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Ye Receives 0% Publishing From One Of His Earliest Hits
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (249+ words) As successful as 'Through the Wire' was, Ye does not earn any money on the publishing side. One of Ye's earliest and most recognizable songs in his vast catalog, which appeared on his debut 2004 album, "The College Dropout," "Through the…...
‘I Was F—ing Exhausted’: Mary J. Blige Responds To Chatter Around Lax Performances
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (402+ words) Sometimes, you just need a nap. There was no hateration in the dancerie; Mary J. Blige was just tired. The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul was a guest on the IRL podcast, where she addressed the viral reactions to her performances on…...
Attorneys For Drake File Appeal After Dismissal Of Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (386+ words) The Canadian rapper is still feuding with the label over "Not Like Us." Canadian recording artist Drake is not letting his feud with his distribution label, Universal Music Group (UMG), go. He has appealed a federal judge's' decision in the…...
Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Jimmy Jam Among 800 Hollywood Creatives Pushing Anti-AI Campaign
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (175+ words) Hollywood's top creatives are rallying against AI models that exploit copyrighted works. Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Jill Scott, and Jimmy Jam are among 800 Hollywood creatives in music, film, and television backing a campaign against the use of copyrighted works in…...
Elle Duncan Named New USA Sports Host For WNBA Coverage
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (297+ words) Elle Duncan will continue her reign of WNBA coverage at USA Network as part of the inaugural sports show "USA Sports." Elle Duncan is extending her legacy of WNBA coverage at USA Network in her new role as USA Sports…...
Impossible Moon Bookshop To Host Weekend-Long Grand Opening In Atlanta
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (137+ words) Owner of Impossible Moon Bookshop Breanna J. McDaniel is an Atlanta native and award-winning author of children's picture books Impossible Moon Bookshop, a Black woman-owned independent bookstore and community space, is set to open on Hapeville's Main Street. McDaniel posted about…...
Will Smith: 'I’m Only Going To Do Black Stuff' After Near-Drowning While Filming Travel Series
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (399+ words) Smith is known for his daring theatrics. Will Smith said he narrowly escaped death while scuba diving under Arctic ice during filming for his Disney+ travel series Pole to Pole With Will Smith. Smith recounted the moment in a recent…...
A$AP Rocky Doubles Down: Trump ‘Support’ Worsened His Time In Swedish Jail
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (505+ words) A$AP said there were moments that he felt "so low" and the president's support didn't make him feel any better. While celebrating the success of his fourth studio album, Don't Be Dumb, rapper A$AP Rocky reminisced on his…...
Kobe Bryant's Signature Kicks Get A Colorway Remix In Time For All-Star Weekend
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (221+ words) The Nike Kobe 1 Protro "City of Champions" pays homage to the Los Angeles Lakers former stadium, the Forum. Just in time for the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Nike is releasing a new colorway of the Nike Kobe 1 Protro,…...
'Sinners' Makes History Scoring First-Time Nominations For Many Gifted And Black Talents
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (352+ words) The Ryan Coogler-directed vampire horror was recognized in every category for which it was eligible. The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Jan. 22, with a broad slate of films recognized across acting, directing, and technical categories. Sinners emerged as…...