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
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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
Al B. Sure! to Receive Transplant Trailblazer Award from American Liver Foundation
Global Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer and Health Equity Leader Al B. Sure! to receive Transplant Trailblazer Award FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) National Legacy Gala will host patients and families, thought leaders, leading medical professionals, business visionaries and organizational partners celebrating those who have made a significant impact on… Continue reading Al B. Sure! to Receive Transplant Trailblazer Award from American Liver Foundation
Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors
Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AFFCA) TV Honors on August 24 when he received the Legacy Award celebrating his decades-long career as an actor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where the AFFCA recognized the… Continue reading Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors
Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’
Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact With Unveiling of Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’ Featuring GRAMMY-nominated Artists, Leading Advocates, and Industry Innovators in support of the ‘Respect My Vote!’ Campaign See the Artivist Class of 2024 here WASHINGTON — Hip Hop Caucus, the national nonprofit organization at the intersection of art, activism, and… Continue reading Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’
Shaquille O’Neal To Receive ‘Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year’
The Muhammad Ali Center is giving NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal the organization’s highest honor in November when he is named the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year. The Louisville, Ky.-based organization is handing Shaq the 11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards which will take place on Saturday, November 9. “Philanthropically, Shaquille has… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal To Receive ‘Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year’
Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Adds To Legacy By Breaking Another WNBA Record
In this constant record-breaking season of the WNBA, another record has been shattered by Las Vegas Ace’s A’Ja Wilson. According to ESPN, the reigning WNBA Finals MVP and WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, A’Ja Wilson just broke a record she set just last year when she scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, marking her… Continue reading Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Adds To Legacy By Breaking Another WNBA Record
What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?
It was recently revealed on a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe and Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson‘s “Nightcap’ that gold medal winners from the United States take home $37,000 when they win in their perspective sport. Now we are finding out the worth of that gold medal. According to Forbes, based on the current price of gold… Continue reading What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?
Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
A new phrase has entered the lexicon of Black people in the country after former President Donald Trump made the false claim that migrants are taking away “Black jobs” from us with their entry into the United States. Now, the sports world has caught on as celebrated Olympian Simone Biles celebrated her victory on social… Continue reading Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype
SPICE AND MAJAH HYPE TO HOST 2024 CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS! DI GENIUS, TABOU COMBO, RAVI B, SHERWIN GARDNER, AND MIGHTY SPARROW TO BE HONORED CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT KINGS THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (July 30, 2024) –… Continue reading 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to Induct Trio of DJ Hip-Hop Legends DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, & DJ Jazzy Jay to perform and be honored on August 24th at 7:30pm; LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice to perform STONY BROOK, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)… Continue reading The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay
JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond
A milestone has been reached by Brooklyn-bred JAY-Z and Manhattan native, Alicia Keys for their ode to New York, “Empire State of Mind.” According to Billboard, the New York-centric song recorded by the artists who grew up in the “Big Apple” has reached diamond status (meaning the record sold more than 10 million units). The… Continue reading JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond