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Kevin Liles and London on da Track talks #Freestyle50 launch in New York. Edit: Tyler Jordan

Being overweight can be a serious threat to not only a person’s quality of life, but length of life. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), being overweight can lead to diabetes, heart disease, a stroke, kidney disease, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers. In 2013, heart disease was…

Back in June, music industry veteran Kevin Liles promised that this day was coming and it looks like it’s finally here. After 14 long, torturous years and a number of false starts and missed deadlines, D’Angelo is finally ready to release the follow up to 2000’s classic Voodoo album, entitled Black Messiah. The “Brown Sugar”…

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, the co-founder and CEO of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, has released her new book, The GirlPrint. At the Aloft Harlem hotel, friends, mentors, tastemakers and industry influencers gathered to celebrate the release of the first book from the business maven. The Girlprint gives young women a springboard of information to propel them from having dreams,…

Mc Donald’s 365 Black Awards Show was held this past weekend during the 20th Essence Festival in New Orleans. The golden carpet was hosted by TV personality Janelle Snowden. This star-studded event featured performances and celebrities in honor of the outstanding individuals who make valuable contributions to the African American community. Hosted by Terrence Jenkins, who looked…

Easily one of the more polarizing and reclusive artists in popular music today, D’Angelo has always done his own thing in his own time. Us long suffering fans have had many false alarms in anticipation of the follow up album to 2000’s masterful Voodoo. But if we are to believe long time music executive Kevin Liles, as…

Rapper/business mogul Jay Z has released his new “40/40” drink in Duane Reade and Walgreens stores across the U.S. Named after his famous nightclub, the beverage is listed as retailing for $1.99 and is sports-themed drink with an Arnold Palmer-ish flavor.

The Dream Project Symposium brought successful entrepreneurs and business people to Atlanta this past week. Attendees received motivation, inspiration and education from Lisa Price, founder and chairman of Carol’s Daughter; Randal Pinkett CEO of BCT Partners and season 4 winner of “The Apprentice;” Kevin Liles, former president of Def Jam and CEO of KWL Management;…

The Dream Project Symposium brought successful entrepreneurs and business people to Atlanta this past week. Attendees received motivation, inspiration and education from Lisa Price, founder and chairman of Carol’s Daughter; Randal Pinkett CEO of BCT Partners and season 4 winner of “The Apprentice”; Kevin Liles, former president of Def Jam and CEO of KWL Management;…

Former Warner Music Group chief Lyor Cohen has announced the official launch of his new “content company,” 300. Cohen, alongside former WMG notables Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz are looking to spark a revolution in the way the music industry operates. All three men have long ties in the industry and as colleagues: Moscowitz is the ex-president of Warner Bros, Liles was formerly the executive vice president. All three men also worked together at Def Jam.

Music executive, best-selling author and philanthropist Kevin Liles celebrated his 45th birthday at The Rec Room in New York earlier this week with celebs like Jay-Z, Trey Songz, and Estelle, to name a few. In addition to all the Hollywood A-listers, his beautiful wife, Erika, made the night extra special with a roast. Click continue…

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo As the title of Raheem DeVaughn’s new single, “Love Connection” suggests he just wants to get closer with listeners for the summer release of his latest album, A Place Called Loveland. To do so, he is ensuring that he makes all the right moves including: a new…

Radio personality and philanthropist Frank Ski of Atlanta’s V-103 held his annual Celebrity Wine Tasting and Auction yesterday. The benefit raises money to help kids who are less fortunate reach their full potential. The event was held at Frank Ski’s Restaurant & Lounge with some big-name celebrity guests in attendance, none bigger than the incomparable…

Tina Knowles was gifted a lifestyle lift — mini face-lift — compliments of her daughter, Beyoncé, following a divorce from Mathew Knowles. It’s rumored that she had her jawline, neck and wrinkles tightened.

Hip Hop Exes and Mistresses (Jumpoffs and Baby Mamas) Ex-wives, -girlfriends and mistresses (and even jumpoffs and sidepieces) are due their 15 minutes of fame. From walking the red carpets, showing up on popular photo websites like Getty and Wire Images, and jetsetting around the world to places that most of Americans only dream about…

Grey Goose Cherry Noir hosted a night to remember in NYC at Bagatelle, as Trey Songz released his fifth studio album, Chapter V. As the attendees enjoyed signature cocktails from Cherry Noir, Songz unveiled his highly anticipated project. Among the attendees were music industry executives Kevin Liles, Roe Williams, Irv Gotti, and Michael Kyser.…

Denzel Washington and Trey Songz were in attendance.

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Photo credit: Ken Howard) Sometimes it takes a fake to keep it real. At least that was the impression left after…