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OVER 100 ARTISTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN FADER FORT DIGITAL BROADCAST
Last week, globally renowned brand, The FADER announced that it has decided to take the typically invite-only FADER FORT to a digital platform, with a day-long broadcast. However, due to overwhelming response from the music community, The FADER is delighted to announce that FADER FORT Digital is extending to two days, starting today, Tuesday, March 31 from 10 […]
Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin• March 25
Glitter&Gumbo salutes the one and only “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, on what would have been her 78th birthday today, March 25. Gospel sensation Christina Bell, also starring in Lifetime’s The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel biopic, sings a mini tribute in honor of the legend. Aretha Franklin History Facts: • During her prolific […]
COVID-19 Single Parent Crisis Tips: Featuring Rashan Carter, M.S.W.
Learn some useful tips on how to cope during this pandemic as a single parent and practice self-care. This episode features an interview with Rashan Carter, a social worker and single parent, who provides great resource tools for families. LISTEN HERE: Apple Podcast
Club Quarantine 2020: A Party With A Purpose
I pulled up to the club last night, and it was poppin’ yo! I didn’t need a babysitter, gas money, or an outfit to get myself together either. Honey Chile, last night the DJ saved our lives with a song and a turntable. In case you haven’t heard, Club Quarantine is the latest spot that […]
HUD Approves Homeowner Mortgage Relief Program
If you have an FHA home loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and you’re facing a job loss, reduced income, or illness you qualify for up to 12 months of forbearance. Under these conditions, the loan servicer is not allowed to charge penalties, late fees, or report information to the credit bureaus. Please […]
Disney’s Onward Digital Release + Activity Sheets
Disney is providing unexpected surprises to help everyone big or small to cope during this crisis. Walt Disney Studios announced today that Disney and Pixar’s ONWARD will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning today at 5:00pm PST/ 8:00pm EST for $19.99 and on Disney+ on April 3rd in the U.S. ONWARD was […]
Glitter-In-Your-Ear: Tamika Scott “Go Outside In The Rain”
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and one third of the multi-platinum group XSCAPE, TAMIKA SCOTT presents her new single, “Go Outside In The Rain” from Tamika’s recently released debut EP, “Family Affair“. With everything that’s occurring in the world today, going outside for some fresh air or hanging with a small group of your friends via social distance, is […]
DISNEY’S “IMAGINEERING IN A BOX“
You’re invited to Dream, Create, and Build like a Walt Disney Imagineer. Families of all ages are encouraged to participate in this complimentary one-of-a-kind Imagineering in a Box learning experience. Interactive lessons featuring theme park designs and engineering will develop an undeniable spark in your creativity. In partnership with Khan Academy and Pixar, Imagineering in […]
Facebook Launches Small Business Grants Program
Mark Zuckerburg, CEO of Facebook, unexpectedly went live on his Instagram account and shared some updates he and his company are working on behind the scenes. Zuckerburg reiterated his announcement of the Facebook Small Business Grants program offering $100M in cash grants to businesses in need of recovery assistance. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact […]