Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty La’Britney Tackles Tracks From Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, and Tove Lo Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’s La’Britney was the latest artist to stop by ELLE for a game of Song Association. Watch as she sings through some of her favorites from the likes of Beyoncé, an Erykah Badu classic, and an ode to her hometown of Detroit. Peep the latest episode of Song Association down below as La’Britney flexes her impressive vocal chops and eases her way through more than a dozen classics.
Source: Jim McIsaac / Getty LeBron James Named AP Male Athlete Of The Year 2018 marks the third time that LeBron James has been crowned “Male Athlete Of The Year” by the AP . This past year James made 8th consecutive trip to the NBA Finals, made business moves off the court producing content like The Shop for HBO, released his socio-political documentary about athletes, Shut Up And Dribble , on Showtime, and most importantly, saw the opening of the “I Promise” school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. For the third time, @KingJames is AP Male Athlete of the year as selected by AP members and editors. Even without a title, 2018 a big year as he opened his 'I Promise' school and furthered using his voice as an activist. @ByTimReynolds : https://t.co/ZgxGHAT3Qh pic.twitter.com/rNEOeDPmEW — AP Sports (@AP_Sports) December 27, 2018 “I would describe it as a success because I was able to inspire so many people throughout the year,” James said. “I got to go back to China, to Paris, to Berlin, I opened up a school. And all these kids I was able to see, all over the world and in my hometown, I was able to inspire, to make them think they can be so much more than what they think they’re capable of being. That was my outlook for 2018.” LeBron joins Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Lance Armstrong on a shortlist of men who have won the award at least three times with Woods and Armstrong winning four times each. Thank you “AP” for the award. Obviously this isn’t for me, it’s for all my @IPROMISESchool kids, kids all over the world and adults as well that allow me to talk for them, lead them, dream with them and inspire them every single day! THANK YOU #JamesGang https://t.co/xwfwZrNwGn — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 27, 2018 Humility, there’s something you don’t see much these days. Continue reading →
Source: TIDAL / Courtesy of TIDAL/MWW Lil Wayne is in a giving mood this holiday season, so fans are in luck. Today, Weezy announced his TIDAL X: Lil Wayne I Ain’t Sh*t Without You Fan Appreciation Tour and which cities he visits is entirely up to his cult following. “Starting today, TIDAL subscribers nationwide can vote for their city to host one of the tour stops, where Lil Wayne will bring his infectious stage presence and perform tracks off the long-awaited Tha Carter V, as well as the fan-favorite hits,” Jay-Z’s music streaming service announced on Monday, December 3. After releasing his highly anticipated twelfth studio album Tha Carter V in September, it seems the proud dad and living legend simply wants to show a little love to his most loyal fans. “This year has been amazing and I’m so grateful for all the love Tha Carter V has gotten,” said Lil Wayne via press release. “There’s no better way to wrap up 2018 than to spend it with the people who mean the most to me — my fans!” Vote for your hometown here and stay tuned for the winning cities, which will be announced on December 10. Photo: TIDAL
Source: kali9 / Getty Storage Unit Auction Winner Discovers $7.5 Million Inside Safe Ain’t no way in HELL! Peep this story that we found in the USAToday about a lucky storage unit auction winner and the unimaginable amount of cash that was found inside a locked safe. “Storage Wars” star Dan Dotson told the story of a woman he met at a charity event who’s husband uncovered $7.5 million! So, you find $7.5 million in your new storage unit and the owner hits you and asks for it back. What do you do?
Source: Sean M. Haffey / Getty Lance Stephenson Takes Us On A Tattoo Tour Lance Stephenson may play for The Lakers over in Los Angeles now, but most of his tattoos pay homage to his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. The baller walks us through all of his ink, and even though he doesn’t have as many tats as a lot of the guests GQ has had, all of his tattoos have a special place not only on Lance’s body, but in his heart.
