Writer Jamilah Lemieux wonders if girls really "run the (music) world"
Writer Jamilah Lemieux wonders if girls really “run the (music) world”
By Jamilah Lemieux
A struggling economy puts the next generation of musicians at risk
A struggling economy puts the next generation of musicians at risk as countless music programs…
By Tamara Warren
Posted: June 17, 2011
Tags: black music month, Bob Fiedler, music education, music program, NAMM, National Association of Music Merchants, Save the Music Foundation, Scott Robertson, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, The People's Music School, VH1
Music executives and insiders tell you who you need to have on your team to secure the best deal
Music executives and insiders tell you who you need to have on your team to…
By Tomika Anderson
Posted: June 16, 2011
Tags: 360 deal, black music month, Corey Boddie, entertainment business, Erykah Badu, Ginuwine, Jermaine Dupri, Kedar Massenburg, Motwon Records, music business, Music Industry, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Stevie Wonder
As Super Bowl champ Plaxico Burress begins his road to redemption, here are a few notable figures that have already resurrected their brands
Convicted NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is on the road to…
By Kahliah A. Laney
Posted: June 15, 2011
Tags: Caster Semenya, dog fighting, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Iron Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, lebron james, Magic Johnson, Marion Jones, Michael Vick, Mike Tyson, New York Giants, NFL, OLYMPIC, Plaxico Burress, Reggie Bush, Serena Williams, Super Bowl, Tiger Woods, track & field, WNBA
These savvy parents used their business sense to lead family to success
Six parents who saw star talent in their children and managed their rise to fame
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: June 15, 2011
Tags: Ashanti, Beyonce, black music month, Bow Wow, business management, Chris Brown, entertainment, entertainment industry, entertainment management, Mathew Knowles, Music Industry, music management, Rihanna, Solange Knowles, Usher
Industry vet has passion for cultivating careers and advocating for women executives
Industry vet has passion for cultivating careers and advocating for women executives
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: June 14, 2011
Tags: A Family Business, black music month, black women in music, Brandy, entertainment industry, entertainment managers, family business, momagers, Music Industry, music management, music managers, Ray J, Sonja Norwood, VH1, women in music
The creator of A Belle in Brooklyn reveals a few great reads that have inspired her career path and stimulated her mind
Blogger turned author Demetria L. Lucas of the award-winning blog, A Belle in Brooklyn, discusses…
By Anslem Samuel
Posted: June 14, 2011
Tags: A Belle in Brooklyn, A Belle in Brooklyn: The Go-To Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life, Atria, BBM, Black Blogger Month, Demetria L. Lucas, favorite books, Iyanla Vazant, Lois P. Frankel, Malcolm Gladwell, Terry McMillan, Video, Wally Lamb
Alicia Keys's longtime manager tells what every artist needs to know before signing on the dotted line
Alicia Keys’s longtime manager and label owner tells what every artist needs to know before…
By Kenya N. Byrd
Posted: June 13, 2011
Tags: 360 deal, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hall, Beyonce, black music month, Elle Varner, entertainment industry, Fame, Film, Gabi Wilson, Jack Johnson, Jay Z, Jeff Robinson, Music Industry, Pariah, Stevie Wonder
Not every athlete needs a championship to achieve greatness
LeBron James made the move to Miami in a quest to win a championship, but…
By Alvin Blanco
Posted: June 12, 2011
Tags: 2011 NBA Finals, Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Chris Bosh, Dominique Wilkins, Dwayne Wade, George Gervin, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Karl Malone, lebron james, Mark Jackson, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA playoffs, New York Knicks, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller
BlackEnterprise.com host Tai Beauchamp talks to the film advocate about the star-studded festival and the future for blacks in film
BlackEnterprise.com host Tai Beauchamp talks to the film advocate about the star-studded film festival and…
By Elayne Fluker
Posted: June 10, 2011
Tags: ABFF, American Black Film Festival, black film festivals, Byron Lewis, entertainment industry, Film, Jeff Friday, out of office entertainment, Tai Beauchamp, The High Life, Video, Warrington Hudlin
