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DJ Khaled Signs to Roc Nation???

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I met my man Khaled before the hit records, platinum singles, anthems, accolades and social media success. I met him when he was a DJ, doing his thing in Miami just breaking records and rockin with Joe and TS. We immediately clicked and became good friends. I honestly was in awe of how this man made records, produced em, marketed em, broke Em, promoted em and sold em. That’s a gift. He had vision from day one. Most don’t know how brilliant this guy really is. Fast forward to me and my man Shake (RIP) giving Khaled his own label at Def Jam where, We The Best Records was born. Fast forward to getting Jay on Khaled records and developing that bond. We saw all of this wayyyyyyy before The Cloth Talk. Way before we made money together. That’s how friends become brothers. I won’t bore you guys with a long drawn out 12 yr story. (I’ll save that for the book, lol). Fast forward to now, finally welcoming my brother Khaled Khaled to Roc Nation!!! #Khaled #JayZ #RocNation #WeTheBest #Dusse #Th

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SAMSUNG IS REPORTEDLY OFFERING JAY Z 9 FIGURES TO BUY TIDAL

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The New York Post is reporting that Samsung is in talks with Jay Z to buy TIDAL, the streaming service the Roc Nation founder purchased in October of 2014 and infamously re-launched in March of last year.
The report also notes that in addition to Samsung, Google and Spotify have expressed interest in the company, originally a Swedish brand, but that Samsung has made itself appear to be the strongest of the suitors thanks to “really big” plans that have yet to be teased or unveiled.

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MIKKI TAYLOR, TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN,NATURI NAUGHTON, FRAN BURST-TERRANELLA TO BE HONORED AT ‘UNTOLD STORIES’ LUNCHEON

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MIKKI TAYLOR, TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN,
NATURI NAUGHTON, FRAN BURST-TERRANELLA TO BE HONORED AT ‘UNTOLD STORIES’ LUNCHEON MARCH 11 DURING BLACK WOMEN FILM SUMMIT

 

Purchase tickets to the luncheon TODAY at BlackWomenFilm.org 

(ATLANTA) – February 25, 2016 – The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) is proud to announce the 2016 “Untold Stories Awards” Luncheon honorees:

Mikki Taylor – Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE

Tisha Campbell-Martin – Actress/Recording Artist

Naturi Naughton – Actress, “POWER”

Fran Burst-Terranella – Director/Producer

These women have demonstrated excellence in their careers in film, television and the arts and will be celebrated on Friday, March 11 at 11:00AM at the Intercontinental Buckhead (3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326) as part of the Black Women Film Summit.

 

“We are excited about this year’s Untold Stories honorees and look forward to being inspired by these amazing individuals,” said BWFN Board Chair Donald Woodard. “The Untold Stories Luncheon is just one of the many opportunities at the Black Women Film Summit that allows aspiring professionals to connect with seasoned artists and insiders. Our program is designed to further the mission of increasing the number of women of color in the film and television industries.”

 

Scholarships for students entering film and television will also be awarded during the luncheon.

 

The Black Women Film Summit takes place March 10-12, 2016 in Atlanta. In addition to the luncheon, this three-day event features the annual Black Women Film Festival (BWFF), Book Festival and panel discussions.

 

The Summit opens Thursday, March 10 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with a networking reception at Boogalou Restaurant & Lounge (239 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30308) and closes Saturday, March 12 with a full day of screenings, panels and an awards ceremony at Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta GA 30310).
Sponsors of the 2016 Black Women Film Summit are BET, VH1, Final Draft and the Georgia Production Partnership.

