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The biggest American cigarette company buys a $13 billion stake in the biggest e-cigarette startup
Altria, America's preeminent cigarette company, is looking beyond tobacco for growth. Fresh off a $1.8 billion investment in Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group (CRON), Altria on Thursday purchased a 35% stake in e-cigarette maker Juul, worth $12.8 billion. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that Altria (MO) was considering an investment.
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LL Cool J and a Host of the Culture's Biggest Icons Set to be Honored at The 5th Annual Urban One Honors in ATL
Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast will premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
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Fender Unveils Exclusive Tribute to Raphael Saadiq: Limited Edition Signature Telecaster® Guitar
In a celebration of musical excellence and innovation, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) proudly introduces the Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster®. This latest addition to Fender's prestigious lineup pays homage to Raphael Saadiq, an esteemed multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and a true luminary in the realm of R&B music.
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R&B Crooner Tay Bell’s “2 Dozen Roses” Available Now on Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify and More
Singer and songwriter Tay Bell is R&B’s rising star. Though, Bell has already had success penning for artists such as Ashanti, Mario, Jamie Foxx and more, he is ready to reveal himself to the world as a solo artist. Tay’s latest EP Chivalry Sessions has been a major success. The EP was released earlier this year and has resulted in over 4,000 downloads and performances throughout the country.
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Busy Philipps' E! talk show has been canceled
Busy Philipps might no longer be quite as busy. On Sunday night, the actress announced that her E! talk show, "Busy Tonight," has been canceled.
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Formula E: 'You never know what's going to happen'
Goodbye Formula One, hello Formula E ... As Lewis Hamilton and co. head off for a well-earned break, F1's electric cousins are gearing up for another action-packed eight months of all-electric racing.
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Texas Southern University Changes Commencement Ceremony
Texas Southern University’s Commencement Committee has recommended to the Board of Regents that the 2018 Spring exercise consist of two ceremonies. The Committee – comprised of TSU faculty, staff, and students with support from the Faculty Senate and Student Government Association representatives – made the recommendation in order to enhance the graduation experience.
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More than a million women were on the waiting list for this product
The business of bras is broken. The leading lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret, hasn't kept up with customer preferences. Shares of L Brands, the parent company, are down 46% this year.
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Breakdancing to make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024
Breaking -- elite breakdancing -- will make its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, officials announced Monday.
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Steve Harvey 'uncomfortable' with Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey's PDA
Some things your dad probably isn't meant to see. During a recent appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Steve Harvey said he was "uncomfortable" looking at a photo of his daughter, Lori Harvey, sitting on the lap of her boyfriend, actor Michael B. Jordan.
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‘The Bachelorette’ Season 20 premiere had a few surprises
Chairty Lawson’s hunt for a husband has begun. Lawson met the 25 men vying for her heart on Monday’s Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” and said she was not going to settle for just anyone who she wasn’t “head over heels” in love with. Her choices include Harvard graduate Josh, record jumper Chris, who does a backflip upon meeting her, Warwick, a construction manager from Nashville, Brayden, a travel nurse, Caleb B., a professional wrestler, and others.
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Singer-Songwriter H.E.R. Announces Show in Irving, TX, on Oct. 23
Over the course of five years – with 25 GRAMMY nominations and five wins to date, an Academy Award and an Emmy - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status.
