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Shaboozey, whose hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 17 weeks, will headline the Thanksgiving Day halftime show during the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game. The announcement comes just days after the artist was snubbed at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, losing in both the New Artist of the […]
Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform with over 626 million users, generates most of its revenue from ads and subscription fees. But how does this money reach artists? Spotify doesn’t pay artists directly. Instead, roughly two-thirds of its revenue goes to rights holders, including record labels, publishers, and distributors. These entities then pay artists […]
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX hits with the intensity of a turbocharged engine, showcasing his signature blend of pride, anger, and introspection. Collaborating with Los Angeles newcomers like AzChike and Peysoh, Lamar raps over bold West Coast beats crafted by producers Sounwave and Jack Antonoff. Packed with references to legends like 2Pac and Nas, GNX […]
This week’s New Music Friday offers a diverse lineup of releases heating up the winter music scene. Ice Cube returns with his first self-released album, Man Down, exploring modern manhood with star collaborations like Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. Miguel captivates with the single “Always Time,” showcasing his progressive R&B style, while Lil Nas X […]
Kendrick Lamar is riding high in 2024, and Apple Music just made it official by naming him Rap Artist of the Year. Without dropping an album, Kendrick has still managed to dominate the game, keeping his foot on the neck of rap with Not Like Us, one of the hottest songs of the year. His win isn’t just about […]
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
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On November 16, 2024, R&B superstar Usher celebrated the grand opening of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace’s winter residency at TAO Beach, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. The 47,000-square-foot venue has been transformed into a roller-skating paradise, complete with a 3,250-square-foot rink spanning its two pools. As a partner in Flipper’s World, Usher has played […]
The All-State Festival & Winter Conference, hosted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), is returning to Rochester for its 88th year. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Eastman Theater from December 5 to December 8. This year marks a significant milestone as three additional ensembles […]
Beyoncé will headline the halftime show in her hometown of Houston during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans Christmas Day NFL game, Netflix announced. Potential guest appearances are tied to her Grammy-nominated album Cowboy Carter. The game is part of Netflix’s new push into live sports programming, as the platform will stream two NFL games on Christmas […]
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