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Tichina Arnold Posted “Emasculation Of Black Men” Tweet, Twitter Flamed Her Up
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Tichina Arnold, a veteran of television and the big screen, learned how the world of social media can quickly turn a social media post into a raging debate. After posting a question regarding the so-called “emasculation of Black men in America,” Arnold found herself defending her words in a follow-up tweet but the discussion is still ongoing. On April 13, Arnold tweeted, “Honest Question: What can we as Black Women in America do, to stop aiding in the emasculation of Black men in America?” With immediacy, folks chimed in with often harsh barbs aimed at Arnold, prompting her to reply with, “Still reading comments. Whew.. 2thoughts: 1)Despite all, I will never be fearful of asking ANY1 questions. 2)The Black Man & Woman nee...
What So Not, CloZee, TOKiMONSTA, More to Headline Shambhala Music Festival 2022
The countdown to Shambhala is officially on. Following not one, but two postponements due to the global pandemic, Canada’s longest-running independent music gathering is set to return. At long last, the 23rd edition of Shambhala is set to take place from July 22nd to 25th, 2022. With the fest less than 100 days away, Shambhala organizers have announced a massive lineup to fan the flames of the excitement surrounding the event’s long-awaited return. What has been commonly dubbed as a “farmily reunion” for the past 20-plus years will finally reach its full potential this summer. Set to headline the beloved Canadian fest are Australian tastemaker What So Not, French “world bass” purveyor CloZee, Grammy-nominated electronic music vi...
Lizzo Drops New Celebratory Anthem and Music Video “About Damn Time”
Lizzo continues to launch into a new era of positivity and celebrations with the release of her new track “About Damn Time.” The new music is followed by a music video, which sees the artist break out into song and dance in a Stressed & Sexy support group. “About Damn Time” was previously teased in March on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The song also drops right before her appearance on Saturday Night Live where she is both the musical guest and host on April 16. The song and visuals remind fans that Lizzo is back and ready to tackle the world by spreading words of positivity and confidence to her fellow listeners. In a recent Tweet, Lizzo also announced that her new album Special is set to release later this year on July 15. In an interview with Apple’s Zane Lowe, Lizzo spoke ...
Major Labels Appeal to Keep Mechanical Royalty Rate at 9.1 Cents
The RIAA and the three major record labels have filed a motion with the Copyright Royalty Board asking to limit the scope of a recent ruling to reconsider the long-standing 9.1 cent mechanical royalty rate on physical and download format sales. The motion, filed April 5, seeks to confirm that when the CRB rejected a settlement between the labels and the National Music Publishers’ Association to keep mechanical rates frozen at 9.1 cents for the 2023-2027 term that it only applied to the music of George Johnson, the independent songwriter who objected to the agreement. It also requests that the CRB extend the response period to 60 days, instead of requiring participants in the proceeding to respond by April 22. But RIAA CEO/chairman Mitch Glazier tells Billboard the intent for the filing is ...
Need a New Phone? This Limited Deal Gets You a Free Samsung Galaxy S22
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Shopping for a new phone, but haven’t settled on a design yet? A free phone might make the decision a lot easier. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently free, thanks to a new promo deal. The S22 is one of the most popular phones of the year, and it’s only been out for a couple of months. Originally released in February, the S22 sold over 1 million pre-orders the first week after release — more than double that of the S21. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 is equipped with a 50MP rear camera, a 4Nm processor (Samsung’s fastest and most-powerful chip yet) and a 6.1-inc...
After Deezer Failed to Go Public Years Ago, Now Timing Is Everything
Since 2020, nine music-related companies — including the first- and third-largest record labels — have gone public to take advantage of renewed investor interest in a once-struggling industry. Add French music streaming service Deezer to the list. According to a report on Wednesday at The Wall Street Journal, Deezer, which first attempted an initial public offering in late 2015, is planning to go public with a European special purpose acquisition corporation, I2PO, backed by Groupe Artémis, a holding company behind fashion brand Puma and French investment banker Matthieu Pigasse, a partner at Paris-based Centerview Partners. Deezer had no comment to Billboard on the news. Representatives for I2PO did not respond to a request for comment. Deezer — led since last year by CEO Jeronimo Folguei...
Lauryn Hill Champions California Bill to Limit Record Labels’ Power: ‘Greed Often Perverts’
Lauryn Hill has come out in support of a California bill that would prevent record labels from suing artists who leave their record contracts prematurely. On Thursday (April 14), the eight-time Grammy-winning singer/rapper made a public plea to members of the California State Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media to support the FAIR Act, also known as Assembly Bill 2926. Introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) in February, the bill would repeal a 1987 amendment to California’s “Seven-Year Statue” (a.k.a. California Labor Code Section 2855) that allows record labels to sue artists for damages if they leave after seven years but before delivering the required number of albums in their contract. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts an...
6 Things We Learned From Trick Daddy on ‘The Breakfast Club’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt Ever since stepping into the game, Trick Daddy has made it clear that he’s been thuggin’ and will continue to thug it until the Lord calls his number. Even after admitting that he likes to get it like he gives it and have his salad tossed by women like they vegans, Trick remains true to that thug life and keeps on being that wild man from Miami with no hairs on his tongue (pun intended?). Seemingly on a mission to get himself canceled before lunch, Trick stopped by The Breakfast Club to touch all the social-political third rails much to the astonishment and laughter of Charlamange Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy. From his thoughts on the gay community to his controversial comments about Beyonce, Trick isn’t apologizing for any of his view...
Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty In Forcible Touching Case, Avoids Jail
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Reaves / Getty Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. made the move to plead guilty in the court case where he was charged with forcibly touching a woman, avoiding jail time as a result, and leaving the victims disappointed with the judge’s ruling. According to reports, the Jerry McGuire actor pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 13th) to one count of forcible touching. Gooding Jr. had been accused of groping a woman’s breast at a nightclub in midtown Manhattan on June 9th, 2019. The victim was one of three women who would accuse the actor of forcible sexual touching, but the actor’s plea was for a different case where he kissed a woman against her consent in a nightclub in September 2018. Gooding Jr. would admit to committing that ...
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50 Cent Responds To Young Buck’s Bankruptcy Woes With More Gay Slander [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz There seems to be no end to 50 Cent’s pettiness. All signs are pointing to him alleging that Young Buck is gay in a new social media post. As per TMZ the spat between the G-Unit Records founder and his former artist rages on. Earlier this week the “Stomp” rapper spoke on his longstanding issues with Curtis on the most recent episode of It’s Tricky With Raquel Harper; specifically him having to file for bankruptcy for a second time because of 50 Cent. It seems the interview landed on Jackson’s radar. On Wednesday, April 13 Fif shared footage of what seems to be a trans woman speaking about her romantic affairs with Benzino. He took the opportunity to slight both Benzino and Buck in the caption. “Young Buck, Benzino...
Annual Harlem Festival of Culture Launches In 2023 After Questlove’s ‘Summer Of Soul’ Oscar Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was the backdrop for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson‘s Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul, and a reimagining of the original format was announced this week. Titled the Harlem Festival of Culture, the annual event will kick off in 2023. The Harlem Cultural Festival began in 1967 as a series of music concerts held in the famed New York borough and in 1969 the event, also known as “Black Woodstock,” would emerge as the most notable of these events. The 1969 concert was the focus of Thompson’s documentary and the film displayed the wide scope of musicianship and artistry that was the hallmark of the times. On April 13, organizers of the Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC) made the official announcemen...
Mark Ronson Announces New Book 93 ’Til Infinity
Mark Ronson has announced the new book 93 ’Til Infinity, The Associated Press reports. It’s scheduled to be published next year by Grand Central Publishing. The book is described The AP as “a combination memoir-DJ study-New York celebration.” In a statement, shared with The Associated Press, Ronson said, “Before smartphones hit the dancefloor and bottle service & VIP banquettes shrunk the club, in the 90’s people stayed all night in the same place to dance, hustle, politic, and party like no one was watching…. At that moment, New York was still the center of the music game and in the land of Biggie, Wu-Tang and Tribe, we celebrated them every night. More importantly, this era also happened to be the most exciting time in my life.” Mark Ronson’s latest album, Late Night Feelings, arrive...
