’m already drained? It’s the middle of the week and we have already been subjected to news and the images of two senseless murders of black men. Black men murdered because someone felt threatened by the one thing that they couldn’t change – the color of their skin. On September 16, 40-year-old Terence Crutcher, an unarmed Black man with his hands in the…

Female MC Roxanne Shante′ will be able to her story about how she helped pioneer Hip Hop for ladies. Shante′ is regarded as one of the first female MC’s in history. It will chronicle Shanté’s life from 14-year-old rapper to hip-hop royalty. It’s reported that Nia Long will play Shante’s mother and Forrest Whitaker will produce the film. Long most recently starred in the Uncle Buck remake, on ABC…

3 Reasons Why Nas Deserves Your Respect

This is not meant to be an argument of who you feel is the greatest rapper of all time but it is simply to honor one of the greatest ever. What does it take to be put in that category? How about being a storyteller, the ability to make hits, or superb business acumen? Well there you have it; Nasir Jones or better known by his rap moniker Nas seems to meet all of those qualities. He’s often…

Mara Brock and Salim Akil Coming to ABC

Oh to be a real-life power couple. No we aren’t talking about Jay and Bey but the creative directing and writing duo of Mara Brock and Salim Akil. They are behind pop-culture hit sitcoms Girlfriends, The Game and the BET drama Being Mary Jane. Although Mara has left Being Mary Jane when it comes to the day-to-day she will continue to serve in an executive consultant capacity.

The two recently…

3 South African Podcast That You Should Catching

Podcasts in America are very popular however in South Africa it’s just recently gaining popularity. There are really some great podcast coming out of the area that you should check out.

Creative Underground

This hour-long podcast spotlights creative from South Africa as well as the great underground music artits. The show is hosted by Katlego Makhudu and Jonas Radunz.

https://soundcloud.com/creat…

INSIDE TASTEMAKER / RIAN PARISH, CELEBRITY ASSISTANT

INSIDE TASTEMAKER allows our readers to journey into some of the hottest professions and lives of entrepreneurs  that influence a culture on daily.  Inside Tastemakers are individuals who have a unique strategy for branding, career management/advancement,  as well as, online and offline communication. 

What’s an INSIDE TASTEMAKER?  They are very important  individuals who hold some of the…

INSIDE TASTEMAKER / RIAN PARISH, CELEBRITY ASSISTANT

INSIDE TASTEMAKER allows our readers to journey into some of the hottest professions and lives of entrepreneurs that influence a culture on daily. Inside Tastemakers are individuals who have a unique strategy for branding, career management/advancement, as well as, online and offline communication.

What’s an INSIDE TASTEMAKER? They are very important individuals who hold some of the most…

OWN Network releases full trailer for Queen Sugar

Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey has done it again with her latest her latest scripted series Queen Sugar that will premiere on the OWN Network September 6th and 7th. Winfrey recently premiered the upcoming drama at Essence Music Festival earlier this month. The series that is directed by Selma director, Ava Duvernay will center around the Bordelon family who runs a sugar cane farm in LA. It’s based on…

First African American named Carnegie Hall Chairman

Robert F. Smith has not only had extreme economic success in business as Founder and CEO and Chairman of Vista Equity Partners LLC. but he has recently been named the first African American to be named Chairman of Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall is nations most prestigious concert hall.

According to a press release issued by Mr. Smith ” I am humbled and honored to serve as Carnegie Hall’s next…

Spike Lee On Omarosa

Today was a day for dragging all things related to the Trump campaign mainly Trumps immigrant wife Melania. Filmmaker, Spike Lee thought it fit to also pull former “Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault into the mix. The former reality star contestant turned clergy announced that she is Donald Trump’s Director of African American outreach. What is Director of African American Outreach? Well,…