insert_link Music DJ Khaled Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Joined by Jay-Z, Diddy, More DJ Khaled just recently earned his very own star dedication on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning rapper-producer's ceremony expectedly drew a large crowd, including an impressive posse of collaborators and supporters, including Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Fat Joe, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, and N.O.R.E. Also in the crowd were label executives Sylvia Rhone from Epic Records, LA Reid from Hitco, Ethiopia Habtemariam from Motown, Tunji Balogun from Def Jam, […] todayApril 12, 2022
insert_link Music Tyler, the Creator, Kanye West Win Big for Rap at the 2022 Grammys Tyler, the Creator took home his second Best Rap Album Grammy last night for his 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost. “Thanks wow yeah,” Tyler tweeted after the win, not physically present at the event to accept his award. “Thanks to everyone who listened, watched a video or came to a show.” In 2020, Tyler took home the same award for his 2020 release IGOR. “I’m half-and-half on it,” Tyler said […] todayApril 4, 2022
insert_link Music Jay-Z, Kanye West Top List of Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists of 2021 According to former Forbes journalist Zack O'Malley Greenburg recently reported last year's highest-earning hip-hop artists. Jay-Z topped the list with reported earnings of $470 million. Kanye West sat at second with $250 million, while Diddy and Drake fell behind earning $75 million and $5 million, respectively. Jay-Z's top-tier place came mostly from his Tidal and Armand de Brignac champagne deals, while West can thank his Yeezy shoes for his cushy $250 million. […] todayMarch 2, 2022
insert_link Music Jay-Z and Other Rappers Want Prosecutors to Stop Using Rap Lyrics in Court Cases: “We Want Our Words to be Recognized as Art” Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Fat Joe, Big Sean, Kelly Rowland, Killer Mike, and more are just some of the musicians who have signed a proposed New York Bill called Rap Music on Trial (S.7527/A.8681), which would stop the use of rap lyrics against them in court cases. The bill would require prosecutors to provide “clear and convincing” evidence that a defendant’s creative work is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional.” A letter, […] todayJanuary 20, 2022
insert_link Hollywood African American Film Critics Association Awards Led by “The Harder They Fall,” King Richard” This year, the African American Film Critics Association Awards were led by The Harder They Fall and King Richard, with four major wins each. Other major wins included Jennifer Hudson for best actress for her Arethra Franklin role in Respect, Corey Hawkins for best supporting actor in The Tragedy of Macbeth, and Don't Look Up for best screenplay. All winners will be honored at the AAFCA's 13th annual awards ceremony to be held at limited capacity […] todayJanuary 18, 2022
insert_link Hollywood-ES Premios de la Asociación de Críticos de Cine Afroamericanos encabezados por “The Harder They Fall”, King Richard” Este año, los Premios de la Asociación de Críticos de Cine Afroamericanos fueron liderados por The Harder They Fall y King Richard, con cuatro premios importantes cada uno. Otros premios importantes incluyeron a Jennifer Hudson como mejor actriz por su papel de Arethra Franklin en Respect, Corey Hawkins como mejor actor de reparto en The Tragedy of Macbeth y Don't Look Up como mejor guión. Todos los ganadores serán honrados en […] todayJanuary 18, 2022
insert_link Classic Hits Bruce Springsteen Was the Biggest-Earning Musician of 2021 After selling his masters and publishing catalog for a reported $550 million, Bruce Springsteen was officially confirmed as the biggest earner of 2021. The report, written by former Forbes editor Zack O'Malley Greenburg, explained how selling valuable music archives heavily skewed the annual chart of artists' incomes. Greenburg explained the incentive for artists to sell their rights, especially during a pandemic era: “There’s a range of factors, some of them arcane and […] todayJanuary 17, 2022
insert_link Music Jay-Z Says No One Can Compete With Him in a “Verzuz” Rap Battle Jay-Z has made it loud and clear that he is as untouchable as ever. In a recent sit down with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman, the NYC rapper said that he’ll never do a VERZUZ battle. “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand on that stage with me,” he said after Markman asked if he ever would go […] todayDecember 23, 2021
insert_link Hollywood Friday Movie Release: “The Harder They Fall” and “The Eternals” Today is a duet of ragtag groups of outlaws and superhumans in the box office, as The Harder They Fall was just released on Netflix and Marvel’s The Eternals in theaters nationwide. Produced by Jay-Z, who also appears on the film’s soundtrack, The Harder They Fall tells the story of outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), who discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison. Love […] todayNovember 5, 2021
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