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
Category: Awards/Honors
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
Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year
The winner of the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year has been announced and the honor was awarded to volleyball player, Logan Eggleston formerly of the University of Texas at Austin. The announcement was made last Thursday, Jan. 11 at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Such an honor to be named the 2023 NCAA Woman… Continue reading Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year
George Clinton To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is about to get funkier! The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that Parliament founder and frontman George Clinton will get the 2,769th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this upcoming Friday, January 19th. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. .@george_clinton is… Continue reading George Clinton To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
Orlando Magic Will Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Basketball Jersey
Maybe one of the most colorful professional basketball players to grace the hardwood is about to get one of the top honors an athlete can get when his uniform number is officially retired by one of the teams he played for. NBA Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal is slated to have his number 32 basketball… Continue reading Orlando Magic Will Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Basketball Jersey
Grambling State Women’s Basketball Team Sets Record After Scoring 159 Points
An HBCU college basketball team has set a Divison 1 record in the women’s division when their first game of the year ended in the most-lopsided victory ever. According to Yahoo! Sports, the women’s basketball team at Grambling State University women’s basketball set an all-time Division 1 women’s basketball record with the highest margin of… Continue reading Grambling State Women’s Basketball Team Sets Record After Scoring 159 Points
Hit-Boy Looks Forward To Possibly Winning A Grammy With His Father By His Side
Grammy-nominated music producer, Hit-Boy has had an interesting year as he looks forward to 2024 when he finds out if he can add another Grammy to his mantle. What would make it better for him this time around, is if he could do it with his father in attendance after his recent release from prison.… Continue reading Hit-Boy Looks Forward To Possibly Winning A Grammy With His Father By His Side