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WWD reported that Shawn “Jay Z” Carter has met with Barneys New York to give his input on an internal advisory council that will be formed around the issue of racial profiling. Jay Z also helped create new guidelines for the way the retailer interacts with the New York Police Department.

Andre Leon Talley, international editor-at-large of Numero (Russia), and member of the Board of Trustees, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has been named Artistic Director of Zappos Couture, Zappos' digital luxury platform. Zappos Couture has enlisted Mr. Talley as part of a larger vision to continue expansion into the luxury market segment and the next phase of growth to develop a premiere destination for the luxury customer.

MSNBC dominated CNN in November ranking #2 in key dayparts including the morning, primetime and total day, according to data from Nielsen.

Today, MSNBC reveals the launch of the new MSNBC App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch as part of NBCUniversal's TV Everywhere cross-portfolio rollout. The free, first generation app features a customizable user experience with live streaming, clips of select MSNBC programming, and additional show content. This launch marks an important step in NBCUniversal's long-term strategy to provide both viewers and marketers a user-friendly way to engage with its content on multiple platforms.

TV One will premiere 12 Years A Slave: A TV One Special with Cathy Hughes, a one hour program featuring a discussion with the film's director Steve McQueen and cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Alfre Woodard. Set in pre-Civil War era America, 12 Years A Slave is based on the true story of Solomon Northup (played by Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. The special will air tonight, November 9 at 7 PM/ET exclusively on TV One.

Oprah and music icon Patti LaBelle meet at the famed Apollo Theater for a conversation about Patti's extraordinary 50 years in show business. Watch this Today at 9/8c and get a sneak peek below!

Oprah and music icon Patti LaBelle meet at the famed Apollo Theater for a conversation about Patti's extraordinary 50 years in show business. Watch this Sunday at 9/8c and get a sneak peek below!

VH1 will air a 4-part documentary series based on Stoute's best-selling book, 'The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy.'

MSNBC beat CNN for the month of October in the key morning, weekday primetime and M-Su primetime dayparts according to data from Nielsen. MSNBC was also up across the board among total viewers and A25-54 in all key dayparts compared to September 2013.

TV One announced today that it will premiere 12 Years A Slave: A TV One Special with Cathy Hughes, a one hour program featuring a discussion with the film's director Steve McQueen and cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Alfre Woodard.

After not one but two allegations of discrimination at the Barneys New York Madison Avenue flagship, Barneys CEO Mark Lee has agreed to meet with reps of Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network.

'Give the people what they came for' James Brown said in reference to his shows, and it seemed that the Apollo set out to do just that on the opening night of 'James Brown - Get on the Good Goot' dance celebration concert in Harlem.

The internet nearly exploded with outrage when we reported of Trayon Christian, a 19-year-old engineering student from Queens, was arrested after saving his money to buy a belt at Barneys New York.

Tony Award nominee Valisia LeKae, who stars as Diana Ross in the smash hit Motown The Musical, will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 4th Annual Triumph Awards today, October 7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre. Hosted by the Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, the Triumph Awards honor those who have made a positive impact beyond their performance on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community. Other 2013 honorees include Queen Latifah, Vogue Magazine Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

Tony Award nominee Valisia LeKae, who stars as Diana Ross in the smash hit Motown The Musical, will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 4th Annual Triumph Awards on October 7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre. Hosted by the Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, the Triumph Awards honor those who have made a positive impact beyond their performance on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community. Other 2013 honorees include Queen Latifah, Vogue Magazine Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

MSNBC beat CNN for the third quarter of 2013 in the key morning, weekday primetime and M-Su primetime dayparts according to data from Nielsen.

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MSNBC was the #2 cable news network for the month of August in the key primetime and morning time periods, according to data from Nielsen.

Today's “Meet the Press with David Gregory” Today's “Meet the Press with David Gregory” focused on the state of the American Dream, and featured interviews with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), and more. Check out what Lewis had to say on the state of the American Dream, as well as Martin Luther King's message below!

MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall today, August 23 and Saturday, August 24