Brooklyn-bred billionaire, JAY-Z has officially entered the sports betting industry with the grand opening of the first Fanatics Sportsbook at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The “Hard Knock Life” emcee cut the ribbon as his partner in the venture, Founder and CEO of Fanatics, Michael Rubin was there along with Fanatics Betting and… Continue reading JAY-Z Cuts Ribbon At Opening Of Fanatics Sportsbook In Atlantic City
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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
Colorado Football Player Travis Hunter Has Signed The ‘Smartest NIL Deal Ever’ With NerdWallet
University of Colorado Boulder wide receiver and cornerback, Travis Hunter has just inked the “Smartest NIL Deal Ever” when he connected with NerdWallet. According to the financial company, the future NFL player, who is currently playing for NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has committed to placing at least 20% of his fee into a… Continue reading Colorado Football Player Travis Hunter Has Signed The ‘Smartest NIL Deal Ever’ With NerdWallet
Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
Master performer and revered R&B soul singer Frankie Beverly passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. Music lovers flocked to listen to his songs online shortly after his death and three of his songs were among the top ten songs on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. According to RatedRnB, the singer… Continue reading Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach
As summer winds down, the 16th Annual Miami Takeover (MTO) Weekend was the perfect backdrop delivering an unforgettable three-day experience that fused the vibrant cultures of Washington, DC, and Miami. Rooted in community service, arts, and culture, the 2024 Miami Takeover brought together professionals and tastemakers of color to celebrate the unique legacy of Go-Go music and spoken word alongside meaningful community… Continue reading 16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach
Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) COMING TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON OCTOBER 23 and 27 Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to Bring the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Seen Concert Film to Global Audiences in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27
Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand
Former NBA great, Gary Payton has recently partnered with Green Label Rx to launch Greater Purpose, a wellness brand that fuses cannabis and recovery for athletes and professionals. The product debuted on Sept. 20 at Hall of Flowers, a cannabis industry expo taking place in Santa Rosa, California. The former Seattle Supersonic legendary guard has… Continue reading Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand
Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches
Former NBA player-turned-college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway has just announced that he has hired two assistant coaches, one a former HBCU head coach to join his staff at the University of Memphis. The school announced that Nolan Smith and former Detroit Mercy basketball head coach Mike Davis will be on the staff as assistant coaches… Continue reading Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches
The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September
The unofficial footwear of Hip-Hoppers in the 90s, Timberland is releasing a collaborative effort with the estate of Christopher Wallace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, Ready to Die. According to Footwear News, Timberland plans to release two colorways, wheat and black, to celebrate the late rapper’s first album, which… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September
The Stylistics Return to Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 11
THE STYLISTICS PREPARE FOR A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO CARNEGIE HALL 50 years after its last appearance, the soul group — still going strong — is set to play Carnegie Hall again on Friday, October 11, at 8 pm NEW YORK (September 18, 2024) — The Stylistics, the iconic, hitmaking soul group, will return… Continue reading The Stylistics Return to Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 11
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney
To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney
Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters
“Did I do that?” One of the most popular nerds in television history recently revealed that the voice that was used to portray Steve Urkel on the ABC sitcom, Family Matters damaged his regular voice. According to People, Jaleel White was on a panel at the 90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Fla, on Sept.… Continue reading Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters
Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’
There is a biopic being produced about businessman and comedian Steve Harvey that isn’t wholly about his career but a “transformative 72-hour period” that helped place his career on a trajectory that led to his success in entertainment. According to Deadline, “Seventy-Two,” signifies the 72 hours leading up to his breakout performance at the world-famous… Continue reading Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’
Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call
‘UNITE FOR AMERICA’ LIVE STREAMING EVENT HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY IN COLLABORATION WITH ‘WIN WITH BLACK WOMEN’ AND OVER 140 ‘WIN WITH HARRIS’ GRASSROOTS GROUPS ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 PM/ET ‘Unite for America’ Event to Bring Together Voters in Battleground States and Beyond in Advance of November 5th Election Day WASHINGTON, D.C.… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call