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14/05/2021

(May 9, 2021). SWV (Sisters With Voices) member Leanne “Lelee” Lyons may have tried her best to sum up the evening’s intended sentiment when she offered the following assessment at the end of it: “you don’t have to choose, we’re all dope, we’re all hot!” She was referring, of course, to her group-mates of nearly 30 years plus the members of Xscape, the fellow ‘90s female group with whom SWV did battle on Saturday night’s (May 8) episode of Verzuz, which was live-streamed from Atlanta on both Instagram and Triller and also featured two battling DJs: Spinderella (formerly of the rap trio Salt-n-Pepa) and The DJ AONE....

https://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/sisterhood-apart-xscape-vs-swv-was-an-actual-battle-right-heres-a-round-by-round-evaluation/

13/05/2021

2:44 PM PT -- 5/13 According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Dimitri claims Christeline "abandoned their marriage" and "he doesn't know her whereabouts." They got married on July 9, 2020 and the date of separation is listed as January 21, 2021. "Seeking Sister Wife" star Dimitri Snowden is divorcing his third wife ... another chapter in what's been a problematic last few weeks between the two, which included accusations of domestic abuse....

https://urbannewsnow.com/tmz/searching-for-sister-spouse-dimitri-snowden-information-for-divorce-claims-marriage-abandonment/

13/05/2021

Image credit to Image credit to Free-Photos on Pixabay. edited by Adonis Richards This is an interesting question I’ve been asking myself for weeks. How to start a poetry blog? How Do I do so? I finally went and did the necessary research to do so. Finally finding my own niche, motivational poetry, I began inquiring on how to start a blog for poetry....

http://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/learn-how-to-begin-a-poetry-weblog/

13/05/2021

Czarface & MF DOOM – Super What? (2021) 01. The King And Eye feat. DMC02. Czarwyn’s Theory Of People Getting Loose feat. Kendra Morris03. Mando Calrissian04. DOOM Unto Others05. Jason & The Czargonauts feat. Del The Funky Homosapien06. Break In The Action07. A Name To The Face08. This Is Canon Now09. So Strange feat. Godforbid10. Young World Source link

http://urbannewsnow.com/us-rap-hip-hop/czarface-mf-doom-tremendous-what-2021/

13/05/2021

Dallas Police are investigating a shooting that left a 29 year old woman dead Sunday afternoon, outside a Dallas lounge.Officers responded to a shooting call at the Heroes Lounge, on the 3000 block of N. Stemmons Frwy.Upon arrival they found a 29 year old woman suffering from a gunshot wound.She was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead....

https://urbannewsnow.com/news/lady-killed-outdoors-heroes-lounge-in-dallas/

13/05/2021

“Regulate” is a song performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in the summer of 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.’s album Regulate…G Funk Era. The track makes heavy use of a four-bar sample of the rhythm of Michael McDonald’s song “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. It also samples “Sign of the Times” by Bob James and “Let Me Ride” by Dr....

https://urbannewsnow.com/worldstar-hip-hop/warren-g-regulate-ft-nate-dogg-1994/

12/05/2021

Aipate’s latest R&B roundup is here. Enjoy the selection of 10 new songs. Emanuel – “Worldwide” Emanuel is emerging as one of the most exciting newcomers in the R&B scene. The Canadian-Ethiopian singer is getting closer to the release of his debut album. At the moment, he has a brand new song out. Titled “Worldwide”, it continues his streak of impressive singles....

https://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/10-new-rb-songs-so-as-to-add-to-your-playlist-aipate/

11/05/2021

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez didn't just rekindle their romance within the last 2 weeks, instead, it's been building since February ... when he started flooding her with emails while she was filming in the Dominican Republic. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ben and J Lo were in very regular contact by email starting in early February when she flew to the Caribbean to begin filming "Shotgun Wedding." We're told the tone of the emails wasn't just friendly ......

http://urbannewsnow.com/tmz/ben-affleck-began-reaching-out-to-jennifer-lopez-again-in-february/

