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"To Meet the Faces You Meet" Wraps Principal Photography
Parallax Studio has wrapped principal photography on the upcoming science-fiction film, "To Meet the Faces You Meet." - October 06, 2021 - Parallax Studio
Kings of Carlisle is Back with the New Latin Influenced Single, "Show Me the Light"
As a tribute to his Miami roots and the wonderful musicians that influenced him throughout the years, Kings of Carlisle will release his second single. “Show Me The Light” on all major digital platforms on October 22. The brand new single will be released on October 22 and will be... - October 06, 2021 - Kings of Carlisle
Flickonic Announces First Celebrity Endorsement from Chris Geere of the NBC's Hit Show, This Is Us
Flickonic, a one-of-a-kind social media app, launched with the purpose of reviving the social aspect that existed in the era of scheduled TV; announced their endorsement from one of the main stars of the hit show, This Is Us, actor Chris Geere earlier this month. Geere has encouraged fans and "anyone looking for a spoiler-free platform to talk all things #ThisIsUs" to join the Flickonic app. - October 06, 2021 - Flickonic
A New Empire Ink Has Opened Up, This Time in the Bayside Marketplace
A new Empire Ink has opened up, this time in the Bayside marketplace; a two-story open-air shopping center located in downtown Miami, Florida. Margaritaville is opening inside this month. Tenancy at the Bayside Marketplace consists of 140 inline spaces, in addition to over 50 carts and kiosks... - October 06, 2021 - Empire Ink
Superior Foundation 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 26th at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The Superior Foundation along with our many Vendor Partners raised over $400,000 to support Schools, Music & Arts, Health and Wellness, and Scholarships for higher... - October 02, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Lily Lisa Receives Second Woman of the Year Award from Art 4 Peace
Art 4 Peace Names Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa, Woman of the Year. - October 02, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Award-Winning Album "Pop" Ushers in Fall 2021 with Frolicking Uptempo Anthem "I Like You"
Ayhan Sahin's latest solo effort released by New York-based Young Pals Music serves up organic instrumentation with a playful plea for romantic attention. - October 01, 2021 - Young Pals Music
Hong Kong Electronic Artist Zight Releases New Single, "Everybody Keep Running"
Following his breakout single, "Fly Away," which has amassed over half a million views on YouTube, "Everybody Keep Running" is uplifting, unapologetic EDM that shares the same euphoric sounds as its anthemic predecessor. Featuring UK singer, Peter Forrest and stars South African runner, Sibusiso Madikizela in the music video, the collective work from global talents combines Dance music with athletics. - October 01, 2021 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
The 7th Annual SHEEN Awards (Formerly the Kimmie Awards) Continue Virtually for 2021
It’s Time to Celebrate - September 30, 2021 - Sheen Magazine
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella Completes First Ever Mural on Historical King Center
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella partnered with Wellspring Living to produce a mural installation on the side of the King Center building in Atlanta, GA. - September 30, 2021 - ArtzyBella
Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 Contestant Océane Aqua-Black Signs with So Fierce Music for Debut Single and Music Video
International Music Producer Velvet Code Set to Produce Popular Québec Artist - September 30, 2021 - So Fierce Music
Edgy Rapper with Unique Message to Release 1st Clean Album
Son of 4-Time Grammy-Winning Percussionist Brother Num, Jaguar French (J French) Will Release His 2nd Studio Album, Good Karma, on November 21, 2021 - September 29, 2021 - Jaguar French
Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence
Columbia Law School announced that Harlem-based photographer, artist and educator Bayeté Ross Smith has been named artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 academic year. Columbia Law established this new program to examine and broaden how the institution honors its history and values, while also celebrating its vibrant and diverse community. - September 29, 2021 - Bayeté Ross Smith
Award-Winning Hollywood Director Premieres Highly Anticipated Film in Davidson, NC
On October 2, 2021, award-winning film director Tiffany Rhodes will premiere her feature film, Match Struck, starring Tiffany (Collision), David Koechner (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The Office), Julian Brittano (Green Leaf, OWN Channel), Kisha Barr (Blue Bloods, Manifest) Lacy Camp... - September 29, 2021 - Match Struck LLC
Popular Composer of the Song "Weave" Takes Readers on Her Personal Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Touring Musician
Rosemary Crow was born to sing. But she never thought her love of music would take her to world-renowned success. Nor did she ever guess that it would be the catalyst for her spiritual journey that would become the centerpiece of her rich life. In “Weave Us Together: My Musical Journey,” Rosemary Crow’s down-to-earth memoir, the acclaimed Christian composer, choir leader and music director shows how the impossible is possible with faith, courage and dedication. - September 29, 2021 - Bublish
Serpentine Pink, a Hard Knock Productions Film, Receives Coveted ReFrame Stamp
Serpentine Pink, an LGBTQ+ neo-noir film confronting abuse and trauma, receives coveted ReFrame Stamp - an inclusivity recognition award created by Sundance Institute and Women in Film celebrating a female-led production. - September 29, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions
Author, Business Master & Coach Monique Je’ Muhammad Announces the Release of Her New Self-Help Book “Power, Passion, Purpose & Prayer”
Author, Business Master & Coach Monique Je' Muhammad announces the Release of her new Self-Help Book, "Power, Passion, Purpose & Prayer"; putting the pieces together to become the best version of you. - September 29, 2021 - MoniqueJe.com
A Runt-of-the-Litter Pup Becomes a Tae Kwon Do Master, Helping Other Down-and-Out Dogs Find Their Power Within in This Inspiring Debut Middle-Grade Series Title
"Tae Kwon Dog - The Power Within"; A wonderful story of perseverance and determination is the backdrop to this new series spotlighting the peaceful yet powerful Korean martial art. - September 28, 2021 - Tae Kwon Dog Books
Publisher Thrilling Tales Releases Its First Literary Journal, "Litbop, Art and Literature in the Groove"
Indie book publisher Thrilling Tales offers a new take on the literary journal. Its inaugural issue of “Litbop: Art and Literature in the Groove” showcases art and photography as well as fiction and poetry. It’s diverse list of contributors includes well-known authors Christine... - September 28, 2021 - Thrilling Tales
Yejide F. Akinlana Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Yejide R. Akinlana of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of dance, performance and production, culinary and fine... - September 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Behind the Strings Film Selected "Best Documentary" and Nominee for "Best of Festival"
Behind the Strings showcases the lives of a professional classical string quartet who left China for the U.S. They built a very successful career and paid a big price getting to the top and remaining on top. Film festivals throughout the U.S. are now presenting and praising this engaging independent documentary film. - September 27, 2021 - Behind the Strings
Rob Hardy, Winston D Johnson, Whit Blakeley and Greg “Beef” Jones to Speak on Panel at C3’s 2nd Annual Sound and Screen Finance Forum
Aneesah Bray, CEO of Creative Collective Capital, Inc. (C3), to host top executives to share insights and lead event on Investment, Capitalization and Content Management in Georgia’s Entertainment Industry on May 4-6, 2022. - September 27, 2021 - Creative Collective Capital
Reid Champagne's Travel Books Offer a Blend of Delightful Humor and Great Adventure
Reid Champagne has been focusing on travel blogging lately, after the success of his book, "An American Walkabout." - September 26, 2021 - Reid Champagne
Mani Nasry's 14 Film Released the Film "We" (2021) on Immigration, Equality, Diversity and Unity. Available on Amazon Prime, Google Play and Vudu.
Mani Nasry is a multi-talented film producer, director and actor. Mani is known as leading actor for his recent role in the film, We (2021). The recently released film is touching on subjects of immigration, equality, diversity and unity. The cast of the film includes leading characters with Afghan, Israeli, Iranian, Venezuelan, Chinese backgrounds who portray these roles and have had related personal real life experience. - September 24, 2021 - 14 Film
The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956
Set against the backdrop of the renown and popular downtown Beale Street; Clay Carter and Turner Davis are first cousins. Born in the lower Mississippi Delta, as teens they hopped a train aiming to leave the deceptive, one-sided sharecropping system in search of a better life. - September 23, 2021 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.
