Tag Archives: entertainment industry
Cool Jobs: Funnyman First African Comic to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show’
Young entertainer set to be one global talent to watch
At 28, this funnyman is set to be one of the hottest global talents, having…
By Janell Hazelwood
‘The Gossip Game’: 4 Career Lessons We Hope Will Be Responsible, Not Ratchet
New show to debut April 1 will showcase who's who of NYC's entertainment media
With a concept that has a potential to shift from civil to ratchet, we’re hoping…
By Courtney Connley
More Than Just Red Carpet Fashion: 4 Career Lessons from the Oscars
The night's ceremony lends more to professional advancement
Halle Berry on the red carpet at the Academy Awards (Image: File)
Whether you stayed up…
By Jamie Harrison
Film Femme Fatales: Top Black Women in Hollywood
These directors and producers add unique flair to storytelling
Adding their unique voices and creative spin on storytelling, these producers and directors are kicking…
By Courtney Connley
Primetime Power Women: 4 Female Phenoms in the TV Business
These producers pave their own lane to get the coveted green light
These women prove they can get the coveted green light, whether it’s VH1′s hit “Love…
By Courtney Connley
Men Behind the Grammys, Part 3: Three Black Musicians Keeping the Legacy Going
Sudanese native Oddisee talks cultural influence on diverse brand
Born in Sudan, and raised in the nation’s capital, rapper and producer Amir Mohamed’s work…
By Sirita Wright
More than Comic Relief: Apollo ‘Executioner’ Carries Historic Torch
C.P. Lacey continues music legacy at historic Harlem mainstay
Embodying a popular role after Howard “Sandman” Simms, performance vet C.P. Lacey carries important, historic…
By Sirita Wright
DJ Irie: Branding the Global Selector
Entertainer talks love for music and linking international business
DJ Irie takes his international experience, from Europe to the Caribbean to the States, continuing…
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
From Top 40 Hits to Hollywood: 5 Black Actors Who Made a Successful Switch
These entertainers made the winning leap into becoming thespians
An accomplished singer, Jennifer Hudson has made major strides in Hollywood as well. (Image: File)
Recently,…
By Courtney Connley
Racist or Not?: ‘Love and Hip Hop’ Episode Shines Light on Workplace Discrimination
The jury's still out, but here's how to deal with a case of your own
A heated exchange of racial references on Love and Hip Hop brings to light instances…
