Category: Music

Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million

St. Louis-bred recording artist, Nelly has reportedly agreed to sell portions of his extensive music catalog. According to Variety, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. who uses the stage name Nelly when he is performing has partnered with HarbourView Equity Partners as they purchased some of the music he has recorded over the years. In a written… Continue reading Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations

The Recording Academy (The parent company responsible for the Grammy Awards) announced changes in relation to how music has been and is being created due to recent technology, specifically artificial intelligence (A.I.). To help understand how this latest change will affect “winners” of future Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. spoke… Continue reading Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations

Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date

She’s been in the game for decades dazzling fans and selling out arenas and she is still setting records. According to Billboard, Janet Jackson’s recently wrapped tour, “Together Again” has grossed over $50 million, which amounts to a personal best for the “Nasty” performer. The figures from Billboard Boxscore reveal that Jackson’s tour, which spanned… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date

More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo

After Diddy filed a lawsuit against Diageo (the distributors of Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila) asking for equal distribution as his white counterparts for his liquor brands, more details have been revealed after a judge ruled that Diageo couldn’t keep certain portions of the suit confidential. According to The Associated Press, Sean Combs, AKA Diddy… Continue reading More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo

Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter

That “Fast Car” that Tracy Chapman has been driving has led her to become the first Black woman to have the top song on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Earlier this week, Chapman’s song, “Fast Car” which was redone by country artist, Luke Combs landed at the top of the country charts making Chapman, who wrote… Continue reading Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter

For $1.25M, You Can Own Jimi Hendrix’s 1961 Epiphone Wilshire Guitar

A piece of musical history is being placed on sale and it could be yours for slightly over $1 million. According to TMZ, the 1961 Epiphone Wilshire guitar that was once owned and played by legendary rock musician, Jimi Hendrix has just been put up for sale. The instrument can be purchased for $1.25 million… Continue reading For $1.25M, You Can Own Jimi Hendrix’s 1961 Epiphone Wilshire Guitar

Stream “Healing” by Gio

    Gio Lefils believes it is the inevitable duty of people to experience struggle. The prelude to his premier EP, Made Something Out of Everything, is “Healing.” An ode to the self introspection of his own struggle – Gio brings self evaluation and accountability to the forefront of the three-minute single.  The 25-year-old songwriter’s… Continue reading Stream “Healing” by Gio

Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3

Monster Energy to be the Official Energy Drink of the BIG3 for Third Consecutive Season LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BIG3 Basketball announced that Monster Energy will be returning as a league sponsor for the upcoming 2023 season. Building on the success of the 2022 season that saw record numbers for the… Continue reading Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3

Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame

A celebration of good times and great honors had taken place on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, for Grammy legends Kool & the Gang as the city of Youngstown Ohio unveiled the very first star saluting the funk greats on the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Band co-founder/leader Robert “Kool” Bell and his younger brother the late… Continue reading Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA  Roc Nation to Release Exclusive Mixtape Project from Label’s Dynamic Rap Artist Lineup     June 26, 2023 – Today, leading music label Roc Nation and global sports company PUMA are teaming up to roll out the second iteration of their collaborative Mixtape Series series.  In… Continue reading Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’

Albee AL – I’m From Marion Link: https://music.empi.re/mariondeluxe Albee Al doubles down on his was dubbed the Jersey City Gladiator throughout his career, but specifically, his home will always be Marion Projects. I’m From Marion is his declaration that anything is possible. The deluxe edition provides extra tracks that cover his maturation from his harsh… Continue reading Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC, THE 38th ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HONORS LEGENDS CECE WINANS, DR. BOBBY JONES, AND REV. DR. MILTON BIGGHAM Premiering on the Newly-Launched Stellar Network, Performers Include Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood, Zacardi Cortez, HLE… Continue reading The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

New Orleans legendary recording artist, Lil Wayne will take home the highest honor at this year’s 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards taking place this September. BMI has announced that the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning rapper will receive the honor of having a very successful career in the hip-hop game. This monumental occasion will also take place during… Continue reading Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Diageo Responds to Diddy Lawsuit by Cutting Ties with the Mogul

Earlier this month, it was reported that Diddy filed a lawsuit against the company distributing his DeLeon tequila and Ciroc vodka brands, accusing the conglomerate of racism. Now, Diageo has left the entertainment mogul on his own as it has cut ties with the hip-hop entrepreneur. According to Variety, the spirits company has responded to… Continue reading Diageo Responds to Diddy Lawsuit by Cutting Ties with the Mogul

Nicki Minaj Offers to Pay for College Education for Carlisha Hood’s Son After he Killed Man who Punched her in the Face

After being arrested for shooting and killing a man who assaulted his mother in a Chicago fast-food spot last week, the 14-year-old teenager and his mother, Carlishia Hood were let go after the charges against them were dropped. Now, Queens-bred hip-hop recording artist, Nicki Minaj has offered to foot the bill on his future college… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Offers to Pay for College Education for Carlisha Hood’s Son After he Killed Man who Punched her in the Face

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