I am a mother, community leader, ministry leader, philanthropist, and an entrepreneur. As the founder of Speak Life Publications and Eagle Eye Leadership Academy, one thing I understand is the importance of balance and confidence. I began my entrepreneurial journey in 2010. It came with do overs, inconsistency, and lack of belief in me. Yet I never gave up. I kept pushing even when it didn’t seem like it on the surface.
Read MoreYou were introduced to her on Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, but Lyrica is much more than just a reality star. With three studio albums, four EPs and countless writing credits for the industry’s living legends like Chris Brown, Missy Elliott and Beyonce, Lyrica has been impacting the music world for over a decade!
Just ask legendary Grammy-Award Winning Producer and Songwriter Jermaine Dupri – a vegan for the last decade and a half. He’ll tell you all the reasons why it’s improved his life.
Dupri is putting his money where his mouth is, joining 25madison’s startup The Beet, designed to empower Americans on the importance of our diets, and provide solutions that give real stepping stones to getting there.
Read MoreTV One announced today that production for its new original film DON’T WASTE YOUR PRETTYdirected by Tamara Bass has concluded in Atlanta, GA. The film, written by Katrina O’Gilvie, is based on the eponymous novel penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas is slated to premiere in 2021. The cast of DON’T WASTE YOUR PRETTY includes Keri Hilson (“Think Like A Man,” “Almost Christmas”), Redaric Williams (“The Yard,” “The Young And The Restless”), Deborah Joy Winans(“Greenleaf”), Jasmine Burke (“Saints & Sinners”), Kaye Singleton (“American Soul”) and Rainey Branch (“Being Mary Jane,” “Grey’s Anatomy”).
“I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great,” Fishburne told New York Magazine.
According to documents, Norman, who owns Sweetie Pies restaurant, took out a $450,000 life insurance policy on Montgomery in 2014. He then allegedly communicated with a woman named Terica Ellis via burner phones to pull off the murder. Ellis and Norman were in communication the day of the murder, and the feds claim they pinged Ellis’ phone near the scene of the crime in St. Louis.
With his 9th studio album, Restoration, dropping on August 21st and the follow up to his New York Times best-selling book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion, But Gained My Faith, releasing on October 13th, Lecrae is giving fans a behind the scenes view of his life in The Road To Restoration, a 3 part video narrative posted on his YouTube channel“”Restoration is taking something broken and making it whole again,” explains Lecrae. Through restoration we take something that has been stripped of its value and bring back its worth, meaning, and purpose. I want people to journey with me on The Road To Restoration. The journey begins with this 3 part video experience, then there’s the album, Set.Live virtual concert, and book! Collectively they’re all pieces of a puzzle and each piece helps you to understand the next. When all the pieces come together, you’ll get the full picture.”
Read MoreAfter 18 years, two suspects were arrested for the murder of Jam Master Jay. Federal prosecutors are expected to announce the indictment of Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., who investigators have long suspected of participating in the D.J.’s murder inside his Queens recording studio.
Read MoreFirst single off the rapper/singer/songwriter’s upcoming album Magnetic.
CHH artist Buckeye Pauly has released a brand new video for “What It Is”, the first single from his upcoming studio album Magnetic. This is the second solo project from the Youngstown, OH bred, Atlanta -based artist and fifth overall, including 3 as part of the hip hop duo Green Dynasty teaming up with his brother, rapper/producer Myke Groov
Medication – MOJOBOTZ (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) @TheRealRufusBlaq @MYK GRV BEATZ from the debut LP entitled “GOODBYE NIGHTLIFE”
Read MoreLa Flame confirmed the news via social media on Friday, just minutes after his wife posted a photo showing off her baby bump.
Read MoreThe Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominations for the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards recognizing an array of new songs and first-time nominees, as well as esteemed performers and hit songs that have been a bright light during this difficult time.
Johnson – Executive Producer Cedric The Entertainer, iconic comedian D.L. Hughley and a stellar cast of fresh new faces are part of this single-camera dramedy about life-long best friends navigating the world while Black. Produced by Cedric’s A Bird & A Bear Entertainment. Premieres second quarter of 2021.
Illinois governor, J.B. Pritzker, passed a law last week that allows individuals assaulting workers enforcing the use of masks to be prosecuted for aggravated battery. In Illinois, aggravated battery is typically a felony.
I’m “This provision sends the message that it’s vitally important for workers to be both respected and protected while serving on the front lines,” said the governor’s office in a statement on the new law, which went into effect immediately.
VH1’s “Love & Listings” creators have been greenlit to start production on a new reality show featuring celebrity real estate professionals in Atlanta. Currently referred to as “Hollywood Of The South,” the show will showcase these luxury real estate experts buying and selling the best estates that metro Atlanta has to offer to their celebrity clients
The men behind the new Atlanta-based show are real estate moguls Tai Savet and Sean Matthews who hit gold when “Love & Listings” premiered its first season last year on Vh1. The show is currently in its second season.
Read MoreRelease Date: August 28, 2020
Synopsis: As team leader O’Hara, she leads a lively squad of soldiers on a daring mission: rescue hostages from their captors in remote Africa. But as the mission goes awry and the team is stranded, O’Hara’s squad must face a bloody, brutal encounter with a gang of rebels – and the horde of ravenous, enraged lions they encounter.
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel released The Clark Sisters’ newest single, “His Love” featuring Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg today. This is the second single from their critically acclaimed album The Return, preceded only by “Victory” that ranked #1 on Gospel Billboard in June 2020. “His Love” is an up tempo melody with a positive reminder that God’s love “lasts forever, even when you feel like giving up joy comes in the morning…” The legendary group felt it is important to remind the world, in the mist of civil unrest and disparities, that “His love is all you need…”
Read MoreIn the September-October issue of ESSENCE, La La Anthony — best-selling author, actress, designer, producer and multihyphenate maven — graces the cover and provides perspective on the often-discussed issue of Black women and identity. In the cover story, Finding Success on Her Own Terms, Anthony talks candidly with ESSENCE Deputy Editor Allison McGevna about everything from co-parenting, raising and protecting her Black son in America, celebrating her Afro-Latina identity and the importance of telling Cyntoia Brown’s story.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the mid-season return of its hit Tyler Perry drama “The Haves and the Have Nots,”set to premiere two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The popular series roars back to the screen with a vengeance as the Cryer, Harrington and Young families fight for their very existence. “The Haves and the Have Nots” is the #1 original cable series among African- American Women and total viewers. It is also among the Top 5 original scripted series on ad-supported cable.
Read MoreHip Pop artist TRON released his follow-up single Arson on Friday, July 31st. Released strategically during the hottest months of the summer, TRON is hoping to add his own heat with this new single.
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The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the only place to encounter some of the largest dinosaurs to ever roam the earth, and some of the eeriest marine creatures to ever lurk the ocean’s depths, from the safety of your family vehicle. Atlanta guests will be among the first in the nation to go on a quest with our online audio tour that will lead them throughout the thrilling dinosaur safari. For $49 per vehicle (9 people or less), your dino crew can time-travel and enjoy about an hour-long ride back in time.
Happening at the spacious Atlanta Motor Speedway, Jurassic Quest worked in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur was painstakingly replicated in every detail. Guests will have the chance to drive through realistic scenes, without leaving their own vehicles, depicting how we understand dinosaurs looked and moved!
In addition to the life-like dinosaur exhibits, there will be opportunities to visit with our one-of-a-kind baby dinosaurs and our team of dino trainers as well as the chance to capture the moment with a safari-style photo of your vehicle and family transported back in time via a Jurassic setting complete with a dinosaur backdrop. All attendees will leave with the same bragging rights, “We Survived Jurassic Quest 2020!” One photo per family is FREE and included in ticket purchase.
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