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CZAR ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES THREE MAJOR PROJECTS IN AUGUST

Entertainment and Management Firm Czar Entertainment has announced 3 major releases in August, covering television, film and music. The powerhouse firm is behind ‘Luke’s Parental Advisory,’ the DVD Release of ‘Belly 2’ and the release of The Game’s ‘L.A.X’.


 


Luke’s Parental Advisory is a reality TV show based on the 'sexfamous' and scandalous Luke Campbell, played against the backdrop of the glitz and ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/27/2008 5:13 PM | Add Comment

Presenters Announced for An Evening of Stars

 UNCF–the United Negro College Fund– today announced an all-star line-up of presenters and performers scheduled to appear on its 30th anniversary annual television special, An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Patti LaBelle.   Super Station WGN’s Merri Dee, Vivica A. Fox, Entertainment Tonight correspondent Kevin Frazier,  Tom Joyner, BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee, LisaRaye McCoy, Duane Martin, Mo’Nique, Shemar Moore, Holly Robinson Peete, Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club’s Dr. Ian Smith, Raven Symoné and  Essence Cares founder Susan Taylor are among those slated to appear when ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/27/2008 4:58 PM | Add Comment

P!NK TITLES NEW ALBUM FUNHOUSE

LaFace/Zomba artist P!nk is rapidly climbing up the radio charts  with her catchy and rebellious new song “So What” from her forthcoming album Funhouse. The album is confirmed for commercial release on October 28th.


 


This week, “So What” makes a big splash at radio: it is the #1 Most added song at two radio formats (Pop and Adult Contemporary), and it’s also the #1 Greatest Gainer at radio. In addition to the enthusiastic response at radio, “So What” gets a stamp of approval on Entertainment Weekly’s “10 Things We Love This Week” list: “The singer’s her old self ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/27/2008 4:53 PM | Add Comment

Hip Hop Pioneer 'Pepa' From Legendary Group Salt-N-Pepa Authors New Book

Pepa is the spiciest ingredient in the legendary rap group Salt-N-Pepa, and the outspoken star of VH1's smash-hit reality show. She's Sandy "Denton"--she's never at a loss for words. Now in "Let's Talk About Pep" (VH1/Pocket Books; September 2008), she bares all, telling her side of the story and leaving no detail unturned-- with the true candor and raw emotion of someone who has been there, done that, and survived.

For the first time, Pepa talks about her troubled childhood, surviving abuse, her first encounters with Cheryl "Salt" James, her failed marriages and her escape from domestic abuse, her ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/27/2008 9:47 AM | Add Comment

WhatsTheT, An Official Online Media Partner For Atlanta Black Gay Pride








What's The T Announces Online Media Partnership With ITLA
 

Atlanta, GA - August 20, 2008 - WhatsTheT.com is proud to announce an Online Media Partnership with the Official Sponsor of Atlanta Black Gay Pride, In The Life Atlanta (ITLA).
Posted by BIG CED at 8/27/2008 9:20 AM | Add Comment

HARLEM IN THE HAMPTONS: HARLEM DOWLING KICK OFF SEASONAL GALA WITH FUNDRAISER IN EAST HAMPTON

Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Family Services is heading to the Hamptons for a special day of celebration honoring the success of its children and adolescent participants.  The exciting event, which takes place 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, at 38 Swamp Road in East Hampton, is a pre fundraising affair to kick off its 2008 Dinner Gala.  In addition to food, family and plenty of fun, special invited guests will get a chance to meet HD’s after school participants who won the citywide Comic Book ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/26/2008 4:57 PM | Add Comment

HEAVY HITTERS GRACE NEGRO LEAGUE BENEFIT CD/T PAIN INKS DEAL FOR NAPPY BOY DIGI

Stadium Entertainment Corporation, the full-service entertainment company founded in 2006 by longtime music industry veterans Camille Barbone, Jerome Mas and Gary Katz has formally announced that they have inked a licensing agreement with the multi-platinum-selling rapper T-Pain’s digital-only label, Nappy Boy Digital. 


 


Under this new licensing agreement the first single from Stadium’s upcoming CD  release is “Beam Me Up,” featuring T-Pain, Rick Ross and introducing Nappy Boy artist Tay Dizm.  “Beam Me Up” will also appear on Stadium’s debut compilation CD, TRUE TO THE GAME, which is being released on October 21, 2008.  A portion


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Posted by BIG CED at 8/25/2008 3:05 PM | Add Comment

DARWIN HOBBS Releases New CD...FREE -- In Stores AUGUST 26








GOSPEL ARTIST DARWIN HOBBS
RELEASES NEW CD
FREE
IN STORES TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
 
ACCLAIMED ARTIST LEADS
 "THE CALL - A COMMUNITY FOR THE CREATIVE"
A BRAND NEW COMMUNITY FOR WORSHIP LEADERS
 
Hobbs Resumes Position as Worship Leader at Bishop ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/25/2008 11:16 AM | Add Comment

ARETHA FRANKLIN Releases First Ever Holiday Album

DMI Records, a division of the leading music branding agency DMI Music & Media Solutions, announced today that they will be releasing, 18-time GRAMMY® Award winning performer and recording artist, Aretha Franklin's long-awaited holiday album, This Christmas Aretha, on October 14, 2008.
 
Featuring classic and contemporary holiday favorites, Franklin's first holiday album in her illustrious career, will take the listener on a journey of ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/24/2008 7:20 PM | Add Comment

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PRESENTS TRACE BLACK GIRLS RULE LAUNCH PARTY

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE spotlighted TRACE Black Girls Rule launch party this week in Manhattan's trendy meatpacking district.  This annual issue featured guest editor Spike Lee, who showed up at this blazing, blue carpet event. Singer/song writer Keri Hilson (see attached photo) graces the cover that is proclaiming and reclaiming what those in the industry have come to realize--black girls truly do rule--as demonstrated in Hilson's stylish appearance on the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE blue carpet.


Throngs of paparazzi and glamour seekers showed up to the soiree to see and be seen.  Those who were on the elite guest list entertained those who were not, by ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/24/2008 7:03 PM | Add Comment

Ill Bill's Sophomore Album The Hour Of Reprisal To Feature Raekwon, Slayer, Immortal Technique, Bad Brains, and More









Album To Be Released On Uncle Howie Records / Fat Beats Records





(August 18, 2008- Brooklyn, NY) - The highly anticipated second solo album from Brooklyn's independent hip-hop kingpin ILL BILL is finally scheduled for release on the Uncle Howie/Fat Beats label. The former Non Phixion standout and current La Coka Nostra riot-starter has surgically crafted the very album the hip-hop world has been missing and craving for far too long.


 


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Posted by BIG CED at 8/22/2008 10:37 PM | Add Comment

EVERLAST DROPS NEW SINGLE COVERING JOHNNY CASH’S “FOLSOM PRISON BLUES”

After 4 years Grammy - winning artist Everlast, finally drops his new album, Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford, on September 23rd, 2008.  His second single released from the album is an updated cover of the late Johnny Cash’s  “Folsom Prison Blues”. The song has an iconic country style that embodies Johnny Cash, however, Everlast adds his own hip-hop spin. Everlast, part of the early 90’s hip - hop group House Of Pain, combines the “Folsom Prison Blues” with a sampling of Cypress Hill’s hit single “Insane in the Brain” to make for a potent ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/22/2008 9:51 PM | Add Comment

Is the reality of reality shows for rappers based on being convicted for a crime?

So DMX is now getting a reality show that will document his attempt to resolve his recent legal troubles that have been well documented in the media. Lil Kim had a reality show that documented time spent before going to serve a jail sentence. If I am correct, Foxy Brown was to have gotten a reality show as well, after she was convicted of a crime. T.I. has a reality show after being sentenced to jail time. Do we see a pattern here?

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Posted by BIG CED at 8/21/2008 1:02 PM | Add Comment

New Video from Estelle - "Pretty Please"

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THE DAY CRUISE FOR SMALL DOGS MAKES BIG WAVES!

A few hundred social diminutive dogs and their owners will cruise around Manhattan island on a sold-out chartered yacht to socialize, indulge and give back!  The Cruise for diminutive dogs will set sail from Pier 83 at 42nd street and 12th avenue on
September 14, 2008 from 12:00 – 3:00p.m.
 
A unique event for small dogs and fund-raiser for animal charity, The New York City Canine Cruise has donated close to $8,000 in just 2 short years since its inception.  Canine Cruise founder and executive producer Rece Reid explains: “Our goal is to take a ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/21/2008 11:34 AM | Add Comment

George Clinton Teams Up With All Star 'Gangsters of Love' For New Album

Think of George Clinton and you'll likely conjure an image of a crazy black man with rainbow dreads and garb befitting a galactic shaman literally barking at phat bottomed girls with a sub-atomic "WOOF!" This lovable nutcase is the legendary and internationally renowned grandfather of funk and the founder of the Parliament-Funkadelic MOB, taking the sonic innovations of James Brown and Sly Stone to both outer space AND Neptune while selling millions of records and concert tickets in the process. Quiet as its kept, however, George Clinton's initial approach to the ladies was crooning (when he wasn't ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/21/2008 10:54 AM | Add Comment

Sweet Science

For Back to School 2008, Street Science’s revolutionary school supplies takes learning to new heights! With a fresh and modern approach promoting individuality, creativity and knowledge to the fashion inspired, music adorning and tech savvy generation, this new collection featuring notebooks, 3-Ring Binders, folders and composition books make the grade! The line inspired by Hip Hop Culture, Retro Fashion, Xtreme Sports and Technology is sure to create a motivational movement among young adults today and for generations to come.


Unique in the school supplies industry, Street Science is cool for a cause and is committed to donating 5% of ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/20/2008 5:37 PM | Add Comment

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Kingdom Records Receives Nine First Ballot Stellar Awards Nominations!

2008 has been great for Kingdom Records. The highly successful Chicagoland Indie label rolls on with eight first ballot nominations for the 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which will be held January 10, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to a "Female Vocalist of the Year" first ballot nomination for Cynthia Jones and a "Choir of the Year" first ballot nomination for Shekinah Glory Ministry, Kingdom Records ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/20/2008 5:27 PM | Add Comment

MR. LIF UNVEILS PLANS TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC IN AN UNPRECEDENTED FORMAT!

MR. LIF UNVEILS PLANS TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC IN AN UNPRECEDENTED FORMAT!


 


1-2 NEW TRACKS CREATED, RECORDED AND DIGITALLY AVAILABLE EVERY THREE WEEKS


 


FIRST SINGLE, 'I HEARD IT TODAY', COMING 9/9! FOLLOWING SINGLES RELEASED ON 9/23, 10/14, 11/4 (ELECTION DAY).  FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE 1/20/2009 (INAUGURATION DAY)


 


 


 


The voice of the people is back!!!  Mr. Lif returns with more cutting ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/20/2008 5:21 PM | Add Comment

RICHIE HAVENS IS BACK AT IT AGAIN

A sense of timelessness rings throughout Richie Havens’ latest release, Nobody Left to Crown, as though the passing years have only strengthened the meaning of his soul-filled folk rock. Nobody Left to Crown, just released to the US on Verve Records on July 29th, attests that Richie Havens has never been more relevant, necessary even, than he is today. 


 


Gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, Richie Havens has a soulful singing style that remains as unique and ageless as when he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s.  ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/20/2008 5:06 PM | Add Comment

Dubb Union - Street date 9/2

Emerging West Coast hip-hop group Dubb Union is doing interviews to promote their new album, Snoop Dogg Presents Dubb Union, this week and next week.  The album hits stores everywhere on September 2, 2008 and features appearances by Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt, Dion, BJ, Traci Nelson and Uncle Chucc.   Let me know if you are interested in speaking to them and we’ll set it up --


 


Comprised of Damani (from Inglewood), Bad Lucc (from Watts), Soopafly (from Long ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/20/2008 3:00 PM | Add Comment

Ted Lucas Slip N Slide Records launching Pop and Rock Divisions - New Albums by Rick Ross, Plies and more!

Slip-N-Slide Records, the #1 independent label in South Florida and one of the most influential record labels in the country, is expanding its music roster and divisions to include Pop, R&B and Rock. To coincide with the launch of these divisions Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records have been holding casting calls throughout the country through their "The Next Big Super Star" talent showcase events which is set to air as a TV special in the future.


 


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Posted by BIG CED at 8/19/2008 3:36 PM | Add Comment

Freck Billionaire drops Street Album Narrated By Fabolous and DJ On Point


Admist all of the rumors / speculation regarding the details of his arrests, his group, solo, and label situations with the majors, Freck is back at it with his second Street Album / Mixtape release, since 2006's "A Fistful Of Dollars" with DJ Clue. With Fabolous and DJ On Point supplying the back drop, this 18 song heater is long over due. This time around Freck gets an assist or two from fellow Street Family members Fabolous, Paul Cain, Red Cafe and introduces his first CBL recording artist Ricky Jewelz.


Adding A&R to his repertoire Freck goes ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/19/2008 3:27 PM | Add Comment

LOUD.COM w/ COOL & DRE - 2ND ANNUAL $100,000 ONLINE RAP BATTLE BLASTS OFF. ADDS $15,000 PRODUCER CHALLENGE


LOUD.com, a top-rated growing online resource for aspiring recording artists and producers, has successfully launched its second $100,000 Online Rap Battle and Producer Challenge. Scores of users have already visited LOUD.com and registered to compete to win the mammoth cash prize and recording contract with SRC/ Universal Motown. Over 2,000 entries have already been cast for the contest's first round.


The current competition not only grants registered users the chance to upload their original compositions as entries for the chance to win the big prize, but also allows multiple users to work collaboratively to enter. The main ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/19/2008 10:20 AM | Add Comment

Diamond Inks Solo Deal With Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Female rapper Diamond, formerly of the group Crime Mob – which spawned the platinum single “Knuck If You Buck,” and certified gold single “Rock Yo Hips” – signed a multilayer solo deal with Warner Bros. Records Inc. Warner Bros. Records Inc. will be investing not only in the growth of Diamond as an artist, but also as a brand, building off of her recent campaign with FILA. Together, Diamond and Warner Bros. Records Inc. will also be tying in various endorsements, which include TV and film opportunities, setting her debut solo album up to be one of the biggest releases ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/18/2008 2:05 PM | Add Comment

VIBE’S 15th ANNIVERSARY ‘JUICE’ ISSUE TO FEATURE SPECIAL FASHION TRIBUTE TO NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

VIBE’s September 2008 issue is set to feature a special tribute to late rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (aka Biggie) as part of the magazine’s 15th Anniversary “Juice” issue.  This special anniversary edition - on newsstands August 19th -- features an exclusive first-look at the cast from the upcoming film NOTORIOUS, the story about the late rap legend rising from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time.


NOTORIOUS is scheduled for nationwide release on January 16, 2009 by Fox Searchlight Pictures.


This month’s fashion spread features celebrities from the film, ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/18/2008 1:30 PM | Add Comment

New Era Cap and Pop Superstar Chris Brown Team Up to Launch the 'Chris Brown Entertainment' Cap Collection

New Era Cap Co., Inc., the leading headwear designer and manufacturer, announced that it has partnered with prominent pop superstar Chris Brown to launch the limited-edition "Chris Brown Entertainment (CBE)" cap collection on August 14th, 2008.

"The chance for New Era to collaborate with such a talented individual like Chris Brown was a no-brainer," said Gerry Matos, SVP of Marketing at New Era. "When Chris approached us with his affinity for our product and the idea of creating his own line of caps, we saw this as an opportunity to work hand- in-hand with one of the most renowned entertainers ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/18/2008 9:38 AM | Add Comment

PLATINUM SELLING R&B ARTIST CASE IS BACK WITH HIS 4TH AND MOST REFLECTIVE ALBUM TO DATE: THE ROSE EXPERIENCE

Back from a seven-year absence from the music scene, CASE is poised to release The Rose Experience his 4th and most reflective project yet. The Rose Experience stays true to CASE’s signature sound - soul music with a twist of new jack and hip-hop –and is sure not to disappoint fans. This album, which will be released on his own imprint Indigo Blue features new songs such as “Lovely” and “I Can’t” and will take listeners on a journey into love and relationships from CASE’s perspective.


Fans have fallen in love and grown with CASE since his career took off ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/17/2008 10:27 PM | Add Comment

THE BLACK AUGUST HIP HOP PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS 11TH YEAR, FEATURING EPMD, BILAL, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE AND SPECIAL GUEST KRS-ONE

The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Presents the 11th Annual Black August Hip Hop Project Concert at Nokia Theatre in New York City on Sunday, August 31st, 2008, featuring KRS-One, EPMD, Bilal and many others. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. They can be obtained at the Nokia Theatre Box Office, or through ticketmaster.com


The Black August Hip Hop Project was started by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement to promote human rights and raise awareness about U.S. political prisoners unjustly incarcerated worldwide.  By leveraging the influence and global development of Hip Hop culture and by facilitating exchanges between international ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/17/2008 4:08 PM | Add Comment

SOMMORE's "The Queen Stands Alone" on Comedy Central - DVD In Stores September 30

SOMMORE'S

"THE QUEEN STANDS ALONE"

DEBUTS ON COMEDY CENTRAL ON SEPTEMBER 13
 
Available on DVD/Home Video on September 30
Distributed by Vivendi Universal and CodeBlack Entertainment
 
Written and Produced by the "Undisputed Queen of Comedy" 











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Posted by BIG CED at 8/17/2008 2:28 PM | Add Comment

LL Cool J Makes Surprise Appearance at 15th Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant




WINNER CROWNED AT
15TH ANNUAL LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN PAGEANT

 

RAP ICON LL COOL J SURPRISES LITTLE MISSES

WITH APPEARANCE 




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Posted by BIG CED at 8/16/2008 2:52 PM | Add Comment

Legendary Saxophonist Releases His 25th CD Album, 'Drive It'

PLUNKY RELEASES HIS 25TH CD ALBUM DRIVE IT







Richmond, VA (BlackNews.com) - Urban jazz saxophonist Plunky follows up his nationally acclaimed hit "Drop" with Drive It, a new 14-song CD album of piping hot dance music, funk, jazz and Go-Go. The hour-long disc revs it up, puts it in gear and stomps on the gas. Destination...the dance floor of the hottest spots in the city for grown and sexy music lovers.

The CD takes off with the up tempo title song "Drive It," a ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/16/2008 12:46 PM | Add Comment

NEW ALBUM BY PLATINUM ARTISTS DEM FRANCHIZE BOYZ, OUR WORLD, OUR WAY, HITS STORES ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 ON KOCH RECORDS

KOCH Records is pleased to announce the release of a brand new album by Platinum digital artists Dem Franchize Boyz. The group’s KOCH Records debut, Our World, Our Way will be released on September 30th, 2008. The album features guest appearances by Lloyd, Mannie Fresh, and more.

 


Dem Franchize Boyz, comprised of Jizzal Man, Parlae, Pimpin and Buddie, is one of the South’s biggest rap groups. Having sold over 800,000 units to date and with smash hit singles ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/16/2008 12:40 PM | Add Comment

Suga-T Successfully Launches an Empowerment Movement Representing the Real!‏

San Francisco BayArea renaissance woman, Suga-T, most famously knownforher chart-topping duet,'Sprinkle Me,' with brother, E-40,recentlyteamed up with the legendarydeejay, Spinderella, of Salt-N-Pepafame,and Ms. Toi, of the Militia & IceCube's smash hit, 'You Can DoIt,'in order to jump-start the 'official' Worldlaunch of 'The Be About It Movement,' anorganization designed to mother, educate, and keep the peace & unity in thecommunity.

During two separate star-studded events held August 1st& 2nd respectively, Suga & company showcased the forthcomingrelease of her long overdue 4th solo album, the appropriatelytitled, The Game Needs Me, as well as ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/15/2008 9:21 PM | Add Comment

SHWAYZE PREMIERES FULL ALBUM STREAM ON INTERSCOPE.COM UNTIL AUGUST 19

SHWAYZE PREMIERES FULL ALBUM STREAM ON INTERSCOPE.COM UNTIL AUGUST 19

REALITY SHOW "BUZZIN'" AIRING ON MTV ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 10:30 PM ET/PT

SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM AVAILABLE ON SURETONE/GEFFEN RECORDS ON AUGUST 19





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Posted by BIG CED at 8/15/2008 7:49 PM | Add Comment

Publicist PATTI S. WEBSTER's Debut Book IT HAPPENED IN CHURCH - In Stores September 3




PATTI S. WEBSTER's Debut Book
 IT HAPPENED IN CHURCH

In Stores SEPTEMBER 3, 2008






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Posted by BIG CED at 8/13/2008 4:16 PM | Add Comment

HARLEM WEEK BLOW OUT WEEKEND

New York City’s largest outdoor festival HARLEM WEEK returns with yet another spectacular line up of exciting concerts, events, and activities in honor of its 34th Anniversary.   Themed “The Health of Our Communities is Our Top Priority” - this year’s event turns the spotlight on eating and living properly by promoting a healthy and happy family which makes a healthy happy Harlem.
 
On Saturday, August 16th, the village of Harlem celebrates the essence of family during its annual “Uptown Saturday Nite” music festival.  Themed “Dancing in the Streets,” ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/13/2008 12:17 PM | Add Comment

Dr. Dre's daughter, "Manaj," releases controversial documentary!

TM Media Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has officially released the much anticipated "Daddy's Shadow" web movie documentary, directed by legendary producer Dr. Dre's daughter, "Manaj."



"Daddy's Shadow" is a feature-length documentary centered on Manaj's quest to break into the music industry, despite her legendary multi-millionaire father's objections and lack of support. Dr. Dre is a Grammy award-winning, American record producer who helped shape Hip-Hop and Rap into a cultural phenomenon. His daughter, Manaj, made headlines across the globe with her original announcement in signing with TM ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/12/2008 11:29 AM | Add Comment

BET NEWS ANNOUNCES POWERFUL NEW TALK SHOW “THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON” TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 11:00 P.M.*

In the weeks leading up to the Democratic Convention in August, when the first African American will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America, BET News will unveil a new and timely weekly talk show, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON, premiering on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 P.M.*


This provocative half-hour program will use a mix of investigative reporting and one-on-one interviews with leading experts to review the week’s events and examine exactly what the top headlines mean for the Black community. Known for his in-depth analysis of political, social, and economic problems affecting ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/11/2008 8:54 AM | Add Comment

T.T Torrez/Ryan Leslie & DJ Khaled team up to fight cancer

 The streets of Richmond will be painted pink on Saturday, August 23rd as I Power 92.1's Midday personality (10a-3p)  TT Torrez will host her first annual charity birthday celebration supporting breast cancer research and awareness.  

The star studded event will take place at The Paradise Lounge (112 N Fifth Street Richmond, VA) with performances by recording artist Ryan Leslie and DJ Khaled. Attendees will have an opportunity to walk down the PINK carpet with an array of celebrities and cancer survivors.  


"I am so honored and blessed to have the ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/11/2008 8:04 AM | Add Comment

T.I. - "Whatever You Like"

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VIC readies BEAST debut

Freshman MC V.I.C. is joined by a star-studded crew of artists and producers on the August 26th release of his highly anticipated debut album BEAST (Young Mogul/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records).  V.I.C. teams up with GRAMMY nominated producer Soulja Boy Tell’em(“Crank Dat”) for his first single “Get Silly”.  The club-jumping lead single has rung up nearly one million combined digital and Ringtone sales.  It has held the peak position of number five on Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks and #13 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.  He has performed “Get Silly”on MTV’s TRL and its remix on BET 106 & Park ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/11/2008 12:54 AM | Add Comment

VH1's Original Series "Luke's Parental Advisory"











Tune In Monday's @ 10:30pm

VH1's Original Series
"Luke's Parental Advisory"









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Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 7:30 PM | Add Comment

Ise Lyfe and Brown Buffalo team up for a Mini Summer Tour









Hip-Hop Theatre Artist Pushes The Envelope Through Hip-Hop and Spoken Word for "The Beat Goes On Tour"





 


Brooklyn, NY (August 8, 2008) - In celebration of his sophomore album Prince Cometh, Ise Lyfe (pronounced "Ice Life"), one the nation's premier spoken word artists and emcees is set to hit the road this summer, teaming up with the Bay-area based hip-hop group, Brown Buffalo, aka BRWN BFLO, for "The Beat Goes On Tour." The mini-tour ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 7:17 PM | Add Comment

THE 6TH ANNUAL LATIN RAP CONFERENCE

Latin Rap Conference is very proud to announce that for 2008, the 6th Annual event is returning to Los Angeles for its biggest and most powerful convention to date.  LRC will make history with the first ever LRC Latino Hip-Hop Awards Show.  This unprecedented show will include special guest appearances and live performances and tributes as well as awards and educational vignettes, including a short presentation on the history of Latinos in Hip-Hop music, by the Hip-Hop icon Fabel Pabon. 
LRC will also have its usual seminar discussions and panel forums throughout the days of the conference, keeping its winning ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 6:48 PM | Add Comment

LIL JON EMBRACES THE ORCHARD AND THE KING OF CRUNK IS SET FREE

On the heels of its milestone TVT Records acquisition, The Orchard, a global leader in digital music and entertainment, today announced a comprehensive pact with Lil Jon.
 
Lil Jon, the “King of Crunk,” is a multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, producer, brand guru and record company mogul.  He, along with his group The East Side Boyz, helped usher in the “dirty south’s” crunk movement, selling in excess of 12 million records in the U.S. alone.  As a superstar producer, Lil Jon has produced some of the biggest hits of the past decade, including Usher’s “Yeah,” and Ciara’s “Goodies,” along with ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 6:21 PM | Add Comment

LATIN SENSATION AND RISING STAR VIDA GUERRA EXPLODES BACK ON THE SCENE

Vida Guerra, sultry Cuban model, is making the transition from sexy swim suit model, to multi-talented actress and singer.  Widely known for her sexy image on the pages of popular national men’s magazines such as FHM, Smooth, The Source DUB, and Hip Hop music videos, Vida Guerra is by far one of today’s hottest rising stars taking the industry by storm. 


For this hardworking beauty, despite a brief hiatus, she is not forgotten among her legions of adoring fans around the globe.  Her website, www.VidasWorld.com, rakes in over 14 million hits a month, making Vida one of the ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 5:23 PM | Add Comment

EVERLAST ADDS NATIONAL TOUR TO HIS BUSY FALL

2008 Emmy nominee Everlast has just announced dates for his national headlining tour, kicking off in Garberville, CA on August 15th, 2008. With his new album Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford, dropping on September 23rd and a recent Emmy nomination, Erik ‘Everlast’ Schrody may be having the busiest autumn of his career.


The new album, his first since 2004’s Island/Def Jam release White Trash Beautiful, “Is totally different than anything I’ve ever done before,” says the Irish-American rapper and singer/songwriter, which is saying something for the Grammy-winning artist who has broken ground and sold millions of ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/10/2008 2:38 PM | Add Comment

EVERLAST ADDS NATIONAL TOUR TO HIS BUSY FALL

2008 Emmy nominee Everlast has just announced dates for his national headlining tour, kicking off in Garberville, CA on August 15th, 2008. With his new album Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford, dropping on September 23rd and a recent Emmy nomination, Erik ‘Everlast’ Schrody may be having the busiest autumn of his career.


The new album, his first since 2004’s Island/Def Jam release White Trash Beautiful, “Is totally different than anything I’ve ever done before,” says the Irish-American rapper and singer/songwriter, which is ...<< MORE >>

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AMALGAM DIGITAL TO RELEASE JOE BUDDEN'S SOPHOMORE LP, PADDED ROOM, ON OCTOBER 28

Joe Budden has kept a relatively low profile since his self-titled debut album went gold in 2003, earning him a Grammy nomination for best male rap solo performance.  Despite his successful debut, Budden’s sophomore album sat on the shelves at Def Jam for nearly four years.


Despite the numerous setbacks, Jump Off Joe Budden kept busy during those years, accumulating a massive ...<< MORE >>

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CINCINNATI BENGALS PRO BOWLER WILLIE ANDERSON STARTS NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY THINK BIG ENTERTAINMENT

Cincinnati Bengals four-time Pro Bowl Offensive Tackle, Willie Anderson, takes his prowess from the field to the entertainment industry by starting Think Big Entertainment a full fledged Entertainment Company that focuses on both music and film.  Think Big's first release will be an album for 19-year-old rapper, G-Fiive, out of Anderson's hometown, Mobile, Al.
 

"While football is my first love, music and film are a close 2nd," states the consummate businessman.  "But the first businesses I started were the twenty (20) Fat Burger franchise licenses I've acquired throughout Atlanta and Cincinnati.  Now that I've gotten a number of them ...<< MORE >>
Posted by BIG CED at 8/9/2008 11:51 PM | Add Comment

UPCOMING LOS ANGELES SHOW AND MORE NEWS FROM JENNIE LAWS

Hey guys,
Thank you so much for the ongoing support!
Please continue the support by calling one or more
of these radio stations and requesting my first  single "Heavenly":
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JANELLE MONÁE UNVEILS NEW MUSIC

Bad Boy/Wondaland Arts Society recording artist Janelle Monáe has revealed details of her hugely anticipated new collection, “METROPOLIS: THE CHASE SUITE (SPECIAL EDITION).”  The innovative, genre-blurring set will arrive in stores and online on Tuesday, August 12th.


A charismatic singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Monáe’s ground-breaking style crosses musical genres in a captivating postmodern merging of soul, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll.   “THE CHASE SUITE (SPECIAL EDITION)” sees the Atlanta-based artist continuing the epic musical journey of her android alter ego, Cindi Mayweather, as she traverses a sci-fi inspired world of cybersoul.  “THE CHASE SUITE” – co-executive produced by Antwan ...<< MORE >>

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DJ Absolut MixTube (AZ feat.Papoose, Mobb Deep)

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HELTAH SKELTAH LEAP BACK INTO ACTION AS “DA INCREDIBLE RAP TEAM”

Heltah Skeltah is the legendary rap duo comprised of Rock and Sean Price, a.k.a Ruck. The duo is most know for their debut album, "Nocturnal," which produced such hits as "Operation Lockdown," "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka," and "Therapy." Heltah Skeltah is also an intricate part of the mighty Boot Camp Clik, who over the past several years have released projects such as "The Last Stand," and "Casualties of War."


 


Since 2005, Sean Price, a.k.a. Ruck, 1/2 of Heltah Skeltah, has re-invented himself as a solo artist with projects such as "Monkey Barz" (2005), "Jesus Price Supastar" (Winter 2007) and ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/8/2008 4:55 PM | Add Comment

Kaboose & Royce Da 5'9" Got The Crowd 'Goin' Outta Control'

Kaboose & Royce Da 5'9" Got The Crowd 'Goin' Outta Control'
The Full-Length 'Excuse Me' hits store 10/14/2008


Hip-hop artist Kaboose is poised to unleash his Syntax Records debut entitled Excuse Me on October 14th. Armed with only a microphone and the Syntax in-house production team, the

While it's his first full-length album on Syntax Records, this is far from an introduction. Through years of pounding the ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/5/2008 11:33 PM | Add Comment

SLIM THUG AND BOSS HOGG OUTLAWZ TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, BACK BY BLOCKULAR DEMAND (SERVE & COLLECT 2) ON SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2008

Boss Hogg Outlawz/ KOCH Records are proud to announce the release of Back By Blockular Demand (Serve & Collect 2), the new album from Slim Thug and The Boss Hogg Outlawz on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008.

 


One of Houston’s most popular underground hip hop groups, Slim Thug’s Boss Hogg Outlawz are back with the release of their second Boss Hogg Outlawz album, Back By Blockular Demand (Serve & Collect 2). This album ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BIG CED at 8/5/2008 11:16 PM | Add Comment

TERMANOLOGY READIES DEBUT ALBUM BOASTING A DREAM TEAM CAST OF PRODUCERS

What the industry is saying about Termanology:


 


"Term has a unique desire for the culture because he touches the issues that I can relate to as a TRUE HIP-HOP HEAD..his flows are nice, and he stays creative with his subject matter...he even speaks for me and not every new MC comin' up can do that." - DJ Premier


 


 "Termanology puts the MC back in MC'ing, he's a breath of fresh air in this dirty game." - Bun B


 


"Termanology shows he could be a leader of the new school" - The Source Magazine


 


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Exclusive Video: Lloyd takes us on a tour of ATL


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KOCH RECORDS/DOGGY STYLE RECORDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM FROM EMERGING WEST COAST RAP GROUP DUBB UNION

KOCH Records and Doggy Style Records proudly announce the release of the debut album from emerging West Coast rap group Dubb Union. The album titled Snoop Dogg Presents Dubb Union hits stores everywhere on September 2, 2008 and features appearances by Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt, Dion, BJ, Traci Nelson and Uncle Chucc.

 


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KRS ONE SPEAKS ABOUT MILLION DJ MARCH - BECOMES A MAJOR FIGURE

Rap legend and Hip Hop activist KRS One is issuing a call to action from DJ's nationwide to join and participate in the upcoming Million DJ March, by becoming directly involved himself. KRS One's legendary contributions to the evolution of Hip Hop and well-documented work with his Stop the Violence Movement, coupled with the fact that he began his own career as a DJ make him the perfect spokesperson for this groundbreaking event.


"I am a DJ. I started my career as a DJ and a collector of records." says the NY emcee. "The Million DJ March speaks to the ...<< MORE >>

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