BET Shows Fashion Event ‘RIP THE RUNWAY’ and Series Premiere of ‘HARLEM HEIGHTS’
February 27, 2009
Tune into BET on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 p.m.* for the hottest fashions, entertainers and music — all in one incredibly sexy fashion show, RIP THE RUNWAY. This year addressing the “State of the Union in Fashion” will be the beautiful, talented model-turned-actress Joy Bryant and today’s most sought-after actor Derek Luke. RIP THE RUNWAY is guaranteed to deliver the latest fashion trends to our viewers — it’s simply the best dressed hour of television. The show will re-air on Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m.* and Friday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m.*
Premiering on Monday, March 2 at 10:00 p.m.,* HARLEM HEIGHTS will provide a window into the fascinating world of New York’s young, Black and fabulous crowd. Set against the backdrop of the increasingly gentrified neighborhood of Harlem, the series features a diverse cast of eight young adults from different backgrounds who share common goals — making the post-college leap into adulthood and finding love and success in the big city on their own terms.
Charlie Wilson Debuts No. 1 on R&B Albums Chart
February 27, 2009
Acclaimed R&B solo singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson tops the charts with his newest offering, Uncle Charlie. This week, Wilson’s album debuts at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart, and enters at No. 2 on the Pop Albums chart. These are his highest ranking debuts on both charts as a solo artist and front-man for the legendary Gap Band.
This chart-topping week comes as the singer’s first solo album on Jive Records, Charlie, Last Name Wilson, receives gold-certification from the RIAA. The album’s lead single “There Goes My Baby” is currently among the Top 5 most played songs at the Urban Adult Contemporary radio format, and the accompanying video will debut March 2nd as a featured spotlight on Yahoo’s main music page.
Fat Joe Readies New Album: Jealous Ones Still Envy 2
February 27, 2009
On April 7, 2009, rapper Fat Joe will continue one of the most impressive runs in recent Hip-Hop history with the release of his ninth solo studio album, Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2). The project reprises the title of Joe’s 2002 RIAA-Certified Platinum release, Jealous Ones Still Envy, and will mark Joe’s third release since bringing his Terror Squad Entertainment imprint to the EMI family in 2006. EMI Music Services is supporting the release with promotion, street teams, digital, marketing, licensing and synchronization and brand partnership services.
20th Anniversary Celebration Of “Do The Right Thing”
February 27, 2009
Spike Lee attends the 20th anniversary celebration of ‘Do the Right Thing’ at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 26, 2009 in New York City.
Do the Right Thing is a 1989 film written, produced and directed by Spike Lee. The film tells a tale of bigotry and racial conflict in a multi-ethnic community in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York on the hottest day of the year. Filmed on Stuyvesant Avenue between Lexington Avenue and Quincy Street, the film stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, and John Turturro. Do the Right Thing marks the feature film debuts of both Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. Samuel L. Jackson plays DJ Mister Señor Love Daddy, an alternative voice of the author to Spike Lee’s character.
The Merck Company Foundation Launches Five-Year Effort to Close Healthcare Disparity Gaps
February 27, 2009
The Merck Company Foundation (Foundation), the philanthropic arm of Merck & Co., Inc., today announced the launch of The Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes (Alliance), a new initiative designed to improve healthcare delivery among those populations most at risk for diabetes — African-American, Hispanic, and Native American adults. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) joined the Foundation in support of the Alliance’s goal to mobilize community-based partners and enhance the delivery of proven, collaborative approaches that can close gaps in diabetes care.
Coors Light Brings Cold Refreshment to the 64th Annual CIAA Tournament
February 27, 2009
Coors Light, “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer,” announced today that it will sponsor two popular events at the 64th Annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of its support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Coors Light is partnering with the CIAA to host the “Coors Light Paradise Lounge” and “Rock the Rooftop Gaming Lounge” during the tournament weekend.
Study Shows Disconnect between African Americans’ Attitudes and Actions Towards Financial Planning
February 27, 2009
African Americans are more optimistic about their financial future over the next year than the general population, but the majority of those responding acknowledge they don’t have a financial game plan and many don’t know where to start. A new survey of 1,200 participants commissioned by The Smiley Group and Nationwide Insurance shows 58 percent of African Americans expect their household situation to be better a year from now, compared to only 30 percent of the general population sharing similar optimism.
Soul For Real Singer On The Run With Infant Son
February 25, 2009
ATLANTA — Duluth police said they are looking for an R&B singer in connection with an identity fraud case.
Police told Channel 2’s Manuel Bojorquez that Brian Dalyrimple of the group Soul For Real is involved in a case of identity theft that involves more than 200 victims. Police said Dalyrimple is on the run.
Duluth police have already arrested a woman, Laborah Crawford, in connection with the identity theft case. She is being held in the Gwinnett County Jail.
Angie Stone Encourages African-Americans to Fearlessly FACE Diabetes
February 24, 2009
As Black History Month comes to a close, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Angie Stone and the Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes initiative, sponsored by Lilly USA, LLC, head to historic Birmingham on February 28 to help empower and inspire African-Americans with diabetes to take control of their disease.
Ms. Stone and the F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative will host a community-wide educational event in southwest Birmingham on Saturday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the More Than Conqueror Faith Church (1327 Dennison Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35211).
AMBI Announces the 2nd Annual Scholarship to Support Minority Women
February 24, 2009
AMBI(R) Skincare is now accepting applications for the second annual AMBI(R) Scholarship in Science & Medicine. This national scholarship program was designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine ambition to pursue careers in these respective fields. These women are non-traditional students who may have taken a break from their academic careers but now desire to attend school while balancing a family, work, and other personal goals. To provide financial assistance, AMBI(R) Skincare has contributed a total of $50,000 to be awarded to 5 women; each will receive $10,000 towards tuition for continuing their education.
