November 25, 2009

THE 1ST ANNUAL CHAD ‘PIMP C’ BUTLER HIP HOP & HEALTH FAIR -FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH IN PORT ARTHUR

 

There are many ways to keep a legacy alive, or to keep one’s name relevant in the entertainment industry after an unfortunate and untimely passing. As for Chad Butler aka ‘Pimp C’, his wife Chinara Butler is putting forth her efforts to do just that, Friday, December 4th, 2009.

UGQ, Inc., founded by Chinara Butler and her late husband, has united with CCM Foundation and S.E.A.C (Syphillis Elimation Advisory Committee), to bring you the Inaugural Chad ‘Pimp C’ Butler Hip Hop & Health/Wellness Fair in their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, which will be held on Friday, December 4th, at 6pm-10pm at the Port Arthur Pavilion. This event will be held every year on December 4th, the unfortunate day we lost a musical Legend, who had many dreams in store for his community…so we start here. Keep reading →

November 23, 2009

You’ve Lost That Beefing Feeling

November 23, 2009

Boot Camp Clik Triple Threat Box Set (In Stores November 24th)

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Boot Camp Clik Triple Threat Box Set (In Stores November 24th)  

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November 22, 2009

DreamSharee Edu-tainment

DreamSharee's TSharee Butler and Co-Founder Marcus King speak about their company and the purpose and direction they are going.

November 21, 2009

Dreamgirls at the Apollo Extended for One Week ONLY! Through December 12th

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced today that New York audiences will get an additional week to see the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater. This brand-new production of the landmark musical will now play 7 additional performances through Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street – just ten minutes from midtown) prior to the national tour’s engagement at Baltimore’s Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center beginning Wednesday, December 16, 2009.  Dreamgirls began previews at the Theater Saturday, November 7, 2009, and will officially open at the Theater Sunday, November 22, 2009.

 

Dreamgirls  is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, scenic design by Robin Wagner, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, and media design by Howard Werner for Lightswitch.  With music direction by Sam Davis, orchestrations by Harold Wheeler, and Vocal Arrangements by David Chase & Cleavant Derricks, Dreamgirls  is produced by John Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions in association with Chunsoo Shin, Jake Productions & Broadway Across America/TBS.

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November 20, 2009

SAHARA MEDIA LAUNCHES HONEYMAG.COM 2.0

Sahara Media Holdings (SHHD.OB), a SOHO based Digital Media Company, announced today the launch of HoneyMag.com 2.0 with rising recording artist and Roc-Nation signee Wale as its November cover story; controversial ordained minister and YouTube sensation Alexyss Tylor; emerging recording artist and also Roc-Nation signee, J. Cole; and more.  Enhancements to the site include improved interactive features, user-friendly functionality and a sleek, modern design. 

 

The redesign also includes the launch of HoneyTV a new video portal featuring breaking news and gossip, celebrity interviews and user generated videos.  In addition, The HoneyMag.com 2.0 platform expands the site’s social media components via a blog network comprised of leading bloggers, actors, journalists and professionals.

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November 20, 2009

Suburban District Launches Website

Suburban District Launches Website

Hip Hop Band Launches Website and Readies Debut Album and Video

11/19/2009

Suburban District is the future.  After their website launch today, they hit the studio to put the final touches on their highly anticipated debut album with DJ Benzi.  The album, entitled, “Don’t Mind Us We’re Just The Future”, takes you on a journey through time a space, from club to car, bar to bedroom and iPod to college campus.  This debut album will be released for FREE through their new website, www.SuburbanDistrict.com on November 30th!!!  The album debut will be accompanied by their video debut of ‘No Louis V’.  After recently inking a pressing and distribution deal with Malaco Music Group / XRecords, Suburban District is poised to take the world into the future!!! Keep reading →

November 17, 2009

ARETHA FRANKLIN To Release New CD “A WOMAN FALLING OUT OF LOVE” January 2010‏

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
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November 16, 2009

40 GLOCC, 50 CENT, CLIFTON POWELL, FREEWAY RICK ROSS | ALBUM RELEASE DEC. 8, 2009‏

One of the most misunderstood rappers in Hip-Hop is 40 Glocc.  Forced to raise himself as a teenager, the passionate rapper made a way out of no way.  He formed a unity amongst like kind individuals and formed an unconditional love with music. On a continuous road to shed light on his west coast story; “Concrete Jungle” will allow listeners the opportunity to trace the blueprint of the Zoo Life crew including Gail Gotti, Village Boo, Lil Boo, Tip Toe, Ken Bib, Locie Loc and Yacc all lead by 40 Glocc

 

“Concrete Jungle” will give verbal details of the unapologetic struggles faced within the Zoo Life.  The album will spotlight the highs and lows of general population lifestyle, the smoke and mirrors witnessed daily from blogs to broadcast and the complicated order of the music industry.  Strongly supported by the G-Unit Family and music mogul himself 50 Cent, the saga continues to bridge the East Coast to West Coast gap as a unified movement amongst a chosen few. It’s been a year of top shelf controversy however, on Dec. 8, 2009, 40 Glocc will give with his own testimonial “Concrete Jungle.”  Keep reading →

November 16, 2009

PRETTY RICKY RELEASE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOVMEBER 17

Bluestar Entertainment International is pleased to announce that chart-topping R&B/Hip Hop group PRETTY RICKY will release their third release, the self-titled CD, “PRETTY RICKY,” on November 17th, 2009.  The album is the follow-up to their #1 gold-selling CD “Late Night Special” that was released in 2007.  A Myspace album listening party for “PRETTY RICKY” will begin on November 14th through November 17th.

In celebration of the release, PRETTY RICKY is set to hit the road with Mario on the BET 106 and Park Tour.  The group will go on tour starting on Thursday, November 26th in Anaheim at The House of Blues and ends on Sunday, December 13th in Orlando at The House of Blues.   They will also be doing in-store events in Atlanta and their hometown of Miami prior to going out with BET.  The in store and tour information is as follows:

Atlanta In-Store – Tuesday, November 17

5PM – 7PM with WVEE’s Lil Bankhead Live on Greg Street

Wal-Mart @ 6149 Old National Hwy in College Park, GA  30349

 

Miami In-Store – November 20

6PM – 8PM with WEDR’s DJ Khaled

Brandsmart @ 4320 NW 167th Street in Miami, Fl 33054

 

BET 106 & Park Tour Dates:

Thu, November 26               Anaheim                                    House of Blues

Fri, November 27                San Diego                                   House of Blues

Fri, December 4                  Philadelphia                               TLA

Mon, December 7                NY                                             Fillmore

Tue, December 8                 Boston                                       House of Blues

Sun, December 13               Orlando                                      House of Blues

The Miami born and bred group consists of four members:  Diamond Blue who writes and produces all of the songs for PRETTY RICKY as well as holds the position of President of Bluestar Entertainment International, Spectacular, Slick ‘Em and new member Lingerie.  The new single, “TIPSY IN DIS CLUB” has received more than 5 million plays on iMeem to date and the group is currently on promotional tour going out to more than 50 cities across the country.  The video for the new single, “SAY A COMMAND” will debut on YAHOO on November 17th.

PRETTY RICKY made a splash in the music industry in 2005 with the hit single “Grind With Me’ off of their gold-selling debut “Bluestars.”   The group is releasing “PRETTY RICKY” independently on their own label, Bluestar Entertainment International.

Be sure to check out Pretty Ricky on BET 106 & Park on November 24th and on The MoNiqe Show as they perform “Tipsy In Dis Club” and interview about their career.