Music Legend, Quincy Jones to Receive the EBONY Achievement Award;
Wendy Williams, Audra McDonald, Viola Davis, Shonda Rhimes, Pharrell and Others to be Honored

EBONY® Magazine's EBONY Power 100 Gala is scheduled for November 19 and will be held at the historic AVALON Hollywood in Los Angeles. For a third consecutive year, Nationwide will proudly present the prestigious affair to celebrate honorees on the 2014 EBONY Power 100 list.

The EBONY Power 100 list salutes the achievements of the most influential African-Americans in the country. Among the game changers honored this year are television producer, Shonda Rhimes; actresses Audra McDonald, Viola Davis, Laverne Cox, and Gabrielle Union; radio personality Rickey Smiley, NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, singer Usher Raymond, talk show host Wendy Williams, producer Pharrell Williams comedian Kevin Hart, ballerina Misty Copeland and Bishop T.D. Jakes.

"This event pays tribute to those who have made it their mission to make a positive impact on their industries and in their communities," said Matt Jauchius, Chief Marketing Officer at Nationwide. "Nationwide is honored to once again present the EBONY Power 100 Gala and celebrate the achievements of these amazing men and women."

Hosting the star-studded evening will be comedian and actor Wayne Brady. Brady is known for his television work on Whose Line Is It Anyhow, The Wayne Brady Show and Don't Forget the Lyrics.

Legendary icon Quincy Jones, will befittingly receive this year's coveted EBONY Achievement Award. Known for his groundbreaking strides in music and film, Jones is arguably considered one of the most innovative pioneers in entertainment.

Paying tribute to Quincy Jones will Queen of Funk Chaka Khan, Grammy-award winning vocalists Patti Austin and James Ingram, hip-hop pioneers Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh, soul singer KEM, dance performer Savion Glover and jazz musician Terence Blanchard. At the helm of the evening's musical tribute to Jones will be renowned music director, producer and musician Ricky Minor whose band will serve as the house band.

The 2014 Power 100 list will appear in the December issue of EBONY on newsstands the week of November 17. The full list of the EBONY Power 100 can be found here. 

Comcast will also broadcast the event on CelebrateBlackTV.com and Xfinity On Demand during the month of December.

For accomplished single black women, dating in the 21st Century isn't easy. And for women in the public's eye, finding Mr. Right is equally difficult.

Just ask, Ericka Pittman, a member of the cast of Bravo's, The Singles Project; and now Jacque Reid, the host of the midday entertainment program, New York Live.

In the case of Jacque Reid, InterracialDatingCentral.com offered to help Ms. Reid find true love after hearing her about her publicized quest to find love. Reid accepted. Now, Interracial Dating Central is conducting a public Interracial Bachelor Search to help Jacque Reid find her Prince Charming. It's a full-on equal opportunity search, as all races are welcome to apply!

"Dating can be difficult, even for someone in the public eye. So I am excited for this opportunity with IDC," states Jacque Reid.

The popular interracial dating website is accepting applications from eligible New York City bachelors, ages 35 to 45. Eligible bachelors must submit pictures, a bio, a contact telephone number, and a brief description explaining why they would like to be considered for a date with the beautiful and talented Jacque Reid.

Jacque Reid has built a notable broadcast journalism career working at CNN Headline News, BET and presently NBC, as the host of the midday entertainment program, New York Live. Jacque serves as the correspondent for the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, where she highlights women and women's issues in her Inside Her Story segment. In addition, Jacque is Editor-in-Chief of SingleandLivingFAB.com, which encourages single women to live their best lives right where they are.

Submissions can be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All submissions will be reviewed and only those candidates under consideration will be contacted by an IDC staff member.

Speaking with Jacque on the radio yesterday, InterracialDatingCentral's Brand Ambassador, Christelyn Karazin, said, "This isn't about exclusion, it's about inclusion. What you've been doing almost your entire dating life is excluding. Just because you date or marry a white man doesn't mean you're not black anymore. You still have your black card."

Does this work in reverse?

He's a gifted lyricist from Westchester, by way of the Boogie Down Bronx.

His name, KYD Works, stands for "killing your demographic" works.

He released his first mixtape, "Stress Test, Volume 3," two weeks after his release from prison.

His next mixtape will be called "The Lost," and will be accompanied by an EP called "Rise of the Lost."

His squad is called L.D.L.E.G., meaning "Lost Dynasty League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." It is comprised of both producers and rappers.

At 6'3" and 223 lbs., he studied nutrition at Westchester Community College and is a trained, qualified sports, fitness and wellness trainer, with his own successful fitness company.

He is also the Hip Hop Director of radio station 88.1/WARY-FM and hosts a weekly radio show on the station.

He sings most of the hooks on his rap songs.

He belongs to an organization called "Stop, Don't Shoot," which aims to curtail the "inappropriate use of firearms" by all.

He's on a positivity tip and aims to effect change in his lifetime.

Travelers sleep in all sorts of places, from traditional hotel rooms to private villas to sleeping bags to tree houses.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has converted one of its planes into a Spacious Airplane Apartment with a view, of the airport that is, the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in North Holland, Netherlands. The converted plane is listed on Airbnb.

Now, three lucky people could get the chance to sleep on a plane in style.

KLM's description of the plane states: "Located right beside the runway of Amsterdam's bustling Schiphol airport, our detached airplane comes with all conveniences and will truly be your home away from home. Inside the bright 366m² plane with 116 windows you will find a large living room, one master bedroom, two children's beds, two kitchens and eight small bathrooms. It comes with Wi-Fi, a toaster, a coffeemaker, comfortable first class chairs, a game console and a giant cockpit panorama window.

Have a look at the photos.

Livingroom inside the KLM converted airliner listed on Airbnb. Image Airbnb

Master bed inside the KLM converted airliner listed on Airbnb. Image: Airbnb

Floorplan inside the KLM converted airliner listed on Airbnb. Image: Airbnb

Thankfully, there are house rules for the winners:

• No flying.
• Don't use the inflatable emergency slide.
• Smoking is not allowed when the non-smoking sign is on.
• No marshmallow roasting with the jet engines.
• Please water our plants and feed our fish.
• The consumption of alcohol is not allowed.
• Please treat our plane like you treat your own plane.

If you are interested, you must enter the contest by November 20, 2014.