Half-way through the week & half-way the month, y'all!! Viacom pulled Wild'n Out with the QUICKNESS over recent comments by Nick Cannon; Tyra Banks lands a new TV gig; Michael Che's working a new Sketch Comedy show; and Future + Drake land at the top of yet another RIAA list
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The LAPD officially charges Pop Smoke's alleged killers; Stormzy and the BBC pledge over $20M to fight racial inequality in the UK; Roc Nation takes a big step in support of Black Entrepreneurs; Tamera Mowry-Housley says goodbye to 'The Real' and Big K.R.I.T. gifts fans with a new piece of 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here' content.
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As sad as it is that we have to celebrate them this way, both Pop Smoke and Juice Wrld are breaking records with their posthumous albums...
Plus, Team Roc + Yo Gotti + Hov file yet another lawsuit on behalf of #Mississippi prisoners; Rozay is getting into the CannaBiz thanks to Berner; Quvenzhane Wallis was just cast in Kevin Durant's new Apple TV drama...
And what's going on between AC Milan + Roc Nation??
New developments in the disappearance of Naya Rivera and the death of Pop Smoke; Selena's family wants nothing to do with MAGA rallies; and the UK is ready to resume outdoor performances.
Plus, let's breakdown United Masters' new SELECT subscription service, shall we??
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While we continue to demand justice for Breonna Taylor + Elijah McClain, I wanted to share a point of hope in the ongoing battle for Police Reform.
Plus NBA2k announces plans to honor Kobe Bryant, the Hip Hop Film Festival goes digital, Endeavor + Michael B. Jordan + HBCU In LA partner to bring Music Business Education online. And I'm judging Gucci Mane
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We've got news on 21 Savage's latest act of #philanthropy + how Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is pitching in; another Yeezy update; a HUGE win for Antoine Fuqua + Will Smith; some newness by Nia Long + Omar Epps and more COVID-related festival cancellations.
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Out of all of these brands #Netflix seems to be the ONLY one really listening to #Black folks!
Plus some updates for #Ozarks fans, #MahershalaAli as #JackJohnson? #HereForIt! #WillPacker is bringing #HBCUs to the Sports Drama genre and #Weezy and #MannieFresh have a date for their project.
Make sure you like + comment + share! And come back tomorrow for Today's News!
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You want to watch live performances by Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Nirvana this weekend? I can tell you how! Plus we're closing out the weekend with news on a new tribute to Go-go Music, props for Joey Bada$$ and the Wu-Tang Clan on their charitable efforts and details on Benny The Butcher's new venture.
We'll be back on Monday with updates from the weekend!
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