A lawsuit was filed in September 2022 by a then-17-year-old teenager who accused Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant of hitting him while the two engaged in a pickup basketball game at Morant’s parents’ house earlier that summer. A judge has ruled that Morant acted in self-defense when he struck the teenager that day. According to The… Continue reading Ja Morant Can Argue Self-Defense In Lawsuit Filed Against Him
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Maurette Brown Clark’s ‘I See Good’ Hits Top Spot On The Billboard Gospel Charts
Maurette Brown Clark secures her second #1 song on the Billboard Gospel charts this week with her latest smash single, “I SEE GOOD.” The empowerment fan-favorite song is lifted from her recently released fifth solo project, “HE LOVES ME.” The 8-song project is globally available now, via the Nettie’s Child Music/MNRK Nashville label imprint. In… Continue reading Maurette Brown Clark’s ‘I See Good’ Hits Top Spot On The Billboard Gospel Charts
Nike To Release 3 Kobe Bryant Sneakers On Mamba Day, April 13
This weekend marks a significant day for sneakerheads and Kobe Bryant fans on April 13th, 2024, as it’s Mamba Day. The day celebrates the eighth anniversary of Bryant’s last NBA game before he retired from the league. According to Sports Nation, Nike is celebrating Mamba Day by releasing three versions of Kobe sneakers. The sneakers… Continue reading Nike To Release 3 Kobe Bryant Sneakers On Mamba Day, April 13
O.J. Simpson Dead at 76
A posting by the family of Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson on his X account has announced that the former NFL player has died at 76. On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks… Continue reading O.J. Simpson Dead at 76
WEMADE Celebrates Women’s History Month With 2nd Annual Honors Brunch
Swank PR and Westside Cultural Alliance hosted their 2nd Annual WEMADE: Honors Brunch at The Garfield Park Conservatory concluding Women’s History Month (Photo by K-Rod Visuals) WEMADE Made Maven Honorees, Founder and Owner of Soule’ Chicago, Bridgette Flag and Executive Director of “The Camp,” Monica Brown. On March 29th, Swank PR and Westside Cultural… Continue reading WEMADE Celebrates Women’s History Month With 2nd Annual Honors Brunch
Philadelphia To Honor Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming on May 18, 2024
Philadelphia Honoring Legendary Hitmaker Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming Ceremony In May This spring, the City of Philadelphia will honor the legacy of Frankie Beverly, who began his decades long musical journey with the Butlers, then Raw Soul, the latter would become Frankie Beverly and Maze. The celebration will be in the form of a street renaming ceremony – a presentation of Councilperson… Continue reading Philadelphia To Honor Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming on May 18, 2024
Jonathan McReynolds Scores 6th Straight #1 Billboard Gospel Song With “ABLE” And Receives 2024 BMI Champion Award
“MULTI-AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER-PRODUCER AND AUTHOR, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS SECURES HIS 6TH CONSECUTIVE #1 BILLBOARD SONG WITH THE SMASH SINGLE, “ABLE” AND RECEIVES THE 2024 BMI CHAMPION AWARD AT THE 2024 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS” New York, NY – April 4, 2024, – Renowned multi-award singer-songwriter-producer and author, Jonathan McReynolds kicks-off 2024, in high-gear. This… Continue reading Jonathan McReynolds Scores 6th Straight #1 Billboard Gospel Song With “ABLE” And Receives 2024 BMI Champion Award
Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington
Rosalind Ellington has seen countless changes throughout her career journey. In persevering through her education and career challenges, she has managed to come full circle undaunted, and in a position to give back what she’s learned. Although her experience and perspective is that of a Black woman, many can identify with Ellington’s human experience in… Continue reading Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington
Jay Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Again
The annual Made in America festival Jay Z holds in Philadelphia during Labor Day weekend has been canceled for the second year in a row. The festival’s cancellation was announced both on social media and its official website on Wednesday. Without mention of a projected date of the festival’s return, a rep released the following… Continue reading Jay Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Again
Jamie Foxx Partners With WES Brands To Release BSB Whiskey
Multi-talented actor, singer, comedian, and businessman Jamie Foxx partners with spirits incubator WES Brands to unveil a flavored spirits brand, BSB Whiskey. The liquor is a 70-proof whiskey that combines the aromatic spice of cinnamon with the sweetness of brown sugar. The BSB is an acronym for Brown Sugar Blend and is being introduced by… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Partners With WES Brands To Release BSB Whiskey
Drake Continues Gifting Fans On Tour As He Promises To Pay For Someone’s Divorce
Drake is back on tour rewarding people who attend his shows with gifts that they may not have received if they weren’t in the audience. The Canadian recording artist was at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on April 4 for his “It’s All a Blur” Tour. As he has done on recent tour… Continue reading Drake Continues Gifting Fans On Tour As He Promises To Pay For Someone’s Divorce
President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
President Biden recently awarded two hip-hop legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards according to AllHipHop.com. New York City hip-hop luminaries, KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were acknowledged by the president at the National Hip-Hop Museum in Washington DC on April 4. The ceremony also honored other hip-hop legends who contributed to the genre before it exploded worldwide.… Continue reading President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
Missy Elliot Prepares First-Ever North American Tour
Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot has just announced her first-ever North American tour which she has labeled as “Out Of This World.” The multi-talented songwriter, rapper, producer, and singer will not be going out alone on this tour. She is bringing heavyweights to take the stage alongside her. Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Missy’s co-conspirator, Timbaland will join… Continue reading Missy Elliot Prepares First-Ever North American Tour
Duke Freshman Guard Jared McCain Signs NIL Deal With Sally Hansen
Duke University’s Jared McCain’s fondness for painting his fingernails has earned the guard a NIL (Name, image, likeness) deal with American beauty brand, Sally Hansen. The freshman guard took to his TikTok account to explain why he chose a Sally Hansen nail polish. Under the video clip, he uses the hashtag #Sally_HansenPartner while below the… Continue reading Duke Freshman Guard Jared McCain Signs NIL Deal With Sally Hansen
Travis Scott Releases ‘Jack Goes Back to College: Utopia University’ Merchandise Line
TRAVIS SCOTT’S FIRST EVER CACTUS JACK COLLEGIATE-INSPIRED APPAREL COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE NOW VIA CACTUSJACK.WORLD LIMITED EDITION “JACK GOES BACK TO COLLEGE: UTOPIA UNIVERSITY” USC APPAREL WORN BY #1 RANKED HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER AND 5-STAR USC QUARTER-BACK JULIAN LEWIS CAPSULE COLLECTION ALSO AVAILABLE ACROSS 28 NCAA COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS BOOKSTORES TRAVIS SCOTT JOINED… Continue reading Travis Scott Releases ‘Jack Goes Back to College: Utopia University’ Merchandise Line