Jumping the Broom Sweeps in $24.5 Million at Box Office in Two Weeks

Jumping the Broom Sweeps in $24.5 Million at Box Office in Two Weeks

By Edward Cates     May 16th, 2011

Box office estimates for the second week of Jumping the Broom are estimated at $24.5 million in two weeks.  More than quadrupling its $6.6 million production costs, “Jumping the Broom” debuted with $15.2 million at the box office, received a rare CinemaScore rating of “A” from moviegoers, and finished the weekend as the top-ranked comedy [...]

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges Appoints New Co-CEOs of Conjure Cognac

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges Appoints New Co-CEOs of Conjure Cognac

By Edward Cates     May 16th, 2011

Outstanding First Full Year of Operations Drives Year 2 Planning
Conjure, the innovative new spirit from Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, announce that after an exceptional first full year of operations, the company has appointed new co-CEOs to oversee the company’s ongoing operations.
In addition to executing a national rollout in over 40 markets during its first full year, the [...]

Superstar Choreographer Laurieann Gibson Brings Her Dance Moves to BET in “BORN TO DANCE: LAURIEANN GIBSON” This Fall

Superstar Choreographer Laurieann Gibson Brings Her Dance Moves to BET in “BORN TO DANCE: LAURIEANN GIBSON” This Fall

By Edward Cates     May 12th, 2011

A New, Original Reality Competition Series Empowering 20 Hopefuls For A Chance To Be Hollywood’s Next “It” Dancer
Premier celebrity choreographer and creative director to the stars Laurieann Gibson shares her expertise with many hopefuls as they embark on the moment of their lives in BORN TO DANCE: LAURIEANN GIBSON . The eight-episode series premieres Tuesday, [...]

GlobalHue Ranked No. 1 Among African-American Advertising Agencies by Advertising Age Magazine

GlobalHue Ranked No. 1 Among African-American Advertising Agencies by Advertising Age Magazine

By Edward Cates     May 12th, 2011

The multicultural agency moves up to No. 2 spot for Hispanic
In its Agency Report 2011, published on April 25, Advertising Age ranks multicultural advertising agency GlobalHue as the No. 1 African-American agency and the No. 2 Hispanic agency for 2010.
While this is the third consecutive year that GlobalHue has placed first on the African-American list, [...]

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Uncovers Latin America’s African Roots in New Four-Part Series, Black in Latin America, Premiering Tuesday, April 19 at 8 p.m. on PBS

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Uncovers Latin America’s African Roots in New Four-Part Series, Black in Latin America, Premiering Tuesday, April 19 at 8 p.m. on PBS

By cdawkins     April 18th, 2011

Black in Latin America is the 11th documentary from Professor Gates whose previous PBS projects include African American Lives 1 and 2, Oprah’s Roots, Looking for Lincoln, and Faces of America, among others
Six Latin American countries are featured in the series: Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico and Peru
The series is the third part [...]

Spring 2011: Idris Elba Exclusive Interview

Spring 2011: Idris Elba Exclusive Interview

By Edward Cates     April 7th, 2011

Savoy’s Spring 2011 Issue features international sensation Idris Elba in an exclusive interview with Savoy Magazine.  Also this issue features “Savoy’s Top 100 Companies to Work For”.   Also featuring Colin Powell, Steve Harvey, Miss Black USA, Wynton Marsalis and The Battle of the Bands.

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