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23 Aug 2023

Bjork Wins Best Live Performance Ahead of 2023 AIM Independent Music Awards (Full List of Nominees)

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has revealed its nominees in 12 categories for the 2023 AIM Awards.

RAYE and Shygirl each received three nominations. 070 Shake, who collaborated with RAYE on “Escapism,” received two, as did Ezra Collective, Overmono and ENNY. Other notable nominees include: Wet Leg, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yves Tumor, Little Simz and Rina Sawayama.

AIM also revealed the winners of two awards.

Björk won the publicly-voted Best Live Performance award, besting Beabadoobee, MUNA and Japan’s kawaii-metal girl band BABYMETAL.

Dr. Charisse Beaumont, CEO of Black Lives in Music (BLiM), was named Diversity Champion in recognition of her groundbreaking work in creating an inclusive music industry, such as the rollout of BLiM’s voluntary Music Industry Anti-Racism Code.

The AIM Independent Music Awards recognizes the achievements of independent labels, artists and entrepreneurs that make up the U.K.’s independent music sector.

Silvia Montello, CEO of AIM, said in a statement: “The AIM Independent Music Awards are a night to celebrate the best of the UK’s independent music community, and to showcase its triumphs and innovations. We are proud to be able to honour the diversity and talent across the UK ‘s independent labels, artists, entrepreneurs and champions and it’s fantastic to see continued public recognition of Björk’s trailblazing live shows!”

The awards will be presented at London’s Roundhouse on Sept. 26.

The ceremony will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, an anniversary that has been feted at numerous awards shows already this year. The segment, supported by BBC 1Xtra, will recognize hip-hop’s influence and its lasting impact on the emergence of jungle, grime and drum & bass. 

Here’s a complete list of nominees for the 2023 AIM Awards.

Best Live Performance

Björk  (One Little Independent)

Diversity Champion

Charisse Beaumont – Black Lives in Music

PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist

AntsLive (Payday Records, Trademark Records)

John Summit (Off The Grid Records)

Surya Sen (Skint Records)

Vibe Chemistry (DnB Allstars Records)

Wet Leg (Domino Records)

Music Entrepreneur of the Year

Alex Brees – Un:hurd

Caius Pawson – Young / Space

Jess Kangalee – Good Energy PR

Keturah Cummings – Forward Slash

Yasin El Ashrafi – HQ Familia

Best Boutique Label

Chess Club

Glasgow Underground

Houndstooth

Rough Bones

So Young Records

Best Independent Label

Defected Records

Forever Living Originals

Hospital Records

One Little Independent

Transgressive

Best Creative Campaign

Because Music (Shygirl – “Nymph”)

Dirty Hit (Rina Sawayama – “Hold the Girl”)

Human Re Sources (RAYE – “My 21st Century Blues”)

Ninja Tune (Young Fathers – “Heavy Heavy”)

Partisan Records (Ezra Collective – “Where I’m Meant to Be”)

XL Recordings (Yaeji – “With a Hammer”)

UK Independent Breakthrough

Ezra Collective (Partisan Records)

I.Jordan (Ninja Tune)

Overmono (XL Recordings)

Shygirl (Because Music)

Suki Waterhouse (Sub Pop)

Best Independent Track (Meta)

Connie Constance – “Hurt You” (Play It Again Sam)

ENNY – “Charge It” (FAMM)

Four Tet – “Three Drums” (Text Records)

Makaya McCraven – “Dream Another” (XL Recordings)

Overmono – “Good Lies” (XL Recordings)

RAYE, 070 Shake – “Escapism” (Human Re Sources) 

Shygirl – “Shlut” (Because Music) 

Sudan Archives – “Selfish Soul” (Stones Throw Records)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Spitting Off the Edge of the World” feat. Perfume Genius (Secretly Canadian)

Yves Tumor – “Echolalia” (Warp Records)

Best Independent EP/ Mixtape 

Bellah – Adultsville (Base ‘N’ Rebulz X Marathon Music Group)

ENNY – We Go Again (FAMM)

Jessica Winter – Limerance (Lucky Number)

Saint Joshua – EP2 (Ditto Music)

yunè pinku – BABYLON IX (PLATOON)

Best Independent Album 

Avelino – God Save The Streets (More Music Records/ OddChild Music)

Kelela – Raven (Warp Records)

Little Simz – No Thank You (Forever Living Originals)

Nova Twins – Supernova (Marshall Records)

Obongjayar – Some Nights I Dream of Doors (September Recordings)

Oliver Sim – Hideous Bastard (Young)

RAYE – My 21st Century Blues (Human Re Sources)

Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl (Dirty Hit)

Shygirl – Nymph (Because Music)

Wu-Lu – LOGGERHEAD(Warp Records) 

