Friends and colleagues affectionately describe actress Elise Neal as “beyond lovely.” Best known for her roles as D.L. Hughley’s wife, Yvonne, on the hit show “The Hughley’s,” or as Anthony Anderson’s wife, Yevette, in the Academy Award nominated film, “Hustle and Flow.” It’s obvious that Neal has made quite a name for herself as […]
Los Angeles, CA (January 29, 2013) In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Junior will debut “We Are Doc McStuffins” interstitials featuring Doc McStuffins, a young African-American girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom, alongside three real life female African-American physicians sharing what their jobs entail, and saluting their heroes.
January 26, Anaheim, CA-Twenty-two time Grammy winning recording artist Stevie Wonder, was in the house day three for the 2013 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. Performing in front of an excited crowd alongside the Mick Hayes Band and T-Cymbals, the musical legend’s impromptu performance explains why Wonder is truly beloved and, in a
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Tito and Jackie Jackson of the famous Jackson 5 and, brother’s of the late legendary icon Michael Jackson, attended media day at annual The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Tito a bass and electric guitar player is known for his love of blues music and, Jackie Jackson was known as the co-lead singer of
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Legendary producer, musician and TV personality awarded NAMM’s highest honor Carlsbad, CA (January 24, 2013) –The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors legendary music producer Randy Jackson with its highest honor, the “Music for Life” award. Jackson is recognized for his pervasive influence in the music world, and his longtime encouragement of budding
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LOS ANGELES, CA (January 18, 2013) – Kerry Washington will be presented with the NAACP President’s Award at the 44th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from 8-10 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) on Feb. 1 on NBC, it was announced today by the NAACP. The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous,
On Saturday, January 19, ASCAPs Rhythm & Soul team presented the 3rd Annual “Morning Glory’ Breakfast Reception for this year’s Stellar Award Nominees. The 28th Stellar Awards is an annual event, honoring Gospel Music artists, writers and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music industry. The 3rd Annual ASCAP breakfast reception honored this year’s
The slightly warmer weather at this Presidential Inauguration seemed to reflect the welcoming sentiment of the enormous crowd gathered on the Mall to see their President begin his second term in office. There is no doubt that President Obama and his beautiful family were the highlight of the proceeding, but another key feature of the
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9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis was nominated for ‘Best Actress’ for her role in ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild.’ Wallis made history as the youngest ever Oscar nominee in the ‘Best Actress’ category and the youngest African American Oscar nominee. Can you believe this was the Louisiana native’s first acting job ever! She was only
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The White House has confirmed that Myrlie Evers-Williams will give the invocation at the second inauguration of 44th President of the United States Barack Obama on January 21st, 2013. Evers-Williams, widow of Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers, says she is “humbled” to have been invited to take part in this moment of history 50 years
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