The Atlanta duo, OutKast has achieved many goals over their careers but just recently received their very first diamond single certification. According to HipHopDX, the single, “Hey Ya” by Andre 3000 was certified diamond (meaning 10 million units sold). The single was released in 2003 off the double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The album itself… Continue reading OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification
Category: Awards/Honors
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad
GHCC HONORS PHYLICIA RASHAD AT FESTIVE ‘END OF YEAR RECEPTION’ Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as an Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an “End of Year Reception” where it saluted one of its Four Historic Honorees and recognized other legends. The… Continue reading The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad
Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist
BEYONCÉ EARNS THE MOST RIAA CERTIFIED TITLES OF ALL TIME BY A FEMALE ARTIST CERTIFICATIONS FOR BEYONCÉ’S ALBUMS AND SINGLES TOPS 103 New York, New York; Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records (December 17, 2024) – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a new milestone for Beyoncé – the Most Certified Titles for a Female Artist… Continue reading Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist
Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Colorado’s 2-way football player (meaning he plays both offense and defense) Travis Hunter, who is sure to be a lock to be in the NFL made history when he was named the winner of the 2024 Paul Hornung Award. He is the only player in the history of the award to win it, not only… Continue reading Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Major League Baseball players Dick Allen and Dave Parker will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and were selected to be a part of the Class of 2025. The Classic Baseball Era Committee announced the decision on Dec. 8. The players, along with other inductees who will be announced on Jan.… Continue reading Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of ‘Beat Street’ Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater
National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of “Beat Street” at Induction/Concert Event, Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater Event honors Kool Moe Dee, John Chartier, Robert Taylor, Mr. Wave, Treacherous Three, Marley Marl, Lords Of The Underground, Soul Sonic Force, DJ Jazzy Jay and Fearless Four WASHINGTON, DC –The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) will celebrate the… Continue reading National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of ‘Beat Street’ Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater
Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ON CBS America celebrates the artistic achievements of Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, the late Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir), Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo on December 8, 2024 The… Continue reading Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’
Tallahassee, Fla. native Faheem Najmm, who goes by the stage name of T-Pain was recently honored in his hometown with the city naming a street after him. The ceremony took place on Nov. 11 where the recording artist was presented with a key to the city from the town’s mayor. A portion of Pasco Street… Continue reading T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’
Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Filmmaker Spike Lee is being acknowledged for his devotion to his beloved New York Knicks basketball team. The NBA league office announced that The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be adding the famed “Do the Right Thing” director, along with Billy Crystal (Los Angeles Clippers), Alan Horwitz (Philadelphia 76ers SuperFan), and Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title
Several newsworthy things happened for tennis phenom Coco Gauff. On Sept. 6, she swept Karolina Muchova in straight sets to emerge victorious in the China Open. In doing so, she became the first American to win the tournament in over a decade and the first woman to win her first seven hard-court finals in the… Continue reading Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title
Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s… Continue reading Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys… Continue reading NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is legendary in Miami, bringing three championship titles to the city. In recognition of being termed the “greatest player in Miami Heat” history, the team has announced another accolade as Wade will be honored with a bronze statue that will be placed in front of the home where the Heat… Continue reading Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade