Disney and Pixar are going back to the Land of the Dead with Coco 2. Disney announced the sequel during Disney’s annual meeting of shareholders. CEO Bob Iger said that the film is “just in the initial stages.” But, he said, “We know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure, and we can’t […]
Days after dockworkers across the East and Gulf Coast launched their largest strike in decades, a tentative agreement has put the strike on hold. With urging from the Biden administration to come to terms quickly, the workers and the docks have reached a tentative compromise on wages, while extending negotiations on the issue of automation. […]
In September, Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to a host of federal charges, including sex trafficking. Now, in the coming weeks, he is expected to face new allegations and lawsuits from 120 men and women, according to Tony Buzbee, an attorney based in Houston, CNN reported. Twenty-five people say they were minors at the […]
The United States Tennis Association has awarded $21,000 to North Carolina Central University, with an additional $12,000 given by USTA Southern and $5,000 by USTA North Carolina. The HBCU has received a total of $38,000 to reopen its four on-campus tennis courts. The national USTA grant was a part of the US Open Legacy Initiative, […]
The National Park Service announced it’s awarding $10,670,000 to help preserve HBCUs and on-campus repairs. The federal agency will contribute to 15 projects in eight states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant history, ensuring that the places and […]
Arthur M. Blank, the owner and chairman of the Atlanta Falcons, revealed on Tuesday that the organization’s ownership group has expanded with the addition of four new limited partners. This development comes after the NFL’s approval at league meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. According to a news release, Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams […]
Back in 1999, the late Prince commented that sampling in the music industry was “getting out of hand,” speculating that “pretty soon we’ll be sampling the sample that was already sampled.” The “Purple Rain” hitmaker wasn’t wrong; in 2024 it seems that social media eats up songs that pay homage to hits of past decades, […]
(BPRW) Rap Snacks Announces Line-Up of Top Entertainers and CPG Leaders, Including Master P, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard and Other Leaders for Disrupt Summit 2024 Rap Snacks Disrupt Summit will feature compelling keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive fireside chats that guarantee unrivaled exposure, strategic networking, ground-breaking insights and resources for greater […]
(BPRW) Rap Snacks Announces Line-Up of Top Entertainers and CPG Leaders, Including Master P, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard and Other Leaders for Disrupt Summit 2024 Rap Snacks Disrupt Summit will feature compelling keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive fireside chats that guarantee unrivaled exposure, strategic networking, ground-breaking insights and resources for greater […]
Tyler Perry is sounding off on how he felt the bidding process for BET went down. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via The Hollywood Reporter) Perry said during a Bloomberg Equality Summit in Atlanta that he was “disappointed” in how Paramount Global handled the potential sell of BET, including the original channel, BET+, BET Studios […]