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Business & MoneyCamilla Araújo Unveils New 'Plot Twist' Podcast
Digital creator and entrepreneur Camilla Araújo has announced her upcoming weekly interview podcast, 'Plot Twist.' Produced by Elan Gale, the project marks her latest expansion across multimedia entertainment platforms following her departure from subscription content creation.
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Business & MoneyFloyd Mayweather Hit With $340K Rent Judgment
Retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been directed by a New York judge to pay roughly $340,000 following a default judgment in an unpaid rent lawsuit. Property owners Leila and David Centner alleged that Mayweather failed to keep up with his monthly rent at a luxury residence in Midtown Manhattan.
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Business & MoneyByron Allen Nets $20M Profit in Starz Stake Sale
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold his complete 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment for roughly $44.9 million, generating an estimated $19.9 million profit. The divestment, confirmed through federal regulatory disclosures, follows months of market speculation regarding his acquisition interest in the network.
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Business & MoneyDr. D. Marie Monroe Shares Story of Healing and Purpose
In an interview with Hype Hair, author, minister, and U.S. Army veteran Dr. D. Marie Monroe shared her personal journey of surviving childhood trauma and cancer while pursuing leadership, ministry, and entrepreneurship. Monroe also detailed her upcoming devotional workbook, scheduled for release through Pen Legacy Publishing.
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Business & MoneySavannah James on Bootstrapping Ventures and Personal Wealth
Savannah James is carving out her own space in the commercial landscape by funding and building projects from the ground up. In remarks highlighted by Black Enterprise, James explained the importance of navigating business hurdles directly rather than relying on her husband LeBron James's established empire.
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Business & MoneyEzekiel Lewis Speaks on Taking the Helm at Epic Records
In his first public interview since being appointed CEO and chairman of Epic Records, Ezekiel 'Zeke' Lewis detailed his philosophy on artist development and label leadership. Speaking on Billboard On the Record, Lewis reflected on succeeding longtime mentor Sylvia Rhone and why he prioritizes creative collaboration over pure metrics.
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Business & MoneyD-Nice on Ownership, Legacy, and Black Promoters Collective
Hip-hop pioneer D-Nice spoke with AfroTech Culture about how the business landscape for musical artists has evolved from relying on outside record labels to establishing true ownership. He also spotlighted the essential work of the Black Promoters Collective in producing major events like the Rock the Bells Festival.
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Business & MoneyPressed Roots Expands Beyond Texas to Washington, DC
Pressed Roots is expanding beyond Texas for the first time by opening its fifth salon location in Washington, D.C. Founder Piersten Gaines announced the milestone as the company scales its tech-enabled textured hair care system and franchise plans.
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Business & MoneyDisney+ and Channel 4 Team Up in Landmark U.K. Streaming Deal
The Walt Disney Co. and British public broadcaster Channel 4 have announced an expansive distribution agreement to bring live and on-demand programming to Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The collaboration aims to expand audience reach by blending traditional free-to-air content with the subscription streaming platform.
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Business & MoneyNicholas Trutanich Named Fox General Counsel
Fox has announced that Chief Legal and Policy Officer Adam Ciongoli will step down when his contract expires on December 1, transitioning into an advisory post. Nicholas Trutanich, the company's current principal deputy general counsel and a former federal prosecutor, has been promoted to General Counsel. The leadership transition unfolds as Fox navigates its major $22 billion deal to acquire Roku.
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Business & MoneyBlack Enterprise Marks 10 Years of XCEL Summit for Men
BLACK ENTERPRISE will host the 10th Anniversary of its XCEL Summit for Men from Oct. 21–23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. The three-day event brings together more than 800 leaders and entrepreneurs to address corporate equity gaps and scale enterprises.
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Business & MoneyLawyer-Turned-Contractor Tackles Boston Housing Shortage
Donald Donnalson once swore off the construction trades after spending childhood summers assisting his stepfather on job sites. Today, the former attorney leads Beantown Builders, Inc., a minority-owned firm focused on multifamily conversions and community-centered redevelopment across eastern Massachusetts.
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