ESPN‘s “First Take” is heading on the road to capture some HBCU football games. ESPN has announced that the show will be hosting and showcasing two games from the alma mater of hosts Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe in November. “First Take’s HBCU homecoming” will take place at Savannah State on Monday, Nov. 6,… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe Taking ‘First Take’ to HBCU Alma Maters
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Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
Music producer Mike WiLL Made-It will be working with ESPN for the upcoming NBA season curating music for the network, according to ESPN. The network has hired the Grammy winner as the lead producer to create music for the 2023-24 season. The first song is the new single ‘Different Breed’ featuring Latto and Swae Lee.… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
Widow of DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Puts Home Up For Sale For $3.8 Million
Nearly a year after her celebrity DJ husband passed away, Allison Holker, the widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss has placed the home they lived in on the market for sale. According to Radar Online, Holker has placed the house, which is located in Encino, Calif. on sale while also purchasing a new house in Studio… Continue reading Widow of DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Puts Home Up For Sale For $3.8 Million
Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box: New Children’s Book Celebrates Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box
Author Sha Donaldson, Illustrator Benny Guerra, and Ralph McDaniels Present “Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box” Author Sha Donaldson, illustrator Benny Guerra and Ralph McDaniels, proudly unveil their latest creation, “Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box.” This captivating children’s book delves into the vibrant world of hip-hop culture, paying homage to the legendary pioneer, Ralph… Continue reading Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box: New Children’s Book Celebrates Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box
Wu-Tang Clan & Nas’ ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour’ w/ Special Guest De La Soul Coming to Amazon Music on October 18
Amazon Music Announces Upcoming Livestream of Wu-Tang Clan and Nas’ ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour,’ With Special Guest De La Soul, on October 18 Part of ‘50 & Forever,’ the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary from Amazon Music, the broadcast will air live from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and feature three of the most… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan & Nas’ ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour’ w/ Special Guest De La Soul Coming to Amazon Music on October 18
T.J. Holmes Reaches Divorce Settlement With Marilee Fiebig
T.J. Holmes Reaches Divorce Settlement With Marilee Fiebig The marriage between former Good Morning America host T.J. Holmes and Marilee Fiebig is officially done according to US Weekly. The media outlet has confirmed that the attorneys for the former couple filed the finalized paperwork earlier this week on Wednesday, October 11. The certificate of dissolution… Continue reading T.J. Holmes Reaches Divorce Settlement With Marilee Fiebig
Fat Joe Tried to Get Will Smith to Perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards
Bronx-bred recording artist, Fat Joe was the executive producer of last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards and made a revelation to People magazine. He told the media outlet that he tried to get Will Smith to not only make an appearance but to take the stage as The Fresh Prince. The “Lean Back” rapper felt… Continue reading Fat Joe Tried to Get Will Smith to Perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards
Comedian Kountry Wayne Says He ‘Splurges’ $200,000 A Month in Child Support
Watch out, Nick Cannon! Comedian Kountry Wayne revealed something that many people may not have known about him in a recent interview with Sherri Shepherd on her daily morning talk show, Sherri Shepherd Show. In a discussion, he stated that he has 10 children with five different women. Not only that, he disclosed that he pays… Continue reading Comedian Kountry Wayne Says He ‘Splurges’ $200,000 A Month in Child Support
50 Cent Shows Loyalty By Flying Only With Jesse Itzler’s Marquis Jet
The one thing that we know about 50 Cent based on what he has said on record, through social media, and on stage, loyalty is paramount to him. In a recent Instagram video, current Atlanta Hawks owner, Jesse Itzler revealed that the witty rapper has shown his loyalty to him. Curtis Jackson, aka 50 has… Continue reading 50 Cent Shows Loyalty By Flying Only With Jesse Itzler’s Marquis Jet
Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023
GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST FAT JOE RETURNS AS HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2023 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET #HIPHOPAWARDS (Host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 Fat Joe // Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ Filmmagic/ BET) New York, NY – September… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023
Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen
Sean “Diddy” Combs was on a quest to place Black Entertainment Television back in the hands of Black ownership. When it was announced that Paramount was ready to sell a majority stake of BET to whoever was in the market to buy a brand, the likes of Diddy, Byron Allen, and Tyler Perry, along with… Continue reading Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen
In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G
In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announces the launch of an engaging new talk show, CROWNED. Starring dynamic hosts Vivica… Continue reading In The Black Network’s CROWNED Featuring Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson, Chanel Nicole Scott and Kendra G
Appellate Court in Illinois Hears Arguments to Overturn Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
In Illinois, attorneys for “Empire” actor, Jussie Smollett have begun arguments on why the conviction that the actor was given should be thrown out. According to The Associated Press, Smollet’s attorneys appeared at an Illinois appellate court on Tuesday to explain why they feel the convictions should be overturned. He had been convicted on charges… Continue reading Appellate Court in Illinois Hears Arguments to Overturn Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State
Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State As Fall Season Brings New Threats of COVID-19, Influenza, and Other Viruses, Black Church to Raise Awareness for Education and Wellness New York, NY (September 8, 2023) – The Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) will co-sponsor… Continue reading Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) To Sponsor HBCUNY Classic as Morehouse Faces Off Against Albany State
Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
