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Barack Obama broke records for publisher Penguin Random House with his memoir “A Promised Land.” It has sold more than 1.7 million copies in its first week. On Wednesday, Penguin Random House announced that on its first day, Obama’s book sold 887,000 units in all formats and editions in the U.S. …

Since the release of Lil Baby’s Billboard-charting single “The Bigger Picture,” it has made a hefty sum of money, and the rapper revealed that he wants the profits to go to a good cause. In a series of tweets, the rapper wrote, “I got 1.5 million dollars to donate off …

Michael Jordan must surely be in the holiday spirit as the NBA legend recently donated $2 million to help feed people in need. “In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to pause and give thanks,” Jordan said. “I …

The Recording Academy has announced “The Daily Show” host and GRAMMY-nominated comedian Trevor Noah as host of the 63rd GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 31. This will be the first time Noah will host Music’s Biggest Night. Noah said in a statement, “Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the …

Cardi B continues to prove to us that she is here to stay after she won the award for Favorite Song in the Rap/Hip Hop category at the American Music Awards for the second time, making her the first artist in history to do so. In 2018 she earned the …

Coming 2 America with Eddie Murphy has officially moved from Paramount to Amazon and will premiere on Amazon Prime Video next year. Amazon’s acquisition was first reported in October, but the company made the formal announcement Friday morning. Coming 2 America’s new streaming release date is March 5, 2021, and …

Variety reports that Nelly will be playing the Rock n’ Roll legend Chuck Berry in the Buddy Holly biopic Clear Lake. A few other familiar faces have also joined the cast: Diane Guerrero (Doom Patrol, Orange Is the New Black) and Colin Hanks (Fargo). Hanks will portray Holly’s manager Norman …

Thirty years ago, Cheyenne Doroshaw had an idea, and just this past Friday her idea came to life when she opened the cities first LGBTQ+ owned and ran housing complex in Queens, New York. Doroshaw, a trans woman, and founder and executive director of Gay and Lesbians Living in a …

Today Island president and CEO Darcus Beese announced that Island Records will be relaunching its 4th & Broadway label with LaTrice Burnette as president. Burnette will also continue her role as executive vice president of Island and remain based in New York. According to the announcement, the label and its newly …

Since marrying Maximillion Cooper, Eve has opened up about the harsh trolling she has received for her interracial marriage. Eve told Metro.co.uk, “In the beginning, it was very hard because obviously, I come from Hip-Hop, there was no other person at that time, especially from that world dating outside the …

Last night Meek Mill had something to say about the violence in Philadelphia and offered a suggestion to the problem. In a tweet, he said that he would give main Philly artist a deal if they would squash the beef. “I’ll get all the main big artist in philly a …

Cardi B definitely can live up to her lyrics of “I don’t dance now I make money moves” because she has been moving in the fast lane ever since “Bodak Yellow” dropped in 2017.  Her rags-to-riches story, as a former stripper living in the Bronx, is no longer the only …

It was announced today that Beyonce and the elite workout conglomerate Peloton partnered to create a series of themed workouts to honor historically black colleges and universities. The HBCUs will have cycling, running, strength, boot camp, yoga, and meditation classes that would be a tribute to the annual homecoming ceremonies, which …

Pharrell Williams can now add “hotelier” to his extensive resume. Hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman and developer Eric Birnbaum have teamed up with the Grammy-award winning artist and producer on The Goodtime hotel.  The hotel will mark Pharrell’s entry into the hospitality business. The hotel will soon open its doors on …

It looks like Rick Ross got some inspiration from Kanye West’s Wyoming blueprint because he just bought a large amount of property to expand his Promise Land in Georgia. The rapper recently dropped $1 million to become the owner of 87 acres in Fayetteville, GA., not too far from his …