Dwayne Johnson has made a lofty donation for the striking SAG-AFTRA members who may need financial assistance in their strike against major studios and companies that employ them, according to Variety. Earlier this month, the members of SAG-AFTRA went on strike for better wages and to fight against A.I. robbing them of making money through… Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Makes Massive Donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund
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24-Year-Old Kylian Mbappe Offered $776M to Play Soccer for Saudi Arabia for One Year
As comedian Chris Rock pointed out some years ago, there is a difference between being rich and being wealthy. His example was a professional basketball player is rich, while the owner of the team, who pays that player is wealthy. A contract offer to a French soccer player would make him wealthy. According to Front… Continue reading 24-Year-Old Kylian Mbappe Offered $776M to Play Soccer for Saudi Arabia for One Year
Unexpected Yeezy Orders Higher Than Adidas Anticipated
After making the decision to sever ties with Ye after his anti-semitic rants last year, adidas turned around and returned the Yeezy product back to its website for sale. That decision proved to be a wise one as the sneaker maker received more orders than they anticipated due to the high demand for the shoe.… Continue reading Unexpected Yeezy Orders Higher Than Adidas Anticipated
Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up for National Black Business Month
The candy brand launches ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ awarding a total of $50,000 in grants to emerging Black-owned self-care brands CHICAGO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Now and Later® candy with its bold flavors, hard-to-soft chew, and long-lasting eating experience recognizes that with the hustle of the daily grind, there is a benefit in taking… Continue reading Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up for National Black Business Month
Diddy Presents DJ Khaled With a $150K Donation for We The Best Foundation
Diddy Presents DJ Khaled With a $150K Donation for We The Best Foundation After hosting a charity event at the Miami Beach Golf Club last week on July 20, 2023, a big name donated a six-figure amount that became the biggest donation ever given to his organization. DJ Khaled hosted his organization, We the Best… Continue reading Diddy Presents DJ Khaled With a $150K Donation for We The Best Foundation
Monica’s ‘Code Red Experience’ Tour at NJPAC in Newark on October 1, 2023
Facebook Twitter Website Instagram Email SEE R&B REINING QUEEN, MONICA SET TO BRING HER CODE RED EXPERIENCE TOUR TO NJPAC WITH SPECIAL GUEST WÉ ANI Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 7PM $41.50- $131.50 NJPAC Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage One Center Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.njpac.org (Newark, New Jersey- July… Continue reading Monica’s ‘Code Red Experience’ Tour at NJPAC in Newark on October 1, 2023
DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ Heads to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, September 2nd
THE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT POWERED BY THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY AKON, FAT JOE, JAGGED EDGE, KEYSHIA COLE, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, REMY MA, SHAGGY, THE LOX, AND SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 21ST AT TICKETMASTER.COM LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — DJ Cassidy will celebrate the unofficial end of… Continue reading DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ Heads to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, September 2nd
Lil Tjay Announces 2023 Beat The Odds Tour
LIL TJAY ANNOUNCES THE 2023 BEATS THE ODDS TOUR Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, July 18 with Presales General Onsale Begins Friday, July 21 at 12 PM Local at LiveNation.com Today, Lil Tjay announced his global 2023 Beat The Odds Tour across North America, Australia and New Zealand this fall in support of his album 222.… Continue reading Lil Tjay Announces 2023 Beat The Odds Tour
ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards
ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards Presented by Disney, Google | YouTube and Spotify NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 – ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diversity in the creative industries, today announced the honorees of its 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards. These notable individuals will be honored at the… Continue reading ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards
Drake, Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute Join Pickleball Team Brooklyn Aces as Investors
The emergence of the Major Pickleball League has brought recognition in professional sports, and more big names are now becoming involved. According to Boardroom, several more investors have joined the Brooklyn Aces franchise. Canadian hip-hop recording artist, Drake, “Creed” actor, Micheal B. Jordan, and UnitedMasters and Translation founder/CEO Steve Stoute are now a part of the… Continue reading Drake, Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute Join Pickleball Team Brooklyn Aces as Investors
The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
An announcement was made this week by IMG and Live Nation Urban stating that there is a new food and beverage festival taking place in the Houston area later this year. The Honeyland Festival premieres at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX on November 11-12, 2023. The festivities and activity… Continue reading The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink The summer season is at the halfway point, yet, it seems like it’s been summer all year for the likes of Louisiana State University’s Angel Reese. She has recently signed another NIL deal. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has recruited Reese along with six other… Continue reading Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
Snoop Dogg and E-40 Connect to Release New Cookbook ‘Goon with the Spoon’
A collaboration between two west coast hip-hop legends has produced a new unexpected product. Snoop Dogg and E-40 have gotten together to present a cookbook titled, “Snoop Dogg Presents Goon with the Spoon.” The collaborative effort will be released later this year on Chronicle Books. The book will feature more than 65 recipes from the two businessmen.… Continue reading Snoop Dogg and E-40 Connect to Release New Cookbook ‘Goon with the Spoon’
Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
In the spirit of celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn-bred rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z is definitely doing his part in keeping the culture, as well as himself relevant to the masses. The man born Shawn Carter has set another record as he became the first Black male recording artist to have 10 solo albums that have… Continue reading Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
Apollo Brown + Planet Asia Announce Album: ‘Sardines’
LISTEN SARDINES APOLLO BROWN + PLANET ASIA Upcoming Album “Sardines” Coming 9/8 Prolific Detroit beatmaker Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia are proud to announce their new album Sardines. Due out September 8th on Mello Music Group, Sardines is the followup to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies.” Apollo and Planet… Continue reading Apollo Brown + Planet Asia Announce Album: ‘Sardines’