Hollywood Live Extra

Hollywood Live Extra #111: Cori Murray of Essence Magazine

Tanya Hart
February 4, 2020

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Tanya talks to ESSENCE Entertainment Director Cori Murray about the awards season, the magazine, and her Webby nominated podcast, Yes, Girl!. Murray books & edits celebrity features, curates “The Scene” section, wrangles talent for ESSENCE’s signature award season events, (Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood Awards), and represents ESSENCE as a cultural critic for media including CNN, MSNBC, and BET/Centric.

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Tanya Hart is a host/producer, commentator, and heads Hart Communications, multimedia company based in Los Angeles. Tanya has covered red carpets for AURN and E! and has been recognized with numerous awards including four Emmys, as well as the prestigious Peabody Award, The Diversity in Media Award, and is the first woman to head the Caucus of Producers. Hart is publishing a book for young readers about the world of media communications. Twitter: @TanyaHollywood