Written by: @kristenshylin_ Ellen Degeneres, Pharrell, Kenya Barris, and Van Jones collaborated with the action-taking platform Global Citizen and advisory firm, Teneo, for a new Juneteenth Pledge. According to Rolling Stone, The national campaign calls on private sectors to acknowledge June 19th as a paid holiday. A press release from …
Read More »Mariah Carey, The Neptunes, And The Isley Brothers Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
This one seems “late,” but Mariah Carey is finally being inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Carey, who’s co-written 18 of her 19 No. 1 hit songs, such classics as “Vision of Love,” “Always Be My Baby, and “We Belong Together” is finally receiving her flowers from the Songwriters …
Read More »Started From The Internet Now He’s Nominated For Six Grammys: Lil Nas X Talks “Old Town Road Beginnings, Coming Out And Working With Pharrell On Next Album
Lil Nas X might be the most influential person of 2019. He broke records with his hit song #OldTownRoad, he came out and is not the biggest gay pop star in the world with six Grammy nominations to show for it. Best New Artist, Best Record, and Album of the …
Read More »Pharrell Says “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit “Hurt” His Feelings: “I Would Never Take Anything From Anyone”
Rick Rubin and Pharrell sat down for an interview with GQ and opened about the controversial “Blurred Lines” copyright lawsuit. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke was immediately a smash hit upon its release in 2013. The track featured T.I. and Pharrell and reportedly included melodies from #MarvinGaye’s “Got to Give …
Read More »Jamie Foxx, Pharrell and More Talk Legendary Harlem Venue In New HBO Doc “The Apollo”
Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, The Jackson 5, Luther Vandross, and Dave Chappelle are just a few of the names of the icons that the Apollo Theater served as a launchpad for their careers to stardom. Now, the legacy of the historic landmark will be chronicled in a …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Drops Powerful Women-Empowerment Adidas Shoe Campaign
Pharrell Williams has combined his streetwear Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) with Adidas footwear to launch two new shoes. The catch, his models include a pregnant woman, a woman breastfeeding, and women of all shapes and sizes. The campaign, titled, “This Is Her Time” was created to champion activists’ work in “gender …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Promises Internships to 114 Graduating Harlem Seniors
Music producer Pharrell Williams has promised 114 graduating Harlem high school seniors a summer internship. The 114 graduating seniors at Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy High School have been gifted the opportunity to work with the mega record producer. Every student was reportedly accepted into college, but during Williams’ commencement …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show – Episode 50 Recap
The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 50th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. First and foremost, rest in peace to the beautiful, Kim Porter. In case you missed …
Read More »Pharrell’s Debut Album ‘In My Mind’ Now Available On Vinyl
Pharrell Williams’ 2006 debut album, ‘In My Mind,’ is now available on black vinyl and limited-edition blue vinyl. Behind the release is Universal Music Group’s Urban Legends, a website dedicated to remembering Universal’s urban catalog spanning over 30 years. According to Billboard, ”Fly or Die” peaked at No. 6 on …
Read More »Pharrell-Produced Roxanne Shante Biopic Coming To Netflix In March; First Trailer Released
blogged by @lanaladonna It looks like music isn’t the only thing rapper, Pharrell is producing. His newest film, “Roxanne Roxanne” made its original debut at last month’s Sundance Film Festival, and earlier today, Netflix released the official trailer to the public. The film followed the short career of Roxanne Shanté, …
Read More »Pharrell Williams & Wife Helen Welcome Triplets
Pharrell Williams and wife, Helen Lasichanh, have welcomed their 2nd, 3rd and 4th child into the world. Vanity Fair reveals that the couple gave birth to triplets earlier this month. Though a rep declined to reveal the sexes and names of the newborns, they did confirm that both mommy and babies are “healthy …
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