Black Executive & Entrepreneur News

Diddy Forced to Re-Shoot Advertisement

Sean “Diddy” Combs was forced to re-shoot an advertisement for his new fragrance when the first, featuring him in bed with a white woman and an Asian woman was considered too racy for some department stores.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Digitized Newspaper Database

As we celebrate the life and work of Dr. king it help to be able to look back at the newspaper coverage he recieved while doing his work.

There is now a free online resource available to help us. The...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Lawsuit Tossed

A Manhattan Supreme Court yesterday tossed out an appeals court lawsuit filed by Kirk Burrowes a former employee of Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment.

Robert Johnson Elected to Advertising Hall of Fame

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) has announces the election of four advertising legends to the Advertising Hall of Fame, the industry's highest honor.

Morgan Freeman and Intel Announce Feature Film Broadband Premiere on INTEL® VIIV™ Technology-Based PCs

ClickStar, Inc., a digital entertainment venture founded by Revelations Entertainment the production company headed by Freeman and business partner Lori McCreary, with investment from Intel Corporation, will release its first...

50 Cent and G Unit Records Kicks off 2006 by Announcing a Partnership with Gamer Graffix Worldwide, LLC.

Rappreneur 50 Cent's G Unit and Gamer Graffix today announced a new partnership which includes a three year endorsement deal with 50 Cent and G Unit. This continues into 2006 the rapid expansion of 50's business empire.

A Look Back at 2005 in Black Business

2005 has been a great year for black business internationally. We made great strides at cracking the class ceiling but the struggle continues. This is a look back at some of the people who had great success over the past 12...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Record Ringtone Commercial Voiceover - for The Notorius B.I.G. Mobile Music Products

Jamster, a worldwide leader in mobile content and entertainment services announced yesterday that Sean "Diddy" Combs, founder and CEO of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, will be featured in a new commercial...

BET Users Vote Min. Louis Farrakhan 2005 'Person of the Year'

"An overwhelming percentage of our users agreed that Minister Farrakhan made the most positive impact on the Black community over the past year and chose him as the person most worthy to receive the honor of BET.com's 2005 Person...

Jay-Z loses bet to B.E.T Founder

Jay-Z will be shelling out $25 000 after he lost a bet Wednesday night to the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats owner Robert Johnson.

BET founder forms investment partnership with world's largest private equity firm

Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, on Tuesday said he has signed a letter of intent with Carlyle Group to form a private equity fund manager.

Irv Gotti To Appear on BET Today

In his first major interview since being acquitted of federal charges which alleged he and his brother laundered drug money for a notorious crack kingpin. Irv Gotti will be making several appearances on variou BET programs today.

Comedian Richard Pryor Dead Today at Age 65

Pryor died of a heart attack this morning at a hospital near his home in Encino, California, spokeswoman Karen Finch said in a statement.

Michael Lee-Chin the 12th richest Canadian

Jamaican born, Canadian billionaire, Michael Lee-Chin, was named the 12th richest person in Canada by Canadian Business magazine.

Jay-Z puts off release of upcoming autobiography

According to reports entrepreneur and Def Jam CEO, Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, has decided that he is not quite ready to share his memoirs with the general public.

Murder Inc. Owners Acquitted of Money Laundering

Murder Inc., owner Irving Lorenzo and his brother Christopher Lorenzo were acquitted Friday of federal charges alleging he laundered drug money for a notorious crack kingpin.

Russell Simmons Invest in Urban Male Focus Jewelry Line

Hip Hop entrepreneur Russell Simmions has partnered with jewelry manufacturer M. Fabrikant & Sons to launch a new collection of men's fine jewelry.

BET founder to build Norfolk hotel

RLJ Development, the company founded by BET founder Robert Johnson and Norfolk, Va. Officials announced plans Wednesday to build a luxury hotel and condominium project next to a new conference center and parking garage in...

Paige Johnson receives treat for interracial dating

The PalmBeachPost.com reports that Sheriff's deputies are investigating the origin of a racist letter which was sent to Wellington's Palm Beach Polo. The letter expressed the writer's wish to bomb places that allow interracial...

BET founder starts hedge fund

Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, today announced that he has signed a letter of intent with Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM), the asset management division of Deutsche Bank AG, to form and operate...