 

For tickets and information, visit www.blackwomenfilm.org. For press credentials, email saptosa@gmail.com.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE

 

Thursday, March 10 – Boogalou Restaurant & Lounge (239 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30308)

5:00PM – 8:00PM – Opening Reception  

 

Friday, March 11 – Intercontinental Buckhead (3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30326)

9:00AM – 11:00AM – Registration

11:00AM – 1:30PM – “Untold Stories” Luncheon

1:45PM – 2:45PM – “Reel Sista Talk”

3:00PM – 4:00PM – “Marketing Your Film to Hollywood”

 

Saturday, March 12 -Dennard Center @ Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta GA 30310)

9:00AM – 10:00AM – Registration

10:00AM – 12:00PM – Kids Acting Workshop & Myra J Comedy Class

10:00AM – 11:30AM – “Screenwriting 101”

11:30AM – 12:30PM – “The YBF: Young, Black & Filming”

12:00PM – 2:00PM – “Black Women Book Festival”

1:00PM – 4:00PM – “Black Women Film Festival”

5:00PM – 6:30PM – Closing Awards

  

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Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles fails health inspection

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Yuck yuck yuck!!!!! 
With a dismal health inspection score of 56 now required to be posted prominently on the wall, an iconic Midtown Atlanta restaurant is facing the music and eating humble pie. Gladys Knight’s Signature Chicken and Waffles on Peachtree Street failed its latest health inspection on Feb. 8 and, according to WSB reports, restaurant officials are not commenting on what is being done to address the violations.

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TIDAL SUBSCRIPTIONS REPORTEDLY DOUBLED THANKS TO KANYE’S ‘T.L.O.P.’ ALBUM

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Sources reportedly told TMZ that the exclusive rights to Yeezy’s 7th LP doubled the services subscriptions, jumping them up from roughly 1 million to 2.5 million in just 10 days’ time. The operation has been so successful, that Ye’s team is reportedly discussing a traditional digital and physical release of the album, now that the streaming puts TIDAL in position to potentially add up to $15 million in revenue.
Photo credit: Jamie McCarthy Getty Images

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Dazzle Me Parties

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DaZzle Me Parties definitely gave the girls the feel of luxury and fine dining. The girls were immediately fascinated by the immaculate ambiance and the “for girls only” theme.

  
 The staff was amazing. The girls doing the makeup and etiquette class were teens as well so the girls had someone to relate to while getting dazzled. After the dazzle me experience, the girls were beaming with confidence which is what the experience is truly about. 

   
 It’s not only about getting dolled up and looking pretty, it’s about bonding(building a sisterhood), learning skills needed to become a young lady, staying true to who you are, and feeling pretty from the inside which gives girls that glow on the outside! 

   
    
 The girls absolutely loved the overall experience, and we will be back!

-Porshe

   
    
   

Click here for more info in this fabulous experience!!!!!!

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T.I. Signs to Roc Nation 

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T.I. has signed a distribution deal with Roc Nation for his next album Dime Trap. After announcing he was leaving Columbia Records in 2015, T.I. had to land somewhere eventually, and Roc Nation makes a lot of sense, given how long Tip’s had a relationship with Jay Z.
What also makes sense is that in addition to signing to Roc Nation, T.I. has inked a deal with Jay Z’s other music venture – TIDAL. That deal will make him the 19th artist-owner involved with the streaming service, placing him next to other rappers like Nicki Minaj and Kanye West.

Source: XXL

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Kendrick Lamar will Induct N.W.A. Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Cleveland, OH (February 22, 2016) – Kendrick Lamar and Kid Rock are confirmed to present speeches at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio. Lamar scheduled to induct N.W.A and Rock to induct Cheap Trick. The 2016 Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which also hosted the event in 2014.   

Lamar and Rock join previously announced presenters including The Black Keys, Rob Thomas and Lars Ulrich of Metallica.

 

The public can purchase tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com. The ceremony will honor this year’s recently announced Inductees: Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, N.W.A and Steve Miller as well as Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement Inductee Bert Berns. The Induction Ceremony will premiere on HBO Saturday, April 

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50 Cent Pissed w/ Loyd Banks for taking a photo w/ The Game

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It seems like Game is trying to grow up and be a man put the past behind them but 50 is not having it….

