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Part 1 of BET’s ‘The New Edition Story’ Gained Millions of Views, Cast Covers VIBE Magazine

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BET completely racked up in numbers from Part 1 the highly anticipated 3-part miniseries, The New Edition Story. The most-talked about biopic drew in 2.5MM viewers P18-49, and 4.2MM total viewers P2+ on Black Entertainment Television. Teaming up with their sister network Centric the telecast scored 2.6MM viewers P18-49, and 4.4MM total viewers across both networks. BET also dominated the social-sphere as the channel ranked as the #1 most social network on television.

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On BET alone The NE Story was the highest rated and most watched telecast in five years since 2012 with the Season 5 premiere of The Game (excluding tentpoles). Outranking all other TV programs including cable, syndication, and sports the special was the #1 most social episode on both Facebook and Twitter. Across social platforms, 2.2 million people generated nearly 1 million interactions. On Twitter, BET and the series drove 12 of the top 20 trending topics of the night including #Betamax, #BobbyBrown, #CandyGirl, #MikeBivins, and #LukeJames. Interactions peaked during the live 10:30 pm – 10:44 pm window, as viewers applauded the transition of the band from boys to men.

To add, the multi-talented cast was also featured on VIBE‘s new digital cover which includes Bryshere Y. Gray, Elijah Kelley, Luke James, Keith Powers, Algee Smith, and Woody McClain as the adult members of New Edition. Along with a stellar cast, it also includes a collective of award-winning producers and directors including iconic music powerhouses

Along with a stellar cast, the movie also includes a collective of award-winning producers and directors including iconic music powerhouses James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Lewis and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Executive Producer Jesse Collins (Real Husbands of Hollywood) for JCE Films, a division of Jesse Collins Entertainment, and award-winning director Chris Robinson. Co-Producers are: co-produced by Brooke Payne, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown.

The most epic television film of 2017 continues tonight, Wednesday, January 25 at 9 pm ET/PT, and concludes Thursday, January 26 at 9 pm ET/PT. 

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New Video: Mike Towers – “Cash In Hand”

Mike Towers first caught his buzz in the underground circuit after his Soundcloud page went viral. Since then, the Puerto Rican MC has been locked in the studio putting the finishing touches on his highly anticipated mixtape, El Fin Del Principio (The End of the Beginning).
With the project nearing release, Towers, who is closely affiliated with French Montana’s camp, taps director Kid Art for cinematic style video for his first single “Dinero En Mano,” (Cash In Hand.)
The clip, which was premiered by Vibe earlier, finds the 20-year-old prodigy playing the role of boss as he puts his money first.
When speaking to Vibe on the premise of the record, Mike Towers had this to say.

“‘Dinero En Mano’ centers around the idea that men, both, of honest and illegal work share a monetary instinct and desire to gain wealth. Everybody ‘trusts in God,’ but no one — good or bad — puts faith in the next man when it comes to what is theirs.”

Check it out below:

Twitter: @miketowerspr

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Last Night In NYC: Bloggers Appreciation Mixer With Blogxilla & Datwon Thomas

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Last night in NYC, EIC of Vibe Magazine, Datwon Thomas and Media Personality Blogxilla hosted the 3rd annual Bloggers Appreciation Mixer put together by PR Maven and CEO of Playbook Media Group, Marie Driven at AKOO‘s Showroom in NYC. People came together to mix and mingle while bloggers were appreciated. Artist like Stro and Rell Jerv performed.

Media participants included: Rap Radar’s B.Dot Miller, AllHipHop.com Steve Raze, Global Grind’s Lindsey India, HeyGorjess, and Billboard’s Patricia Meschino; and Maino, Lyve Bounce Ent., Skoob from Das Efx, Justina Valentine, Money & Violence RayDay and Spliff Star made special guest appearances. Media outlets in attendance were The Source, The Shade Room, HipHopSince 1987, Thisis50, Stuff Fly People Like, Strictly Hip-Hop, Industry Co-sign, Mass Appeal, and many more notable media outlets.

Many patrons sipped on Clique Vodka, and others munched on food bites created by Chefbowyyardie. Chef Cubon provided delicious dessert; Primrose Couture Events provided the floral centerpiece, and Monster Energy provided the gift bags.

