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Fake marina with fake water steals show at Miami Grand Prix

Formula One pictured a race in Miami and envisioned sun, sand, beaches and boats.

Desperate search for survivors in Cuba hotel blast; 27 dead

Relatives of the missing in Cuba’s capital are desperately searching for victims of an explosion at one of Havana's most luxurious hotels that killed at least 27 people.

Free Will Astrology (May 4-10)

What do the stars have in store for you this week?

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From Kim Kardashian to Rihanna, meet the only 8 Hollywood A-listers who are billionaires

The group of eight celebrities, which includes Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna, is collectively worth $15.6 billion.

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Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned

Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.

Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations

Hit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hop’s biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Meghan, Prince Harry to receive honor at NAACP Image Awards

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will receive the President’s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this weekend.

Texas shooting: Suspect killed, 2 deputies wounded

Two Houston-area sheriff's deputies were shot and wounded Tuesday after exchanging gunfire with a suspect who was struck and killed, authorities said. (Feb. 16)

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‘What Keeping Your Peace Looks Like’: Ciara and Russell Wilson Reportedly Flee Drake’s Super Bowl Party Concert After Future Takes the Stage

R&B singer Ciara is a princess of the musical kingdom of Atlanta. So, when you are royalty, you understand how to make a classy exit. […]

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Mickey Guyton, Jhené Aiko, Mary Mary to sing at Super Bowl

Country music star Mickey Guyton will hit this month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B hitmaker Jhené Aiko will perform “America the Beautiful.”.

‘Harder They Fall,’ 'Insecure,' H.E.R. nab NAACP awards noms

Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

‘Blue Is Beyoncé All Over Again’: Blue Ivy Has Fans Seeing Double In Photo with Jay-Z

Blue Ivy Carter is once again being compared to her famous mom Beyoncé. Since the Carters are very private with their lives, every time a […]

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‘Hello, Cancel Culture Please’: Kendrick Lamar Gets Blasted on Social Media for Producing Upcoming Live-Action Comedy About a Slave Intern

Artists have often diversified their portfolios by transitioning to other sectors of Hollywood, as seen in examples such as Ice Cube and Jay-Z. Both emcees […]

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‘This Has Always Been My Stance’: Lil Mama Responds After Jay-Z Breaks Silence on Rapper Crashing Stage During His Performance with Alicia Keys 12 Years Ago

For 12 years, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has not spoken publicly about his 2009 MTV Video Music Award performance of “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia […]

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‘Sad to Say’: Jay-Z Says No One Can See Him, In a ‘Verzuz’ But Fans Have at Least One Person In Mind

Jay-Z is not humbling down his success and talent as an artist, and when it comes to “Verzuz” the New Yorker recently let it be […]

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‘Summer of Soul,’ ‘Drive My Car’ make Oscars shortlist

Documentaries about Julia Child, “Black Woodstock,” the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan’s “Drive My Car,” Iran’s “A Hero” and Norway’s “The Worst Person in the World” just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations.

Louis Vuitton show pays tribute to designer Virgil Abloh

Louis Vuitton has staged its first ever U.S. fashion show in Miami, showcasing the collection of designer Virgil Abloh just days after his death.

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Sophie Turner Roasted Joe Jonas For Wearing A “Laughable” Purity Ring Despite “Sticking His Fingers In Costars” After He Revealed The “Inappropriate” Questions He Received About His Virginity As A Tee

“Look, Joe Jonas wasn’t just sticking his fingers in some dumb metal rings. He was sticking his fingers in costars, actresses and even a supermodel or two,” Sophie quips in the new Netflix comedy special Jonas Brothers Family Roast.View Entire Post ›

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Grammy facts: Blurred genre lines and a retiree revolution

Retirees are ruling the roost in this year's Grammy nominations in the record of the year category.

Jury rejects fragrance company's lawsuit against Jay-Z

A fragrance company’s lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z over breach of contract claims, and his subsequent countersuit against the company, have both been rejected.

Dave Chappelle ‘apologizes’ during Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech

Dave Chappelle made an appearance in Cleveland to help introduce Jay-Z at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction […] The post Dave Chappelle ‘apologizes’ during Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech appeared first on TheGrio.

