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Recording Academy Launches GRAMMY GO™ Partnership with Coursera

By Shawn Grant / April 18, 2024

The Recording Academy® has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Coursera, a renowned online learning platform, to introduce GRAMMY GO™. This...

How Your Smartphone Can Enhance Your Music Experience

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

In an age where smartphones have become ubiquitous companions in our daily lives, their role in enhancing various experiences has...

Tyla Stars in New Beats by Dr. Dre and Alo Campaign

By Shawn Grant / April 3, 2024

Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) and Alo Yoga (Alo) have joined forces to introduce the Beats X Alo Special Edition...

DJs Are Making Money Helping Songs Go Viral on New Music Platform DJ Connect App

By Shawn Grant / March 28, 2024

Most upcoming artists understand the grind: mixing tracks into the wee hours, investing your essence into every beat, all while...

The New Zumba App: Music and Movement Anywhere!

By Shawn Grant / March 25, 2024

It’s no surprise that Zumba is the leading global dance-fitness powerhouse. It IS a surprise, however, that the brand has...

The Ethical Considerations of Using Dating Services

By Shawn Grant / March 16, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, personal connections and the dynamics of adult entertainment have evolved, leading to the emergence of services...

Why Does TikTok Still Have Ariana Grande and Other Universal Music Artists Even Though There’s a Standoff With the Label?

By Sourcestaff / March 14, 2024

If you or your kids use TikTok, don’t feel bad because pretty much every social media user does; then you...

Spotify CEO Hints at Raise in U.S. Subscription Cost for First Time

Shawn Grant

April 27, 2023

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Get ready to pay a bit more to stream your favorite songs. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek revealed on Tuesday (Apr. 25) his desire to raise prices for American subscriptions for the first time. “I think we are ready... Read Article

Nick Cannon Amp The Daily Cannon Launch Party

Nick Cannon Celebrates Launch of New Show ‘The Daily Cannon’ in Hollywood

Shawn Grant

April 24, 2023

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At a private celebration at Mel's Drive-In in West Hollywood, Nick Cannon and Amp, the live radio app from Amazon, toasted the impending premiere of The Daily Cannon, a new morning program hosted by Nick Canno... Read Article

UK’s Acklam Car Centre Upends Social Media with Viral Luxury Cars Videos Boosting Sales

Shawn Grant

April 24, 2023

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The global luxury car market was valued at $461 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow by a healthy 4.9% annually until 2028, outpacing the whole sector. Luxury cars come in various shapes and forms, from hatch... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: TikTok Serving as a Launchpad for Regional Mexican Artists to the Billboard Charts

Shawn Grant

April 13, 2023

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With Raggaeton remaining a dominant force on TikTok, Karol G, and Shakira's "TQG" found a way to break through and become the top trending Latin song on the platform last week. Traditional and regional Latin g... Read Article

Nick Cannon Set to Host New Radio Show ‘The Daily Cannon’ on Amp

Shawn Grant

April 11, 2023

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Nick Cannon is turning his talents to radio, specifically Amazon's live radio app Amp. The Daily Cannon, a new morning program presented by Nick Cannon, will debut on Amp on Monday, April 24, at 9 a.m. EDT,... Read Article

Elon Musk Paints over ‘W’ on Twitter Headquarters Sign, now reads ‘Titter’

Zoe Zorka

April 10, 2023

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Even though April Fools Day was over a week ago, the jokes apparently have not stopped for Elon Musk. Over the weekend, the eccentric Twitter CEO apparently defaced...his own business's sign. For reasons co... Read Article

Gemtracks Releases Subscription Platform For Music Producers

Shawn Grant

April 6, 2023

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Music creator platform, Gemtracks, known for their beat marketplace has released their latest feature – a tool for music producers to sell beats, loops, and samples using a subscription model.The Gemtracks pla... Read Article

From Hip-Hop to the Metaverse: The Story of Lil’ Hippo

Sha Be Allah

March 30, 2023

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Once upon a time, not long ago, when people talked finances, it was a "no-go". No one taught us how to make money grow, and we were left in the dark, with no place to go. But one man knew the power of educa... Read Article

Havoc of Mobb Deep, Saigon, and Jahlil Beats Launch ’50 Years of Hip-Hop’ NFT Collection

Zoe Zorka

March 25, 2023

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In the past two years, the hip-hop community has embraced technology like never before. In addition to dropping new hits, many artists are also dropping their own custom NFTs. Hip-hop stars Havoc of Mobb Deep,... Read Article

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP ACROSS AMAZON MUSIC AND TWITCH

Twitch Employees Among 9,000 To Be Laid off by Amazon

Shawn Grant

March 21, 2023

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The tech industry is getting another hit. Amazon has announced the intention to lay off 9.000 additional employees. According to Variety, that number will be on top of the 18,000 jobs that were announced to be... Read Article

Meta Dissolves the Team Designed to Protect Society from Facebook

Mark Zuckerburg and Meta Announce 10,000 Layoffs to come to Facebook Parent Company

Shawn Grant

March 18, 2023

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The Meta company is making headlines after the Facebook-parent company announced a layoff of an additional 10,000 workers. This is the company's second round of job cuts in the past four months. According t... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Updates Fans After Hospitalization for Exhaustion: ‘We Forget Our Body is our Temple’

Shawn Grant

March 18, 2023

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Wyclef Jean had his first-ever stay in the hospital, but he is delivering a message to fans that he is doing ok. Speaking with TMZ, Wyclef Jean stated he felt numb on the right side of his face and went to ... Read Article

The Technology Behind ChatGPT Gets More Powerful and Scarier

Melissa Sanchez

March 17, 2023

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OpenAI unveiled GPT-4, which according to them, is capable of performing well on standardized tests. OpenAI further reveals that the updated technology passed a law school bar exam with a score in the top 10% ... Read Article

Biden Administration to TikTok: Remove Chinese Ownership or Face U.S. Ban

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2023

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TikTok is on the clock. The Biden administration has warned the tech giant that it is facing a ban in the United States if its Chinese owners do not sell their stakes in the social media platforms. The orde... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Updates Fans After Hospitalization for Exhaustion: ‘We Forget Our Body is our Temple’

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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The Game’s Crypto Company Registration Revoked

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons Compton rapper The Game is one of the many people to invest in cryptocurrency. He backs a crypto startup company, ParagonCoin Limited, which is mainly involved in the marijuana in... Read Article

Mark Zuckerburg and Meta Announce 10,000 Layoffs to come to Facebook Parent Company

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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DatPiff Eases Rap Fans Minds After Rumors of Shut Down: ‘We Are Still Here’

Shawn Grant

March 14, 2023

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Fans were holding a funeral for legendary mixtape platform Datpiff a little bit too soon. Fans noticed the site was down, leading to rumors that the mixtape hub had run its course. Hitting Twitter, Datpiff ... Read Article

Miguel’s “Sure Thing” Is Popular Again, Skyrocketing Up UK Charts Due to TikTok

Sourcestaff

March 9, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons In 2011, R&B crooner Miguel released his hit song “Sure Thing.” 12 years later, it remains a hit-thanks largely to TikTok. Amid finishing up his new album, Miguel just recent... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Announces the Launch of His Attucks Apex AP0 Electric Supercar

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons Wyclef Jean has always had his hands on many different things. Now, the former Fugees member is taking his talents to the automotive industry. On Monday (March 6), Jean showed of... Read Article