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Regina King Presented with “ICON Award” at The Hollywood Confidential

An open forum for aspiring actors, producers, writers and singers to gain insight on the inner workings of the industry.
LOS ANGELES –– Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event creator, Steve Jones, moderated a conversation with Two (2) time EMMY award-winning actress Regina King, at the sixth installment of The Hollywood Confidential on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the The Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
Powered by Walgreens, the panel focused on career longevity, maintaining relevancy and staying power in the entertainment industry. With over 30 years in the entertainment industry, King recollected her experiences filming blockbuster films Ray, Jerry Maguire, Poetic Justice, and Boyz N The Hood, as well as her start in television as a child actress, portraying Brenda Jenkins on the hit show 227 and her success on the small screen over the past 10 years.
When asked to give attendees aspiring entertainers, King urged all to “be true to your craft, be persistent, and to never live inside of your comfort zone, because dreams die there.”
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DAVE EAST “FROM THE DIRT” TOUR- KICKING OFF APRIL 16 IN HARTFORD, CT
National Tour Will Hit 20 Cities Including Boston, Toronto, Oakland, Dallas and Brooklyn

For Immediate Release- April, 12th, 2025– Harlem Grammy nominated rapper and actor Dave East is officially hitting the road with his much -anticipated From The Dirt Tour, beginning April, 16th in Hartford, CT and is scheduled to conclude in Brooklyn, NY on June 14, 2025. Known for street-style, lyrical storytelling, East will bring his signature sound and magnetic following to over 20 cities across North America.
In celebration of his latest musical projects and fan-favorite hits, East will take audiences on journey through- his discography-bringing his gritty realism and high energy to every stage.
Tickets and VIP packages are available now at www.ftdnyc.com.

4/16- Hartford , CT- The Webster
4/17- Ashbury Park, NJ- House of Independents
4/18- Lancaster, PA_ Lancaster and Co Convention Center
4/19- Hermon, ME- Morgan Hil Event Center
4/20- Boston, MA -Big Night Live
4/22- Toronto, ON- Annabel’s
4/26- West Chicago, IL- The WC Social Club
4/27- Madison, WI – The Annex
4/30- Topeka, KS- The woodshed
5/1- Lincoln, NE- Bourbon Theatre
5/2- Colorado Springs, CO- Sunshine Studios
5/3- Greenly, CO- Moxi Theater
5/9- Everett,WA- Tony vs. Garage
5/14- Oakland, CA- The New Parish
5/15- Santa Ana, CA- La Santa
5/16- San Diego, CA- Booze Brothers Brewing
5/18- Tuscon, AZ- 191 Toole
5/22- Hobbs, NM- Diamond Lils
5/23- Dallas, TX- Trees
5/25- Houston, TX- Warehouse Live Midtown
6/7- Buffalo, NY- Showplace Theater
6/8- Rochester, NY- Water STreet Music Hall
6/10- Cleveland, OH- Grog Shop
6/14- Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Steel
For Press inquiries, media credentials or interview opportunities, please contact Julie Hansson ([email protected]) or Craig Martin ([email protected]).
Follow Dave East on Instagram: @daveeast
Official Tour Site: www.ftdnyc.com
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