What do you see when you look at this picture?” asked 50 on Instagram in response to their photo. “I see confusion,I’m not sure if it’s just me, I’m a Cancer shit don’t get old with me. I never ask for trouble but I really don’t have a problem with it I’m different. The question isn’t how I feel about it, but how dose ( Lodi Mac ) feel about it? Some shit is just better off left alone.

-50

Game Responds:

When I heard banks was in Dubai, I told my niggas, “we’re goin thru to holla”…. My team thought I was on some bullshit & thought we was going thru to kick off some bullshit… I then told them, “Naw, we ain’t on that… We on the other side of the world enjoying ourselves, 1/2 y’all ain’t never even left LA… So we gone go thru, show banks party love & im going to personally let him know that me & him are 💯… It’s been 11 years since I seen banks & the funny thing is, I told myself.. When I got there I was going to go off his energy… & when we seen each other, it was instantly all good energy, so we chopped it.. threw back a few dranks & took a flick for old times sake to kill the negativity & tension that had once tore one of the GREATEST RAP GROUPS ever apart !!! At some point, you gotta be a MAN about certain situations so last night that’s what I decided to do.. It was MY DECISION !!! Whether Buck, gone admit it or not… I talk to that nigga all the time.. As recent as few months ago when I was in Nashville & it was all love…. Don’t front now my nigga… This is ME !!! As for me & you “50”… Our past has proven we could both get on some gangsta shit if need be, being that lives have been lost on both sides….. Lives have been taken from friends, & fathers taken from kids.. Which could’ve easily been MY LIFE or YOURS….. If you choose to ignore the GROWN MAN approach & continue to harbor HATE for me & my side… That’s your decision. I can’t speak for Banks, but my pride was swallowed last night along with a shot of Hennesey in that club…… Whatever it’s gone be is what it’s gone be, I said my peace #HateItOrLoveIt

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MARY MARY RETURNS FOR THE FIFTH SEASON 

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Last season left audiences in limbo with Erica and Tina Campbell focusing on their individual careers…forcing Mary Mary into an indefinite hiatus. The sisters, now in direct competition with each other, are also feeling pressure to keep Mary Mary in the game…even if that means replacing a Mary! Tune in to season 5 of WE tv’s MARY MARY, premiering Thursday, March 3 at 9PM ET/PT.  
This season, Erica Campbell is at the top of her game having won a Grammy, Dove and Soul Train Award; meanwhile Tina’s solo career is on the rise. These, now, solo sisters have become accustom to being at the top as part of the dynamic duo that is Mary Mary; however for the first time ever, they are competing for the same spot on the charts.
In the premiere episode, Warryn Campbell begins to feel pressure from Sony Records to deliver the next, long awaited, Mary Mary album. He immediately enlists Erica to help convince Tina that this is the right time to resurrect Mary Mary. Erica believes she has the perfect plan to get Tina onboard; however, it may not be foolproof as Tina is solely focused on her solo effort and is finally seeing her hard work pay off. With success come countless responsibilities, leaving Tina feeling a bit overwhelmed. Her husband Teddy’s task of keeping her from breaking under the pressure proves to be more challenging than expected. 

 

Former Mary Mary manager, Mitchell Solarek, has finally moved on from his tumultuous relationship with the Mary’s; and just when he thinks he made a clean break, his new client will only work with one producer…Warryn Campbell. With Warryn on the hook for a Mary Mary album will do everything he can to stay in Sony’s good graces; even if the result is making a deal with the devil and possibly recasting Mary Mary.

 

Can Mary Mary survive the pressures of Erica and Tina’s individual ventures and personal lives, or will their success be the demise of Mary Mary? Tune in to season 5 of WE tv’s MARY MARY, premiering Thursday, March 3 at 9PM ET/PT.

 

MARY MARYis produced for WE tv by Entertainment One (eOne) and executive produced by eOne’s Tara Long, John Morayniss and Eric Hoberman; WE tv’s Lauren Gellert, EVP, Development and Original programming and Kate Farrell, VP of Original Programming serve as executive producers; Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell and Mitchell Solarek.

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank diagnosed with cancer

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“Over the last several weeks Angie and I have visited a number of expert doctors and hospitals across the country to identify the best treatment options for me. I have chosen an aggressive approach that will include surgery and the overall prognosis is good. I’m looking forward to getting this behind me and continuing a very active lifestyle, my upcoming wedding, as well as continued active involvement in our businesses and philanthropic efforts for years to come.”
Arthur Blank

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“Here We Go Again” ATL Premiere

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I really enjoyed myself at the Red Carpet and Screening of “Here We Go Again” check out Red Carpet photos of the cast plus more info on “Here We Go Again” below! 

Letoya Luckett
  
Wendy Raquel Robinson
  
kyndall
 
TV One’s new multi-generational comedy Here We Go Again about three generations of women whose lives are upended after a series of events sends them along an unexpected journey premieres at 8 p.m. ET. The half-hour series follows Maddy (LeToya Luckett), a single mother and successful lawyer who is convinced there is a “Walker Women’s Curse,” after being born to her mother, Loretta (Wendy Raquel Robinson), at age 16, and having a child, Shante (Kyndall Ferguson), herself at the same age.

   
    
    
    
 

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Scarface UPCOMING TOUR DATES!!!

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2/11 Tulsa, OK – Shrine
2/12 – Dallas, TX – Trees
2/13 Oklahoma City, OK – OKC Farmers Market
2/15 – El Paso, TX – Club 301
2/16 – Tucson, AZ – Club 4th Ave
2/17 – San Diego, CA – La Luz Ultra Lounge
2/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos
2/19 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
2/21 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows
2/23 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
2/24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
2/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
2/27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sick Puppy Saloon
2/28 – Denver, CO – Roxy Theatre
3/3 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
3/4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
3/5 – Chicago, IL – Portage Theatre
3/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Birdys
3/10 – Fort Wayne, IN – O’Reilly’s
3/11 – Columbus, OH – Skullys
3/12 – Lansing, MI – Fahrenheit Live
3/13 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
3/18 – Manchester, NH – Shaskeen
3/19 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
3/24 – Asheville, NC – New Mountain
3/25 – Augusta, GA – Sky City
3/29 – Murfreesboro, TN – Tempt
4/1 – Houston, TX – KOKO Nightclub

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Former LAPD Cop Fingers Diddy as Tupac’s Killer

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A former LAPD cop claims that Grammy Award-winning artist Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs was responsible for hiring a killer to shoot Tupac Shakur in a drive-by in 1996.Both Diddy, from New York, and Tupac, in Los Angeles, had been caught up in a bitter rivalry between East and West Coast rappers, the Huffington Post reports. Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls – a close friend of P Diddy – was shot dead six months later in a revenge killing, according to retired detective Greg Kading, who once led a special task force that investigated the shootings. (Daily Mail UK)

Kading says that Shakur was gunned down by Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson after the men were involved in a fight earlier that same night. Furthering his claims, the former officer says that Suge Knight hired blood gang member Wardell “Pooch” Fouse for a retaliation hit on Notorious B.I.G., for $13,000. According to Kading, he was able to pry verifiable information from Keffe about the circumstances that led to Shakur’s murder in order to avoid charges for other crimes.

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Stacey Dash Applauds Decision of White Actor Cast as Michael Jackson

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Stacey dash said that she thinks that the casting was a great move to break down the barriers of race in Hollywood. Dash explained, “I say, BRAVO! I’m sick and tired of being told ‘Sorry, Stacey, this is a Caucasian-only role.’ Counterintuitively, this decision by Hollywood — which looks like a diss to Blacks — is actually what we’ve been saying all along: roles should NOT be based on color.” 

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Game Responds to $10 million Judgement in Sexual Assualt Case

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Let’s get one thing very CLEAR: that thirsty Gatorade mascot of a transvestite WILL NEVER see $10,000,000 or anything close 2 a penny of my money. People think because they read a headline in BOLD PRINT it’s true. She won a judgment of 10 million $’s & that means that a judge because I’m overseas has given this chicken a chance 2 MAYBE be able to afford a lifetime supply of lace front hair glue if my lawyers don’t respond to this suit by the 26th of this month which they will do tomorrow am. Soon as I’m home, me & my lawyers will EAT THIS CASE like a box of Minion Twinkies on sale at Walmart ! @VH1 has a seperate suit filed against them by this Thot Bot that they will also win because #1 this BIYATCH (Snoop’s voice) is a liar. She has a history of theft, fraud, prostitution arrests & a lot of other “Tranny Panty” activity in her past that makes this false claim irrelevant. Don’t be fooled by these accusations or the dollar amount in the headlines cause I put that on my favorite aunties poodle this broad ain’t gettin shit ! Every girl on that show will tell u I never touched this chick or ever desired to be anywhere near her. She got kicked off the show & as a result she filed this lame lawsuit which was probably her intentions before the show was ever even started. She was begging for my attention the entire time we shot the show & was given the ultimate Major League Baseball CURVE ball so that upset her & made her lil wee wee hard so she did what all chicks like her do when life gives them no other options…. They sue you ! This is really a crying shame so at this point I will use the crying shame emoji 😭😭😭😭. See you in court Mister Rainey. N I say Mr. because ur mustache is probably a bit longer than it was during taping being that it’s about to be spring & that’s usually when mine is at its healthiest, hit @Beboprbarber for the best mustache edge up u can find. Tell em I sent u & it’s on the house u dusty bitch you !#TellEmBoutThatScratchNSniffWigYouBeWearing #HairyAssUnderArms #BitchWasUsingMyOldSpice (insert old spice whistle) #PS #iHateAll17OfYoWigs #AndYesIFlushedUrClosurePieceDownTheWaffleHouseToilet take these 🎮🎮🎮🎮🎮 #JuwannaMann

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Steeple Awards Coming to Atlanta

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‪#‎TheSteepleAwards2016‬The Steeple Awards, Gospel’s newest award show, acknowledges Pastors and Psalmists on all levels. Pastors of mega churches and pastors of smaller ministries are acknowledged together for their great Kingdom work in feeding the hungry, and sheltering the homeless and saving sin-sick souls. Signed, mainstream artists and unsigned, independent artists are honored together for their ministry contributions to the gospel music industry and to the world. In today’s climate of purchasing acknowledgements, we promise that every artist who is known for their ministry commitment in honoring Christ will have their hard work acknowledged without the encumberment of nepotism or favoritism. Pastors and artists are nominated by their congregants, support teams and those who love their ministries. Once nominations are received, the Steeple Award nominations committee researches each nominee by attending services and events, reviewing social media and participating during community service activities.

The Steeple Awards will be in Atlanta this year on March 19th. This awards show will be a gathering place for a night of praise, worship, and honor through the spirit of Christ. The show is being considered “The Biggest Night In Gospel Music”. It is a celebration of Church Leaders and Gospel Artists who has devoted themselves to Christ. Special Invited Guests includes: Tasha Cobbs, Richard Smallwood, Canton Jones, Kelly Price, The Walls Group, Ann Nesby, William Murphy and the cast of Preachers of Atlanta

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Game Ordered to Pay $10Million in Sexual Assualt Case

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Photo credit: Kingsmen Media 

On Monday (Feb. 1), the Documentary 2 MC was ordered to pay $10 million judgment in a sex assault case, this exclusively reported by Bossip.

Rainey said that last May, while shooting the show, she went out on an after-hours date with the rapper. The woman claimed that she went to a local bar in Illinois where The Game was out of control and drunk and high.
She said that during the night The Game sexually assaulted her on several occasions, including him forcefully reaching his hand inside her dress to rub her bare vagina and buttocks. The contestant explained she never gave him permission to touch her and she felt degraded by the unwanted touching.

 

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