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Every year Ford aims to source at least 10 percent of U.S. purchases from minority, women and veteran-owned businesses. The automaker’s Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program has won awards in the past for successfully reaching this goal and 2012 was no different.Last year the brand exceeded that goal by purchasing $5.7 billion in goods and...

For all of the future media startups out there, consider this tip from Uncle Rush: Go digital my friend. Here, the entrepreneur icon describes his plans for the future YouTube network 'All Def Digital.'...

For the last decade, the words “Yeah”, “Ok” and “What” have been synonymous with Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon. After penning numerous club classics, the artist returned to his roots DJing and has been touring around the world.Today, Zumba Fitness announced its teamed up with Lil Jon to launch their first-ever nightclub series, which will...

Thinking about bringing loved ones into your business? Before you take that leap, here's what you need to know to protect your relationships and your company....

Hip-hop legenda and television star Xzibit is on a 33 city tour for the next 20 months to promote his new co-branded tequila. His promotional campaign includes autographs signs, such as the one he hosted  in Las Vegas last friday.The rapper, whose real name is Alvin Nathaniel Joyner, got his start as a rapper, working with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and...

Tracey Edmonds, who brought us such films as Soul Food and Hav Plenty through her Edmonds Entertainment Group Inc., has partnered with BET founder Robert L. Johnson to launch a faith-focused digital network called Alright TV....

In a move designed to further the development of diverse voices in today’s entertainment field, Fox has announced a new partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).The FOX/HBCU Media Alliance (FHMA) will bring HBCU students, faculty and alumni together with executives from Fox’s media and entertainment...

The estate of Tupac Shakur has signed a deal with US firm, Jampol Artist Management.The firm is best known for representing a number of deceased stars including Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, Michael Jackson and others. Jampol will oversee licensing and other uses of the late rapper’s music and image on behalf of the estate, which is currently...

Hip-Hop icon, actress, and fashion icon Queen Latifah today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Netflix.In the first-look deal, Netflix members will have exclusive first access to movies produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere.The deal, which begins in Spring 2013 will...

Advice for growing your business in a down economy....