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Shonda Rhimes felt like she was “dying” working in network television. The 50-year-old producer — who created the hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” — has revealed she quit ABC to join Netflix in 2017 because the streaming platform gave her more freedom. Recalling her conversation with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Rhimes explained: “The first thing…

One thing that can be said about Philadelphia is that there have been a plethora of phenomenal artists and entertainers born from its soil. From the looks of it, Allen “Bizkit” Arthur is the next in line. The triple threat producer, saxophonist and engineer, is a well-rounded artist who has collaborated with some of the…

Tiyon Christian is a Grammy-nominated international artist, producer and songwriter. He has worked with some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Brandy, Tamar Braxton and John Legend. After years of writing for artists nationally and internationally, Christian is pursuing a career as a singer. He recently released his debut album, RAIN, which reached…

From DJ to producer to radio host, Ferrari Simmons has proven that he has a blueprint for success in the music and entertainment industry. Simmons currently serves as the music director of Streetz 94.5, where he hosts his weeknight slot. In addition, he can also be heard weekly on “The Baller Alert Show” with Kenny…

Clint Coley is a comedian, actor and producer who is exploring the cultural world of spades and bringing it to life. Coley, who was taught the strategic card game as a child, has grown up to become a spades connoisseur. His love for the game has inspired him to create a new Facebook Watch series…

As a kid with a dream, there is nothing more exciting than having someone show you that they believe in your talent. That is exactly what Netflix has done for a group of young Nigerian filmmakers. Across the world in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria, a group of young kids known as the “Ikorodu…

Tamika Mallory has called out a White music producer who disrespected Breonna Taylor‘s legacy. JW Lucas has made a name for himself by producing for rap artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Pop Smoke and DaBaby. However, some called him a culture vulture after tweeting about Taylor and the officers who were involved in the…

Lafayette, Indiana-bred rising emcee Ian Demontrio began his artistic journey in 2007 when he was just 15 years old. His passion was further fueled by a move to an Atlanta suburb, which placed him in the direct company of many hip-hop legends. As an independent artist, he continued to blossom, learning how to produce and…

Drumma Boy helped to craft the sound of Trap music. The Memphis-raise, Atlanta-based producer has created sounds for artists such as Rick Ross, Migos, 2 Chainz, and Waka Flocka to name a few. However, he’s using his art to speak to the uprisings that have occurred across the nation following the death of George Floyd.…

If you’ve been on social media in the last five years, you can’t ignore the iconic viral moments, memes and remixes that have brought us laughter when we needed it most. Some of our favorites have been 2016’s Thanksgiving song “You Name It!,” 2017’s “Cash Me Outside” and the recent “Lose Yo Job” remix. Those…

Dr. Holly Carter is the CEO and founder of Relevé Entertainment, one of the premier management and production companies for faith-inspired content. Her career in entertainment began in television, casting for shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and “Martin.” Over the course of her 25-year career, she has produced “Preachers of L.A.,” “The Sheards,”…

Award-winning director Spike Lee is excited about his new film, “Da 5 Bloods.” The film stars Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. as four Black veterans from the Vietnam War who return to the nation to search for buried gold and the remains of their fallen squad leader, Chadwick Boseman. The…

Marc Lacy is a speaker, writer and producer for AVO Publishing LLC. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, and a proud graduate of Alabama A&M University, he has performed across the country at many national literary events and spoken word venues. Rolling out spoke with the award-winning poet for our “Creative Class” series about his career…

50 Cent thinks his lyrics are misogynistic. The 44-year-old rap star agrees with the view that his music is prejudiced against women — but he also thinks that, like any artist, he should be free to express himself. He told The Guardian newspaper: “They are misogynistic, but the world is not under the same circumstances. “Are…

Issa Rae shares what she is fed up with about Hollywood. The “Insecure” creator told “Yahoo Entertainment” she always works to ensure that her sets are diverse because “it is threaded in the fabric of my being to look around me and make sure that there is representation because that’s what I wholeheartedly want to…

62-year-old singer and record producer, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, revealed on Instagram that he and his family members are recovering after contracting the coronavirus, but they are all on the “way back to full health.” In a post he captioned “Stay Home, Stay Safe,” on his birthday on Friday (04.10.20), Babyface wrote: “I would like to…

Every Monday and without fail, Atlanta-based producer London Elixir showcases a new beat on her Instagram page. Her live mix, “Maschine Monday,” has led to a well-deserved following that rappers, neo-soul singers and the like thirst for every seven days. Born and raised in Ohio, London is among a growing populace of rising music producers…

LeA Robinson is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and sound engineer. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Robinson is the granddaughter of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson. Her grandmother is best known for developing the first hip-hop record label, Sugar Hill Records, with her husband Joseph Robinson and producing the first rap song, “Rapper’s Delight.” …

Wes Miller is a lawyer-turned-filmmaker, blazing a path with his unique style and keen eye. He launched his career in 2012 with the short film, In Your Hands, which he wrote, directed and produced. Since then, Miller has written and directed Prayer Never Fails (2016), River Runs Red (2018) and Atone (2019). Working with talents…

Pharrell Williams has joined the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s board of directors. The 47-year-old “Happy” hitmaker and a number of record label executives have become members of the board and will oversee this year’s induction, which finds Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., the Doobie Brothers, and T. Rex…