Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records have selected October London and Jane Handcock as the first artists to be amplified in Gala Music’s Emerging Artist Discovery Program, where established artists and fans can support talented creators who are still less widely known. October London is a blast from the past, drawing inspiration from the soulful voices… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Introduces October London and Jane Handcock
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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League A Hall of Fame football player has come out of retirement to resume his playing career in a new professional league. According to Reuters, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver, Terrell Owens is returning back to… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League
Cardi B’s Album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ First One That Has Every Song Go Platinum
Cardi B’s Album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ First One That Has Every Song Go Platinum Cardi B has only released one full-length album and has gone on to break several records with her debut disc. So has once again made history when that album became the only one to have every single record go platinum. Chart… Continue reading Cardi B’s Album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ First One That Has Every Song Go Platinum
Maino’s Kitchen Talk Debuts on Fox Soul, April 4
Maino’s Kitchen Talk Debuts on Fox Soul, April 4 FOX SOUL DISTRIBUTES MAINO’S ‘KITCHEN TALK’ VIDEO PODCAST SERIES ON STREAMING PLATFORM A Conversation For The Culture LOS ANGELES, CA–(March 30, 2022)– FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform serving unapologetically Black, consumable by all content 365 days a year, announced today… Continue reading Maino’s Kitchen Talk Debuts on Fox Soul, April 4
Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team
Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach Another Black head coach has been hired by an NFL team. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that head coach Bruce Arians is stepping down as the team’s head coach as he heads into a front-office position with the NFL team. As the announcement was made on Wednesday… Continue reading Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team
A$AP Rocky Introduces New Whiskey Venture, Mercer + Prince
A$AP Rocky Introduces New Whiskey Venture, Mercer + Prince Fashion entrepreneur and Hip-Hop artist A$AP Rocky have entered the spirits game with a new blended Canadian whiskey. The Harlem-bred rapper has just announced that his highly anticipated venture, Mercer + Prince, which is a new blended Canadian whisky, has been created and developed in partnership… Continue reading A$AP Rocky Introduces New Whiskey Venture, Mercer + Prince
Longtime NFL Official, Wayne Mackie Passes Away at 62
A longtime NFL official, Wayne Mackie died last week at the age of 62. According to NFL.com, Mackie passed away last Thursday in Florida. He was a head linesman in the league from 2007 through 2016. We are deeply saddened to share the news of Wayne Mackie’s passing. He will forever be remembered by those… Continue reading Longtime NFL Official, Wayne Mackie Passes Away at 62
NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters
Possibly in a move to combat former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores‘ discrimination lawsuit, the (National Football League) NFL is putting together a committee to review its diversity hiring practices. NBA.com has reported that the league revealed a new diversity advisory committee. That diversity committee will include business leaders, academics, and former Houston Texans… Continue reading NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters
Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’
Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’ After becoming the main topic of discussion after slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face on live television, Will Smith publicly apologized to Rock for his actions against him on Sunday night. Smith took to his Instagram account and acknowledged his action while… Continue reading Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’
Cardi B Scores Again Winning Defamation Case Filed Against her in 2020
Cardi B Scores Again Winning Defamation Case Filed Against her in 2020 Cardi B is victorious once again in court as she wins a defamation lawsuit that was filed against her in 2020. According to Complex, the Bronx rapper and her sister, Hennessy Carolina, were sued for defamation by several people they encountered in the… Continue reading Cardi B Scores Again Winning Defamation Case Filed Against her in 2020
Universal Hip Hop Museum Planning Metaverse Experience Before Construction of Venue Completed
The birthplace of Hip-Hop, Bronx, NY, will have its own museum in approximately two years when the construction of the two-floor Universal Hip-Hop Museum is completed. The physical building will be located on East 150th Street in the vicinity of Yankee Stadium but before the doors open, there will already be a metaverse for the… Continue reading Universal Hip Hop Museum Planning Metaverse Experience Before Construction of Venue Completed
Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team
Movie and television producer Will Packer made history over the weekend when he led the first all-Black production team in Oscars history. From #OscarsSoWhite in 2015 to #Oscars Black af in 2022: EPs: Will Packer + Shayla Cowan Trophy presenters: 87th Mister + Miss NCAT Co-hosts: Regina Hall + Wanda Sykes Red Carpet: Terrence J… Continue reading Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team
Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal
Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal Former NBA All-Star basketball player and current Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway may be facing penalties amid allegations that he “failed to demonstrate that he promoted an atmosphere of compliance within the men’s basketball program.” According to The Commercial Appeal, former Orlando Magic point guard… Continue reading Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal
Nike Reaches Agreement to Renew Kobe Bryant Partnership
A little under a year ago, the relationship between Nike and the estate of NBA legend Kobe Bryant officially ended when they couldn’t come to an amicable agreement. Now, Nike has just announced that the two sides have reached a deal to renew the partnership. Nike has stated in a press release that they have… Continue reading Nike Reaches Agreement to Renew Kobe Bryant Partnership
Tasha K Files Appeal After Losing Defamation Case Presented By Cardi B
Tasha K Files Appeal After Losing Defamation Case Presented By Cardi B Weeks after losing a court decision after Hip-Hop fashionista Cardi B sued her for defamation, blogger Tasha K has filed an appeal in hopes of not having to pay the $4 million in damages she owes the Bronx rapper. According to Radar Online,… Continue reading Tasha K Files Appeal After Losing Defamation Case Presented By Cardi B