Peep who all came out to support after the jump….

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Watch: Fetty Wap – “Couple Bandz” presented by VIBE [Fly Visual]

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While on his official photoshoot with VIBE for their digital cover, Fetty Wap and the Remy Boyz starting shooting an impromptu video while mouthing the words of their record “Couple Bandz” right in the middle of the Miami streets. Looks like the fellas brought some Jersey flare to the sunny state.

SEE ALSO: Chedda Da Connect – “Flicka Da Wrist” (Remix) Feat. Fetty Wap, Boosie Badazz, Yo Gotti & Boston George

VIBE said:

Someone turned the Panaramera stereo up while all of this was happening and the Remy Boyz nonchalantly began mouthing words to their records as a cameraman shoots the crew having a ball. Fetty had a solid twenty large in cash in his pocket, and mimicked infamous “the money phone” a few times. It was awesome.

 

SEE ALSO: Fabolous, Meek Mill, Fetty Wap, Kendrick Lamar, Trey Songz & More Rock Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2015 [Photos]

Be sure to check out Fetty’s official cover story over at VIBE.

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Vin Diesel Covers VIBE Magazine’s Digital Issue: Talks Furious 7, Paul Walker & more

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“I made a promise to [Paul Walker] that I’d do everything to make [Furious 7] the best movie in history. And here we are with one of the most groundbreaking, important films of the millennium.” – Vin Diesel

On the heels of what may be the greatest installment within the FURIOUS 7 franchise, Vin Diesel sat down with VIBE Magazine to talk all things FURIOUS. During an emotional segment of the interview, Vin relives a memory of Paul Walker:

“The person that used to challenge me the most was Paul Walker. Every time I’d come out of a movie premiere we’d leave everybody else and it’d just be him and I to the side. And he’d always tell me, “The best one is still in the can.” And when the tragedy happened, I made a promise to him that I would do everything to make this the best movie in history.”

Vin also touches on the conception of the FURIOUS franchise stemming from a 1998 VIBE article:

“It’s really wild that you can trace The Fast & The Furious back to a VIBE article. Very cool. When I first got the call to meet with Rob Cohen, who was an executive at the time at Universal, they got this idea about “Racer X,” a film spotlighting that underground illegal street racing culture.”

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Michelle Rodriguez also talked with VIBE recently and stated that she wants Rihanna to join the FURIOUS cast.

How EPIC would that be right?!

Read more of Vin’s story over at VIBE HERE.

FURIOUS 7 hits theaters April 3, 2015!

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Jazmine Sullivan Covers Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” on VIBE’s ‘V Sessions’

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Just what we’ve all been waiting for! Jazmine Sullivan takes it up a notch and covers one of our favorite Whitney Houston classics!

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Pharrell & Daft Punk Cover Vibe’s 3rd 20th Anniversary Issue

Following epic VIBE covers with; Janelle Monae x Robin Thicke, Nas x J. Cole — comes the 3rd and most fascinating 20th Anniversary cover with Pharrell Williams x Daft Punk. Check out an exclusive BTS footage below and link of the interview…

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Fly LIGHTs: Nas & J. Cole Covers VIBE Magazine

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The two emcees Nas and J. Cole covers VIBE’s 2nd out 3 of their 20th Anniversary mag issues! Check out pics below...

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Fly LIGHTs: Janelle Monae x Robin Thicke Cover VIBE Magazine

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What better way to celebrate VIBE Magazine‘s ’20th Anniversary Collector’s Issue’ than to have music’s finest to grace the cover! The electric lady herself Janelle Monae and the blurred lines aficionado, Robin Thicke graces the front cover of the veteran magazine. Check it out below…

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Vibe & DatPiff Presents: DJ Boy Wonda – “Tough Love Vol.#13” (Hosted By RaVaughn & Datwon Thomas)

Hosted by Compound Ent.‘s RaVaughn and VIBE‘s captain Datwon Thomas — comes a summer compilation full of hits that you don’t wanna miss! The tunes were prepared the industry’s own DJ Boy Wonda, which was presented by VIBE & DatPiff. Check out the 26-track mixtape below….

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