This year’s ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) presented several noteworthy moments during the evening. One that stood out featured the family of LeBron James that brought laughs from the audience. A video clip of the moment has been circulating around the internet and shows the family of James gathered on stage. As… Continue reading The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award
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Attorneys for Ja Morant Wants to Impose the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law as a Defense in Lawsuit
The attorneys for suspended Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard, Ja Morant want to utilize the “stand your ground” defense in the lawsuit filed against him by a basketball player. According to The Associated Press, Morant’s attorneys have presented another defense before the judge hearing the case of the Grizzles player assaulting a then-17-year-old player at… Continue reading Attorneys for Ja Morant Wants to Impose the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law as a Defense in Lawsuit
ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
In Celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, OMF’s Hip Hop 50 Stage Will Showcase Performances from Nelly, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri, DJ Drama & More! Festival Dates are October 28th & 29th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONE Musicfest, the premier urban music festival of the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’ Although considered one of the best point guards in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks player, Kyrie Irving has had a tumultuous relationship with every team he has played on thus far. After signing a free agent contract recently with the team, the Mavericks owner,… Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
NBA Player Andre Drummond Shares Profound Message with Young Basketball Players
Former Detroit Pistons basketball player, Andre Drummond has a very strong message for those who wish to follow in his footsteps as far as playing in the NBA. In a recent Instagram post, he gave some sound advice to others based on his own experience that can help them navigate the waters better than he… Continue reading NBA Player Andre Drummond Shares Profound Message with Young Basketball Players
Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has entered the podcast world in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music announced a new podcast series named “Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History.” The music company is doing it in conjunction with Pharrell and his production company OTHERTone. The podcast is hosted by journalist, cultural critic, and the “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael… Continue reading Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin In a dispute that pitted one of Aretha Franklin’s sons against three others regarding two handwritten wills that she left behind upon her death, a jury has made a decision. According to The Associated Press, a jury has found that the last handwritten will penned… Continue reading Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy A documentary about who some considered one of the all-time greats of hip-hop, although his life was cut short, will be seen in the future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a documentary about Christopher Wallace, who went by the… Continue reading C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record Canadian recording artist, The Weeknd has broken a record over the weekend at an overseas venue. According to Variety, the man born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye has broken a record at London Stadium for having the highest amount of people to watch him perform over two nights. This took place… Continue reading The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
A very popular African artist recently made history when he performed at a venue in New York City this past weekend. According to OkayAfrica, as he stood on the stage of Queens, NY’s Citi Field, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at a sold-out stadium in the United States. The feat took… Continue reading Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
Former Players From Northwestern University Confirm Hazing Allegations Which Included Racism
The scandal involving the alleged hazing among football players at Northwestern University that recently got the football head coach Pat Fitzgerald terminated has revealed other accusations from former student-athletes at the school. Along with the hazing, a little bit of racism was thrown in for good measure as well. According to The Daily Northwestern, three… Continue reading Former Players From Northwestern University Confirm Hazing Allegations Which Included Racism
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios Ever since George Floyd died at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on May 25, 2020, and the public viewing of his death went viral, America took a stand. Within that stand, many major companies promised to become more inclusive and beef… Continue reading Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Back together again! Sports legend and current University of Colorado football coach, Deion Sanders has signed back on with clothing apparel giant, Nike. The former reality TV star made an announcement on his Instagram account last week alerting his audience that he is back with Nike. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee is excited to announce its partnership with Mars Wrigley, by naming SNICKERS®, an official sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic. The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC), an annual football game steeped in rich tradition, brings together historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to compete in a thrilling matchup. This year, under… Continue reading Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
If you ever wanted to play a character in Marvel’s Black Panther, you will have your chance soon! Electronic Arts, makes of such popular games like EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, and Madden NFL and Marvel has announced that a Black Panther game is currently in development. As Marvel celebrates the 57th… Continue reading Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development