Hall of Famer, NBA Legend, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Hall of Famer, 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and top ten on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He recently has been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 as a first-ballot inductee. Carmelo will also join NBC Sports as a studio analyst when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock this October....

Actor, Singer, Writer, Director, Producer Brooklyn-born powerhouse Vanessa Estelle Williams lit up the screen in her film debut as Keisha—the fierce, gun-toting “around-the-way girl” and head of security for the Cash Money Brothers—in the iconic urban classic New Jack City, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes. Her other film credits include Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, Imagine That, Like Mike, Punks, Mother, and Candyman—both the 1992 original and its 2021...

Former BESLA Chairman, 32 years of exceptional dedication and service Matthew J. Middleton is the founder and principal of Middleton Law, P.C., a premier boutique entertainment law firm located in midtown Manhattan. With over 30 years of experience practicing law, Middleton has dedicated more than 27 years mastering transactional deal making in the entertainment industry making him a go-to advocate for clients navigating the complexities of the entertainment business. Throughout his...