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IHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announce the 2024 Black Effect Podcast Festival
Courtesy of Black Effect
Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia and announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to Atlanta. Taking place on April 27 at Pullman Yards, this event is held annually to have fun, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry.
This 12 months, the festival will probably be hosted by comedians Pretty Vee and B-Daht and will feature a few of Black Effect’s hottest personalities for a day filled with live podcast recordings and informative discussions aimed toward aspiring creators in the Black community.
“We are proud to return to Atlanta for the second year in a row to showcase talent on our network and on some of the biggest shows in podcasting,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “Through culture-defining storytelling, unique brand partnerships, compelling panel discussions, special live podcast recordings and more, we invite everyone to experience the power of The Black Effect and the many ways Black creators are driving culture forward.”
Black Effect 2024 Podcast Festival attendees will experience live versions of the network’s hottest shows, including “Carefully Reckless with Jess Hilarious,” “WHOREible Decisions,” “Black Tech, Green Money” and “Deeply Well with Devi Brown,” with special guests Michelle Williams and Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford. The day will even feature special live recordings of the hit shows “Pour Minds”, “The Baller Alert Show” and “Million Dollaz Worth of Game”, hosted by Wallo and Gillie Da Kid. Additionally, ticket holders will hear thought-provoking and informative panel discussions during the event, including “How to Monetize Podcasts and Build Brands” and “Changing the Standards for Podcast Content and Brand Partners.” Panelists will feature special guests including Cari Champion, Will Lucas, John Hope Bryant, Glasses Malone, Mandii B and many others.
Festival sponsors will probably be on-site to offer engaging activations for attendees, including a Pitch Your Podcast booth in partnership with Nissan. In addition, the festival will even feature a wide range of other activities, including a pop-up trade show showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, a photograph booth, and office hours with one-on-one mentoring sessions with iHeartMedia executives.
The Black Effect Podcast Festival will happen on Saturday, April 27 from noon to eight p.m. ET at the Pullman Yards in Atlanta, Georgia. To buy tickets, visit the website blackeffect.com/podcastfestival.
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The art collector left his mark on TheGrio’s Masters of the Game
In the next episode of Masters of the Game, hosted by Touré, we introduce you to Shirley and Bernard Kinsey, an influence couple who’ve dedicated their lives to preserving African American history through art and artifacts. Through greater than 50 years of marriage and a shared passion for education and history, the Kinseys have built one of the largest and most influential private collections of African American history in the world.Kinsey collection— making them true champions of history, art and cultural preservation.
Art collectors
The Kinseys have long believed in the transformative power of education. For them, educating others means sharing the wealthy history of African-American culture through art and historical artifacts. Their collection includes works by iconic artists similar to Ernie Barnes, Charles Alston and Beauford Delaney, but it surely is their collection of rare historical documents that actually stands out. Among their treasures is a heartbreaking nineteenth century letter delivered by an enslaved girl who couldn’t read – she was sent from one plantation to a different under false pretenses. The next work of their collection is Zora Neale Hurston’s brave and hilarious letter to her ex-husband, during which she asks him to remain out of her life ceaselessly.
From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential black couples of our time, Toure’s conversation with the Kinsey family takes us on a journey through the depth, resilience and radiance of African-American culture. Their collection not only preserves history, but additionally inspires future generations to inform their very own powerful stories, making the Kinseys true masters of the game. Don’t miss this episode of “Masters of the Game” at 8 p.m. ET on Friday and 1 p.m. ET on Saturday on TheGrio Cable Network.
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Hugh Jackman’s attempt to silence the doubters in the face of criticism over his scandalous affair with the Broadway actress during their 27-year marriage backfired
Australian actor Hugh Jackman (56) is in the crosshairs of Internet users due to accusations that a member of the forged of “The Music Man” on Broadway cheated on his then-wife with her friend.
Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness, 68, in April 1996, after meeting the Australian while filming the TV show “Correlli” in 1995.
Recent reports suggest that Jackman began dating “The Music Man” actress Sutton Foster, 49, while still married to Furness. At the same time, Foster was married to screenwriter Ted Griffin before the couple split in 2024.
People flooded into Jackman Instagram page condemn the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ star for alleged infidelity. Many critics are harshly criticizing him on his recent posts.
For example, an upset Instagram user commented: “I’m upset. I believed you were a very good guy. I used to be flawed.
In addition, someone wrote: “An affair with an actor is very unprofessional.” A 3rd person replied: “I know right! And he hid it for his image! I feel very sorry for his children and wife.”
On one other one Instagram post On Jackman’s behalf, a disgruntled fan declared, “A man who cheats on his wife doesn’t deserve my respect, much less my following.”
In response to this backlash, Jackson attempted to silence the noise and naysayers by limiting comments on his posts.
However, a supporter of the Tony Award winner responded: “So many persons are concerned about his personal life. Worry about your individual people, rattling it.
Foster also faced backlash over her cheating scandal Instagram page.
“Stealing someone else’s man is crazy,” one person said. Another faultfinder commented: “I just came upon that you just and Hugh are literally destroying the house. “Wow.”
The foster family defender asked: “Why is this person’s private life our business? Why is it that when they hear something that is essentially a “gossip,” complete strangers feel entitled to KNOW what’s true, after which feel entitled to judge and condemn?”
Despite negative reactions on the Internet, “Nas” weekly. reported that its alleged source said Jackman and Foster are having fun with a “great next chapter” as romantic partners.
“They are happier than ever,” the source said. Apparently their romance began while they were starring in “The Music Man” on Broadway.
Additionally, an individual reportedly close to Foster claimed that her relationship with Jackman led to his divorce from Furness. The case allegedly overlapped with Foster and Jackman’s separate marriages.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to continue our individual growth,” Jackman and Furness said in a press release. People following their separation in September 2023.
Their statement added: “We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this change in each of our lives.”
Furness sparked speculation about her views on her ex-husband’s recent girlfriend by liking a post on the gossip blogger’s Instagram in which she claimed Jackman “blindsided” her by “eloping with his lover.”
However, Daily Mail. reports that her alleged insiders say Furness won’t go further than clicking a heart on Tasha Lustig’s Instagram post.
But Furness was apparently aware that Jackman and Foster had began dating before she split from the father of her two adopted children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19.
“Deborra-Lee had her suspicions when Hugh started working with Sutton,” an anonymous source said, according to the Daily Mail. “Their relationship is no secret to her.”
While his personal life has turn into gossip fodder this 12 months, Jackman also enjoyed box office success with the superhero film “Deadpool and Wolverine.”
The thirty fourth Marvel Cinematic Universe film grossed $637 million domestically and $1.3 billion worldwide. “Deadpool and Wolverine” is currently one of the most watched movies on the Disney+ streaming platform.
Jackman reprized his role as Wolverine from the “X-Men” film series in the film directed by Shawn Levy. Ryan Reynolds returned as Deadpool in the third installment of the Deadpool trilogy.
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LaMelo Ball Charlotte turns heads as she arrives at the game in Scooby-Doo’s “The Mystery Machine.”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Say what you’ll about Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, but there isn’t any denying the 2022 NBA All-Star has a mode all his own.
The Hornets point guard turned heads on Thursday night when he I drove as much as the Spectrum Center for the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons in a colourful Hummer a reproduction of Scooby-Doo’s “Mystery Machine” – only rather more expensive than the one Shaggy and Velma rode in the kid’s cartoon.
Ball, a lover of enormous dogs, promoted the release of his Scooby-Doo x Puma MB.04, which might be released on November 27.
Ball wore vivid, multi-colored Puma shoes during warm-ups after which become vivid orange shoes for the match.
After the Hornets won 123-121 in extra time, Ball said he liked how his rental equipment was dressed up.
Ball, nonetheless, stopped in need of saying he might try to purchase one, joking, “I already have a Hummer, so I wouldn’t even bother.”
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