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Heavy D’s Final Words: “Be Inspired!”

A successful rapper, actor and businessman, what set Heavy D apart was his perpetual light

Known as Heavy D, rapper/actor Dwight Myers passed away at the age of 44, leaving…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: November 9, 2011 Tags: B.B. King, BET Hip-Hop Awards, Dwight Arrington Meyers, Dwight Myers, Eddie Murphy, final words, Heavy D, Heavy D & the Boyz, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, hip-hop renamed, Michael Jackson, Mt. Vernon, Sead "Diddy" Combs, The Notorious B.I.G., Twitter

In the News: Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Death; Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Surfaces and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 7, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, campaign strategies, Census Bureau, downturn, Dr. Conrad Murray, economy, George W. Bush, Herman Cain, In the News, John Kerry, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, U.S. Census Bureau, young men

In the News: BofA to Begin $5 Monthly Fee; Hip-Hop Pioneer Sylvia Robinson Dies and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Janel Martinez

Posted: September 29, 2011 Tags: Bank of America Corp., debit card, Dr. Conrad Murray, Grand Master Flash, hip-hop industry, Michael Jackson, Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson

In August 1991, Prince inked a $100 million deal with Warner Bros., making him the highest-paid artist at the time. The deal included two joint record companies as well as a vice president post for him. In 1993, the pop and rock icon would become "the Artist Formerly Known as Prince" during a legal battle with the label over artistic and financial control of his music. After a long, highly publicized battle, in which he began performing in protest using only a symbol as his name, he was able to gain release from the contract, serving as one of the most prolific public examples of an artist's success in standing up for his artistic beliefs and financial due.

8 Landmark Deals in Black Music

A snapshot of big business deals by top Black entertainers in music

Throughout out music history, blacks have been able to broker deals that not only took…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: July 1, 2011 Tags: black history, black music, black music month, black music stars, entertainment business, entertainment industry, Michael Jackson, MTV, music business, Music Industry

Before reality TV took over, cable networks like BET, MTV and VH1 (along with an assortment of broadcast programs) used to dedicate hours to airing music videos. Now, there are only a handful of such shows around and fans are more likely to watch their favorite artist’s latest clip online than on TV. With that said, the quality and concepts for most musicians have gone down. Gone are the days of the multi-million dollar video shoot that was more than a lip-syncing affair and produced mini movies. Still in the midst of Black Music Month, BlackEnterprise.com takes a trip down memory lane with some of the most expensive music videos made by African American artists. You’ll also discover which famous family has a penchant for not only making records but breaking them (and budgets) as well. —Anslem Samuel

16 Most Expensive Music Videos by Black Artists

Creative expression for music artist sometimes comes at a high cost

From Michael Jackson and MC Hammer to Kanye West and Will Smith, music videos often…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: June 29, 2011 Tags: BET, black music month, BlackStreet, Busta Rhymes, Eddie Murphy, Eve, Evel Knievel, Hype Williams, Iman, Ja Rule, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Jay Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Macaulay Culkin, Mariah Carrey, Martin Scorsese, MC Hammer, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott, MTV, music video, Sean Combs, Teddy Riley, The Notorious B.I.G., TLC, Tyra Banks, VH1, Wesley Snipes, Will Smith

Michael Jackson: Decoding the Brand Power of a Black Music Legend

A reflection on the King of Pop's musical and business impact two years after his passing

As a musical icon Michael Jackson’s legacy spans from record breaking album sales and groundbreaking…

By Andreas Hale

Posted: June 24, 2011 Tags: BE Decoded, black music month, Decoded, Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, MTV, Pepsi, The Wiz, Thriller

WATCH: Stephen Hill on BET Awards & Rebranding Chris Brown

Network executive shares insight on this year's award show and Chris Brown's resurrection

On the eve of the 2011 BET Awards, network executive Stephen Hill speaks on social…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: June 24, 2011 Tags: 2011 BET Awards, BET Awards, BET Networks, branding, Chris Brown, Kevin Hart, Michael Jackson, Social media, Stephen Hill, The Game, Twitter

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In the News: Southern Baptists Elect First Black Rev.; Stevie Wonder in Apollo Hall of Fame;Pres. Obama’s Job Council Gets to Work

Headlines around the web

By Janel Martinez

Posted: June 15, 2011 Tags: Apollo Theater, Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama, Career Builder, discrimination, General Electric, In the News, James Brown, Jeffrey Immelt, Ken Chenault, McDonald's, Michael Jackson, Reverend Fred Luter, Small Business Administration, Southern Baptist Convention, Stevie Wonder

Black Music Month Power Player: Fatima Robinson, the Choreographer

How the mastermind behind the routines of pop phenoms like the Black Eyed Peas balances success, rumors and family first

How the mastermind behind the routines of pop phenoms like the Black Eyed Peas balances…

By Kenya N. Byrd

Posted: June 8, 2011 Tags: black music month, Bobby Brown, Brandy, choreographer, Common, entertainment, entertainment industry, Fatima Robinson, Gwen Stefani, John Singleton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, music business, Music Industry, The Black Eyed Peas, Will Smith, Will.I.Am

Evolving in the public eye, Chris Brown has gone from teenaged heartthrob to pop music megastar to vilified brute and then repentant sinner. At the heart of his image downturn is the 2009 assault of then girlfriend, Rihanna, which showed a darker side to the talented singer/dancer/actor. Brown’s subsequent apologies, paid debt to society in the form of community service and an emotional performance of Michael Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror” at the 2010 BET Awards seemed to have almost wiped his slate clean—that is, until last month’s Good Morning America appearance. Following an awkward and defensive interview with GMA co-host Robin Roberts, Brown threw a tantrum backstage, smashing a window at ABC’s Times Square studio in the process. Though Brown has since apologized for his behavior (again), many speculate that he’s running out of second chances and that’s bound to hit him in the pockets. BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at how all the drama has or hasn’t affected the troubled star’s money.

Chris Brown Decoded: The Finances of a Tarnished Brand

An exploration of how much the troubled star's scandals have adversely affected his bottom line

An exploration of how much the troubled star’s scandals have adversely affected his bottom line

By timmhotep aku

Posted: April 7, 2011 Tags: BE Decoded, Body by Milk, Chris Brown, Decoded, Doublemint Gum, endorsement deal, Good Morning America, Got Milk, Michael Jackson, Paul Chibe, Rihanna, Robin Roberts, touring, Wrigley's

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