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Russell Simmons Issues Personal Apology for RushCard Shutdown
*Days after accounts for RushCard accidentally shut-down, Russell Simmons is assuring customers that their frozen accounts will be accessible again.
In a video posted on...
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Ava DuVernay Set to ‘Inspire’ Filmmakers at Mumbai Film Festival
*“Selma” director Ava DuVernay will head the International Competition jury at the upcoming 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, to be held October 29...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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