Essence Full Circle Festival to Highlight African Nations
by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned consumer technology company, which merges content, community, and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of …
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2 Chainz Partner’s With Business Mogul Mychel Dillard For New Eatery
by Mychel “Snoop” Dillard partners with rapper 2 Chainz to open new restaurant Crave in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta, GA. Dillard is one …
“Millennial Whoop” is Testament to the Power of Familiarity in Pop Music
by Pop songs that dominate the airwaves can often be cynically derided as simplistic or generic, but there is a rigorous creative process that goes into …
CONGRATULATIONS Sonja Norwood, Newest Faculty Member of The Los Angeles Film School
As a college student, breaking into the entertainment business can often time be a challenge, but having experienced individuals within the faculty can make things …
iHeart Media Is $20 Million In Debt; Files For Bankruptcy
by Eight hundred and fifty radio stations felt the heat today when its operator iHeartMedia submitted paperwork for bankruptcy. In an effort to restructure debt – …
Songwriters to Start Seeing Bigger Checks From Music Streaming
A recent ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) will raise mechanical royalty rates paid to songwriters by nearly 44 percent over the next five …
Ray J is $31 Million Richer After Inking Deal For His Electric Transportation Brand
Say what you want about Ray J, but you have to respect his hustle! The singer, actor, and businessman recently landed a hefty eight-figure deal …
Sometimes, We Don’t Just Play Music
Iconic artists have a habit of influencing the things we listen to. It’s inherent in their job description, after all. Some of the biggest stars …
Jack Daniel’s Teams Up With K. Michelle For New Southern Peach Flavor
After recently unveiling her Atlanta-based restaurant, K. Michelle gets to celebrate the launch of Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails’ newest flavor, Southern Peach.
Four of the Best Music-themed Online Slots
Considering the huge fame of many music stars, it is often unsurprising to see them branch out into other areas and take advantage of the strength and appeal of their ‘brand’.