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BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc., announced the nominations for the “BET Awards” 2015. Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj lead with an impressive six nominations. Chris Brown is nominated for ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ two separate nods in the ‘Best Collaboration’ category, two nominations in the ‘Video of the Year’ category and the ‘Coca-Cola®…
On Saturday, May 16, the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation (SMHF) hosted their 5th annual gala at the Hilton Chicago with a packed house of more than 400 VIP guests and supporters of their charity and raised more than $1 million to support the Foundation’s important work serving young adults through mentorship programs and camps….
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, and TV host and supermodel Chrissy Teigen, was an amazing night of show-stopping musical performances, never-before-seen superstar duos, and explosive moments! Teigen’s quick wit and ability to play to the crowd, and Ludacris’ comedic timing and hosting experience made this unexpected pair rival…
SESAC celebrated its top songwriters and publishers during the 19th annual SESAC Pop Awards at The New York Public Library on Monday, May 4. During an evening full of top hit makers, industry luminaries and special awards, James Napier captured the top honors taking home the coveted Songwriter of the Year award. Napier and songwriter…
Producer and entrepreneur Jermaine Dupri and So So Def have partnered with That Level, LLC on the release of “4 Lanes,” an iOS game inspired by Dupri’s 1998 hit song “Money Ain’t A Thang.” The rules of the game are simple: collect as much money as possible while staying away from “haters.” Beat your high…
On Saturday, May 2, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Diddy brings the hottest fight weekend party to Las Vegas as he joins forces with Sports Illustrated and Ciroc to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime poolside experience at Vegas’ sexiest new dayclub, Foxtail® Pool Club at SLS Las Vegas®. On April 30, Sports Illustrated will also host an exclusive…
Today, TIDAL announces TIDAL X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides, featuring Jaÿ Z performing selections that have never been or not performed live in a decade. This will be a featured live stream available only on www.tidal.com. TIDAL members must create, name and share a TIDAL playlist on Twitter using the hashtag #TIDALXJAYZ. Members may only submit one…
Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, confirmed that Furious 7 is the new record holder for fastest time for a movie to gross $1 billion at the global box office. Starring Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, the latest film in the Fast and Furious franchise took a mere 17 days…