The NBA has announced that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is this year’s recipient of the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. McCollum, an 11-year veteran, was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). This honor is awarded to a player, coach, or athletic trainer who has given outstanding service and dedication to… Continue reading CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
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Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
Los Angeles Clippers player, Russell Westbrook has teamed up with Little Kitchen Academy to help children from underserved communities the opportunity to learn culinary skills and food literacy. Westbrook, along with his non-profit organization, Why Not? Foundation has joined the leading Montessori-inspired cooking school to support the efforts to help bring programs to inner city… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits
Uncle Nearest has announced that it has acquired Square One Organic Spirits as the company is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of debuting as America’s Original All-Organic Spirits Company. The move comes after Uncle Nearest acquired Domaine Saint Martin, which has existed for over 350 years last year. With that acquisition, Uncle Nearest became the largest… Continue reading Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits
BET Media Group Announces BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest 2024
BET MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR. BET EXPERIENCE 2024 FAN FEST PRESENTED BY WALMART FRIDAY, JUNE 28 TO SATURDAY, JUNE 29 IN LOS ANGELES. BET MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR BET EXPERIENCE 2024 FAN FEST PRESENTED BY WALMART FRIDAY, JUNE 28 TO SATURDAY, JUNE 29 IN LOS ANGELES PLUS, THE BETX 2024 SKATING… Continue reading BET Media Group Announces BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest 2024
LaMelo Ball Sued For Allegedly Breaking Boy’s Foot Driving Away From Arena
A mother has filed a lawsuit against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets after she alleges that the basketball player drove over her child’s foot and broke it after he asked the Hornets star for an autograph. According to WSOC-TV, Tamaria McRae claims in her lawsuit that her then-11-year-old son, Angell Joseph was outside of… Continue reading LaMelo Ball Sued For Allegedly Breaking Boy’s Foot Driving Away From Arena
Young Dolph’s Fiancé, Mia Jaye Reveals Frustrations After Murder Trial Delayed
It’s been nearly three years since Memphis rapper, Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown, yet, the recent postponement of the man accused of being involved in his killing has frustrated the fiancé of Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (Young Dolph). According to WREG, Mia Jaye has taken to social media to respond to… Continue reading Young Dolph’s Fiancé, Mia Jaye Reveals Frustrations After Murder Trial Delayed
Antonio Brown Allegedly Files For Bankruptcy
Controversial former NFL player, Antonio Brown has reportedly filed for bankruptcy according to a social media post on his CTESPN Network account. The X account of CTESPN, which is owned by Brown revealed the news with little detail, but it also announced that he will be coming out with new music this summer. BREAKING… Continue reading Antonio Brown Allegedly Files For Bankruptcy
Bronny James Admits ‘It’s Tough’ Following In Father’s Footsteps
Bronny James responded to a question about playing a sport where being the son of a great player like his father, LeBron James where he admits “It’s tough.” During a recent interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Bronny spoke about the realism of having to deal with the pressure of following in the footsteps of LeBron,… Continue reading Bronny James Admits ‘It’s Tough’ Following In Father’s Footsteps
Shenseea Releases ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Album Trailer
4x GRAMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL POP STAR SHENSEEA RELEASES ALBUM TRAILER FOR SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘NEVER GETS LATE HERE’ OUT 5/24 May 21st, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) ~ Yesterday, GRAMMY® Award-nominated international Jamaican pop star, Shenseea released the album trailer to her upcoming album ‘Never Gets Late Here’, releasing on Friday, May 24th. ‘Never Gets Late Here’ is… Continue reading Shenseea Releases ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Album Trailer
NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source
NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source NFL Source Creates a Standardized and Equitable Process for the League and its Clubs in Procuring Underrepresented Suppliers Year-Round NEW YORK – May 21, 2024 – Today, the National Football League (NFL) announced at the Spring League Meeting the rollout of NFL Source, an evolution… Continue reading NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source
Travis Scott To Headline Official After-Party of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix on Sunday, May 26th
Lilly’s Club is thrilled to announce that Travis Scott will headline the official after-party of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix on Sunday, May 26th at the ultra-luxurious Fairmont Monte Carlo. The Lilly’s team has a history of producing unparalleled club performances, including Travis Scott’s first club performance in Paris during Fashion Week Fall Winter 2017, with Heron Preston… Continue reading Travis Scott To Headline Official After-Party of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix on Sunday, May 26th
Nas To Perform In Las Vegas To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Illmatic’
Later this summer, Nasir “Nas” Jones will perform in Las Vegas to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Illmatic” backed by a live orchestra. The announcement was posted on the AEG Presents Las Vegas Instagram account. The “Made You Look” emcee will perform at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Aug.… Continue reading Nas To Perform In Las Vegas To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Illmatic’
Heritage Auctions Is Taking Bids For Hip-Hop Memorabilia
Hundreds of mementos from hip-hop are featured in an online auction held by Heritage Auctions. According to Complex, this is the first auction that is dedicated entirely to hip-hop memorabilia from many esteemed recording artists in the genre. The auction is currently open and will end on May 26. Anyone interested in getting their hands on… Continue reading Heritage Auctions Is Taking Bids For Hip-Hop Memorabilia
Raptive Hires Dana Storm Santiago to Lead Raptive Represents
Santiago Will Connect Brands with Creators in Raptive’s #1 Ranked Diverse Content Offering NEW YORK, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raptive today announced the appointment of Dana Storm Santiago as the Vice President of Inclusive Partnerships. In this new role, Santiago will helm Raptive Represents, the company’s initiative to connect Raptive’s diverse creator and publisher content… Continue reading Raptive Hires Dana Storm Santiago to Lead Raptive Represents
Big O Holdings LLC and Sony Music Publishing Announce Partnership To Administer Otis Redding Catalog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big O Holdings LLC and Sony Music Publishing Announce New Partnership To Administer Otis Redding Catalog (Macon, Ga – May 20, 2024) – The heirs to the Estate of Otis Redding Jr., doing business as Big O Holdings LLC, has entered into an… Continue reading Big O Holdings LLC and Sony Music Publishing Announce Partnership To Administer Otis Redding Catalog
