A jeweler who taunts 50 Cent on social media by openly bragging that he steals designs from the jewelry the “Get Rich Or Die Trying” lyricist shows off in public is being sued by the rapper. According to The Wrap, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson filed a lawsuit against Maksud Agadjani and his company, TraxNYC on… Continue reading 50 Cent Sues Jeweler Who Openly Advertised Copying Custom-Made Bling
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Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
Being a billionaire allows the joy of making purchases small countries can’t afford and Michael Jordan proves that with his latest one. Reportedly the NBA Hall of Famer has just gotten himself a $65 million private jet. According to Private Jet Clubs, Jordan is now the owner of a new private jet, a Gulfstream G650ER,… Continue reading Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
Women’s basketball has been getting great press and record numbers recently and now another popular women’s basketball player has reportedly agreed to one of the “richest shoe endorsement deals in women’s basketball.” According to a news report from ESPN‘s Shams Charania, JuJu Watkins, who recently played her first year of collegiate basketball with the University… Continue reading USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
The House v. NCAA lawsuit may be in the final stages on the way for it to be settled. According to CBS Sports, the $2.8 billion settlement from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has received preliminary approval from Judge Claudia Wilken. If all goes well, the sharing revenue plan suggested can start as soon… Continue reading The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
Creme of Nature Brings On Keke Palmer as Chief Brand Officer
Award-Winning Entertainer Joins Black-Founded Hair Care Brand to Elevate Their Mission to Deliver High-Quality Hair Care for All Curls & Coils NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Creme of Nature®, a leader in textured hair care products, is thrilled to announce Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and television host Keke Palmer as their… Continue reading Creme of Nature Brings On Keke Palmer as Chief Brand Officer
TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
TNT Sports and professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled have reached a multi-year media rights partnership to exclusively present live game coverage on TNT and truTV – along with all games being streamed on Max – beginning with the league’s inaugural season. The agreement will feature more than 45 primetime regular season matchups three nights a week… Continue reading TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Over 35 years ago, we all entered “A Different World” when some of us experienced life at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) for the first time when we watched the characters on a spinoff from “The Cosby Show” start their collegiate paths. Now, the cast of the successful NBC show has completed A… Continue reading A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Eric Bellinger Releases Afrobeats Album ‘It’ll All Make Sense Later’
Eric Bellinger · Special Eric Bellinger Embraces Afrobeats with It’ll All Make Sense Later The R&B star drops his highly anticipated Afrobeats debut, featuring first single “Special” feat. Konshens, plus tracks with Oxlade, Reekado Banks, and more PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC BELLINGER (LOS ANGELES, CA) October 11, 2024 – Eric Bellinger is making his long-awaited debut… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Releases Afrobeats Album ‘It’ll All Make Sense Later’
‘We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God’ Taking Place October 15
*** ***TUNE IN | TUNE IN | TUNE IN*** iHeartMedia Hosts “We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God” on iHeartRadio Stations Nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App Live from Detroit, Mich. October 15 at 5 p.m. EST WHAT: iHeartMedia and multimedia mogul Charlamagne Tha God, on… Continue reading ‘We the People: An Audio Townhall with Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God’ Taking Place October 15
Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑King Of R&B👑 (@jacquees) *MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT* JACQUEES ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT ‘BABY MAKING’ RELEASING NOVEMBER 1 PRE-SAVE HERE TODAY NEW YORK, NY (October 15, 2024) – R&B superstar and multi-platinum singer Jacquees has announced his next project, Baby Making, will be released on November 1. Jacquees took to social media to unveil… Continue reading Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1
44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29
44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Premieres in Philadelphia Award-winning musical arrives at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre for limited run October 29th – November 3rd, 2024, following hit runs in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago Philadelphia, PA (October 8, 2024) — The acclaimed musical comedy 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As… Continue reading 44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29
YG Covers Autre Magazine’s F/W24 CITIZEN Issue
YG GRACES THE COVER OF AUTRE MAGAZINE FW24 CITIZEN ISSUE Talent YG Photography Styling Interview Photo Assistant Fashion Director Fashion Editor Contributing Editor Market Editor Studio Shoot Location – Topanga, California Style ID: Camo Set- PDF, Cover Look (Coat)- ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Grey Dress Shirt- BALENCIAGA Octcober 11, Los Angeles, CA — Autre Magazine unveiled their… Continue reading YG Covers Autre Magazine’s F/W24 CITIZEN Issue
The Weeknd Becomes First Artist With 20 Songs to Have Over 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
THE WEEKND IS THE FIRST EVER ARTIST TO HAVE 20 SONGS OVER ONE BILLION STREAMS EACH ON SPOTIFY https://x.com/spotify/status/1838360092921434194?s=46&t=SwaDmJ184e00l9n5S0mGzA Los Angeles, [October 14, 2024] – Global superstar The Weeknd has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first artist to have 20 individual songs each exceed one billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable accomplishment cements his… Continue reading The Weeknd Becomes First Artist With 20 Songs to Have Over 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
A sample used almost 40 years ago on a song that was recently sampled by Metro Boomin that bore the single, “Like That” featuring Future and Kendrick Kamar (Which lit the fire for the Drake/Lamar battle that took place this year) has been flagged by the estate of Barry White in a recent copyright infringement… Continue reading ‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials
A survey was done by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and Signify Group to investigate online harassment in college sports. It was determined that the majority of abuse targeted students who participated in the March Madness tournament. It also showed that women basketball players received about three times the threats than their male counterparts.… Continue reading NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials