Women of Troy Basketball Sells Out Galen Center, Defeats Bruins 73-65
January 15, 2024
The Women of Troy basketball team got their revenge on the UCLA Bruins by snapping their 14-game winning streak with a 73-65 victory.
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Tone Stith’s “P.O.V” on love, relationships and the music industry
October 6, 2023
The singer shares advice from Drake & Chris Brown that changed the trajectory of his career
Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy Sponsors 2022 ‘Uplifting Minds II’ National Talent Competition with a Dance Scholarship
January 27, 2022
Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy (DADA) has joined a long list of sponsors offering a prize to the winners of the 2022 “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) Entertainment Conference’s national talent competition. DADA is offering the dance category winner 10 classes to the Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy. The “ULMII” competition other categories include singing, songwriting and acting. Performers get 4 minutes to showcase their talents before the “ULMII” industry panelists make their decision.
Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community’s trust
October 28, 2021
When Harvey Mason jr. took the helm at the Recording Academy, the Grammy-nominated producer knew there would be an uphill climb. He’s heard firsthand from some in the music community that the academy wasn’t a fit for them, the award voting process was ineffective, and that the organization lacked diversity. Those critical responses have fueled Mason’s mission as the academy’s CEO to right the wrongs and listen to the voices of the unheard. He’s already replaced the nominations review committee with a new member peer-driven voting system, overhauled the leadership with two co-presidents, increased membership and committed to hiring more
AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 23, 2020
“People are stressed and worried, not only about caring for themselves but protecting and caring for someone in the home or someone long distance,” Choula stated.
“It’s very important that there is increased conversation with nursing facilities through virtual visitation and phone calls, which is what AARP is advocating.”
GALLERY: 62nd Annual Grammys Red Carpet
January 30, 2020
Pictures from the star-studded event
WATCH: TDE’s 6Th Annual Concert Toy Drive + Giveaway Full Video Recap
December 27, 2019
TDE’s 6th Annual Concert Toy Drive
Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown & More Spread Holiday Cheer at TDE’s Annual Free Concert + Toy Drive Giveaway
December 26, 2019
Heavy hitting record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) celebrated Christmas early at the Nickerson Gardens 6th annual Toy Drive & Giveaway. The complimentary two-day event congregated at the Nickerson Gardens’ Boys & Girls club located in the Watts district of Los Angeles.
Chris Brown Reaches Deal to Resolve Monkey-Possession Case
December 6, 2019
Singer Chris Brown reached a deal with Los Angeles city prosecutors that is expected to spare him jail time for possessing a capuchin monkey without a permit.
Music Producer Killed in Shooting, Second Man Wounded
June 20, 2019
An investigation was continuing today into the killing of a music producer who was shot outside his home in South Los Angeles along with another man, who was hospitalized.
America’s Economy Must Better Serve Black and Latino Consumers
June 14, 2019
Anyone who works for a living knows that their money goes a lot quicker than the time it takes to earn it. And for low-to-moderate income workers, the costs of everyday living creep higher and quicker than pay raises or cost-of-living adjustments.
Singer Chris Brown, Released in Paris After Rape Complaint, Says Allegations are False and Disrespectful
January 22, 2019
PARIS (AP) — U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people were released Tuesday from police custody after a woman filed a rape complaint against them, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The Grammy-winning singer was detained Monday with two other suspects on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions. The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press that Brown has been authorized to leave France while the investigation is ongoing. A post late Tuesday on Brown’s Instagram page strongly denied the accusations. “I WANNA MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR…… THIS IS FALSE,” the post said. “FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MY
Singer Chris Brown Detained in Paris after Rape Complaint
January 22, 2019
PARIS (AP) — U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people are in custody in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint, French officials said Tuesday. The Grammy-winning singer was detained Monday on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions and remained in custody Tuesday, a judicial official said. Investigators have another two days to decide whether to let him go or file preliminary charges. Brown’s publicists at Sony Music would not comment Tuesday on the complaint or say what Brown, 29, was doing in Paris. His U.S. attorney, Mark Geragos, did not immediately respond to requests for
CHRIS BROWN RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘UNDECIDED’
January 4, 2019
Grammy-Award winning, platinum selling singer, songwriter, producer, actor and business entrepreneur, the inimitable Chris Brown, returns with his latest offering – an invigorating new single accompanied by a visual (directed by Chris Brown) entitled “Undecided.” The new track, produced by legendary hit-maker and longtime collaborative partner Scott Storch and co-produced by Avedon, is the first official single from the musical pioneer’s buzzing and highly anticipated 9th studio album INDIGO. Set for release in 2019, INDIGO marks Brown’s first release under a new license agreement with his long-time label home, RCA Records.
Chris Brown, Teyana Taylor, Sza and Ella Mai Set the BET Experience Concert Ablaze
June 28, 2018
Some of R&B’s finest and the new hot artists took the stage in the form of Chris Brown, Teyana Taylor, Sza and Ella Mai on night two (June 22) of the BET Experience at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, Calif. Emerging artist Ella Mai was the opening act. The British singer-songwriter brought out surprise guest Ty Dolla $ign for their hit collaboration, “She Don’t.” In the last month, the soulful Ella Mai has ascended from No. 5 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart in large part due to the success of her single “Boo’d Up.” Fans around