Best Independent Remix 

Sega Bodega Remix (One Little Independent) – Björk – “Ovuke” (feat. Shygirl)

Soulwax Remix (Deewee / Because Music) – Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul – “Cliché”

Nu:Tone Remix (Hospital Records) – GLXY – “Butterfly Effect” (feat. Hugh Hardie & Visionobi)

Jamie XX remix (Young) – Oliver Sim – “GMT”

Boys Noize (Secretly Canadian) – Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Wolf”

One to Watch (BBC Music Introducing)

Jessica Winter (Lucky Number)

Juice Menace (Supernature)

FLOWEROVLOVE (FAE GRP)

Laughta (MDLBEAST)

Master Peace (PMR)

Best Independent Video (Vevo)

Ezra Collective – “No Confusion” ft. Kojey Radical (Partisan Records)

Kelela – “Enough for Love” (Warp Records)

Obongjayar – “I Wish It Was Me (Live)” (September Recordings)

RAYE, 070 Shake – “Escapism” (Human Re Sources)

Wesley Joseph – “MONSOON” (EEVILTWINN)

23 Aug 2023

Black Sabbath & Roark Just Dropped a Vintage Apparel Collection: Shop It Here

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Black Sabbath is embracing nostalgia with a new capsule collection titled “It Runs in Our Veins” in collaboration with the adventure lifestyle brand Roark. The apparel line officially dropped Wednesday (Aug. 23) and features a mix of running tops, bottoms and an active bomber jacket all decorated with the iconic heavy metal band’s logo and photos from the past.

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The collection infuses both brands’ styles infuses heavy metal rock, youth and activeness into each piece. The photos used are also a nod to “the wild night in 1972 that the band spent in Roark’s hometown of Laguna Beach,” according to a press release.

To celebrate the release of the collection, Roark and Roark Run Amok (the brand’s trail running specific apparel) posted a gallery of photos in a joint post showing off the apparel up for grabs.

“Black Sabbath has long been a cornerstone of our daily rhythm intake, fueling our trail time, nights out, and creativity. It comes with great excitement that we announce our collaboration with these pioneers of heavy metal, pumping fresh air into our existence Somewhere Between Freedom & Chaos,” the caption read.

This capsule collection won’t be around forever and most likely won’t be restocked once styles are sold out. Don’t wait out on these exclusive styles and make sure to add them to your cart sooner rather than later.

Keep reading to shop our picks below or check out the entire limited collection here.

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Roark

Mathis Short Sleeve Tee

$59

Featuring an off-white base and the timeless Black Sabbath purple shade, this short sleeve tee is a must-have for fans and collectors to add to their rotation. The back comes with a photo of the band in the ’70s while the front says “Black Sabbath” in the top right corner.

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Serrano 2.0 Shorts

$79

Whether you’re going for a morning jog or are just lounging around the house, do it in these Black Sabbath-themed shorts. The style features a drawstring waistband to customize to your needs while the sides and back feature zip-up pockets for keeping your essentials safe and secure.

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Roark

Black Sabbath Mathis Raglan Tee

$75

For a longer shirt style, this baseball-inspired top comes in a black and white style you can pair with joggers, jeans and sweatpants. The front features the band’s name while the back comes with the iconic devil logo.

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Alta Shorts 5″

$99

Fans won’t be able to resist this more vibrant choice as these shorts come with the heavy metal band’s name, album title and photos from the past. The design also features a 5-inch leg length and a four-way stretch nylon material that’ll move with you whether you’re at the gym or running errands.

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Black Sabbath Roadie Bomber Jacket

$149

As the weather cools down, throw on this bomber jacket to show off your favorite band and cover your arms from the chilly wind. It features a nylon stretch material, ripped hem and cuffs for added comfort and style.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best varsity jackets, platform boots and crewnecks and hoodies.

23 Aug 2023

13 Must-Have Amazon Labor Day Deals to Take Advantage of Now

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Labor Day is on Monday (Sept. 4), providing us with not only a long weekend, but also plenty of deals and sales to take advantage of. Whether you’re searching for some TV deals, laptop deals, discounted beauty products or fashion sales, Amazon is one of the retailers that will be chock-full of steals you can snag.

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Rather than scour the thousands of sales the retailer is offering, we did the digging for you and found some of the best Labor Day sales on Amazon your cart will be begging you to add. From home to tech deals, keep reading to shop our picks and get ready to bask in all the savings.

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AERLANG Portable Handheld Percussion Massager Gun

$23.99 $89.99 73% OFF

“Sore muscles, who?” That’s what you’ll be saying after you give this massage gun a whirl. Not only is it being offered for a major 73% off, but it comes with customizable heads to use on your targeted areas and will help loosen muscles and relieve aches and pains.

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X-cosrack Vinyl Record Storage Crate

$32.68 $47.99 32% OFF

While you could continue piling your vinyl record collection on the floor of your bedroom, a storage crate can help declutter. For less than $40, this design comes with wired metal sides for added durability and is compact enough to store under your bed or display on top of your media storage cabinet.

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USB Wall Charger

$7.99 $15.99 50% OFF

Lose your charging block? For half off you can get two wall chargers for the price of one. Not only are these USB port compatible, but they can charge two devices at once.

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Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones

$38 $59.99 37% OFF

In terms of over-ear headphones, Sony’s wireless ones are some of the best, according to reviews. Not only can you grab these for less than $40, but they’re also Bluetooth compatible, have a 4.5 star-rating and are labelled an Amazon Choice for over-ear headphones by Sony.

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WALI Floating Entertainment Center Shelves

$18.74 $24.99 25% OFF

Space is a luxury not all of us have which is where these floating shelves come in. At less than $20, they’ll be able to display everything from photos, Xbox consoles, streaming devices and more. Now, you’ll finally be able to declutter that corner that’s collected all you miscellaneous tech devices.

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Amazon

SeasonLife Vintage Turntable

$39.09 $79.99 51% OFF

SeasonLife’s Vintage Turntable is brining retro back, but with a modern twist. The device has the ability to playback your vinyl records as well as connect wirelessly to devices so you can listen to your playlists without having to drop money on Bluetooth speakers. After one use, you’ll probably consider one of the must-have accessories for vinyl collectors.

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Bmani Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones

$29.99 $58.99 49% OFF

If you prefer something more compact when you listen to music, then consider these Bluetooth earbuds for less than $30. Amazon has labelled it a No. 1 bestseller for over-ear headphones with over 24,000 verified reviewers giving it a five-star rating. A full battery can get up to 48 hours of playback time (with the charging case) and it has a built-in mic so you can take calls and use smart device features like Siri and Alexa.

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Sport Beats Stadium Seat

$44.99 $55.99 20% OFF

Concert and tour goers don’t have to settle for uncomfortable plastic chairs as this affordable stadium seat will offer cushy seating. The design comes with a drink holder and storage pocket to store your belongings with and is made to be foldable so you can easily carry it from the car to the show with less of a hassle.

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Iyrany Record Player Stand

$87.99 $109.99 20% OFF

Put your record player, books, vinyl collection and more on display in style using this elegant record player stand. It uses a simple open cubby design that’s minimalist-approved and can blend into almost all decor aesthetics. Plus, it’s under $100 making it a total steal.

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Amazon

Molblly 8 inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress

$From $99.99 $149.99 33% OFF

Enjoy some major savings on this gel memory foam mattress currently being offered at under $100. It’s made with 8-inch thick memory foam and a gel interior to help relieve pressure and provide extra comfort throughout the night.

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Miroposs Travel Makeup Mirror

$16.99 $35.99 53% OFF

Touch up your makeup no matter where you are with the help of this travel makeup mirror. It’s currently 53% off and can be folded and put away in your purse, tote bag, backpack or luggage. The design also features a ring light with three brightness settings to choose from.

tan slide slippers

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Bronax Slides

$23.99 $35.99 33% OFF

Slide your feet into a pair of Bronax Slides that are just as comfy as they are stylish. For under $25, you can choose from 16 shades (or stock up on them all). They’re rated a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon in women’s slippers and come designed with a rebound sole that’s lightweight and compression resistant to help providing stability and shock absorption.

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Sunzel Flare Leggings

$19.59 $49.99 61% OFF

You can never really have too many pairs of leggings and this flare styled pair will most likely be in constant rotation. It’s currently being discounted at 61% off and comes with a high-waist fit and subtle flare leg that you can pair with sports bras, tank tops, crop tops and more.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of best robot vacuum deals, cookware deals and dorm essentials.

23 Aug 2023

Lainey Wilson Hopes to ‘Turn Heads & Capture Hearts’ in Wrangler Collection: Shop Her Fall Favorites

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Lainey Wilson is the face of Wrangler’s new fashion campaign released Wednesday (Aug. 23). The “Heart Like a Truck” singer took to social media to show off some of her favorite looks in an Instagram Reel highlighting Wrangler’s fall/winter 2023 collection.

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“Turn heads and capture hearts ? I partnered with @wrangler to show y’all some of their new fall styles,” she captioned the post.

Wilson models several different styles from the collection including a denim vest, denim shirt, denim catsuit, a cinched fleece pullover sweatshirt, sherpa jacket, printed bootcuts, trumpet and velvet flare bottoms and western button-down tops.

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Lainey Wilson x Wrangler

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Earlier this year, Wrangler announced a multi-year collaboration with the award-winning singer and Yellowstone actress. As a longtime fan of the brand, Wilson was a natural fit for Wrangler’s latest collection. 

