Vinciane Ngomsi

Washington, D.C.

Reporter and Digital Creator at Boardroom

reporter & digital creator @boardroom

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Lil Wayne Reveals 'Tha Carter VI' Tour Ahead of Album Drop

3 days ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

Ahead of the Friday release of Tha Carter VI, Lil Wayne announced he’s hitting the road in support of the album, starting with his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden on drop day. The rapper will then take a break until July 30, when he’ll get back on the travel grind with two weekend shows in Virginia. The tour will then include stops in Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up on Oct. 2 in West Palm Beach.
Saquon Barkley Jumps onto 'Madden NFL 26' Cover

4 days ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

The iconic backwards hurdle Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley performed over a defender last year is officially the cover of Madden NFL 26, EA Sports announced Monday. The reigning AP Offensive Player of the Year was also named to the Madden 99 Club, a first for an Eagles offensive player and the team’s first club member in 20 years. Available for pre-order, Madden NFL 26 is set to release on Aug. 14.
Amazon, The New York Times Team Up in AI Deal

1 week ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

The New York Times announced Thursday that it has agreed to a multi-year licensing deal with Amazon that will allow the tech firm to use the publication’s content for AI capabilities. Amazon is permitted to share excerpts of Times coverage through Alexa, its AI-controlled voice assistant, while Amazon’s AI models will be trained to use select content. Amazon also gains access to material from The Athletic, the digital sports platform, and NYT Cooking material.
Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin to be Honored at BET Awards

1 week ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg will be recognized with the Ultimate Icon Award during next month’s BET Awards, the network announced Wednesday. Past recipients of this honor include Janet Jackson (2015), Deborah L. Lee (2018), and Tyler Perry (2019). All four will also perform during the June 9 live broadcast, which Kevin Hart will host. Those attending Fanatics Fest NYC will have the chance to catch a live taping of The Shop on Saturday, June 21.
Drake's OVO Fest Set to Return This Year

1 week ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

Drake is bringing his OVO Fest back this year, confirming its return during a surprise appearance at rapper Central Cee’s Toronto show over the weekend. First launched in 2010, the superstar artist hasn’t hosted the festival since 2022 when he reunited with Young Money pals Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj with additional performances by Kardinal Offishall, Shawn Desman, Nelly Furtado, and others. Before that, the event had taken a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SZA, Shaboozey Headline iHeartRadio Titanium Award Winners for 1B Plays

2 weeks ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

SZA (“Saturn”), Shaboozey (“A Bar Song”), Sabrina Carpenter (“Espresso”), and more are the newest recipients of the iHeartRadio Titanium Award for recording 1 billion plays of their respective songs across iHeartRadio stations in 2025. A total of 14 artists received the honor, including Benson Boone (“Beautiful Things”), Teddy Swims (“Lose Control”), Doja Cat (“Agora Hills” & “Paint the Town Red”), and Jack Harlow (“Lovin’ On Me”).
Step Down Into Georgetown’s Hot New Basement Sushi Destination

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Vinciane Ngomsi

D.C. isn’t exactly starving for sushi — with sleek omakase counters, Michelin-starred places, and quiet hole-in-the-walls in just about every neighborhood, the city’s raw fish game is strong. But, there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing. Enter Sushi Gaku, the latest contender to roll into the District that hopes to slice, dice, and impress its way into your weekly dinner rotation.
Step Down Into Georgetown’s Hot New Basement Sushi Destination

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Vinciane Ngomsi

Sure, sushi can be enjoyed even if you have no idea what you're eating. For starters, you'll always find these fish species on any sushi restaurant …
New York Liberty Reportedly Valued at Record $450M

2 weeks ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

Reigning WNBA champions New York Liberty remain on the winning side. The Athletic reported Thursday that the team has completed a major capital raise, skyrocketing the franchise’s valuation to an impressive $450 million, a record for a professional women’s sports franchise. Raised by an unknown number of investors, funds will be put toward the construction of a new 75,000-square-foot practice facility that the team announced in March.
Michael B. Jordan Honored with American Cinematheque Award

2 weeks ago | boardroom.tv | Vinciane Ngomsi

Michael B. Jordan is this year’s recipient of the American Cinematheque Award, given annually to someone in the industry who “is committed to making a significant contribution to the art of the motion pictures.” Past recipients of the award include Spike Lee, Reese Witherspoon, and Jessica Chastain.