Michael Todd Beauty Creates Pretty N’ Pink Bundle in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The skincare experts create Pretty N’ Pink tool bundle to raise awareness for breast cancer. - September 22, 2021 - Michael Todd Beauty
Dark Age Masquerade Adorns Modern Circus for San Francisco with Dancers' Love of Movement
Dark Age Masquerade is about the body and how we perceive it. Ten dancers embody characters grounded in the revival of the Dark Ages to express integration of mind, body and spirit. Trading roles, dancing in pairs and apart, sometimes with various aerial apparatus, the result is an enigmatic dance performance that becomes witty, beautiful or edgy as it molds itself to the viewer. - September 20, 2021 - Embodied Aerial Arts
Jenn Cleary Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award
Jenn Cleary and her latest album, All Together Now! Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award. - September 20, 2021 - Jenn Cleary Music, LLC
Obeiidd Releases a New Album
Obeiidd finally joined the music scene with his new album “Obeiidd 21”; his first studio album. Obeiidd has been known for releasing sleek, concise songs on his YouTube channel that integrate catchy hooks into a strong cohesive work. This is still the case, as he captured the funk/pop... - September 20, 2021 - Obeiid Production
North Carolina Native and National Gospel Recording Artist, Kim Person Releases New Music; Receives Billboard Award
October 01, 2021, two-time Stellar Award nominee, Kim Person extends an invitation to share in this journey by pre-ordering her latest EP, Journey 2.0. This is more than a listening pleasure; this is a worship experience. Pre-release available September 24, 2021. October 01, 2021, Kim Person will be the recipient of the Billboard’s #2 Top Gospel Album Award. Music available at kimpersontheartist.com. Stream and downloads are available on all digital outlets. - September 19, 2021 - Kim Person/KLP Entreprises
The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival (GALFA) Announces Appointment of Julie Ann Crommett as New Board Chair
Crommett, A Nationally Recognized Industry Thought Leader and Champion for Equity, Opportunity & Representation, To Lead GALFA Board of Directors in Its Continued Mission to Advocate for Latino Film Creators & Communities. - September 18, 2021 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival
"Arrow" Star Stephen Amell Returns to Wizard World Chicago, Saturday, October 16
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows" Standout Adds to Star Power at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - September 18, 2021 - Fan Expo HQ
Gamble House Conservancy Appoints Alexandra Rasic to be Next Executive Director
The Gamble House Conservancy Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Ms. Alexandra Rasic has been appointed the next Executive Director of The Gamble House Conservancy, the non-profit organization that administers The Gamble House, in Pasadena, CA. Rasic succeeds longtime Executive... - September 17, 2021 - The Gamble House
Divah Beat Suitez Launch in Atlanta
Divah Beat Suitez is a glam suite for high profile award shows. - September 16, 2021 - Divah Beat Suitez
Keeping Families Connected FriendRaiser Networking Event Was a Success on September 11 at Premier Collection - Bentley Dallas
Keeping Families Connected, a prominent non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, aim this weekend, on the anniversary of 9/11, is to take KFC efforts to even greater heights and thereby ensure that new friends get added to the initiative to help those who are suffering from the woes of... - September 15, 2021 - Keeping Families Connected
Multi-Award Winning Icons "Charlie Wilson" and "The Isley Brothers" Live in Concert
The Legendary Voices of Sensual-Soulful A-List Balladeers Scheduled to Perform “Live” In Indianapolis, IN - September 15, 2021 - Praise God/DJ
Cousin Pat aka Patrick Argiro of CousinPat.net Talks About People Who Lie & Manipulate
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses people who lie and manipulate. Cousin Pat is a former stand-up comedian from New York who was at one time homeless, and is now a therapist with a podcast called, "The Cousin Pat Therapy Show," and a YouTube channel, "Cousin Pat Therapy," where he interviews UFC fighters, Bellator fighters, former NFL players, and various other successful people within the premise of mental health. Cousin Pat discusses people who lie and manipulate. - September 14, 2021 - Cousin Pat
A “Very Special Cat” Loses an Eye and Wins Hearts in a Picture Book Launching on National Cat Day
"Frazier: The Very Special Cat," authored by Faye Rapoport DesPres and illustrated by Laurel McKinstry Petersen (Writer's Coffee Bar Press, 2021 - Book 3 in the Stray Cat Stories Series), is a heartwarming children's book based on a true story. A big orange tom cat who was visiting an outdoor feeding station ended up finding a happy home despite having just one eye (after all, what matters is having a great big heart). The book will be released on October 29, 2021 - National Cat Day. - September 13, 2021 - Faye Rapoport DesPres
2021 Award for Best Science Fiction Goes to "The Chiral Agent" by L.L. Richman in Reader's Favorite Annual International Book Award Contest
Readers' Favorite is proud to announce that "The Chiral Agent" by L.L. Richman has won the 2021 Gold Award for Science Fiction. Learn more about L.L. Richman and "The Chiral Agent" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-chiral-agent. Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contests, respected by renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins. The awards receive thousands of submissions annually from all over the world. - September 12, 2021 - L.L. Richman
Cousin Pat Discusses His YouTube Channel & Podcast
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses his YouTube channel and podcast and explores how successful people think about success and deal with depression. - September 11, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker
Zeigler Automotive Group will be hosting the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala, alongside Greenleaf Trust, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Huntington Bank, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. The event, which will feature special guest speaker and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, hopes to raise $750,000 this year in benefit the American Cancer Society and various local charities and organizations. - September 11, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
Mission to Deploy America's Patriotism Returns to DC Metro
Operation Deploy Your Dress in partnership with the Association of the United States Army will present the ODYD/AUSA DC Pop-Up this Saturday, September 11th beginning at 9:00am at the AUSA National Headquarters in Arlington, VA. Eligible military service members, dependents and DOD ID card holders... - September 10, 2021 - Operation Deploy Your Dress
Broadway Veteran, Raquela Burt Stars in Into the Woods
Stage, disco, Sondheim and Fundraising for a Friend - September 10, 2021 - Raquela Entertainment
Cousin Pat, aka Patrick Argiro, is Giving Away Free Mental Health Therapy During COVID Crisis
Patrick Argiro, the real Cousin Pat, the only Cousin Pat with a heart, is giving away free therapy and counseling to help people. - September 08, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Radio Legend "The Mancow" Launches an Explosive Controversial Live Broadcast
Mancow Muller bypasses corporate censorship with explosive and unique content. - September 08, 2021 - The Mancow
Producer & Director Ivan Gulas Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition
Ivan Gulas, Producer and Director of Celebration of Broadway Jewish Composers, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Ivan Gulas’ outstanding and innovative film production and direction during the height of the COVID lockdown. - September 08, 2021 - SwigMedia.com
RDMJ Entertainment Announces Fall Line-Up for Soulful Sundays Live! At the Legendary Globe Theatre Los Angeles
A Fall Lineup concert series with legendary R&B artists including El DeBarge, Regina Belle, Klymaxx featuring Bernadette Cooper, Electro funk duo The System, R&B groups Switch, Raydio, Surface and more. - September 07, 2021 - RDMJ Entertainment LLC
Former Baywatch Actress and Businesswoman Melissa Biggs Clark Set to Open New Garden Shop, GRANGE Garden at San Diego’s Design District in Solana Beach
Update: Where is she now? San Diego’s Melissa Biggs Clark has gone from running on the beaches of TV’s “Baywatch” to sprouting up a GRANGE Garden. That is the name of the former Baywatch lifeguard’s new retail shop selling raised gardens, houseplants, succulents, preserved flowers and home décor. - September 07, 2021 - GRANGE Garden, LLC
Jake Willis Releases "Never Thought You'd Leave"
Jake Willis will headline a music concert at Palmetto Brewery in Charleston, SC on Saturday, October 16, 5:30-8:30pm to release his new single, "Never Thought You'd Leave." - September 07, 2021 - Magus Productions
Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"
"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing