As protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police continue across the country, Universal Music Group (UMG) plans to launch a company task force for inclusion and social justice initiatives. Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge included the task force news in…
With protests happening nationwide, John Legend is warning those out in the crowd that COVID-19 is still a very real and deadly virus. The singer voiced his support for peaceful protesting over the death of George Floyd, but also reminded…
Video of J.R. Smith beating up a protester in L.A. has emerged online. The protester allegedly broke Smith’s truck window. Video has surfaced of Former NBA player J.R. Smith fighting with a man who allegedly broke his truck window during…
All of the ViacomCBS brands will go dark in honor of George Floyd. ViacomCBS President of Entertainment and Youth Brands Chris McCarthy has announced that all entertainment, youth brands, and platforms will be going dark, Monday, in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud…
Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest ‘Verzuz’ battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week. After the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that have followed, Franklin and Hammond — wearing coordinating “I Can’t Breathe” and…
Rising lo-fi artist Powfu has officially released his debut EP poems of the past today via Columbia Records. The 6-song collection showcases the 21-year-old emotive rapper’s diverse sound and talent, ranging from alternative to hip-hop and bedroom pop. The EP’s opener…
We’re seeing who is stepping up to the plate, and who’s all talk. For Drake, one of our generation’s most successful artists, he’s putting money where his mouth is. According to sources, Drake has donated $100K to help bail out…
Fans of Madden 21 will have to wait before the game’s official “First Look” is released. EA Sports is postponing its Madden 21 “First Look” reveal, in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing protests. The reveal was…
Universal Music Group is creating a task force to “accelerate our efforts in areas such as inclusion and social justice.” Chief of Universal Music Group Lucian Grainge sent a memo to his staff announcing the formation of a task force to…
Michael Jordan has released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. NBA legend has released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd, police brutality, and the protests sweeping cities across the United States. Streeter Lecka…