By: Dove --- As the CEO of one of the most established independent music companies of our day, Ted Lucas rarely gets a moment to breathe anything but business. Lucas founded Slip-n-Slide Records in 1994 in Miami, Florida, and has since sold over 16 million records through the label. From his first signee Trick Daddy to his most recent success with Rick Ross, Lucas has set a definitive pace f...

By: Dove --- Ty Hodges has one of those faces that you will swear you have seen before... you know, that finger snapping moment you get when you know someone looks just so familiar? Fact is, you probably have seen him, acting either on television or film since his career in Hollywood began over 15 years ago. Also an accomplished writer, director and producer, Hodges made a splash with his...

By: Dove --- Mona Scott-Young is a rare breed of business person who has not only blazed trails for female entrepreneurs, she has also helped to position some of today's biggest stars in the pop arena. After nearly two decades as co-owner and president of Violator Management, Mona stepped out on her own to launch Monami Entertainment, a management and marketing firm for music, film and l...

By: Dove --- When it comes to entertainers who multi-task, Grammy award-winning artist/actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges is among the few who have succeeded in music, film and entrepreneurial efforts simultaneously. Since his early days as an Atlanta radio show host, Ludacris co-founded a successful record label (DTP); released seven critically-acclaimed albums and six popular mixtapes; and ...

By: Dove -- Video by: DJ Smallz --- Ever wonder how you can build real relationships with powerful and influential people? What's the appropriate way to follow up with someone you've met at a networking event, without being a pest? How do you maintain good rapport after the first convo? Artist, entrepreneur and consummate gentleman Fonzworth Bentley recently offered some solid tips to DJ S...

By: Isha "Ice" Cole --- While professional athletes have power and influence, many of them spend time trying to make a difference in their communities. Jarvis Green, defensive lineman for the Houston Texans, exemplifies the heart of a man who is investing his time in doing something great off the field. The fourth round 28th pick in the 2002 draft, Jarvis won two Superbowls with the New E...

By: Dove --- Bethenny Frankel stopped through The Ellen Show this week (March 28) during promotional rounds for her new book, A Place of Yes. Like many of you, I've been a fan of Bethenny since her stint on Martha Stewart's Apprentice (she should have won...), and she's still my favorite of all the "Housewives" on Bravo. A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Li...

By: Dove --- It's inspiring when people find a way to transition one career into another, especially when the job moves are out of the ordinary. Multi-talented entertainer Nicci Gilbert just so happens to have transitioned from working with Michael Jackson as the lead singer of Brownstone (signed to Jackson's MJJ label in 1995) to working with Tyler Perry in theater. Both situations encourag...

By: Dove --- Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Rico Love has more than made a name for himself in the music industry. In less than 10 years' time, the 28-year-old multi-talent has already worked with Beyoncé, Usher, Pussycat Dolls, Natasha Bedingfield, Flo-Rida, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, Tank, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester, Keri Hilson, Ciara, Fat Joe, Omarion and Diddy. He also collab...

By: Dove --- Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean sat down with Fox Business News this week, to discuss his "Producer in Residence" teaching job at NYU, his self-branding tactics, and participation in wife Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive charity. His concern for youth involvement in arts and education was first and foremost in his decision to take on the NYU position: "When I'm in my class at NYU, I h...