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(Reuters) - Youth channel MTV dedicated its Video Music Awards show on Sunday to Chadwick Boseman, calling the “Black Panther” star, whose death last week at age 43 shocked fans around the world, a “true
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Lazerpay shuts down | TechCabal
Lazerpay, a web3 and crypto payment company, is shutting down. The shutdown comes months after the startup's founder, Njoku Emmanuel, shared that the company was having trouble raising money. According to a statement shared by the founder Njoku Emmanuel on Twitter, the company has been struggling
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ViacomCBS Executive Is ‘Hopeful’ About Future With Nick Cannon After His Talks With Jewish Leaders
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ViacomCBS terminates relationship with Nick Cannon over interview : TheGrio
Nick Cannon's 15-year relationship with ViacomCBS has come to an end, as the media giant severed ties on Tuesday over... View Article The post ViacomCBS terminates partnership with Nick Cannon over controversial interview appeared first on TheGrio.
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A Full Lineup of the Performers and Nominees For the Socially-Distanced (And Virtual) 2020 MTV VMAs
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Target, MTV blocked ads from appearing near BLM, George Floyd content - TheGrio
While online ads are the best marketing tool in the digital age, recently, companies have moved to separate their brands... View Article The post Target, MTV blocked ads from appearing near BLM, George Floyd content appeared first on TheGrio.
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Azealia Banks Says Her Voodoo Is Responsible For Nick Cannon's Firing From Viacom
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'Burn That Shirt!': Tami Roman Pokes Fun at Herself After She Wears This In a Throwback Photo
All celebrities have had their share of embarrassing moments, including reality diva Tami Roman. The 'Basketball Wives' star apparently hopped on rapper Kanye West's bandwagon […]
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Nick Cannon wants full ownership of 'Wild N Out', apology from ViacomCBS - TheGrio
After making controversial statements on his podcast, Nick Cannon's relationship with corporate media giant ViacomCBS abruptly ended. Now, the comedian... View Article The post Nick Cannon wants full ownership of 'Wild N Out', apology from ViacomCBS appeared first on TheGrio.
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American Black Film Festival’s virtual event kicks off this weekend | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J The 24th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will be held online August 21-30 at ABFF.com. “The more than 90 films in this year’s festival are the work of a group of powerful and passionate storytellers who reflect the diversity of voices in our industry,” said
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Nick Cannon to remain on Fox show after ViacomCBS fired him over anti-Semitic comments - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Fox announced its decision after ViacomCBS fired him from his improv show "Wild 'N Out" due to his anti-Semitic comments on a recent podcast. Cannon has since
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The MTV VMA’s Pay Tribute To Chadwick Boseman | The Urban Daily
Continuing to pay homage to Boseman, last night's MTV Video Music Awards kicked off the ceremony with a quick video tribute to the 42 actor in which it showcased his most admirable quality, his humanity. The video was from the 2018 VMA's when Chadwick Boseman won the "Best Superhero" award for
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Luno wields job axe on 35% of staff | TechCabal
With a total headcount of 960 across multiple operations in Africa, southeast Asia, and Europe, Luno’s cuts will affect about 330 staff.
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Award shows — like most things — look a little different this year. After witnessing the virtual BET Awards earlier this summer, we’ve been anticipating what MTV had up their […] The post MTV VMAs Will Be Held Outdoors In New York City appeared first on Essence.
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What Happens to “Black Panther” Without Its Star Chadwick Boseman? - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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There's a new face coming to E!'s Live From The Red Carpet: The 2020 Emmy Awards special. Vivica A. Fox is co-hosting this year’s red carpet alongside mainstay, Giuliana Rancic. […] The post Vivica A. Fox To Join E!'s 'Live From The Red Carpet' appeared first on Essence.
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Nicki Minaj on Meg Thee Stallion's drive: 'Megan is the perfect example'

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👨🏿‍🚀 TechCabal Daily - Starlink launches in Nigeria | TechCabal
Yesterday, Nigeria became the first African country where Starlink became active. While the hardware costs ₦274,098 ($595), Nigerians may pay up to ₦440,000—$869 via CBN’s official rate of $460 to ₦1—while using virtual dollar cards. More in #TCDaily.
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Kamala Harris Postpones MTV Event Over Hollywood Writers’ Strike - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By SEUNG MIN KIM, Word in Black WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hollywood writers' strike that's snarling the television and movie industries has now scrambled the White House schedule. An MTV special on […]
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