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ATLANTA — Despite their hopes and aspirations for the future, too many African American young men are still being rendered mute and invisible by society, says Emory University’s Gregory Ellison. His new book, “Cut Dead But Still Alive: Caring for African American Young Men,” (Abingdon Press, 2013) is a call for action and a blueprint for response. Ellison, assistant professor of pastoral care and counseling at Emory’s Candler School of Theology, invites readers to enter the lives of five young men, chronicling their journeys from a sense of invisibility to a sense of understanding of both themselves and the world around them. He…

NEW YORK – Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced. Lillard was a unanimous selection, having totaled 605 points as he received all 121 first-place votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers was the last unanimous selection (2010-11). The New Orleans Hornets’ Anthony Davis finished second with 306 points and the Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal finished third with 94 points. Players were awarded five points for each first-place…

Zac Efron, Jimmy Kimmel, Jesse Williams and Brad Goreski join Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, to Celebrate (Los Angeles, March 21, 2013) – Wednesday night on the rooftop of The London Hotel West Hollywood, basketball legend Kobe Bryant was named Hublot’s newest brand ambassador. Bryant joins the ranks of elite Hublot athletes including fellow basketball star Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, famed Olympian Usain Bolt and soccer legend Diego Maradona. “Bryant was the perfect choice for Hublot – a brand known for its precision and excellence, traits that have characterized the basketball icon’s celebrated career,” said Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot. “We could not be more excited…

Los Angeles – GBK (gbkproductions.com) – the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with a red carpet Gift Lounge. Special guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to support the multiple charity sponsors featured at the event. In association with GBK, the lounge featured designs by Danielle Rios Interior Design From The Runway, art by Monika Jensen Productions and gorgeous floral arrangements by Hermine Flowers and Gifts. An eclectic mix of beats, compliments of DJ BABYCHINO, drifted throughout the lounge and set the tone for an unforgettable daytime excursion. Comedian Chris Tucker was…

Cover Model Kate Upton, 17 Swimsuit models, Four World Class Athletes, Overnight Sensation Katherine Webb and More Available on Newsstands, Tablet, Mobile, Web and a Travel Channel TV Special NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013 takes an unprecedented journey to all seven continents, delivering fashion, beauty and earth’s most exotic destinations across print, tablet, mobile, web and television. Available on newsstands and on digital platforms now, the story of breathtaking SI Swimsuit models in equally beautiful locations around the world, including the red-hot cover shot of Kate Upton in Antarctica, provides fans access to over 650 high resolution images and…

Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe has taken a backseat this season to the star power of Chris Paul. But during the NBA All-Star weekend in Houston, Bledsoe will be on the big stage without his teammate helping him out. The 6-foot-1, 195 point guard will get to showcase his jumping skills in everyone’s favorite event-the dunk contest-during the three-day celebration of the league’s best players. Though he does not have the length as the other contestants participating in the dunk contest, Bledsoe has enough ‘hops’ to pop your eyeballs out of socket. Get ready to be entertained. http://www.nba.com/video/channels/allstar/2013/02/07/2013-slam-dunk-contestant-eric-bledsoe.nba/index.html The…

 REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD –  EPISODE 105: “HART VS. MOSLEY” PREMIERES FEBRUARY 12, 2013 AT 10:00 P.M.* ET/PT. Pumped by his “knock-out” of Laila Ali during training for the charity fight, Kevin “Fists of Funny” Hart and Sugar Shane Mosley square off at a raucous press conference before facing off in the ring. Guest starring Laila Ali, Sugar Shane Mosley, Bella Gonzalez, Elise Neal, Max Kellerman, Samuel “Sam” Comroe and Rocsi Diaz. Comedian and actor Kevin Hart brings viewers the “fakest reality show” on television with this semi-scripted series following his Hollywood friends through their surreal lives. Enjoy the ride as the…

LOS ANGELES, February 8 – A worldwide campaign launched by the Afghan Film Project to raise the money to bring two young boys from Afghanistan to the Oscars® in Hollywood has surpassed its goal. With donations of five, ten or $50 to their social fundraising website Rally.org, across more than eight countries, ordinary people have given more than $10,000, enough to fly the stars of the Oscar® nominated live-action short Buzkashi Boys to Los Angeles. Fawad Mohammadi and Jawanmard Paiz, both 14, will arrive in Los Angeles on February 20. In addition, the U.S. State Department and Turkish Airlines have…

                                                    H. M. Coakley’s urban horror/comedy Holla II, is among the      155 films from around the world, in competition at the PAFF LOS ANGELES – The much-anticipated Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) marks its 21st year as America’s largest and most prestigious international Black film festival. Opening night on Thursday, February 7, kicks off at the Director’s Guild of America with the feature film “Vipaka,” a multi-layered psychological thriller, starring Forest Whitaker, Anthony…

LOS ANGELES – The Pan African Film Festival will honor award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield with its highest honor, a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in television and film. The award will be presented at the annual  Night of Tribute,which will be part of the preshow festivities for the awards ceremony of the African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). The event will be held on Friday, February 8, 2013, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Taglyan Complex, located at 1201 Vine Street in Hollywood, Calif. The Night of Tribute honors world-renowned actors, filmmakers, community leaders and fine artists for their contributions on stage, television, film, the arts and the community. With more…

There will never be another group who danced and sing their way into our hearts the way Michael, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson did. Better known as the best dancing quintet ever in the history of pop music history, the Jackson 5 did their thing and then some, including jumping into all facets of the entertainment industry, taking other artists under their wing while lasting music of their own. Back in the day when they were young and cuddly, the Gary, Indiana natives made hearts swoon from all over the globe with their cute smiles, booming afro hairstyle, and…

Hollywood, CA—Grammy nominated musical composer and director Stormy Sacks and The Friends of Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center will produce a major fundraiser called “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD…HIGH,” honoring Hollywood School alumnus and legendary entertainer Carol Burnett on January 10, 2013, 8 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Burnett is scheduled to be in attendance during the event. She will be honored with the very first CAROL BURNETT HONOR OF DISTINCTION AWARD, presented by The Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center & The El Captian Theatre and Brought To You By Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Major celebrities that attended Hollywood…

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM Takes Adventure To New Lengths With Magical Moments From Disney’s Newest Fairytales and a Timeless Classic COMING TO THE SOUTHLAND DECEMBER 12, 2012-JANUARY 6, 2013  Featuring the Ice Skating Debut of Rapunzel from “Tangled” Join a celebration of royal proportions when Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella star in the all-new ice skating production of Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream!  Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the romance, humor and adventure of the films to life in this contemporary skating…

Sometimes it’s good to be a high-flyer. That’s because you can do things that ordinary humans can wish they can do. Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin and the Atlanta Hawks’ Josh Smith both fit in that category in showcasing their aerial talents the past week to their respective basketball opponents. The National Basketball Association announced that Los Angeles Clippers’ power forward Blake Griffin has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, December 3rd, through Sunday, December 9th. Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks earned the honor for the Eastern Conference. Griffin averaged a point/rebound double-double…