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
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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
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 League – Official Trailer
The League – Official Trailer Directed by Sam Pollard Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Mark Cuban, Todd Wagner, Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia, THE LEAGUE celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball’s triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century.… Continue reading The League – Official Trailer
Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’
Albee AL – I’m From Marion Link: https://music.empi.re/mariondeluxe Albee Al doubles down on his was dubbed the Jersey City Gladiator throughout his career, but specifically, his home will always be Marion Projects. I’m From Marion is his declaration that anything is possible. The deluxe edition provides extra tracks that cover his maturation from his harsh… Continue reading Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’
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