Although her freshman season just ended, USC (University of Southern California)’s JuJu Watkins has broken another college basketball record. According to USCTrojans.com, Watkins and the Trojans may have lost a game to end their NCAA Woman’s Basketball Title hopes, but the freshman scored a game-high 29 points to finish her first year with scoring 920… Continue reading USC’s JuJu Watkins Becomes Highest Scoring NCAA Women’s Freshman Basketball Player
Category: Awards/Honors
Al B. Sure! Being Honored at Benn Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards
Al B. Sure!, R&B Legend and Transplant Equity Champion, to be Honored at Attorney General for Black America Benjamin Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards Al B! to Receive the Excellence in Health Care Advocacy Award along with Other Honorees including Cher, George Clinton, Stephanie Rawlings Blake and More Los Angeles, CA (March 25,… Continue reading Al B. Sure! Being Honored at Benn Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards
Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyoncé to be Honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Monday, April 1 on FOX Ludacris to Host and Perform at This Year’s Award Show Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles NEW YORK- March 21, 2024- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at… Continue reading Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Fender Honors Raphael Saadiq With Limited-Edition Signature Telecaster Guitar
FENDER HONORS RAPHAEL SAADIQ, AWARD-WINNING MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, WITH LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE TELECASTER® GUITAR Adorned With Specially Selected Features, Including Stunning Dark Red Metallic Finish, Custom-Tooled Pickguard, And Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele® Pickups The most memorable moment during the development of my signature Tele was when my very, very good friend Eric Gales, who happens to… Continue reading Fender Honors Raphael Saadiq With Limited-Edition Signature Telecaster Guitar
Dr. Dre Slated To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that music producer Andre Young, better known as Dr. Dre will be receiving a star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Tuesday, March 19, the former N.W.A. group member will be bestowed with the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony and dedication… Continue reading Dr. Dre Slated To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards
CBS Returns as Esteemed Broadcast Simulcast Partner Today, BET, CBS and NAACP announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning and Academy Award® nominated actor and producer Queen Latifah (series star/executive producer THE EQUALIZER, CBS) will return to host the prestigious 55TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, airing LIVE on Saturday, March 16,… Continue reading Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards
Top Dawg Has Street Renamed In His Honor
Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, founder of TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) was recently honored in Los Angeles by having a street renamed in his honor. According to HipHopDX, the intersection of East Imperial Highway and South Central Avenue was christened as “Anthony Tiffith T.D.E. Music Square.” Council member Tim McOsker and Top Dawg took a photo… Continue reading Top Dawg Has Street Renamed In His Honor
Allen Iverson To Be Honored By Philadelphia 76ers With Sculpture At Training Complex
Allen Iverson is getting some more recognition for his contributions to the NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers in particular when the team unveils a sculpture of his likeness in Philadelphia. The 76ers have announced on the 10th anniversary of Iverson’s number three jersey being retired by the organization, they will be adding another recognition for… Continue reading Allen Iverson To Be Honored By Philadelphia 76ers With Sculpture At Training Complex
Connie Diiamond Is BET Amplified Artist For March
BET NAMES BRONX RAPPER CONNIE DIIAMOND AS THE ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ ARTIST FOR MARCH 2024 Photo Credit: Meredith Truax New York, NY March 01, 2024 – BET Music names rising hip hop artist Connie Diiamond, as the BET Amplified artist for March. BET Amplified is BET Music’s stamp of approval for the next big thing… Continue reading Connie Diiamond Is BET Amplified Artist For March
Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 Retired By Orlando Magic
At the beginning of the year, the Orlando Magic announced that NBA Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal would be the very first Magic player to have his number raised to the arena’s rafters. That ceremony took place on Tuesday night, Feb. 13 when the number 32 was raised to the rafters at the Kia Center… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 Retired By Orlando Magic
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson Wins AP 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player Award
The accolades keep falling in place for Baltimore Ravens star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, as he has won his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. According to The Associated Press, Jackson received the honor on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Resort’s World in Las Vegas, days before the playing of the NFL Super Bowl. This is… Continue reading Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson Wins AP 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player Award
Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys
In what may be a first, recording artist Killer Mike was arrested right after winning three Grammy Awards at Sunday’s presentation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Atlanta rapper was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge at the Grammy Awards after winning two awards, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his song, “Scientists… Continue reading Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys
Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award
Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award on MLK Day The Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award will be Presented Annually While an Exhibit in Cube’s Honor is on Display at the Hall of Fame For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 16, 2024) – On MLK Day, legendary artist, actor, basketball… Continue reading Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award
Charlie Wilson To Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
R&B crooner, Charlie Wilson is the latest recording artist to be in line to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wilson, who was once the lead singer of the funk group, The Gap Band will be getting the 2,770th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month on Monday, January… Continue reading Charlie Wilson To Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue
Perhaps the most recognizable and important Miami Heat player in the franchise will be honored as the first athlete to have a statue in front of the team’s arena. According to NBA.com, less than a year after being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, retired Heat legend, Dwyane Wade will be the… Continue reading Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue