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
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Swig Names Angela Kavanaugh Its Director of People and Culture
SWIG NAMES ANGELA KAVANAUGH ITS DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE The customized beverage brand is doubling down on its people as it prepares to double both its headcount and state count in 2024 LEHI, UT. (Jan. 22, 2024) — Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda™ and one of the fastest-growing beverage brands… Continue reading Swig Names Angela Kavanaugh Its Director of People and Culture
Tennessee State University Announces 1st Hockey Player Signing
Last year, history was made when Tennessee State University became the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to welcome men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. The announcement took place before the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Now, the school has recently stated that it has its first commitment to the… Continue reading Tennessee State University Announces 1st Hockey Player Signing
Drake Places Bet On Wrong UFC Fighter And Loses $700K
It’s a good thing that Canadian entertainer Drake has a very large bank account. The popular singing rapper placed an enormous bet on a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match in his hometown of Toronto over the weekend and took a hit when betting against the contest’s eventual winner. According to Yahoo! News, the man… Continue reading Drake Places Bet On Wrong UFC Fighter And Loses $700K
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
Diddy Files Motion Asking Court To Not Allow ‘Jane Doe’ To Keep Identity From Public Records In Alleged Assault Case
The latest woman who has filed a lawsuit against Diddy accusing him of sexual assault listed her name as “Jane Doe” to keep her identity secret. However, attorneys for the entrepreneur have requested that she reveal her identity but keep the motion sealed. According to Radar Online, the “No Way Out” producer has recently discovered… Continue reading Diddy Files Motion Asking Court To Not Allow ‘Jane Doe’ To Keep Identity From Public Records In Alleged Assault Case
Mortimer – Slowly
MORTIMER RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “SLOWLY” Newest Track Revealed from Upcoming Debut Album Along with Just Announced European Tour Dates Ever since modern roots reggae artist Mortimer released his debut EP in 2019 – with the standout romantic anthem “Lightning” – fans have been waiting for his follow-up full-length debut. Now he returns with his… Continue reading Mortimer – Slowly
Trailer Released For Upcoming Documentary, ‘Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story’
Three guys from Queens, NY started a trailblazing career in the 1980s and became one of the pioneers of commercial hip-hop at a time when hip-hop was predicted to have the shelf life of another genre, disco. Now, Peacock has released a trailer to commemorate the story of Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell,… Continue reading Trailer Released For Upcoming Documentary, ‘Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story’
Katt Williams Reveals Upcoming Tupac Album
With all the attention in the entertainment world being on Katt Williams presently, he is continuing to make moves and shock audiences as he prepares for his tour. The latest revelation from Katt is an upcoming album by slain rapper, Tupac Shakur. The controversial comedian appeared on Suge Knight’s ninth episode of his “Collect Call”… Continue reading Katt Williams Reveals Upcoming Tupac Album
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Announce Launch of 2nd Annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge
From MLK Jr. Day Through Juneteenth, the Whiskey Company Will Work with Restaurant, Bar, and Retail Partners Across the Country to Fundraise SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand in the world, has announced the launch of its second annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a nationwide initiative… Continue reading Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Announce Launch of 2nd Annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge
Former New Orleans Saints Linebacker Ronald Powell Dead at 32
A former New Orleans Saints linebacker, Ronald Powell has recently died at the age of 32. The NFL Players Association announced his death on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell- a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We… Continue reading Former New Orleans Saints Linebacker Ronald Powell Dead at 32
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Giving Up Smoke’ Campaign Didn’t Lead To Sales So CEO Is Terminated
A clever marketing campaign last year nearly convinced people that cannabis-loving Snoop Dogg was turning his back on his favorite pastime, weed. A video circulated that shows Snoop stating that he was “giving up smoke.” Turns out that days after the video clip made its rounds around the internet, it was revealed that Snoop was… Continue reading Snoop Dogg’s ‘Giving Up Smoke’ Campaign Didn’t Lead To Sales So CEO Is Terminated
Dwyane Wade Prepares To Debut Podcast ‘The Why With Dwyane Wade’
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade will be hosting his own podcast with media giant, iHeart. The announcement was made by iHeartPodcasts as this will be a collaboration with Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment. The podcast, “The Why with Dwyane Wade” will debut on Wednesday, January 17 with a two-part episode that will feature Basketball Hall… Continue reading Dwyane Wade Prepares To Debut Podcast ‘The Why With Dwyane Wade’
University of Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ Reunite at Crisler Center
There was a time when five freshman basketball players took the world by storm as we rarely see a college team have all five starters be first-year players. University of Michigan’s Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson were so good that in the 1991–92 season, they became the first all-freshman… Continue reading University of Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ Reunite at Crisler Center
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