DeSean Jackson is a Gang Member, Here’s the Proof

A Lesson in Media Manipulation by an NFL Team This story has been updated [see below]The Philadelphia Eagles cut their Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson last week because of his association with Los Angeles area gangs. Look above… He put up a gang sign in a NFL game! Which means he is a gang member. Right?  Less than an hour after a story titled ‘DeSean Jackson’s gang connections troubling to Eagles‘ appeared on the website NJ.com, the Philadelphia Eagles disassociated themselves with the best wide receiver on their team from a season ago.  Here’s more proof of his gang affiliation. … Continue reading DeSean Jackson is a Gang Member, Here’s the Proof

>"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

> “Non Urban Dictate” (NUD) is a “supposedly” illegal practice that essentially means that a company is not interested in the Black consumer. Instructions are usually implied orally or left unsaid, no one sends this kind of stuff in an email anymore. A NUD label means that a company does not want their marketing and advertising materials placed in media that claim an “urban” audience (or in other words to African American consumers) as their main target. In the advertising world, companies feel that there are legitimate reasons for them not to use urban radio. For example, African Americans may … Continue reading >"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

Radio One’s Houston Rhythmic station 97.9 The Box (KBXX) has released Nnete Inyangumia from her co-hosting duties as part of the Madd Hatta Morning Show. The popular radio personality seals a deal that lands her in Los Angeles alongside Sol-Caritas mega artist and label-mate, Billy Sorrells HOUSTON, TX— Popular radio personality and noted entertainment correspondent Nnete has joined the Foxxhole team where she will produce and co-host Billy Sorrells’ “Skits and Bits” radio show on Sirius XM©. Nnete’s legions of fans have flooded the internet and the air-waves expressing disappointment that the beloved radio diva is leaving Houston. She says … Continue reading Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

Big Boy’s New Book “An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size” Now Available, Get it for Free with a Tweet

That’s right all you have to do is get on Twitter this week and you will get a portion of the book for free…well that would be chapter 14 “Another Near Miss” that goes into detail of how Big Boy aka Kurt Alexander landed his first radio gig at Power 106. Go to Radio Big Boy.com @RadioBigBoy and follow the link. They will ask you to post a tweet about the book. Here’s some background on the book from EURWeb *Just after the Christmas rush, Cash Money Content, the book publishing arm to record label Cash Money Records, will release … Continue reading Big Boy’s New Book “An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size” Now Available, Get it for Free with a Tweet

>Amel Larrieux says “Independent Artists Of Color Are Too Under The Radar”

> The website Hello Beautiful recently interviewed soul songstress Amel Larrieux in New York City at a performance at the club S.O.B.’s. She, like many contemporary independent artists who sing the music that is unaffectionately known as Neo-Soul, doesn’t particularly like that label. We couldn’t agree with her, Corrine Bailey Rae, and others more. You might as well say Neo-Soul means no radio airplay. Amel also talks about her daughters joining her group and the upcoming reunion album for “Groove Theory” with Bryce Wilson. Has it really been 15 years since their hit “Tell Me”? Amel Larrieux is one of … Continue reading >Amel Larrieux says “Independent Artists Of Color Are Too Under The Radar”

New Un-Romantic Comedy ‘Exit Strategy’ Starring Kevin Hart with Executive Producer Big Boy hits theaters

Opening February 10, 2012 at AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 and Franklin Mills Mall 14 in Philadelphia; Featuring Cameo Appearances by Philadelphia Native and Comedian Kevin Hart + Power 106FM LA’s Big Boy LOS ANGELES, CA– Ask Around Entertainment, the distribution shingle of Ask Around Productions, is releasing urban independent movie “EXIT STRATEGY,” an un-romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day, starring Jameel Saleem, Kimelia Weathers, Quincy “QDeezy” Harris of Hot 107.9, with Big Boy and Kevin Hart, at AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 and AMC Franklin Mills Mall 14 in the Philadelphia area on February 10, 2012. Additional releasing cities and … Continue reading New Un-Romantic Comedy ‘Exit Strategy’ Starring Kevin Hart with Executive Producer Big Boy hits theaters