Culture

Who Stole the Soul? Music Documentary “Diary of a Decade” Answers

Who Stole the Soul? Music Documentary “Diary of a Decade” Answers

By Edward Cates     September 26th, 2011

What happened to soul music? Filmmaker, musician and guardian of the new soul era Jason Orr answers that question definitively with his ground breaking music documentary Diary of a Decade. Check out the star power in the trailer for the film:

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, [...]

Savoy Women’s Leadership Conference: June 16th, W-Midtown Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Savoy Women’s Leadership Conference: June 16th, W-Midtown Hotel, Atlanta, GA

By Edward Cates     April 7th, 2011

On June 16, 2011 Savoy Magazine will host the 2011 Women’s Leadership Conference presented by ING in Atlanta, Georgia.

Exclusive Interview Hill Harper Best Selling Author,  Award Winning Actor and Activist

Exclusive Interview Hill Harper Best Selling Author, Award Winning Actor and Activist

By Edward Cates     February 4th, 2011

Defining Hill Harper’s career could require a number of titles to describe his work. Hill has been called an actor, author, activist, philanthropist, alumnus of Harvard with dual graduate degrees (JD/MBA), also a classmate and friend of President Barack Obama. Which of these titles means the most to Hill? “Artist, first and [...]

Kevin Liles Receives the Medaille de la Ville de Paris for Hip Hop’s Significant Contribution to Parisian Society

Kevin Liles Receives the Medaille de la Ville de Paris for Hip Hop’s Significant Contribution to Parisian Society

By cdawkins     February 4th, 2011

KWL/ Def Jam Enterprises President and CEO
Awarded with Paris’ Most Prestigious Cultural Honor
Kevin Liles, President and CEO of KWL/ Def Jam Enterprises received the Medaille de laVille de Paris, the highest honor an individual can receive for their contributions to Parisian culture. Liles was recognized for his role in helping to globalize the cultural phenomenon [...]

Jenifer Lewis in Blockbuster HEREAFTER Directed by Clint Eastwood

Jenifer Lewis in Blockbuster HEREAFTER Directed by Clint Eastwood

By Edward Cates     October 22nd, 2010

Actress Jennifer Lewis describes having a role in the movie HEREAFTER an honor because of the cast and largely due to her tremendous respect for the film’s director, Clint Eastwood.
“Intellect and humanity are two words I use the most when I describe working with Clint Eastwood. HEREAFTER is his attempt to bring us poetry about [...]

Jay-Z’s Lyrical Memoir ‘Decoded’ Hits Bookstores November 16th

Jay-Z’s Lyrical Memoir ‘Decoded’ Hits Bookstores November 16th

By Edward Cates     September 29th, 2010

The cover art for Jay-Z’s anticipated book ‘Decoded’ was released.  The cover features an image of Andy Warhol’s “Rorschach” and is expected to hit shelves on November 16th through publisher Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group.  ‘Decoded’ is currently available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
36 of Jay-Z’s lyrics are decoded with [...]

Dwele and Ledisi Concert Highlights NBMBAA Convention

Dwele and Ledisi Concert Highlights NBMBAA Convention

By Edward Cates     September 28th, 2010

Dwele and Ledisi lit up the stage thanks to the sponsorship and support of ING and Savoy during the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) national convention.
Celebrities, corporate executives and conference attendees graced the ING and Savoy Orange carpet.
Actress and producer, Kathryn Taylor Smith served as hostess for the evening and interviewed attendees.  We will be [...]

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