Movement Detroit: Russian DJ Nina Kraviz no longer performing at music festival
Russian DJ Nina Kraviz will no longer perform at Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival next weekend, event organizers announced Thursday, two days after local Ukrainians issued a letter demanding the DJ to denounce Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A South Korean DJ said she was kicked off an American Airlines flight and stood 'half-naked' in front of other people because her pants were 'offensive'
"I was harassed and humiliated," said DJ Soda, who ended up wearing her sweatpants inside out so that the print could no longer be seen.
news.yahoo.comNew WMU men’s hoops coach Dwayne Stephens ‘an all-star’ hire, says former boss Tom Izzo
KALAMAZOO, MI – Dwayne Stephens paid his dues for nearly two decades on Michigan State’s bench alongside hall of fame men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo. Western Michigan announced the hire of Stephens as the Broncos’ new men’s basketball coach Monday afternoon, bringing an end to its month-long search following the resignation of former head coach Clayton Bates. “Dwayne has been more than ready to run his own program for a long time, and I think Western Michigan is getting an all-star. Dwayne is a terrific basketball coach and a great person, who will be a tremendous leader for their program and community. “I’ve spent nearly 20 years at Michigan State, working under a Hall of Fame Coach in Tom Izzo,” Stephens said.
mlive.comMeet the KLAA All-Conference boys basketball selections for 2021
Here are the all-conference boys basketball selections for the Kensington Lakes Activities Association. Jami Mashhour | Dearborn | Senior | Forward10 PPG, Led team in rebounding at 6 RPGJamil was our team captain, team leader and was asked to do a little of everything. Luke Merchant | Stevenson | Senior | Forward11.3 PPG, 9.4 RPGLuke is a 3 year varsity player who controlled the floor offensively. Cole has had an outstanding senior season and has stepped up to big moments consistently and has put the team first. He has become a great leader as well.
mlive.comTechno DJ Derrick May faces sexual assault allegations
Here is an update on the case:In early October, the judge issued a restraining order enjoining James from maligning Derrick May. The order was to last until a hearing on a preliminary injunction. Accordingly, the judge denied the preliminary injunction. DJ, producer, and Detroit techno pioneer Derrick May is suing a former friend for defamation amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The allegations span from about 20 years and come from women from around the world, many of whom requested anonymity. On Wednesday, a judge denied a preliminary injunction, leading James to declare victory on Facebook.
metrotimes.comBudding Michigan music star GRiZ comes out as gay
DETROIT – A budding Michigan music star penned a blog this week, opening up about his struggle with sexuality. GRiZ, a 26-year-old musician from Southfield, posted the blog in Huffington Post this week, coming out as gay for the first time. GRiZ talked about trying to fit in at school - he attended Groves High School and Michigan State University. Last month, we told you about his project to bring music back to Detroit Public Schools. GRiZ went to Birmingham Groves and started making music at Michigan State University.