Author: SBE Staff

Look alive, foolish mortals! Walt Disney Studios is dying to share the teaser trailer for the comically creepy adventure Haunted Mansion, appearing in theaters on July 28, 2023. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Justin Simien, Haunted Mansion features an all-star ensemble cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, and Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost. “As a lifelong fan of the Haunted Mansion attraction, I’m beyond excited to share the teaser trailer for our new film adaptation featuring an incredible cast,” Simien says. “Our team has worked tirelessly to create…

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KBLA 1580 talk radio is seeking a Brand Manager to join their team. KBLA 1580 is owned by Tavis Smiley and is located in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. KBLA’s radio lineup includes a “Who’s Who” of the professional Black LA community: Dominique Diprima, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Danny Morrison, Areva Martin, Les Brown, Robin Ayers, and Nick Hamilton. Do you think you’re the right fit for this amazing opportunity? Check out the job description below. Job Description  KBLA TALK 1580/ Smiley Audio Media Brand Manager is a radio executive responsible for developing, closing, and maintaining advertising accounts for the…

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By STEVEN HERBERT LOS ANGELES – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday for the 30th consecutive day, increasing 2.5 cents to $4.914, its highest amount since Dec. 2. The average price has increased 35 cents over the past 30 days, including 3.3 cents Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 7.7 cents more than one week ago and 30.2 cents higher than one month ago but 10 cents less than one year ago. The average price has dropped $1.58 since rising to a…

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Serial entrepreneur Marlo Richardson is working to educate and help individuals who have an interest in learning how to invest in or acquire businesses and real estate, through her newly-created hedge fund, Business Bullish Investments. Launched on February 1st under her parent company, Business Bullish, the investment allows a large organization and an individual to invest in projects, particularly real estate development, in a limited partnership. In return, the investors will have ownership of all of their investments. Richardson’s own extensive experience as an entrepreneur and real estate investor inspired her to create the fund. “Being involved in businesses and real…

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Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe Bailey, and Lana Del Rey at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music awards on March 1. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Image Celebs descended upon Inglewood’s YouTube Theater for the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 1. The celebration honored the music industry’s most impactful women. Inglewood’s own Becky G was also in attendance and performed her single ‘MAMIII’. https://youtu.be/esTnkv6WfF8 Gilbert Flores for Billboard FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Michael Buckner for Billboard

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Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation celebrated Black History Month by honoring three local leaders and hosting a Black-owned business pitch competition for startups and small businesses. VSEDC honored Kiesha Nix, Vice President of Charitable Affairs for the Los Angeles Lakers, Akil West, Founder of Sole Folks and Sole Folks Art Lab and Gallery and Heather Hutt, Councilwoman for the 10th District. Chosen from a field of over 60 applicants, six finalists pitched their businesses to a panel of judges and an audience of lenders and other small businesses. Finalists were scored by traditional and non-traditional lenders which included representatives from Citi, Union Bank, Comerica,…

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MediaCo, owner of HOT 97, the world’s first all Hip-Hop station that’s dominated New York City for over 20 years, announces that it’s partnering with the WOE Podcast Network to launch two women-led podcasts that explore and dissect relevant and relatable topics. This exclusive partnership expands MediaCo’s radio, digital, and advertising divisions while providing a much-needed space for Black content creators to authentically connect with culture and have honest conversations. The two podcasts, titled Savageland and 2 Chicks With An Attitude, are launching on March 8 and March 10, respectively, on HOT97.com. According to the CEO of MediaCo, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, the partnership with WOE Podcast Network allows MediaCo to support a vital…

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30K+ SHEIN Campus Ambassadors Participate In The Program, Which Aims To Enrich Students With Community Building, Networking & Financial Opportunities Through Their Love Of Fashion SHEIN, the global online retailer of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products, hosted its first Campus Ambassador Summit in Los Angeles on February 24 and 25. A SHEIN Campus Ambassador poses in front of the camera at SHEIN Studio on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The two-day event commenced with a welcome reception on Friday evening, where more than 200 SHEIN ambassadors were hosted for an evening at Mes Amis in Hollywood for a seated dinner, followed with a dance performance by Miss Tosh and…

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Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto casinos, is thrilled to announce that it will be partnering with international superstar Snoop Dogg.  Snoop Dogg x Roobet – Nuthin’ But a Roo Thang Snoop Dogg – music legend, entrepreneur, and newly-appointed Chief Ganjaroo at Roobet – will be partnering with Roobet and its parent company Raw Entertainment as they both seek to transform the future of the online entertainment industry. The partnership will bring together Snoop’s vast global reach and industry expertise with Roobet’s innovative technology and eye for the crypto frontier. As a well established…

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Actors/Comics Cedric the Entertainer and Deon Cole Among Those Being Recognized for Breaking Barriers in Hollywood On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again — this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip hop (2023), as Guy Torry’s iconic documentary “Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy,” explores the intersection of the music genre and Black comedy during a significant time in the 1990s. “This year’s Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood spotlights the history of Black comedians who tell our…

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