Category: Entertainment
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Kevin Liles Stepping Down as 300 Entertainment CEO
Kevin Liles will step down from his role as chairman and CEO of 300 Entertainment at the end of September, the respected label executive announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17). In an internal note to staff obtained by Billboard, Liles said he would be departing as CEO of the Warner Music-owned label at the end of the month but staying…
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Russia in satellite deal with West African governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three West African countries have been combating Islamist insurgencies for years and have turned to Russia for military support. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital,…
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Film: In The Summers
In the Summers, a new feature film by Colombian American filmmaker Alessandra Lacorazza, starring Puerto Rican singer-songwriter/actor René (Residente) Pérez Joglar. Lacorazza’s directorial debut, In the Summers was awarded the grand jury prize and the directing award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Lovia Gyarkye (The Hollywood Reporter) describes the film as “A…
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Comedy: The First Black President (Richard Pryor Show)
President Richard Pryor. Richard Pryor President. The Richard Pryor Show was an American comedy variety show starring and created by Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977. The best of Richard Pryor is all together for the very first time, available on DVD exclusively through Time Life: https://timelife.com/p…
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The Hype Behind Republican Candidates, Vice Presidents Ascending to Power, and the Overlooked Leaders of Our Political Landscape
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election cycle unfolds, the spotlight remains predictably focused on familiar faces like Vice President Kamala Harris, who embodies the expectation that those in the second-highest office may naturally ascend to the presidency. This phenomenon, coupled with what some refer to as “box office elections,” where charisma and media presence trump…
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Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz sets ambitious goal: To become world’s richest man
“My biggest dream in life is to be the richest man in the world,” Diamond Naseeb Abdul, better known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, made the announcement during the launch of the Wasafi Festival 2024. ” That’s my dream, and I can assure you that I will achieve it.” The ambition to surpass global…
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Egyptian archaeologist calls on Berlin to return Nefertiti bust
Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic bust of Queen Nefertiti from the Neues Museum in Berlin. Nefertiti’s famous painted limestone bust was uncovered at Tell el-Amarna, around 300 km (185 miles) south of Cairo, in 1912 by a German archaeological…
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Black Minority Leaders in the NFL: A Force for Change
The National Football League (NFL) has a rich history of Black players, coaches, and executives, who have significantly shaped the league’s culture and trajectory. While the league has made strides in diversity and inclusion, there are still challenges to overcome. In recent years, Black minority leaders have emerged as powerful voices and influential figures, driving…
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Afro Nation & Lit proudly host their first-ever African Independence Day celebration
Join us for an unforgettable night of music at the Flippers Roller Boogie Palace as we celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day like never before! This is not just another party; it’s a cultural explosion, a historical moment, and a vibrant celebration of a new wave of talent all rolled into one. Get ready for the ultimate…
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