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Barack Obama honors Jay-Z at his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

The hip hop legend was inducted by the former president and comedian Dave Chappelle. The induction makes Jay-Z one of the few solo rappers to ever be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Giving the Western some swagger in 'The Harder They Fall'

“The Harder They Fall" has all of the gunfights, train robberies, saloons, and showdowns you would expect in a Western.

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters welcomed into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jay-Z has added another title to a bustling resume that includes Grammy winner, songwriter, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — now, Hall of Famer.

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters welcomed into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jay-Z's added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — Hall of Famer. The self-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” was inducted Saturday night as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren. Once a drug dealer on the tough streets of Brooklyn, New York, Jay-Z rose through the rap world with hard, straight-forward songs that often portrayed the struggles of Black people in America.

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New this week: 'Finch,' ABBA and 'The Harder They Fall'

This week’s new entertainment releases include the first ABBA album in a whopping 39 years and a stylish and kinetic update to the Western in Jeymes Samuel’s “The Harder They Fall” starring Idris Elba and Regina King.

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Gossip Bloggers Caught Canoodling With QAnon

Is it ever okay to speculate that Hollywood celebrities are drinking the blood of children?

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‘Hov Got Hands’: Jeezy Reveals that Jay-Z Earned More of His Respect After Standing Beside Him In Vegas ‘Fistfight’

After years of building his legacy in music and entrepreneurship, Jay-Z’s got more than a few people that look up to him. Some of his […]

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McCartney, Swift to induct new members into rock hall

Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift will induct new members into the Rock ‘n' Roll Hall of Fame next week, and actor Angela Bassett will do the honors for Tina Turner.

Practice video: First look at 2021-22 Michigan men’s basketball team

The Michigan men’s basketball program held its media day at Crisler Center on Friday (Oct. 15). Along with interviews with head coach Juwan Howard and select players, media was allowed to watch 45 minutes of practice. It was the first look at the 2021-22 Wolverines and first time seeing the program in action since March, when Michigan lost to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight. During the open portion of Friday’s practice, most of the time was spent on mid-range shooting. Of the 17 players on the roster, three did not participate in practice: Eli Brooks, Zeb Jackson, and Brandon Wade.

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Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl

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A jury convicted R. Kelly; will his music face consequences?

A criminal conviction may be able to do to R. Kelly’s music what years of allegations couldn’t.

After 'Verzuz' series success, Timbaland creates Beatclub

Timbaland paved his own way as a hit-making producer for elite acts like Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z, but now he’s creating a lane for aspiring music creators to collaborate with the industry’s biggest performers.

Lil Nas X and rap’s reckoning over Black manhood

What do Lil Nas X's superstardom and DaBaby's controversial comments tell us about homophobia in rap music?

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Jay-Z's Team Roc files lawsuit accusing police in Kansas City, Kansas, of covering up misconduct

Team Roc, Jay-Z's philanthropic group, filed a lawsuit against the police department in Kansas City, Kansas, in an effort to obtain complaints of alleged misconduct against officers.

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Jay-Z's Team Roc accuses police in Kansas City, Kansas, of covering up misconduct

Team Roc, Jay-Z's philanthropic group, filed a lawsuit against the police department in Kansas City, Kansas, in an effort to obtain complaints of alleged misconduct against officers.

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9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter becomes youngest VMA winner ever

9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter becomes youngest VMA winner ever

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z Partner With Tiffany To Fund HBCU Scholarships

The luxury jewelry company will donate $2 million in scholarships for arts students at five Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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Basquiat's friends and collaborators say they are 'horrified' by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Tiffany campaign with his art

A new Tiffany & Co campaign features Beyoncé and Jay-Z, a "priceless" necklace, and a piece of artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Tina Knowles-Lawson responds to critics of Beyoncé wearing Tiffany diamond

Tina Knowles-Lawson is defending her daughter. The matriarch responded to critics of Beyoncé wearing the Tiffany diamond in her latest […] The post Tina Knowles-Lawson responds to critics of Beyoncé wearing Tiffany diamond appeared first on TheGrio.

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Slathering culture on top of capitalism

Tiffany is hoping to bask in the light of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. But the Carters are stingy with their reflected glory.

