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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (In Theaters August 19)

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Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Hashi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Director: Travis Knight

Writers: Marc Haimes and Chris Butler (“ParaNorman”)

Voice Cast: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, Rooney Mara, and Matthew McConaughey                           

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BREAKING: 2 Dallas Officers Shot during Protest 

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Area Rapid Transit (DART) officers have been shot in downtown Dallas, according to agency spokesman Morgan Lyons.
“Everyone was screaming, people were running,” she said. “I saw at least probably 30 shots go off.”

“I was walking next to the officer who was helping with the protest, all of a sudden I saw six to eight shots,” one witness told the station. “It looked like two officers went down.”

shooting had an assault rifle — and I know guns. The shots were in rapid succession,” the witness said.

Video showed numerous police officers crouching behind vehicles. Others approached a location holding protective shields.

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KIERRA SHEARD PREPS FOR FIRST HEADLINING SOLO TOUR WITH ALL FEMALE BAND & LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP

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Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, entrepreneur, fashion designer, Kierra Sheard, is preparing to hit the road on a self-titled solo tour; with an all girl band. After releasing her latest project, the critically acclaimed, “LED EP,” Sheard is eager to get back on the road and give her supporters more of the positive, inspiring, yet edgy and bold, Christ-centered music that she is known for.  
Kierra recently released a series of social media posts in search of girl musicians, whom she will personally select via online auditions to comprise the all girl band. While there will no doubtedly be all girls on stage, holding it down for each night of the tour, the concerts are not just for the ladies; guys are very well welcomed to attend each concert. Kierra and band will be performing an array of new music, in addition to taking attendees on a musical journey with performances of her hits from her 14-year career in the music industry. 

 

“I want those that come, to leave feeling refreshed. Transparency, God, love, music, and more is what I’ll have to offer. I’ll have fun on this tour and do things that I’ve never done before. I will not be prohibited or stopped by anyone but God! I won’t worry about what’s said, I’m going for a raw experience! People don’t want fake experiences. They want what’s real. We all want to feel like we aren’t alone while doing this thing called “life,” says Kierra Sheard.

 

The tour hits the road in July with the first date taking place in Kierra’s hometown of Detroit and culminating in October. Stops along the way include Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, and New York.
In addition to her upcoming tour, Kierra has released a mobile app that will be a companion to the tour. App users will have exclusive looks inside of Kierra’s world as she goes from city to city. The new mobile app will be available for iPhone and Android devices. Through the app, Kierra will frequently be able to connect directly with her following and inspire others to live their lives unapologetically. Kierra says, “I’m so excited about this app! You will essentially be able to “UNLOCK MY WORLD” as I provide exclusive photos, live video streams, music, my obsessions, and a lot more! I also cover songs from different genres of music like Coldplay’s “Paradise”, Ellie Goulding’s “On My Mind”, Sia’s “Chandelier”, and Beyoncé’s “If I Were A Boy”. I’m too excited for the release and can’t wait to take my fans along with me on this interactive journey.” Download the new app from Kierra Sheard for your iPhone or Andriod devices today.

  

For more information on the tour or if interested in being a vendor, sponsor, volunteer or opening act, visit: www.IAmKierraSheard.com

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ALTON STERLING, 37, KILLED BY BATON ROUGE POLICE FOR SELLING CDS

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The footage of the killing leaves little room for understanding as to why Sterling, 37, was shot and killed in front of a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to The Advocate, allegedly an anonymous call was placed to authorities about a man who was selling CDs outside of the Triple S Food Mart who pointed a gun at someone telling them to leave the property. When officials arrived, the man in question was Alton Sterling, a distributor that had sold CDs and DVDs in front of the store for years. No one is exactly sure what happened between the time the officers arrived and when the video footage began, but all witnesses agree that the officers were aggressive with Sterling upon arrival, as Sterling just wanted to understand what he was being detained for. “They were really aggressive with him from the start,” Abdullah Muflahi, the store owner said.
(The Source)

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The DREAM Symposium hosted by Chris Tucker

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DeKalb County’s Office of Youth Services and Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs  partnered with the Chris Tucker Foundation to present the 2016 Dream Symposium, an engaging panel discussion for local youth, featuring DeKalb native Chris Tucker and Interim CEO Lee May.


The Dream Symposium provides an opportunity for youth ages 12-15 to have an interactive, mentoring conversation with media and entertainment professionals who have made their dreams come true.


Photo/Video credit: @KingsmenMedia 

 

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2016 BET Awards White Carpet Photos

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What a GREAT time at the 2016 BET Awards that were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Celebrities graced the Red Carpet in some of the top fashions around the world! Check out some of the great photos from Kingsmen Media photographer Amrya M. Check back for more updates from the 2016 BET Awards from Kingsmen Media Group!

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Happy Father’s Day Homies

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I don’t care if you are the BEST father or just doing the BEST that you can I still salute you! Growing up with a part-time dad added to the pain of life for me and I just couldn’t abandon my children. Times were hard over the years but I wouldn’t trade being a Father for anything! Father me enjoy your day! God bless

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Zonnique  Pullins, Tiny’s Daughter, Busted for Carrying Loaded Weapon at Airport

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Tameka Harris‘ daughter Zonnique Pullins, was arrested for carrying a concealed handgun though airport security last night. Pullins is rap mogul T.I.‘s stepdaughter.

According to CBS News Atlanta, Pullins, 20, was arrested at 10 p.m. Thursday. She was released at 2 a.m. Friday morning.
Sources say Pullins, affectionately known as “Niq Niq” to family, “forgot” the loaded weapon was in her luggage.
Pullins appeared on VH1’s reality TV show T.I. & Tiny’s Family Hustle. She is best known as the lead singer of the now defunct girl group OMG Girlz.

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“I AM HOMICIDE” HOSTED BY DETECTIVE GARY McFADDEN

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When the streets talk, he listens. Where a crime scene has already been picked over, he can see things everyone else missed. Meet homicide detective Garry McFadden, the focus of Investigation Discovery’s all-new original series I AM HOMICIDE. After nearly three decades with the Charlotte Police Department, Det. McFadden has solved more than 700 homicide cases, resulting in a 90-percent success rate with the investigations he pursues. But his work doesn’t stop at protecting and serving the community of Charlotte. Chances are that when a call comes in, he knows the victim, the family, or even the perpetrator, because he has made it his mission to be one with the people of Charlotte, operating his investigations out of a local diner instead of the police precinct so he can truly get to know residents across the city and gain their confidence. Det. McFadden uses his street smarts to work the neighborhood networks and gather critical information for leads, at times risking his life by trusting the streets he calls home. I AM HOMICIDE world premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 10/9c only on Investigation Discovery. 

During each one-hour episode, Det. McFadden opens his case files to reveal how his unorthodox investigation methods helped solve one of the most precarious cases of his career. Using recreations, archival footage and revisiting the scenes of his most renowned cases, McFadden will take you behind the curtain on the cases that not only defined his career but the community he lives in. He will go anywhere, talk to anyone, and follow any lead with or without backup assistance – all the while wearing the best suits in town. And, after thirty-five years on the force, retirement be damned, he shows no signs of slowing down. 
Fans can also take a deeper dive each week when Investigation Discovery’s top-rated podcast, DETECTIVE, returns for an all-new season featuring Det. McFadden. In each weekly installment of DETECTIVE, McFadden goes into detail about topics including his decorated career, cases that haunt him today, the legacy he wants to leave in Charlotte and his belief that community-based policing could diffuse contentious relations between law enforcement and the people they vow to protect.

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UPDATE: 50 dead, 53 hospitalized in mass shooting at gay nightclub in Orlando

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What we know

A gunman opened fire inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., killing approximately 50 people and leaving 53 others hospitalized in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

The gunman, who was carrying an assault-style rifle, handgun and possibly an explosive device, is dead after exchanging fire with officers at 5 a.m. He had taken hostages after trying to flee.

The FBI is treating the shooting as an act of terrorism.

The suspect was identified as Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old U.S. citizen whose family is believed to be from Afghanistan. Federal officials are investigating Mateen’s possible ties to radical terror organizations.

Witnesses at the club described a chaotic scene.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency as officials throughout the state asked the public for blood donations.

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Rocko Sues Future for $10 Million 

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According to reports, Rock sued Future citing a 2011 contract he believes Future breached. He says the deal was for Future to make his first six albums with Rocko’s A1 record label. Epic Records signed on to distribute the albums and Future allegedly cut a side deal with the label, which scored him a multi-million dollar advance.
Rocko claims that Future stiffed him for 25%, the commission he’s owed off those Epic advances and he says he’s owed 20% of Future’s earnings from touring and endorsements. Grand total: About $10 million.

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MUHAMMAD ALI TRIBUTE: THE GREATEST AIRS TOMORROW AT 10PM ET/9PM CT ON BOUNCE TV

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Bounce TV will celebrate the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, the global icon who passed away Friday at the age of 74, with a special presentation of The Greatest, the 1977 motion picture in which Ali stars as himself, tomorrow, June 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. CT.
The Greatest is a dramatization of Ali’s life and starts with his rise to fame winning the heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games, when he was known as Cassius Clay. He then stuns Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion of the world and soon after converts to Islam and changes his name.
When he is suddenly classified 1A by the Draft Board that earlier rejected him, Ali refuses the draft on religious grounds, which leads to the stripping of his title. Embarking on — and ultimately winning — a nearly four-year long court battle, Ali then returns to the ring and takes part in what many consider some of the greatest fights of all time. Against all odds, he defeats George Foreman in the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” to win back the heavyweight title.
The Greatest was based on a book written by Ali and others and the boxing footage is largely from the actual fights. The film includes the song The Greatest Love of All, written for the movie and performed by George Benson. It was later remade by Whitney Houston.

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Muhammad Ali on Life Support! Doctors Warned Family the “End is Near”

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Muhammad Ali is flocking to his hospital bedside today as doctors fear that the end is near for the boxing legend.
According to a Mirror report, Ali is currently in intensive care after being admitted to the hospital in what was said to be “fair condition” yesterday. Bob Gunnell, an Ali family spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday that “A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.”

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BET AWARDS TO AIR LIVE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 

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The complete list of nominees for the 2016 “BET Awards” are:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

ADELE

ANDRA DAY

BEYONCÉ

K. MICHELLE

RIHANNA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

BRYSON TILLER

CHRIS BROWN

JEREMIH

THE WEEKND

TYRESE
Best Group

2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE

DRAKE & FUTURE

PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY

RAE SREMMURD

THE INTERNET
Best Collaboration

BIG SEAN FT. CHRIS BROWN & TY DOLLA $IGN – PLAY NO GAMES

BIG SEAN FT. KANYE WEST & JOHN LEGEND – ONE MAN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD   

FUTURE FT. DRAKE – WHERE YA AT                                                     

NICKI MINAJ FT. BEYONCÉ – FEELING MYSELF

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE – WORK
Best Male Hip Hop Artist

DRAKE

FETTY WAP

FUTURE

J. COLE

KANYE WEST

KENDRICK LAMAR
Best Female Hip Hop Artist

DEJ LOAF

LIL KIM

MISSY ELLIOTT

NICKI MINAJ

REMY MA
Video of the Year

BEYONCÉ – FORMATION

BRYSON TILLER – DON’T                                                             

DRAKE – HOTLINE BLING

KENDRICK LAMAR – ALRIGHT                                                                

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE – WORK
Video Director of the Year

BENNY BOOM

CHRIS BROWN

COLIN TILLEY & THE LITTLE HOMIES

DIRECTOR X

HYPE WILLIAMS
Best New Artist

ALESSIA CARA

ANDRA DAY

BRYSON TILLER

KEHLANI

TORY LANEZ
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY

ERICA CAMPBELL

KIRK FRANKLIN

LECRAE

TAMELA MANN

TASHA COBBS
Best Actress

GABRIELLE UNION

KERRY WASHINGTON

TARAJI P. HENSON

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

VIOLA DAVIS
Best Actor

ANTHONY ANDERSON

COURTNEY B. VANCE

IDRIS ELBA

MICHAEL B. JORDAN

O’SHEA JACKSON JR.
YoungStars Award

AMANDLA STENBERG

QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS

SILENTÓ

WILLOW SMITH

YARA SHAHIDI
Best Movie

BEASTS OF NO NATION

CONCUSSION

CREED

DOPE

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
Sportswoman of the Year

CHEYENNE WOODS

GABRIELLE DOUGLAS

SERENA WILLIAMS

SKYLAR DIGGINS

VENUS WILLIAMS
Sportsman of the Year

CAM NEWTON

KOBE BRYANT

LEBRON JAMES

ODELL BECKHAM JR.

STEPHEN CURRY
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award

BEYONCÉ – FORMATION

BRYSON TILLER – DON’T

CHRIS BROWN – BACK TO SLEEP

DRAKE – HOTLINE BLING

FUTURE FT. DRAKE – WHERE YA AT

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE – WORK
Centric Award

ANDRA DAY – RISE UP

BEYONCÉ – FORMATION

K. MICHELLE – NOT A LITTLE BIT

RIHANNA – BBHMM

THE INTERNET – UNDER CONTROL
Best International Act Africa

AKA (SOUTH AFRICA)

BLACK COFFEE (SOUTH AFRICA)

CASSPER NYOVEST (SOUTH AFRICA)

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TANZANIA)

MZVEE (Ghana)

SERGE BEYNAUD (COTE D’IVOIRE)  

WIZKID (NIGERIA)

YEMI ALADE (NIGERIA)
Best International Act UK

KANO

KREPT & KONAN

LIANNE LA HAVAS

SKEPTA

STORMZY

TINIE TEMPAH
The 2016 “BET Awards” will premiere around the world on BET’s international network. It will air in the UK on Tuesday, June 28th at 9:00pm BST, in Africa on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00pm CAT, and in France on Wednesday, June 29th at 9:00pm CEST.

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“Bring Out the Lady” Interview with Draya Michele and Rob Riley

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Executive producer (Double R Media) Gina Caliste is betting on Atlanta living up to its hype on both the destination of choice for film and the best backdrop to capitalize on black girl magic. Caliste’s new television project, “Bring out the Lady” features socialite Draya Michele as the lead in a storyline that celebrates all things femme fatale in a city filled with scandal, opulence and temptation.

Kingsmen,Draya,Gina, and Boomtown


The project is set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s provocative nightlife giving some of the city’s hottest nightclubs co-starring roles throughout the production. “”Bring out the Lady” is the embodiment of everything that has made the Atlanta underground social scene legendary; strip clubs, flashy cars, beautiful women, and inevitably drugs and murder, but we’re telling the story from a female’s perspective,” Caliste explains.


In addition to Draya Michele and Rob Riley, Bring Out the Lady stars Charmin Lee, Erica Page and L. Warren Young.

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Youngstown Pushing for Downtown ‘Lucas’ Museum 

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City officials are hoping the Force is with them as they make a long-shot effort to persuade legendary filmmaker George Lucas to build his “narrative art museum” downtown.
Lucas – who created the “Star Wars” and Indiana Jones movie franchises – has spent the last three years trying to build the museum in San Francisco and then Chicago, without success. The art collection owned by Lucas and his wife, Melody Hobson, is valued at $1 billion.
The Lucas Museum will celebrate the power of visual storytelling in a setting focused on narrative painting, illustration, photography, film, animation and digital art, according to its website.
Though Lucas is looking to bring the museum proposal back to San Francisco, Youngstown is offering space downtown for the project.
“We’re trying to get his attention,” said Councilman Julius Oliver, D-1st, whose ward includes downtown. “They’re looking for a place to go, and we feel we have the ideal spot.”
The proposed location would be near the Covelli Centre where a proposed riverfront park and amphitheater is to be built next year, Oliver said. The land for the museum would be donated, he said.
“It’s a long shot, but you shoot for the moon,” Oliver said. “If [Lucas] comes here to survey the area and considers Youngstown, that alone would bring a lot of attention to the city,” Oliver said.
Perhaps Lucas would agree to lend some of his art collection to the Butler Institute of American Art, Oliver said.
“That would boost visitors to Youngstown by the thousands,” he said.
Oliver said he was contacted by Eric Planey, a former Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber official who is now a banker in New York City, about asking Lucas to locate the museum to Youngstown.
Read more about the proposal in Friday’s Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
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Woman reports her brother was robbed at gunpoint at Liberty Township Walmart

South Schenley sinkhole has been filled

Three injured after rollover crash in Liberty Township

– See more at: http://www.vindy.com/news/2016/may/19/youngstown-urged-shoot-moon-star-wars-project/?newswatch#sthash.4Bj8v78Q.dpuf

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VIP’s Attend Johnny Gill’s 50th Birthday Celebration

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Over the weekend, the stars aligned to celebrate the 50th birthday of legendary singer Johnny Gill. The “50 Shades of Johnny” themed birthday celebration was held at a private Bel-Air mansion. VIP’s in attendance included: Smokey Robinson, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Nicole Murphy, Eric Benet, Bryshere Y. Gray, Cedric The Entertainer, Ron Devoe, Michael Bevins, Luke James, Shaun Robinson, Jill Marie Jones, Nichelle Turner, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jon Jon (Troop), Phillip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), Jeffery Osborne, Kenny Lattimore, Rocsi Diaz, Joe, Debbie Allen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, A.D. Dolphin, Harmony Samuels, MAJOR. and more.

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Soulja Boy’s $400 Million Deal Confirmed

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Soulja Boy has a five-year, $400 million deal with World Poker Fund Holdings (WPFH).
Under the agreement, World Poker Fund will utilize Soulja Boy’s 15 million plus followers to promote the different assets the World Poker Fund controls online, including CelebrityWorld.com.
WPFH also has plans to use World Poker Fund to promote their forthcoming gaming platform, which will target over 3 billion plus global travelers who fly with any of the larger airlines.

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Sherri Shepherd, Trina Braxton, Kenya Moore & More Attend WE tv Premiere of “Match Made In Heaven”

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 WE tv hosted a red carpet premiere for season 2 of their reality dating competition “Match Made in Heaven” at the renowned Woodruff Arts Center in the heart of Atlanta. MMIH executive producer and host Sherri Shepherd along with the show’s athlete bachelor Stevie Baggs, Jr. and his mom Lola Robinson were on hand to greet the guests. Trina Braxton also made a special appearance to give attendees a preview of the new season of “Braxton Family Values.”

 

VIPs in attendance included Kenya Moore and Matt Jordan (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”); Porsha Williams (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”); Mimi Faust (“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”); Kelly Price (R&B Singer); Egypt Sherrod (author/HGTV Host, “Flipping Virgins”); DJ Fadelf; singer Bobby V; actor/singer Mishon; “Cutting It: In the ATL” cast members Beautii J, Dedra Allen, Maja Sky and Lakenya Morris; Gocha Hawkins (“LA Hair”); love and relationships expert Spirit (“Rickey Smiley for Real”); “Selling It: In the ATL” cast members Chrishena Stanley and Sarah Lowe; Benzino (“The Next :15”); actor/rapper Lil Zane and more.

 

Guests mingled during the opening cocktail reception which was followed by sneak peeks of “Braxton Family Values” and “Cutting It: In the ATL” and then the premiere screening of “Match Made in Heaven.” Shepherd moderated a brief Q&A with Stevie and Lola, who dished on the upcoming season and encouraged guests to tune in.  

 

#MatchMadeInHeaven premieres TONIGHT at 10/9c on WE TV(@WETv) following all new episodes of “Braxton Family Values (#BFV) at 9/8c.

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RUSSELL SIMMONS AGREES TO PAY OVER $20 MILLION TO RUSHCARD CUSTOMERS

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Russell Simmons is ready to right the wrongs of his prepaid debit card company, after a mishap left thousands of customers locked out of their accounts.
RushCard will pay a total of $20.5 million to more than 132,000 customers who said the company glitch left them without access to their funds in a financial bind. According to the Washington Post, $19 million will go toward reimbursing customers for fees and other costs they faced, while the remaining $1.5 million will go toward attorney fees.

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Ciara has to Share her Baby

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Sources connected to the former couple say Ciara showed up in court asking for sole custody of their 1-year-old son, baby Future. She claimed Future was a bad parent who was not present in the child’s life. We’re told she and her lawyer also trash talked Future to the judge, saying he was a bad person.
For his part, Future showed up and asked for joint custody, and the judge was squarely on his side, rejecting her arguments.  
California courts favor joint custody, so the decision was in line with the law.

TMZ

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STARZ Host Panel With Cast of Hit Series ‘Power’

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The other night, STARZ hosted a panel discussion for its hit series “Power” at the Arclight Cinemas in Los Angeles. The panel featured cast members Omari Hardwick (James “Ghost” St. Patrick), Lela Loren (Angela Valdes), Naturi Naughton (Tasha St. Patrick), Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan) and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Kanan) alongside the show’s creator/EP Courtney A. Kemp. Attendees were treated to sneak peek clips from the series’ upcoming season three, which returns July 2016, followed by a moderated Q&A with the cast by New York Magazine/Vulture’s Stacey Wilson Hunt. Check out more pics Here….

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QUEEN OF KATWE TRAILER

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Queen of Katwe” is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Directed by Mira Nair (“Monsoon Wedding”) from a screenplay by William Wheeler (“The Hoax”) based on the book by Tim Crothers, “Queen of Katwe” is produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher (“The Darjeeling Limited”) and John Carls (“Where the Wild Things Are”) with Will Weiske and Troy Buder serving as executive producers. The film stars Golden Globe® nominee David Oyelowo (“Selma”), Oscar® winner and Tony Award® nominee Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”) and newcomer Madina Nalwanga.

For 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi (Nalwanga) and her family, life in the impoverished slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle. Her mother, Harriet (Nyong’o), is fiercely determined to take care of her family and works tirelessly selling vegetables in the market to make sure her children are fed and have a roof over their heads. When Phiona meets Robert Katende (Oyelowo), a soccer player turned missionary who teaches local children chess, she is captivated. Chess requires a good deal of concentration, strategic thinking and risk taking, all skills which are applicable in everyday life, and Katende hopes to empower youth with the game. Phiona is impressed by the intelligence and wit the game requires and immediately shows potential. Recognizing Phiona’s natural aptitude for chess and the fighting spirit she’s inherited from her mother, Katende begins to mentor her, but Harriet is reluctant to provide any encouragement, not wanting to see her daughter disappointed. As Phiona begins to succeed in local chess competitions, Katende teaches her to read and write in order to pursue schooling. She quickly advances through the ranks in tournaments, but breaks away from her family to focus on her own life. Her mother eventually realizes that Phiona has a chance to excel and teams up with Katende to help her fulfill her extraordinary potential, escape a life of poverty and save her family. Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” will open in U.S. theaters on September 23, 2016.

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‘SNOW ON THA BLUFF’ STAR INVOLVED IN SWAT STANDOFF

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Curtis Snow, best known for the questionable documentary, Snow on tha Bluff, had another run-in with the law following his 94-year-old grandfather’s funeral service.  
According to WSB-TV, an argument with another attendee at the funeral caused Snow to barricade himself inside the women’s bathroom of Higher Grown Empowerment Center. The incident took place from about 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. yesterday with officials on the scene.

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TUPAC’S MOM AFENI SHAKUR DEAD AT 69

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Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, died late Monday night … possibly from a heart attack.
The Marin County Sheriff’s Department says it responded to Afeni’s Sausalito, CA home Monday around 9:43 PM for a report of a cardia arrest. She was transported to a hospital … where she was pronounced dead at 10:28 PM.


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TUPAC’S MOMAFENI SHAKURDEAD AT 69

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Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, died late Monday night … possibly from a heart attack.
The Marin County Sheriff’s Department says it responded to Afeni’s Sausalito, CA home Monday around 9:43 PM for a report of a cardia arrest. She was transported to a hospital … where she was pronounced dead at 10:28 PM.

Source: TMZ


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DRAKE’S ‘VIEWS’ ON TRACK TO MOVE OVER 1 MILLION UNITS FIRST WEEK

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Billboard is projecting that Drake’s album sales number could balloon to over 800,000 copies, which would smash his previous best–Nothing Was The Same sold 658,000 in its first week–by over 100,000. In addition to the traditional album sales mark, Drake’s streaming mark, which will certainly be significant considering the album was released first through Apple’s streaming service, then to iTunes several hours later, could push his equivalent album units figure to over 1 million, as reported by ChartNews.

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 Diddy Says He’s Retiring From Music

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It’s the end of an era. Diddy shockingly made the announcement that he has decided to retire from making music. And after years of cranking out hit after hit, along with some signature dance moves, he says that he’s trading it all in to focus on a career in acting.
The Bad Boy Records mogul covered the June of issue of Cigar Aficionado Magazine to discuss his retirement and newest venture. “I’m going to put out my last album and devote 100 percent of my time to doing films … I want to stop at a great place.”

Source:Vibe 

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Niecy Nash, Kevin McCall, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Elise Neal & More Attend Harmony Samuels Music Showcase featuring MAJOR

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 Last night, mega-producer Harmony Samuels (Ariana Grande, Ne-Yo, Destiny’s Child, Brandy, Fantasia), BOE, SAMURAI and BMI hosted a pre-release music showcase celebrating the launch of their new artist MAJOR. at World Arts in Los Angeles. MAJOR. is the fresh new face and voice of soul-pop music, but he’s no stranger to the music industry having written for Ariana Grande, Nathan Sykes and EPIC Records’ “Think Like A Man Too” original motion picture soundtrack.   
 Hosted by Niecy Nash (“The Soul Man”), the musical event was attended by singer Andra Day, singer Kevin McCall, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (BET “The Game”), stylist GooGoo Atkins (WE tv “Mary Mary”), actress Elise Neal (“The Hughleys”), actress Kellee Stewart (“The Soul Man”), singer Dondria (“So So Def Records”), actor Chadwick Boseman (“42”) singer Adrian Anderson (“Trin-i-tee 5:7”), Shamicka Lawrence (VH1 “Hollywood Exes”) media mogul Mahir Fadle (“TheJasmineBrand.com”), writer Billy Johnson, singer Antonio Ramsey, singer Uri and more!

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The Dream Project 2016 & Celebrity Business Icons Inspired 300+ Entrepreneurs to “Unleash The Creator Within”

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The EGAMI Group presented its fourth annual Dream Project Symposium in Atlanta, Ga. on April 21 – 22, 2016 at The Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The two-day conference connected small business owners, current/aspiring entrepreneurs, creative and business professionals, with tangible methods to help them tap into their creative side and make their dreams a reality. More than 300 participants, industry influencers and celebrities from various industries including retail, technology, fashion, creative services and marketing attended.

  

   
Hosted by The EGAMI Group’s Founder and CEO, Teneshia Jackson Warner, the symposium provided invaluable business insights from keynote speakers Jennifer Fleiss, Miss Robbie and Mr. Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Following the keynote presentations, attendees participated in interactive and intimate workshops with experts who shared advice and strategies to help them take charge of their dreams.

  

 Highlights from this year’s conference include the Welcoming Night of Dreams Networking Reception (Powered by Prudential Financial) featuring Guest DJ, Mc Lyte and a welcoming remarks from the City of Atlanta City Councilman Ceasar Mitchell. Prudential Financial keynotes Jennifer Fleiss and Miss Robbie gave guests the additional push and tools needed to help build and grow their businesses.

 

By mid afternoon the room was filled wall to wall to hear from the legend himself, Mr. Magic “Earvin” Johnson powered by Infinity sponsor Delta Air Lines. His in your face brother to sister approach, reminded Dream Project guests how important self-authenticity is to not only your brand but to your lifestyle. His thrilling and invigorating speech on how to Capitalize on Your Skills and Create Your Own Doors of Opportunity spark many guests to unleash the creators within them and to start living their dreams.

 

Prudential Financial, Delta Air Lines and The Coca-Cola Company were the event’s supporting sponsors and helped foster two days of empowerment and growth.  

 

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