Source: Provided by Kadin Creative/Empire Greedy folks all over the nation have been waiting patiently for Thanksgiving, but now there’s a whole new reason to celebrate. The Diplomats have announced their first studio album in 14 years, Diplomatic Ties , due November 22. You read that right— Cam’ron, Jim Jones , Juelz Santana and Freekey Zekey are back. If you’re wondering what you can expect from the iconic ’90s rap group , they’ve released a video teaser for your viewing pleasure below. Featuring a verse from Jones, the visual appears to be a mix between Dipset on their hood and grown man sh*t. It’s set in their hometown of Harlem, of course , and fans will be happy to know they don’t veer too far from their original sound. Fans can also look forward to a Diplomatic Ties album release party at the Apollo Theatre on November 23; tickets available here . Watch the Heatmakerz-produced “Sauce boyz” teaser above and let us know if you’re copping the album when it drops. Photo: Kadin Creative/Empire
Years ago, we would never have expected to say this, but … Kylie Jenner makes better relationship decisions than her sister Kim. Beto O'Rourke's campaign for Senate has attracted national attention, in part because he is looking to unseat Ted Cruz. As you'll see in the video we've included, Travis Scott returned to his hometown to support O'Rourke's campaign. On Sunday, October 28, Travis Scott appeared at the Bayland Park Community Center in his hometown of Houston, Texas. He was there to drum up support for Beto O'Rourke. “You just need to go out, hit these polls …” Travis encouraged the crowd while speaking with a microphone. “We need to just tell our peers, man,” he continued. “To like step out and vote.” Travis assured those who had gathered: “We can change the world.” Travis is from Houston. In fact, his family still lives there. Famously, he and Kylie were spotted in Houston after news of her pregnancy broke, as he introduced her to his family. Kylie's baby daddy was not the only celebrity who was there to promote O'Rourke. NFL player Arian Foster, another Houston native, was there to drum up support. O'Rourke tweeted a photo, writing: “Houston's @trvisXX and @ArianFoster! Big thanks to both” There is often a narrative that celebrity endorsements are a form of outside influence. (This is a narrative pushed by the political Right, whose celebrity endorsements tend to be rarer and much stranger) O'Rourke's campaign side-stepped this issue by being endorsed by Houston's native sons while in the city itself. A Texan, celebrity or not, supporting a candidate in Texas is the furthest thing from “outside influence.” If elected, O'Rourke will be part of the face that Texas shows to the world. Beto O'Rourke was instantly likeable to many because he is running against Ted Cruz. Dislike of Cruz is not a partisan issue — it is one thing that united Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. O'Rourke gained national attention when the GOP tweeted a photo of him from years ago when he was in a band. This was a huge misfire by political strategists, who hoped to show Beto as a young musician and not a serious politician. Instead, people around the country just noticed that O'Rourke was both cool and hot. That's O'Rourke on the left. People who have never set foot in Texas in their lives saw this photo had had sex dreams about him. But we have a sneaking suspicion that sex appeal is not why Travis Scott is endorsing the guy. Instead, Travis Scott wants a better country for himself and his family than the one that we currently inhabit. Violence, bigotry, and vitriol fill the news every week. This has to be particularly concerning to Travis because he is now the father of an almost-nine-month-old child. Travis wants a better future for Stormi. A couple of years ago, when Kylie was dating Tyga, we would never have imagined that we'd be praising her partner. Instead, look at Kim's marriage to a MAGA-hat-wearing impulsive man-child who won't listen to anyone. Kanye is embarrassing his loved ones with his antics. Even Caitlyn Jenner admits that Trump sucks . Travis Scott seems to have a good head on his shoulders and to be a good person. Sometimes, people find it difficult to feel optimistic about midterm elections. The answer is to vote, whether you feel enthusiastic about it or not. Do your part to make the world a better place.
M ogul Sean Diddy Combs has been a fierce advocate for adequate education in underserved communities. Nearly a year after opening a charter school in his hometown Harlem, he recently announced that he will donate $1 million for the creation of a school in the Bronx, Variety reported. Sean ' @Diddy ' Combs Pledges $1 Million to Fund New School in the Bronx https://t.co/6yOEdZLEIn — Variety (@Variety) October 24, 2018 The school—which will be a part of the Capital Preparatory Schools—is the charter school’s third location, the news outlet writes. There are currently two schools in Connecticut and New York which serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12. All of the students—many of whom are from low-income households and are the first to go to college in their families—have gone on to further their education at post-secondary schools. Capital Prep Bronx, which is slated to open its doors during the fall of next year, will start off by accepting nearly 200 6th and 7th grade students and aims to serve 650 students over the first five years. This educational initiative is being spearheaded by educator Dr. Steve Perry . “Mr. Combs wanted to open schools to develop leaders. What he’s done with his investment is embody what we expect students to do, which is to invest their resources in our communities,” Dr. Perry told the news outlet. He added that the students, faculty and parents are grateful for his donation and that Combs’ commitment to leveling the playing field when it comes to quality education is inspirational. Combs says using his platform and resources to push education forward is something that’s personal to him. “I came from the same environment these kids live in every day,” he said. “I understand the importance of access to a great education, and the critical role it plays in a child’s future. Our school provides historically disadvantaged students with the college and career skills needed to become responsible and engaged citizens for social justice.” Combs isn’t the only celebrity that is advocating for education in his hometown. Earlier this year, Will Smith was honored with a larger than life mural in Philadelphia and now he’s selling merchandise that features the mural imagery to raise money for a local school. SEE ALSO: Will Smith Uses His Philadelphia Mural To Support Education Reports Show Chicago Schools Just As Segregated As Ever [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Scott Legato / Getty Just off the heels of MGK’s Eminem diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem drops a new diss track to MGK called “Killshot,” where he’s taking hella shots at the Ohio rapper. Listen to the track below…. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit
We haven’t seen much of Chicago West, and that may not be such a bad thing. Given who her parents are I’m sure we’ll be getting an overload of pictures and videos soon enough. Let’s enjoy this. Via | HotNewHipHop And I say Chi-City. Kanye West made headlines on Monday after he went on a twitter rant and listed everything he wants to do for his hometown of Chicago, Illinois in the near future. From putting in a Yeezy store & wanting to teach a course at the Art Institute of Chicago to restoring the Regal Theatre & doing Chicago Comedy Jam, Kanye had a lot of ideas he wants to do for his hometown, but that wasn’t the only love he gave Chicago. Hours after his initial plans were revealed, Kanye jumped back on Twitter and shared an adorable photo of him and his daughter, who’s name is also Chicago. READ MORE