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Four DJs keep good vibes bumping for thousands in ‘legendary night’ at The Block Party

The city’s downtown scene changed from classic cars to old school and fresh beats on Thursday night, Aug. 19 for The Block Party. The DJs played set after set, starting with DJ AK, who passed the torch to DJ Hype before giving the stage to multi-platinum Grammy Award winning hip-hop record producer Just Blaze. “It was the legendary night that we definitely imagined it would be,” said Brandon Corder, Beats x Beers founder, who organized the event. Corder said the event also included food and drinks were be provided by Xolo and local vendors were also present. The Block Party first took place in 2019, where nearly 3,000 party-goers showed up.

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Flint block party with DJ Just Blaze, vibes and food will take over downtown streets Aug. 19

FLINT, MI — A block party coming to downtown Flint this week will feature four DJs, food from a local restaurant and the atmosphere to have fun. The event is planned to be exactly what it’s called - a block party, Corder said, noting that the only difference is that type of event isn’t typically held in a downtown area. “I just felt like it was a completely new thing, the time and the space and just everything and I just want it to be - like we’ve heard of a block party, but this is like The Block Party,” Corder said. Food and drinks will be provided by Xolo, Corder said, and local vendors will also be present. The Block Party first took place in 2019, where nearly 3,000 party-goers showed up.

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Sorry, Rihanna. I can’t celebrate billionaires – even if they are Black

The last thing we need right now is another billionaire, regardless of their skin color ‘Celebrating the success of another Black billionaire obscures the dangers that the Black upper class poses to the Black working class and working-class people of all ethnicities.’ Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images Rihanna just became the newest member of the Black billionaire class. She did it through her ambitious and game-changing makeup company, Fenty Beauty. Fenty rejects eurocentric beauty s

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Eminem’s potential Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2022 would be a polarizing game-changer

Rock purists will have just finished arguing “hip hop isn’t rock and roll” during Jay-Z’s induction on Oct. 30 when they’ll face another annoyance. Eminem becomes eligible for the Rock Hall next year and is sure to make the ballot in early 2022. “Just like any artist must evolve in their career, so should the Hall of Fame,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, told Billboard in May. Should Marshall Mathers be inducted next year, it would mark a turning point for the Rock Hall that goes beyond hip hop. Under the leadership of Sykes, the face of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is changing.

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Rihanna’s Style Evolution

Rihanna wore a high-collared Elie Saab gown to the Grammys, where she took home best rap song and rap/sung collaboration for “Run This Town” with Jay-Z and Kanye West. 2010Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

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Justin Bieber, Lil Baby to headline Made in America festival

Justin Bieber and Lil Baby are set to headline Jay-Z’s Made in America festival in Philadelphia.

Sony Music writes off artists' decades-old debts

Thousands of artists will finally be able to start earning money from their music.

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Snoop Dogg to join Def Jam label as strategic consultant

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he’s joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

Durant, Irving carry Nets in opener after Harden hurt

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Kyrie Irving had 25 and the two superstars carried the Brooklyn Nets after James Harden’s early injury in a 115-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Jay-Z plans to speak to Wall Street titans at Robin Hood investors conference

Jay-Z is planning to speak to Wall Street titans at Robin Hood's annual investors conference.

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New this week: 'Friends' again, Mike Tyson doc & 'Cruella'

This week’s new entertainment releases include DMX’s first posthumous album, the documentary “Moby Doc” and the gang from “Friends” getting together again.

Warm welcome for oat milk maker Oatly in Wall Street debut

Oatly, the world’s largest oat milk company, raised $1.4 billion in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

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ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's mother

ABC will air a limited series, ‘Women of the Movement,’ about Mamie Till-Mobley, whose son Emmett Till became an icon of the civil rights movement after he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955.

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's elected to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on first try

This year's class also includes Tina Turner, Carole King and LL Cool J.

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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's in Rock Hall on first try

Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 before what organizers hope is a full house of fans enjoying live music again.

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Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters Among Those Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

It's the most diverse collection of inductees in the Hall of Fame's 36-year history, according to the organization.

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Jay-Z, Tina Turner, Foo Fighters, more inducted into 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame foundation announced its new class of inductees, calling them the most diverse yet.

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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's in Rock Hall on first try

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's, elected this year on the first ballot.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 offers something for everyone

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The list of this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in an impressive one that includes Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Tina Turner. The Rock Hall is also expanding its specialty categories. Rap icon LL Cool J has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame six times, including this year, and finally earns induction in a specialty category. However, the Rock Hall has broadened the category to include acts that not only helped “inspire” rock and roll, but helped it “evolve” as well. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum’s annual Inductee Exhibit is set to open on July 1.

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After pandemic pullback, DJ Khaled shares his 'light show'

When it’s time to release one of his maximalist albums, DJ Khaled makes it an event.

Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards

The Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees — groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.

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New this week: 'Without Remorse' and 'The Mosquito Coast'

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10 Cute Celebrity Families with Twins

Beyoncé and JAY-Z welcomed their twins in June 2017. Big sis Blue Ivy is already a Grammy-winning star in her own right at age 9!) Rumi & Sir CarterBEYONCE.com

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‘Nothing less than a giant’: Rapper DMX dies at 50 after suffering heart attack

DMX, one of the most popular and successful rappers to emerge in the 1990s, died on Friday. He was 50.

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After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (“Da 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (“Minari") and James Newton Howard (“News of the World") round out the best original score nominees.

The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers

Beyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical “I Can't Breathe” won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. ___This story has been corrected to show the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, not Staples Center.

Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big

Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.

Square buying Jay-Z's streaming music service Tidal for $297 million

Financial technology company Square said Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z. Under the deal, Square will pay $297 million in cash and stock for Tidal, Jay-Z will be named to Square's board of directors, and he and other artists who currently own shares in Tidal will remain stakeholders. Tidal has presented itself as the artist-friendly alternative to other music streamers, and Square says it will take that phenomenon further for musicians just as it has for businesses with its financial systems. "It comes down to one simple idea: finding new ways for artists to support their work," Dorsey said in the statement announcing the deal. Jay-Z said in the statement that the "partnership will be a game-changer for many."

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Dorsey's Square is acquiring a majority stake in Jay-Z's streaming music company Tidal

Square, Jack Dorsey's digital payments company, is acquiring a majority ownership stake in the music streaming service Tidal, the company announced Thursday. Square's stock was down about 3% in the morning. Jay-Z, who bought Tidal in 2015 for $56 million, will join Square's board of directors. Dorsey said Jay-Z will also "help lead our entire company, including Seller and the Cash App, as soon as the deal closes." Tidal has struggled to keep up in the music streaming wars since its launch, and Dorsey's stake could help push the company forward.

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Square, Inc. to buy majority of Tidal and put Jay-Z on board

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York.Financial technology company Square, Inc. says it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)SAN FRANCISCO – Financial technology company Square, Inc. said Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z. Under the deal, Square will pay $297 million in cash and stock for Tidal, Jay-Z will be named to Square's board of directors, and he and other artists who currently own shares in Tidal will remain stakeholders. Tidal has presented itself as the artist-friendly alternative to other music streamers, and Square says it will take that phenomenon further for musicians just as it has for businesses with its financial systems. AdJay-Z said in the statement that the “partnership will be a game-changer for many.” I look forward to all this new chapter has to offer!"

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Rock 'n' roll's big night comes to Cleveland — in fall

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, images of Kobe Bryant are displayed as fans enter Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for an NBA basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans in Cleveland. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)CLEVELAND – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30. President and CEO Greg Harris said the ceremony's move to the fall will likely stick, going forward, news outlets reported. Last year’s ceremony was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and eventually replaced with an HBO special honoring the inductees.

33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda

NEW YORK – When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. “Now I take nothing for granted and appreciate everything.”Thirty-three years after “Coming to America,” Murphy and Hall have returned to Zamunda. At the barbershop, where Murphy and Hall also reprise their characters, the conversation bounces from Teslas to transgender people. Before making “Black Panther,” Murphy has said Ryan Coogler approached him about a “Coming to America” sequel. Ruth E. Carter designed the costumes of both “Black Panther” and “Coming 2 America.” Both were shot in Atlanta.

Rock hall plans October induction before live audience

Blige made this years list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland — before an actual audience! “We are optimistic and hopeful for the ceremony,” said Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. It will be the sixth time the induction ceremony will be held in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. AdHarris said a fall induction ceremony, moved from the spring last year because of COVID, will become permanent.

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances

This marks the first time in the movement’s nearly eight-year history that BLM leaders have revealed a detailed look at their finances. The foundation said it committed $21.7 million in grant funding to official and unofficial BLM chapters, as well as 30 Black-led local organizations. In its report, the BLM foundation said individual donations via its main fundraising platform averaged $30.76. “Because the BLM movement was larger than life — and it is larger than life — people made very huge assumptions about what our actual finances looked like,” Cullors said. Leaders at the BLM foundation admit that they have not been clear about the movement’s finances and governance over the years.

Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand

Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in the rapper and entrepreneur's Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, in an effort to up its cool factor and expand sales. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said the partnership will help Armand de Brignac grow and flourish. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution. Moet Hennessy President and CEO Philippe Schaus said Armand de Brignac breaks barriers and reflects contemporary ideas of luxury, even as it supports historic Champagne-making traditions. Moet Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of luxury goods company LVMH.

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and The Go-Go's nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a female-heavy list of 16 acts that includes for the first time The Go-Go's, Mary J. Blige and Dionne Warwick. There are two newly eligible acts in Jay-Z and Foo Fighters while artists nominated for the first time include Blige, The Go-Go's, Iron Maiden, Warwick and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Turner would be inducted for a second time, having gone to the hall as part of Ike & Tina Turner in 1991. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is already in the hall as a member of Nirvana. CBS News"This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates," said John Sykes, Chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement Wednesday.

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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go's nominated for Rock Hall

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Dave Grohl of the band Foo Fighters performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band made this years list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There are two newly eligible acts in Jay-Z and Foo Fighters while artists nominated for the first time include Blige, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Warwick and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is already in the hall as a member of Nirvana. “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates,” said John Sykes, Chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement Wednesday.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame makes history with 2021 nominees

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s historic list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. It marks the most female-heavy ballot the Rock Hall has ever produced with seven of the 16 acts being led by women. “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates,” said John Sykes, Chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is looking to earn his second induction into the Rock Hall, having already gotten in with Nirvana in 2014. King and Turner could join Stevie Nicks (2019) as the only women to be inducted into the Rock Hall twice.

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Lil Wayne, Kodak Black get clemency; Joe Exotic does not

President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 140 people in a last-minute clemency flurry after midnight on Wednesday, a list that included rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. — Rapper Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was given a full pardon. In the pardon, Lil Wayne was praised for his “commitment to a variety of charities, including donations to research hospitals and a host of foodbanks.” Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders backed the pardon. Lil Wayne is one of the seminal figures in rap in the last two decades, selling more than 20 million albums in the U.S. since releasing his debut in 1999. Supporters included Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, and athletes Lamar Jackson and Jack Brewer.

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Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Church, H.E.R. to sing at Super Bowl

Sullivan and Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next months Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. will perform America the Beautiful. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and country singer Eric Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next month’s Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. will perform “America the Beautiful.”The performances will take place Feb. 7 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa before the big game and halftime show starring The Weeknd. She’s won honors at the MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and Soul Train Music Awards and launched R&B hits such as “Focus,” “Best Part,” “Slide,” “Damage” and “B.S.” with Jhené Aiko.

Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment

Peter Paterno, an attorney for the rapper and producer, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter Paterno, an attorney for the music mogul, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. On Friday, actor and rapper Ice T posted that he had connected with Dre on FaceTime and that he had “just made it home. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine, and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.

Leslie West, guitarist of rock band Mountain, has died at 75

West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several 70s rock anthems including Mississippi Queen with the popular band Mountain, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Palm Coast, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)LOS ANGELES – Leslie West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several '70s rock anthems including “Mississippi Queen” with the popular band Mountain, has died. His spokesman Steve Karas said West died Wednesday in Palm Coast, Florida. Karas said West died from cardiac arrest after being rushed to the hospital. West and Pappalardi ended up starting the hard rock band Mountain, which was named after West’s debut solo album.

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: FireEye, Alibaba, C3.ai & more

Shares of Square were up 1% in premarket trading. Nikola shares rebounded 1.4% in the premarket. Altimmune (ALT) – Altimmune is under pressure in pre-market trading after the Food and Drug Administration put a clinical hold on human trials for the drugmaker's Covid-19 vaccine candidate and requested additional data. Altimmune shares were down nearly 10% in premarket trading. Voya shares were up 2.7% in premarket trading.

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Jay-Z’s ‘Roc Nation’ To Form Publishing Partnership With Random House

NEW YORK (AP) — A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature.” Among the initial releases for next summer: “Till the End,” a memoir by the retired pitching star CC Sabathia; and music journalist Danyel Smith’s “Shine Bright,” a story of Black women in music that combines memoir, criticism and biography. Future releases will include a book by Meek Mill on “criminal justice and survival,” memoirs by rappers Yo Gotti and Fat Joe and fantasy fiction from rapper Lil Uzi Vert, along with everything from cookbooks to children’s stories. Roc Lit 101 will be led by Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Random House imprint One World and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Fiction; and Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of Roc Nation.

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Jay-Z's Roc Nation forms book publisher with Random House

NEW YORK – A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature." Future releases will include a book by Meek Mill on “criminal justice and survival,” memoirs by rappers Yo Gotti and Fat Joe and fantasy fiction from rapper Lil Uzi Vert, along with everything from cookbooks to children's stories. Roc Lit 101 will be led by Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Random House imprint One World and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Fiction; and Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of Roc Nation.

12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out

And it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.

And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?

Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.

The Weeknd to perform at Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show

The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that the three-time Grammy winner will perform at the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,” the singer said in a statement. This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.”Roc Nation and Emmy-nominated producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-producers of the halftime show. “We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,” said Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer.

Black Lives Matter faces test of its influence in election

“Black Lives Matter saved us, because we had nobody,” said Jones. Now, BLM’s influence faces a test, as voters in Tuesday’s election consider candidates who endorsed or denounced the BLM movement amid a national reckoning on race. Enter Black Lives Matter. Across social media platforms, the Black Lives Matter movement boasts a following of millions. “Black Lives Matter,” as a slogan, elicited “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” responses from foes.

Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's antitrust case

The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has a judge: Obama appointee Amit Mehta, who was assigned the case Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He went to elite U.S. universities, clerked for an appellate court judge and worked for both a D.C. law firm with high-profile clients and as a public defender attorney for low-income clients. As a judge, he’s ruled that lawmakers should get the president’s financial records and has sprinkled his music appreciation into opinions. The Supreme Court sent that case back to a lower court and it is ongoing. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1993 and graduated from the University of Virginia’s law school in 1997.

Families seek new investigations into old police killings

But the protests against racial injustice since George Floyd was killed during a police encounter in Minnesota have the three men's families urging authorities to reopen the investigations. Because criminal laws and juries often give great deference to police and the split-second decisions they have to make, families sometimes turn to civil courts to seek justice. The footage begins trained on Peters' car. The officer, who is also Black, deployed the stun gun, which appeared to have no effect, then shot Peters with his service weapon. “Marcus needed help, not death,” Blanding said.

9/8/19: American Black Journal The 1619 Project / Entertainment Social Justice

On the next American Black Journal,The New York Times Magazines The 1619 Project, takes a comprehensive look at the start of slavery in America 400 years ago. Stephen talks with two of the initiatives contributors about how the controversial project reframes U.S. history around the arrival of the first African slave ship in August of 1619. Plus, in light of the recent entertainment partnership between rapper Jay-Z and the NFL, well talk about the concept of entertainment justice with music producer, artist and social justice activist Bryce Anderson, aka Bryce Detroit. Featured Image: Stowage of the British slave ship Brookes under the regulated slave trade act of 1788, Print by the United States Library of CongressWATCH FOR UPCOMING VIDEOS:

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Mueller sticks to the script in day of grueling testimony

Meek Mill is finally living his dreamRapper Meek Mill's life could be changing forever. After spending more than 10 years on probation for drug and gun charges, the Pennsylvania Superior Court overturned his 2008 conviction Wednesday and granted him a new trial. He no longer has a criminal record. On Wednesday, "CBS This Morning" revealed a partnership between Mill's record label, Dream Chasers, and Jay-Z's Roc Nation. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King recently met with Mill in his hometown of Philadelphia to discuss his career, relationship with Jay-Z and decision to become a criminal justice activist.

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Business headlines from CBS MoneyWatch for April 27, 2015

Gas prices highest since December, Chipotle drops genetically engineered ingredients from its menu; Ford and Harley Davidson recalling thousands of vehicles; and Jay-Z defends his new music service on Twitter.

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Why Jay-Z's music streaming venture might be failing

Tidal, Jay-Z's new streaming service, launched with high hopes in March -- but it's already run into big problems, Music writer Joe Levy joins CBSN's Jeff Glor to explain why the venture is crashing so quickly.

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MoneyWatch: Amazon introducing in-home services; Jay-Z announces Tidal streaming service

Amazon is launching Home Services, which allows customers to book installations when they buy products. Also, Jay-Z and other big-name musicians announced Tidal, the first artist-owned music streaming service. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.

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