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As a person with disability, Terry has been blessed to have over 30 years in the entertainment Industry. In the past he has had the opportunity to work with NBA Entertainment, Queen Latifah, Walt Disney world, Will Smith, MTV, Atlantic records and others. In 1987 his career working at Evergreen recording studio in New York City. He also held positions at Billboard magazine, First Priority Music (a subsidary of Atlantic Records, Major Damage clothing and The Coca-Cola company. He the author of two books, How to Launch Your Music Career in 21 Days and Fearless Dreams. For his bio, click on the PDF link Above and download.

Derek Blanks is a creative mastermind and talent unlike others who share his craft. Legendary media brands like Cover Girl, ESSENCE, BET Networks and Sony Music Entertainment, to name a few, frequently seek him for iconic campaigns and cover shoots while celebrities' request him exclusively for personal photo sessions and most notably the Alter Ego, as made popular by NeNe Leaks and Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Though his client roster boasts some of the biggest names on the planet including Oscar Award-Winning Actors Mo'Nique, Jennifer Hudson, Cuba Gooding Jr.; Olympian's Gabby Douglas, Carmelita Jeter and Swin Cash; Nicki Minaj, Brandy, Wendy Williams, Steve Harvey, Patti LaBelle, Blair Underwood, Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland, Angela Bassett, Amber Riley of Glee, Snoop Dogg and more

Dr. Tartt is a frequent psychology expert for CNN, HLN, Intelligence For Your Life and previously co-hosted his own show, Love Addiction, on TV One which healed toxic relationships. He has appeared as a psychology expert on ABC Nightline, MTV's Made, TV Ones' Black Men Revealed, BET's 106 & Park, & Gospel Touch and currently is the radio host of Heart 2 Heart With Dr. Tartt on WCLK (91.9 Jazz In The City) which is a live call in show that focuses on improving relationships and is funded by Verizon Wireless. Dr. Tartt also serves as the go-to psychology expert on the Rickey Smiley, Tom Joyner, Love & Relationships, and Café Mocha syndicated radio shows. He has also written articles for Black Enterprise, Essence, Upscale Magazine & Sister 2 Sister magazines.

Founder of the International Soul Music Summitt, Radio veteran Terence "Terry" Bello,. A Brooklyn native, this veteran with the golden voice can lay claim to a remarkable twenty year journey in radio and music that began at 17 years old as an Intern (later moving to part time On-Air) at then start-up New York's CD101.9 winding it's way through the inevitable peaks and valleys until fate would return him home to begin once again, this time with a team of radio stalwarts prepared to take the Apple by storm.

Bello's Multi-Media Personality and Programming career has found him located in Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Greenville,SC, Detroit and Cleveland where he was named Music Director of the Year by Billboard magazine in 2006. In addition to weekend stints in Birmingham, national audiences have heard his now legendary voice as passengers on Delta Airlines, on TV at BET and as the host of nationally syndicated radio program The Soul Lounge which aired in 35 markets including Los Angeles and Dallas. Leveraging his passion and expertise in Soul Music, Bello was tapped by Heineken to Executive Produce their Red Star Soul CD compilations three years in a row ('05 - '07). He also is responsible for the popular music compilation The Soul Lounge Vol. 1: The Vibe Compilation.

After working as a runway model, Veronica Pearman was enlisted to write a few Fashion pieces for The Atlanta Tribune, and Fast Forward magazine. She recently written predictions for Aquarius Magazine in Atlanta and has joined the Atlanta publication The Life Poetic as their resident "healer"!

As owner of 2G Inc, Greg Galloway has directed video projects including Queen Latifah and actor Tommy Ford

With over 20 years, Attorney Diana Lynch firm has built a strong record as a "boutique" firm specializing in Business, Family, and Entertainment law. Her clients are top music artists with a strong presence on Billboard.

Visual Brand Strategist and Image Maker Brandi Mitchell resume reads like a who who in entertainment. She has worked with Wayne Brady, Steve Harvey, Anthony Mackie, Boris Kodjoe, Kenya Moore, Elise Neal, L'OREAL Paris
GMC, Chevrolet, Saturn, TV One, Clear Channel and others.

Kendall is a co-founder and inaugural Executive Director of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association and currently serves on its Advisory Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Rhythm & Blues Foundation and is the Chairman Emeritus of the organization and is a member of the Board of the Living Legends Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of Sound Exchange, Inc. In addition, his legal work is highly impressive with clients such as Lena Horne, Roy Ayers, Musiq Soulchild, Jermaine Dupri, Najee, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Third World, Bunny Wailer, The Government of Jamaica, The Backstreet Boys, Ying Yang Twins, Donell Jones, Jagged Edge, Cassandra Wilson, Teddy Riley, Freddie Jackson, former WBO Heavyweight Champion Ray Mercer, Cameo, Silk, The Fat Boys, Peter Tosh, Ashanti, Onyx, Nat Robinson and First Priority Music, Milk Dee, M C Lyte, Heavy D & The Boyz, Mad Cobra, Mtume, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond,

Atlanta filmmaker and video director Jae Calloway has worked with Heavy D, Busta Rhyme and others to bring their vision to "larger than life."

Benjamin and Alisha are the authors of, I Love Being Married: A Guide to Divorceproof Your Marriage. Some of the most popular topics they speak on, taken from their book, and are:

• Rules of Engagement: Communication, Conflict Management, and Problem-Solving
• Divorceproof Your Marriage (For Married, Engaged, or Single)
• Make it Last Forever: Maintaining and Sustaining that Wedding Day Love
• Expectations: How to Get Your Needs Met in Your Relationship
• Preparing Yourself for Marriage: The Truth about Marriage

Tammie Leady is a certified personal trainer and a fitness and figure competitor based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a fitness model who has appeared in a number of magazines, including Flex,American Curves and Muscle & Fitness. As a personal trainer, she writes in various columns about improving ones physical health and well-being.

Justin O. Cooper is a dreamer and a pursuer in making his vision reality. For nearly 15 years Cooper has amassed an array of success throughout the spectrum of media and entertainment as an award-winning creative talent and marketing communications professional. Currently serving as a Senior Public Relations Account Executive in Los Angeles for entertainment publicity firm,Rogers & Cowan,

Notable projects he's responsible for include What to Expect When You're Expecting (Lionsgate), Queen Latifah's Steel Magnolias (Lifetime TV), Ride Along (Universal), “Resurrection” (ABC) and others.

Charlene Bowden, began broadcasting in June 2008 on www.caribvoiceradio.org. The show It's Just Us Radio celebrates and recognizes ordinary people who are doing great things and great people doing everyday, ordinary things. The It's Just Us Radio Show has a magazine style format and covers a wide variety of topics to include the performing arts, entertainment, human interest stories and current events. Show guests have included but are not limited to Georgia State Senator Ronald Ramsey, Atlanta, GA; Actress/Director/Keynote Speaker Charmin Lee; Sheree Fletcher; Radio Personality/Writer Shaunte "Lady Shaunte" Garrett; Vocal Coach/Vocal Producer Jan Smith; Producer/Director/Performing Artist Hilda Willis; Radio Personality/Producer (International Soul Music Summit) Terry Bello, Atlanta, GA; and Attorney Marvin Arrington, Jr.,

Founder Ebony Ike -Porter has over 15 years of strong business consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies in the space of Mergers and Acquisitions, the Energy and Public Sectors, and Entertainment; Ebony has been seen as the “GO TO PERSON” for resuscitation of failing businesses

da Glam Squad is now Epi Media LLC

Creator of Teen Nubi Magazine, a Publication for Urban girls. During its 6 year span, Teen Nubi interviewed Mary J. Blidge, Vivica A Fox, Laila Ali, Lil Wayne, Beyonce and legendary Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons and covered such prestigious events as The B.E.T. Awards, Venus vs. Serena Celebrity Match and The Trumpet Awards. In 2003, I founded a non-profit mentoring and personal development program for at-risk teenage girls. Dale Phifer is now producer of Dale Talk TV

Simon Horrocks and Michael Weeman are the driving force behind Affix Music. Their vision for the company evolved from a shared appreciation of Urban music, working relationships with successful producers and recording artists and deep experience in artist management and music publishing. They've made it their mission to make licensing easier and more profitable for everyone involved.

As a management consultant for Ciara, Simon Horrocks witnessed the global demand for Hip-Hop while working with the Grammy-winning artist on her first world tour. Simon discovered the supply side of the business when he returned home to Atlanta to work with Devyne Stephens as the GM of Upfront Records, home to Akon & Kandi. A mountain of CD's from hopeful unsigned talent began to grow on his desk.

Entertainment attorney Marvin Arrington Jr has over 20 years experience legal expertise.

Madison Carlista is a cervical cancer survivor. She was given a prognosis of 3-6 months. Without the use of conventional medicine, she used holistic therapies to reverse her health challenges and today, 9 years later, still uses those same practices as her anti-aging regimen.

The T-Shirt Lady was founded in 2003 following her love for T-Shirts. "With the invention of T-Shirts, people can express themselves without speaking and still get their message out.

LegalShield connects you with law firms nationwide for legal protection around the clock for less than $17.00 per month. Coverage includes contract reviews, copyrights information, traffic violation and access to your attorney 24/7 for emergencies.

Mr. Ware is an independent Associate with PrePaid Legal which now called Legal Shield.

Shannon, is an American recording artist and singer of Freestyle music and dance-pop music and songwriter. She is best known for her million-selling record single "Let the Music Play". Often she is considered the "International Queen of Freestyle."

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Kevin Oz was notably known for his participation in the classic Tom Brown mega hit Funkin For Jamaica. Oz played over 12 instruments.

Kevin Oz Osborne lost his battle to Cancer in April 2015.

When it comes to musical prodigies, Oz is at the top of the list. In addition to mixing with some of the greatest musicians of all time, the Bronx, NY native started The Solar Flares, a five piece rhythm and blues section that evolved into one of the greatest show bands to top corporate lists and clubs in the city, and abroad. Walk into any Metro Atlanta nightclub, and you might find Kevin on stage playing the keyboards and horns for one of Atlanta's most hip show bands, Cosmic Sol. In Georgia, Oz has graced his saxophone and keyboards with jazz and show bands at such venues as The Apache Café, The Chocolate Bar, The Patty Hut, Sambucas, Church Hill Grounds, Luella's, Five Season's Brewing, Kenny's Alley (Underground), The Irish Pub, Manny's Bar and Grill, and Lush Life Café, just to name a few.

Arit Essien is a celebrity and political publicists with the Essien Agency.

LaTonya P. Story began her sports public relations career in 2000 serving as Director of Public Relations for the Allen Iverson Celebrity Summer Classic in Hampton, VA. She continued in this capacity until 2001 when she began serving as publicist to New Orleans Saints Quarterback, Aaron Brooks. She used her New Orleans media contacts and experience to become the Media Relations Coordinator for the Marshall Faulk Celebrity Golf Tournament for Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. While attending the Super Bowl festivities, she met Samuel McNabb, father to Pro Bowl quarterback, Donovan McNabb of the newly formed National Football Players Father's Association whom she has represented for 11 years.

Your success in the music business depends on you and the people around you. Putting together your team is a critical part of your musical journey. Entertainment attorney Kendall Minter gives you the best tips for a winning entourage.

Your team will consist of an attorney, manager, business manager and others. Kendall Minter has been practicing entertainment law for over thirty years and explains the cost of each team member.

Celebrity photographer Derek Blanks has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment. He shares his tips on misakes to avoid when choosing your photographer.

Founder Ebony Ike -Porter has over 15 years of strong business background as a image maker and gives advice on your style team.

Entertainment attorney Marvin Arrington gives tips on how to look for the best attorney for your music career.

In the music industry, a 360 deal is a business relationship between an artist and a music industry company. The company agrees to provide financial and other support for the artist, including direct advances as well as support in marketing, promotion, touring and other areas. In turn, the artist agrees to give the company a percentage of an increased number of their revenue streams, often including sales of recorded music, live performances, publishing and more.

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An attorney retainers fee can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousands dollars per month.

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Attorney Marvin Arrington talks about common mistakes as an artist?

80's music star Shannon explains why not getting her contracts signed early on in her career has become a legal nightmare.

Many artists make this mistakes when signing contracts with friends.

In the music industry, a 360 deal is a business relationship between an artist and a music industry company. The company agrees to provide financial and other support for the artist, including direct advances as well as support in marketing, promotion, touring and other areas. In turn, the artist agrees to give the company a percentage of an increased number of their revenue streams, often including sales of recorded music, live performances, publishing and more.

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Follow these basic tips on when it might be time to look for another attorney.

Independent associate Wyatt Ware talks about the benefits of Legal Shield (formerly known as Pre Paid Legal).

HFA is the leading provider of rights management, licensing and royalty services for the U.S. music industry and was established in 1927 by the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) as an agency to license, collect, and distribute royalties on behalf of musical copyright owners.

Simon Horrocks and Michael Weeman are the driving force behind Affix Music. Their vision for the company evolved from a shared appreciation of Urban music, working relationships with successful producers and recording artists and deep experience in artist management and music publishing. They've made it their mission to make licensing easier and more profitable for everyone involved.

Goal for this lesson: To learn how to license music for television commercials and soundtracks.

Record Labels pay music publishing companies based on the sale of your records. The publishing companies then pay you, the artists.

1. ASCAP, an organization owned and run by its members, is the leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing over 525,000songwriters, composers and music publishers.
2. BMI was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
3. SESAC, Inc is a performing rights organization with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. SESAC is the first and only performing rights organization to pay royalties on a monthly rather than quarterly basis.
   

Simon Horrocks and Michael Weeman are the driving force behind Affix Music. Their vision for the company evolved from a shared appreciation of Urban music, working relationships with successful producers and recording artists and deep experience in artist management and music publishing. They've made it their mission to make licensing easier and more profitable for everyone involved.

Poorman's Copyright has been used for years by artists as a method for securing and protecting their music.

Celebrity photographer Derek Blanks talks about these common mistakes.

QR code also known as Quick Response Code is a barcode in 2 dimensional form.

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) consist of your photo, bio, music and media.

Veteran radio DJ Terry Bello talks about the best way to get your music on radio.

When an artist is facing a scandal. It is the responsibility of their publicist to manage the crises. Normally with a press conference or press statement to the media. Celebrity publicist LaTonya Story explains the various roles and responsibilities of a publicist.

Celebrity and political publicist Arit Essien explains the various roles and responsibilities of a publicist.

In the music industry, its a small community. Find out from celebrity publicists Justin Cooper the best way to build credibility.

Most artists are killing their careers before it starts.

Independent artist Leah Devon talks about using the Internet to build your brand.

Celebrity and political publicist Arit Essien explains the various roles and responsibilities of a publicist and manager.

Celebrity publicist Justin Cooper explains how to use social media platform like Facebook to network.

More than 80% of entreprenueers are making this costly mistake on Facebook.

Debra Antney who once managed superstar rapper Nicki Minaj explains how self confidence is critical to your success.

Dale Phifer has in the past, worked with Salt N Pepa, Dana Dane and Kid N Play shares how one major group missed a golden opportunity because they left everything up to their manager.

Debra Antney who once managed superstar rapper Nicki Minaj explains how the rapper became so successful.