11/05/2021

The four-time grand slam champion, recently named global ambassador for French luxury label Louis Vuitton, has teamed up with Los Angeles-based Frankies Bikinis for their first swimwear collection, that is officially out now. “I think it’s really important that brands design for all women, not just for specific sizes, shapes or body types,”” the 23-year-old Osaka said in a press release....

http://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/naomi-osaka-launches-first-swim-collab-with-frankies-bikinis/

07/05/2021

Minister Chidinma Turns a year older today Minister Chidinma Ekile is a year older today and she has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate herself. She said: MY NAME IS MINISTER CHIDINMA EKILE. I’M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS I’M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST Happy Birthday to you minister chidinma and congrats on the release of your latest single can’t wait to see what next you have in store in the gospel niche. Love this post? Drop a comment here Source link

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06/05/2021

Via: Popsugar Calling all brown girls everywhere! If you love books, learning about new things, and just connecting with other badass women, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite thing: the Smart Brown Girl Book Club. Content creator Jouelzy founded the the book club to form an international community for Black women and women of color to empower them and expand their access to knowledge through reading....

https://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/the-sensible-brown-lady-e-book-membership/

05/05/2021

The past week has seen Tristan Thompson all over the gossip blogs. Every year, Tristan Thompson ends up being the source of cheating rumors. He has been involved with Khloe Kardashian, since 2016, and the two had their first child, in 2018. After the birth of their child, Tristan Thompson appeared in a s*x tape, with another woman. A year later, Tristan Thompson kissed Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner’s best friend....

http://urbannewsnow.com/us-rap-hip-hop/sydney-chase-says-the-claims-of-tristan-thompsons-lawyer-sending-her-a-stop-and-desist-letter-over-her-dishonest-allegations-are-unfaithful/

04/05/2021

(BPRW) Hannon Armstrong Foundation Establishes Climate Solutions Scholarship Program to Support Sustainability-Focused Students from Historically Underrepresented Communities $200,000 Grant to Aid Initial Cohort of Undergraduates from Morgan State University and Miami University (Black PR Wire) ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Hannon Armstrong Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization funded by a Social Dividend received from Hannon Armstrong, a leading investor in climate solutions, today announced the establishment of the Hannon Armstrong Climate Solutions Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance for high-achieving, sustainability-focused students from underrepresented communities....

http://urbannewsnow.com/news/bprw-hannon-armstrong-basis-establishes-local-weather-options-scholarship-program-to-help-sustainability-centered-college-students-from-traditionally-underrepresented-communities-press-releases/

04/05/2021

Before the advent of the digital music distribution, getting music promoted involved a lot of work, energy and money. What promoters usually did back then was to get the music to distributors who will push the music to the right stores and audience. But the processes of music distribution have changed dramatically since the arrival of the internet, with mixed results for artists....

http://urbannewsnow.com/worldstar-hip-hop/ten-music-distributors-that-will-get-your-music-to-the-proper-viewers-half-1/

04/05/2021

For better or worse, EDM Twitter is here to stay. Fan disputes, DJ complaints, and viral memes are just a small part of the subculture of EDM Twitter that has made the community so interesting to watch. We've compiled some of the past week's best tweets for your enjoyment. FuntCase's Self-Deprecating Humor We all know that anything FuntCase could possibly be teasing is going to be phenomenal, but the famed dubstep producer still insists that his work-in-progress productions are akin to a dumpster....

http://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/high-5-edm-tweets-of-the-week-might-3-2021-edm-com/

03/05/2021

The security guards at the Kardashians' exclusive gated community are working overtime ... 'cause TMZ's learned they caught another man who showed up looking for them before he was corralled and arrested. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... at around 11 PM last week a 33-year-old man drove up to the gates that lead to the exclusive neighborhood in the Calabasas area....

http://urbannewsnow.com/tmz/kardashians-focused-by-one-other-man-busted-for-trespassing/

02/05/2021

With the tax refund season in full swing, everyone is looking to use their extra cash for something worthwhile—to make a worthy purchase. For many, buying a used car tops their list of purchases during this season. Getting a car is almost a necessity as it takes away many challenges like transportation and ease of movement during emergencies. That is why making a good purchase is necessary and why you should avoid falling prey to car buying scams....

http://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/avoiding-automotive-shopping-for-scams-throughout-the-tax-refund-season/

02/05/2021

May 02, 2021, 01:00am EST — Afroswing artist and rapper Jiggz releases his brand new energetic single, ‘Rise & 4ward‘. Recorded in his producer’s bedroom, where they have been creating tracks for the past 9 years, ‘Rise & 4ward’ is a dance inducing beat, with bright vocals and lyrics that soothe. The track come with an accompanying video, which depicts different groups of people listening to the song for the first time, this single is bound to be a hit as soon as it hits speakers on the 2nd of May....

https://urbannewsnow.com/us-rap-hip-hop/afroswing-rapper-jiggz-releases-new-single-rise-4ward/

01/05/2021

(BPRW) Moderna Co-Founder and Chairman, Dr. Noubar Afeyan, to visit Jessie Trice Community Health System’s Main Office WHO: Dr. Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder & Chairman, Moderna and CEO, Flagship Pioneering WHAT: To visit JTCHS and witness the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine being administered WHEN: Friday, April 30, 2020 *2:45 PM WHERE: Jessie Trice Community Health System – Main Center 5361 NW 22nd Avenue…...

http://urbannewsnow.com/news/bprw-moderna-co-founder-and-chairman-dr-noubar-afeyan-to-go-to-jessie-trice-group-well-being-systems-essential-workplace-press-releases/

30/04/2021

April 16 saw the daylight of the second mixtape of Theby M – an Angolan American rapper representing Salt Lake City of the Beehive State. The mixtape is titled I DID 2 with a theme of an outsider making it happen and making a difference in the saturated hip hop music scene. The tone is set by imposing album cover. An alien (an outsider), against the backdrop of the Egyptian might, descended upon this Earth to bestow humanity with a blasting beat sound and uniquely characteristic bilingual lyrics....

https://urbannewsnow.com/worldstar-hip-hop/theby-m-theby_m-shares-new-mixtape-i-did-2%e2%80%b3-bossvibez-com/

28/04/2021

April 28, 2021 | 8:47am ET For the past year, the coronavirus pandemic put a halt on touring for musicians worldwide. That means all of the crew members who help those bands bring their live shows to life were also out of work. To help those beloved (and essential!) team members cope after a year of no live music, over a dozen high-profile artists — including Radiohead art director Stanley Donwood, Foo Fighters, LCD Soundsystem, Phoebe Bridgers, among others — are auctioning off one-of-a-kind Brompton folding bicycles that they designed themselves....

https://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/radiohead-foo-fighters-lcd-soundsystem-phoebe-bridgers-design-bikes-for-charity/

28/04/2021

4:40 PM PT -- Barnett will be released from jail pending trial, his lawyer, Joseph McBride, tells TMZ. He'll be released to home detention and is barred from having any weapons in his home. The man charged with breaking into Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the Capitol riots insists he wasn't calling her a "bitch" on paper -- he was just calling her his "bi**ch" ......

https://urbannewsnow.com/tmz/capitol-rioter-who-put-ft-on-pelosis-desk-will-be-freed-from-jail/

27/04/2021

T This in-between weather may have us all confused outfit-wise, but throwing on an elevated knit in the springtime season can be a great go-to! When people think of knits, they’re reminded of heavy fall and winter layers, but that does not always have to be the case. As fashion evolves and changes, so does the variety of ways to style your everyday looks....

https://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/elevated-knits-for-in-between-climate-coco-bassey/

26/04/2021

Flawless victory. H.E.R.’s powerful “Fight For You” earned the singer her first Oscar Award. She also performed the powerful track during the pre-show. The 93rd annual Academy Award took place on virtually on Sunday (April 25) at Los Angeles’ Union Station and Dolby Theatre. H.E.R. took the stage along with her collaborators Dernst Emile II and Tiara Thomas during her acceptance speech....

https://urbannewsnow.com/us-rap-hip-hop/h-e-r-battle-for-you-wins-oscar/

26/04/2021

Dallas police are investigating the death of a 38 year old man found lying on the ground at a carwash.A Dallas Police Sergeant responded to a call on the 7100 block of American Way about an unresponsive person lying on the ground.Upon arrival the sergeant found Jermaine Thomas,38 unresponsive with a gunshot wound.Dallas Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene....

https://urbannewsnow.com/news/38-yr-previous-fatally-shot-at-a-dallas-carwash/

24/04/2021

Madi just released her debut album, Forsaken, last year but she’s already back with her second single of 2021 and it’s a fierce, empowering anthem to women everywhere. Filled with gritty synths and a confidence-laden vocal performance, Madi takes no prisoners in speaking her mind about putting herself first when others only want to take and take. “Time and time again I’ve helped boys become ‘better’ boys at the expense of my own health....

http://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/madi-releases-empowering-anthem/

24/04/2021

Media Stop Published on April 23rd, 2021 | by Malcolm “A.S.T.A.T.E” Worsham Producer loe4T recently signs publishing deal with BeatStars/SonyMusic. The Queens artist put out his first official track in 2019 and is finally gaining the recognition he deserves. After grinding for years, loe4t’s hard work has finally paid off. This partnership will lead to many future placements starting in summer 2021....

https://urbannewsnow.com/us-rap-hip-hop/producer-loe4t-indicators-publishing-deal-with-beatstars-sonymusic-the-hype-journal/

23/04/2021

(BPRW) Summit Packaging Solutions Completes Recapitalization with PITT OHIO to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Position Business for Continued Growth Agreement Provides for Investment in Innovation & Technology, Expansion in New Markets (Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA - Adam Walker, CEO & President of Summit Packaging Solutions, an award-winning supply chain and contract packaging company, announced it has completed a recapitalization of the business with PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, which will support Summit’s growth strategy....

http://urbannewsnow.com/news/bprw-summit-packaging-options-completes-recapitalization-with-pitt-ohio-to-strengthen-stability-sheet-and-place-enterprise-for-continued-progress-press-releases/

22/04/2021

A.CHAL returns today with the Release of a new single titled “TAPPD’N” Fast rising, genre-disrupting, singer, songwriter, and producer A.CHAL is out with his highly anticipated single “TAPPD’N.” The Single once again proves A.CHAL’s range, by delivering a fresh R&B, Hip Hop, and alternative mix with a toned-down, acoustic ending that creates a bit of a shock factor but really lets his message sink in....

http://urbannewsnow.com/worldstar-hip-hop/a-chal-releases-new-single-tappdn-hear/

22/04/2021

RZA has released his first single since 2008 under the name Bobby Digital. The DJ Scratch-produced track is called “Pugilism” and it’s due on an upcoming album called Bobby Digital: Digital Potions. A release date for the new album has yet to be announced. Listen to the new song below. The rapper, producer, and filmmaker has also announced “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” an online kung fu movie screening series that begins on Saturday (April 24) at 9 p.m....

http://urbannewsnow.com/global-music/rza-releases-new-track-pugilism-as-bobby-digital-pay-attention/

21/04/2021

Play video content Snapchat Swae Lee is finally hearing from his brother facing a first-degree murder charge in his father's death ... and TMZ has the first look at their phone call from jail, and it's powerful. The rapper and his mother, Bernadette Walker, got super emotional as they dialed up her son, Michael Sullivan, as he sits in a Mississippi jail and asked about the night in January 2020 when Swae's stepfather -- who helped raise him -- was gunned down....

http://urbannewsnow.com/tmz/swae-lee-calls-bro-in-jail-first-time-since-arrest-in-stepdads-loss-of-life/

20/04/2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Maine man accused of setting fire to a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation been charged with hate crime offenses, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Dushko Vulchev is charged in federal court with four counts of damage to religious property involving fire and one count of use of fire to commit a federal felony stemming from the Dec....

https://urbannewsnow.com/ebony-magazine/maine-man-charged-with-hate-crime-in-black-church-arson/

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