The Pulse of Entertainment: Billboard’s Gail Mitchell Honored by Black Business Association
*“I don’t want to be in the spotlight…they had asked me before…I said its time,” said Gail Mitchell, a well known …
Tyra Banks Tapped to Host, Executive Produce ‘Dancing with the Stars’
*Tyra Banks has been tapped to take over hosting duties from Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews on “Dancing with the Stars”. …
Idris Elba: Actor Inks First-Look Deal with Apple TV+
*Idris Elba has inked a first-look deal with Apple TV+. According to Deadline, Elba will produce global series and …
Top Executives at Essence Mag Step Down After Explosive Exposé
*Several key executives at Essence magazine have stepped down after they were put on blast in an explosive exposé about …
Billionaire Robert Smith Unveils ’2% Solution’ Investment Plan for Black Communities
*Billionaire Robert F. Smith is calling on large corporations to invest 2% of their annual net income over the next …
DoorDash Announces New Initiatives to Support Black-owned businesses
*Today, DoorDash is launching new initiatives to support Black-owned restaurants on the DoorDash and Caviar platforms. …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Incognito’s Bluey is ‘Back Here Again’ with New Single from Solo Album
*“I’ve always got it in the back burner when I’m on the road to write an album for Incognito, but things changed when I …
Blackout Day 2020 Finds Business Booming At Black-Owned OneUnited Bank
*In the midst of bad times created by the coronavirus epidemic and the social upheaval the country is experiencing, …
Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO of EBONY – Company Also Promises Back Pay
*NEWARK, NJ – The board of directors of EBONY Magazine has agreed to a leadership change and the removal of CEO Willard …
Byron Allen: Media Mogul Settles $20 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit with Comcast
*Byron Allen and Comcast have settled their long-running racial discrimination dispute. As part of a settlement …
Uber Eats Accused of ‘Discrimination’ After Waiving Delivery Fees for Black-owned Businesses
*Uber Eats is waiving delivery fees for Black-owned businesses for the remainder of 2020. The move is meant to show …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Saxophonist Euge Groove Releases His 12th Album ‘Sing My Song’
*“This is my 12th album,” said sax man Euge Groove about his new project affectionately called “Sing My Song,” featuring …
Mary J. Blige: Singer Announces Launch of Limited-Edition Wine Collection
*Mary J. Blige has announced the launch of her first Sun Goddess Wines collection. The limited-edition label is in …
Aunt Jemima’s Great-Grandson Slams Decision to Erase Her Legacy from Brand
*Aunt Jemima’s great-grandson has slammed Quaker Oats decision to retire her image from the brand’s logo, …
Idris Elba to Launch Luxury Resort in Sierra Leone After the Coronavirus Issue is Over
*Idris Elba is planning to open a luxury resort in Sierra Leone. Speaking to The Mirror, a source claimed: “Idris saw …
