Two current WNBA players are starting their own basketball league for other players to participate in when the season is over. According to ESPN, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart have exclusively told the media outlet that there are plans for a new basketball league. The league will give… Continue reading WNBA Players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart Planning Woman’s U.S.-Based League During Offseason
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Wiz Khalifa Sells Music Publishing Assets to HarbourView Equity Partners
HarbourView Equity Partners has been making waves lately by acquiring music catalogs and just announced that it is now in possession of hip-hop recording artist, Wiz Khalifa’s discography. A day after the announcement of St. Louis recording artist, Nelly selling half of his catalog to HarbourView, the asset management company brings news that it has… Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Sells Music Publishing Assets to HarbourView Equity Partners
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets When the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, she did so with no formal will. There were two handwritten wills that Franklin penned at different times and now, her sons are going to court to determine… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
Goapele Announces Live Show Dates
RENOWNED INDEPENDENT SOUL SINGER GOAPELE ANNOUNCES CELEBRATED LIVE SHOW DATES Los Angeles, CA (July 6, 2023) – Goapele, the critically acclaimed soul singer and independent artist, is thrilled to announce an exciting series of live performances that will captivate audiences across the country. With a career spanning over two decades, Goapele continues to enchant fans… Continue reading Goapele Announces Live Show Dates
Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million
St. Louis-bred recording artist, Nelly has reportedly agreed to sell portions of his extensive music catalog. According to Variety, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. who uses the stage name Nelly when he is performing has partnered with HarbourView Equity Partners as they purchased some of the music he has recorded over the years. In a written… Continue reading Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
The Recording Academy (The parent company responsible for the Grammy Awards) announced changes in relation to how music has been and is being created due to recent technology, specifically artificial intelligence (A.I.). To help understand how this latest change will affect “winners” of future Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. spoke… Continue reading Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date
She’s been in the game for decades dazzling fans and selling out arenas and she is still setting records. According to Billboard, Janet Jackson’s recently wrapped tour, “Together Again” has grossed over $50 million, which amounts to a personal best for the “Nasty” performer. The figures from Billboard Boxscore reveal that Jackson’s tour, which spanned… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date
More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo
After Diddy filed a lawsuit against Diageo (the distributors of Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila) asking for equal distribution as his white counterparts for his liquor brands, more details have been revealed after a judge ruled that Diageo couldn’t keep certain portions of the suit confidential. According to The Associated Press, Sean Combs, AKA Diddy… Continue reading More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo
LeBron James Reminds Everyone Rich Paul is That Man After Free Agent Signings
The circle of friends you have around you is an indication of who you are most of the time. Los Angeles Lakers superstar, LeBron James definitely has surrounded himself with a successful circle with him being the nucleus. After a week of free agent signings, his good friend, Rich Paul has made several of his… Continue reading LeBron James Reminds Everyone Rich Paul is That Man After Free Agent Signings
Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter
That “Fast Car” that Tracy Chapman has been driving has led her to become the first Black woman to have the top song on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Earlier this week, Chapman’s song, “Fast Car” which was redone by country artist, Luke Combs landed at the top of the country charts making Chapman, who wrote… Continue reading Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter
For $1.25M, You Can Own Jimi Hendrix’s 1961 Epiphone Wilshire Guitar
A piece of musical history is being placed on sale and it could be yours for slightly over $1 million. According to TMZ, the 1961 Epiphone Wilshire guitar that was once owned and played by legendary rock musician, Jimi Hendrix has just been put up for sale. The instrument can be purchased for $1.25 million… Continue reading For $1.25M, You Can Own Jimi Hendrix’s 1961 Epiphone Wilshire Guitar
Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction
Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction Earlier this year, Los Angeles Lakers future Hall of Famer, LeBron James became the top-scoring player in NBA history when he surpassed former Lakers legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now, a ticket from that game is expected to sell for over $5,000 at an… Continue reading Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction
Stream “Healing” by Gio
Gio Lefils believes it is the inevitable duty of people to experience struggle. The prelude to his premier EP, Made Something Out of Everything, is “Healing.” An ode to the self introspection of his own struggle – Gio brings self evaluation and accountability to the forefront of the three-minute single. The 25-year-old songwriter’s… Continue reading Stream “Healing” by Gio
Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3
Monster Energy to be the Official Energy Drink of the BIG3 for Third Consecutive Season LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BIG3 Basketball announced that Monster Energy will be returning as a league sponsor for the upcoming 2023 season. Building on the success of the 2022 season that saw record numbers for the… Continue reading Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3
Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame
A celebration of good times and great honors had taken place on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, for Grammy legends Kool & the Gang as the city of Youngstown Ohio unveiled the very first star saluting the funk greats on the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Band co-founder/leader Robert “Kool” Bell and his younger brother the late… Continue reading Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame