iHeartMedia Launches Black Information Network, 24/7 Local & National News Radio for Black Community

BE Conference, Hollywood’s leading mentorship event, is honored to welcome prominent artistic and business talent to this year’s 5-day virtual program including actress and activist Jessica Marie Garcia and actress, producer and entrepreneur Nikki Reed.On Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Diddy, 50, is supporting his friend Nick Cannon, 39, after he was fired by ViacomCBS over “anti-Semitic” comments made on his podcast. The rapper took to Twitter on July 15, inviting Nick to join his network REVOLT TV. “@NickCannon come home to @REVOLTTV truly BLACK OWNED!!! We got your back and love you and what you have done for the culture. We are for our people first!!! For us! By US! Let’s go!!!” he tweeted.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorCinedigm and Quincy Newell’s TwentyOne14 Media are partnering to launch an urban multicultural entertainment and lifestyle network yet to be named that will launch in the first quarter of next year.Focusing on a 21-45 adult multicultural audience and content “that is authentic, diverse and inclusive,” it will be available for linear and AVOD platforms on connected TVs, digital set-top boxes, media-streaming devices and web-based and online OTT services.“The

Billy Porter says that any push for total unity is incomplete if transgender people are left out of the conversation. "We can do it together, but we can't do it until we embrace and love each other through our differences, because of our differences," the Pose star said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! On Thursday's episode, guest hosted by Billy Eichner, Porter brought attention to the homophobic and transphobic parts of the Black community.

Billy Porter says that any push for total unity is incomplete if transgender people are left out of the conversation. "We can do it together, but we can't do it until we embrace and love each other through our differences, because of our differe

Billy Porter joined Billy Eichner — guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week — for a chat about his recent viral Instagram post addressing homophobia and transphobia within the Black community.

coronavirus is likely to have brought forward some deaths of older and vulnerable people which could prompt a period of below-average deaths. More than 55,000 deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in the UK during the outbreak, with the virus the main reason for deaths increasing above what would normally be expected for this period.

Pussy Riot have shared a new song, inspired by the recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests.‘Riot’ also appears to reference the recent arrest of band member Peter Verzilov, who was accused of being a “potential suspect of inciting mass riots”.“We stand with the protesters for racial equality and justice,” the band in a statement accompanying the new track.

Netflix is looking to tackle systemic racism by shifting some of its cash holdings to financial institutions that support Black communities in the U.S. "As part of our commitment to racial equity, we are turning understanding into action," the streamer said on its blog on Tuesday.

Jill Goldsmith Netflix said Tuesday that going foward it will allocate 2% of its cash holdings — initially up to $100 million — to financial institutions and organizations that directly support Black communities as part of a commitment to racial equity“We know great stories can create empathy and understanding.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix said it will allocate 2% of its cash on hand — with an initial outlay of up to $100 million — to banks and other financial institutions that directly support Black communities in the U.S.The streamer announced the initiative Tuesday, saying banks led or owned by Black people represent a minuscule portion of the country’s banking assets.“We believe bringing more capital to these communities can make a meaningful difference for the people and businesses in

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRadio and podcast giant iHeartmedia has accelerated the launch what it says it the first — and only — 24-hour service dedicated to news coverage from a Black perspective.BIN: Black Information Network is “focused on service to the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community to help foster communication, accountability and a deeper understanding,” the company announced Tuesday.BIN will be distributed nationally through the

Nick Kroll is making some changes to the “Big Mouth” cast.

According to multiple reports, Blac Chyna will drop a new single this coming week, and the reality star recently shared that she hopes to work with Nicki Minaj in the future. In case you missed it, it was reported that Blac Chyna was venturing into the music business after starring in the short-lived reality series, Rob and Chyna.