Category: Business

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

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

The NBPA Announces Talent for NBPA Post Up in Las Vegas

The NBPA Announces Talent for NBPA Post Up in Las Vegas NBA Champion Jamal Murray and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are among the slate to appear at this year’s NBPA Post Up event Limited tickets are available here for purchase NEW YORK, NY, June 29, 2023 – The NBPA announced its first round of talent… Continue reading The NBPA Announces Talent for NBPA Post Up in Las Vegas

Real Housewives of Potomac’s Robyn Dixon Buys GLO30 Franchise

Real Housewives of Potomac Star Buys GLO30 Franchise Bravo Reality Star Robyn Dixon Invests in Doctor-Founded Skincare Studio to Expand Franchise in Maryland   Bethesda, MD – GLO30,  the doctor-led, subscription-based skincare studio has completed a franchise deal with Bravo Network’s Real Housewives of Potomac star and long-time GLO30 member, Robyn Dixon, to expand the… Continue reading Real Housewives of Potomac’s Robyn Dixon Buys GLO30 Franchise

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA  Roc Nation to Release Exclusive Mixtape Project from Label’s Dynamic Rap Artist Lineup     June 26, 2023 – Today, leading music label Roc Nation and global sports company PUMA are teaming up to roll out the second iteration of their collaborative Mixtape Series series.  In… Continue reading Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC, THE 38th ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HONORS LEGENDS CECE WINANS, DR. BOBBY JONES, AND REV. DR. MILTON BIGGHAM Premiering on the Newly-Launched Stellar Network, Performers Include Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood, Zacardi Cortez, HLE… Continue reading The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

NFL Players Association and Black Men Vote Announce Partnership

NFLPA and BMV to increase vote awareness, education, and participation among Black men, athletes, fans, and the American public WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and voter engagement organization Black Men Vote (BMV), announced an historic partnership focused on voter registration and engagement. The new partnership will… Continue reading NFL Players Association and Black Men Vote Announce Partnership

Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

New Orleans legendary recording artist, Lil Wayne will take home the highest honor at this year’s 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards taking place this September. BMI has announced that the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning rapper will receive the honor of having a very successful career in the hip-hop game. This monumental occasion will also take place during… Continue reading Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Diageo Responds to Diddy Lawsuit by Cutting Ties with the Mogul

Earlier this month, it was reported that Diddy filed a lawsuit against the company distributing his DeLeon tequila and Ciroc vodka brands, accusing the conglomerate of racism. Now, Diageo has left the entertainment mogul on his own as it has cut ties with the hip-hop entrepreneur. According to Variety, the spirits company has responded to… Continue reading Diageo Responds to Diddy Lawsuit by Cutting Ties with the Mogul

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