Tag Archives: Pharrell Williams

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Pharrell Williams Joins Rihanna’s ‘Styled To Rock’ Reality Show

The producing fashionista is heading to mentor on RiRi's fashion show

Will you be watching the show?

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: May 21, 2013 Tags: ,
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WATCH: The High Life – Brunch with Bevy Smith and Don Lemon

The creator of Dinner with Bevy tells how she made a business out of meaningful connections

When the who’s who want to get together an evening of elegant dining and long-lasting…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: July 12, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
It’s a known fact that a celebrity’s career rarely includes only one single job. Any multi-faceted entertainer—be it actor, artist, or both—learns fairly quickly that the key to climbing the success ladder is through constant diversification. Making money in various markets guarantees a well-rounded (and long-lasting) career. With the fickle tastes and short attention spans of most audiences, it’s only necessary to jump into multiple roles, bulking up pockets and fan bases equally. Many artists have made the migration from musicians to actors, film producers, authors and all around entrepreneurs. Such transitory career goals have allowed many artists to garner successes they never achieved during their time solely working as musicians. As part of our continued Black Music Month coverage, BlackEnterprise.com has compiled a list of 11 celebs that started out as artists and have since evolved into well-oiled self-entities. —Kathy Iandoli

11 Successful Artist Brands Beyond Music

Music is only the beginning of building a brand that's something these artists know well

Artists like Jay-Z, Will Smith, Beyonce and will.i.am are multi-millionaires solely because of their music,…

By Kathy Iandoli

Posted: June 30, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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UBR Morning Post: Tyson Toussant Spins Bionic Yarn Into Dollars

Bonus content on the entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Executive Producer TaQuoya Kennedy talks with Tyson…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: May 11, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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WATCH: The High Life — Celebrities and Dignitaries Celebrate at UNCF Gala

Pharrell Williams, Roberta Flack, Vernon Jordan and more help raise millions for education

Pharrell Williams, Roberta Flack, Vernon Jordan and more help raise millions for education

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: March 23, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , ,