O.J. Simpson’s set chair from “Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult” is now up for auction for $1,495. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The owner of the memorabilia told TMZ that he originally purchased the chair for $500 in the early 2000s. The chair is said to be the one that the …
Read More »Lena Waithe Set to Bring Comedy Series About a Queer Black Girl to TBS
TBS has reportedly ordered a pilot for a comedy series created by “The Chi” creator, Lena Waithe. Waithe originally wrote the series titled “Twenties” back in 2009, about a queer Black girl and her hetero friends. “I always wanted to tell a story where a queer Black woman was the protagonist …
Read More »Judge Throws Out $60 Million Lawsuit from Steve Harvey’s Ex-Wife
Steve Harvey has taken a “W” in his big legal battle against his ex-wife, as a judge has officially dismissed the $60 million lawsuit she filed against him. Mary Harvey sued her former spouse for mental anguish. She claimed that she was suicidal in the wake during their nasty divorce …
Read More »That’s Baller: 1961 Limited Edition Aston Martin Worth $20.1 Million is Heading to the Auction
As the most expensive British motor vehicle, it’s no surprise that an extremely rare, limited edition 1961 DB4GT Zagato Aston Martin, worth $20.1 Million, is now being auctioned off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The luxury vehicle is reportedly heading to an auction room in Paris. However, whoever wants this vehicle is not …
Read More »Petition Asks Marvel to Invest 25% of “Black Panther” Profits into the Black Community
As one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, “Black Panther” is expected to break some box office records and bring in millions. But now a petition has begun to have part of the profits be invested in the Black community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A petition on Change.org is …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 15th Anniversary of 50 Cent’s ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’
15 years ago today, 50 Cent released his debut studio album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’ on Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records and Universal Music Group. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring production from two hip-hop heavy hitters, Dr. Dre and Eminem, the album was a well-developed body of work that encompassed …
Read More »Ava DuVernay Working on Racial Drama Pilot for CBS
⠀ One thing Ava DuVernay doesn’t stop doing is working. As the award-winning writer and director prepares for the release of her new film, “Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time”, and begins production for her hit show “Queen Sugar”, DuVernay is also working on another project for CBS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ According …
Read More »Migos Tie with The Beatles for Most Entries on Hot 100 Chart for a Group
After peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the release of ‘Culture II’, the Migos have also made Billboard chart history for tying with The Beatles for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a group. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ While Drake holds the record among all acts …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Released “Excuse Me Miss” 15 Years Ago
15 years ago today, Jay-Z released his single “Excuse Me Miss” from his seventh studio album, ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Co-written and produced by The Neptunes, with Pharrell Williams on the hook, the single was an instant hit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The smooth beat, along …
Read More »T-Pain Suing Talent Agency for $27k Over Unpaid Fees
Page Six reports that T-Pain is now suing a booking agency for $27,000. The singer/songwriter, born Faheem Rashad Najm, alleges that the United Talent Agency failed to make sure he received thousands of dollars owed for a series of performances back in 2017, one of the shows being the …
Read More »Snoop Dogg to Host the 2018 Global Spin Awards
⠀⠀ The Global Spin Awards is taking place Feb. 22 and this year’s show is bound to be one for the books because Snoop Dogg is the host. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The award show that honors and recognizes some of the world’s hottest DJs, announced Wednesday (January 31) that the 6th …
Read More »Songwriter Sues Kanye West and Solange Knowles for Copyright Infringement
Kanye West and Solange Knowles have found themselves in the middle of a lawsuit for allegedly ripping off a song titled “If We Can’t Be Lovers.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leroy Mitchell, also known as Prince Phillip Mitchell, wrote the single in 1970. According to him, Solange’s song, “F*** the Industry” and …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Removes Russell Simmons From Spirituality Book
After reports of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Russell Simmons, Oprah Winfrey has axed Simmons from her spirituality book “The Wisdom of Sundays.” Winfrey and her publisher Flatiron Books disclosed the news to The New York Times on Wednesday.⠀⠀⠀ The book, which was first published October 2017, is …
Read More »L.A. Reid is Making a Comeback to the Music Industry
Music mogul L.A. Reid, former CEO of Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, is now making a comeback to the music biz. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to the New York Post, Reid has teamed up with Charles Goldstuck, former executive chairman of TouchTunes Interactive Networks, to launch Hitco, a music, and publishing …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Wu-Tang Clan Released “C.R.E.A.M.” 24 Years Ago
⠀ On January 31, 1994, Wu-Tang Clan released their smash single “C.R.E.A.M.” (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) from their 1993 album, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ To this day, “C.R.E.A.M.” remains a hip-hop classic that made us fall in love with Wu-Tang and their raw, street demeanor. For …
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