“I have been devoted to the western lifestyle all my life, and there’s nothing that feels more like home than a pair of Wrangler jeans,” said Wilson. “Teaming up with this brand feels like the perfect fit and there are so many new, exciting and trendy styles for women in the upcoming collection, including my favorite bell bottom flare pieces.”

Lainey Wilson x Wrangler

Lainey Wilson x Wrangler

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Wrangler Retro Mae Jean

$49.97 $69.99 29% off% OFF

Wilson’s collaboration with the brand will continue throughout the next year as the country star will serve as the face of the brand’s spring/summer 2024 collection.

“Over the last several years, Lainey Wilson has become a genuine and inspirational voice to fans of the brand, sharing her honest journey from a PRCA flag girl to an award-winning musician,” said Holly Wheeler, vice president global marketing at Wrangler. “As the most recognized female artist in recent country music history and a leading voice in the western movement, we’re thrilled to have her represent Wrangler alongside other industry greats like George Strait, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson.”

Fans can also look forward to a Wrangler x Lainey Wilson Capsule Collection slated to launch in fall of 2024. In the meantime, shop items from the Wrangler fall/winter collection below.

Women’s Long Sleeve Western Snap Denim Shirt

$44.99

This Western Denim Snap Shirt is available in mid denim and dark denim wash and sizes ranging from XS-3XL.

Wrangler

Women’s Denim Catsuit in Mars Black

$179.99

Need a catsuit? Get one in denim! This slim-fitting, curve-hugging catsuit looks too good to pass up, so it probably won’t be in stock long. The catsuit is available in sizes XS-XL.

Wrangler

Women’s Floral Print Wanderer Jean

$129.99

Flower power! Wrangler’s Floral Print Wanderer Jean features a retro-inspired, wildflower print with a slim fit, high-waist design and the brand’s signature “W” logo stitching on the back pocket.

23 Aug 2023

Dua Lipa Takes Fans Inside Birthday Dinner With Boyfriend Romain Gavras

Dua Lipa celebrated her 28th birthday in style. The “Levitating” singer made her latest trip around the sun on Tuesday and had a birthday dinner with friends, family and her boyfriend Romain Gavras, who makes a cameo in photos posted to her Instagram on Wednesday (Aug. 23).

The first images in the photo carousel feature Lipa in a stunning floor-length red dress, which she accessorized with a multitude of oversize Chanel chains, dainty rings and hoop earrings. Lipa’s younger sister Rina makes a cameo in the following pictures, the pair looking like a matching set with her pink-and-red ruffled gown. By nightfall, the festivities included a birthday dinner swimming with high-profile guests, including French fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, friends Bashir Arab-Sanchez and Sarah Lysander Svendby Carter, and, of course, French-Greek film director Gavras.

The 28-year-old followed up the birthday post with more pictures from her dinner, this time, with video of all the guests in attendance forming a conga line and dancing in a backyard with her closest pals, as jazzy bossa nova plays in the background.

Lipa celebrated another major milestone earlier this month — on Aug. 21, she celebrated eight years since the release of her debut single, “New Love,” on Instagram. “8 Years ago I released my first song that I wrote with @wyattish [Andrew Wyatt] and @emilehaynie (and videos!)” Lipa wrote. “19 year old me would be very happy to know we’d get this far.”

See all the photos and videos from Lipa’s birthday celebration here, here and here.

23 Aug 2023

Grupo Frontera to Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day With Show at the Zócalo

Grupo Frontera will add music to the patriotic celebrations in Mexico. The Mexican-American band will perform at the capital’s Zócalo — the country’s most important public square — on Sept. 15 for the annual Grito de Independencia event, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Wednesday (Aug. 23).

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“The members of Grupo Frontera will be there on September 15 at night in the Zócalo,” said the Mexican president at the end of his usual morning conference, where he played Frontera’s cover of “No Se Va,” originally by Colombian group Morat.

López Obrador reiterated his taste for the music of the regional Mexican group, which he has included in his playlist to challenge corridos tumbados, a musical genre that although he has said he will not prohibit, he considers to glorify drug traffickers.

Grupo Frontera joins a long list of national and international artists who have set foot in the second-largest public square in the world, only behind Tiananmen in Beijing. Musicians such as Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Manu Chao, Shakira, Café Tacvba and the late icon of regional Mexican music Vicente Fernández, among many others, have performed at the Zócalo.

The attendance record for free concerts held in the so-called Primer Cuadro in the Mexican capital is held by the Argentine rock band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, which achieved the milestone of gathering 300,000 people on the night of June 3, beating Grupo Firme, who held the record after summoning 280,000 people in September 2022, according to figures from the government of Mexico City.

This week, the sextet scored their first top 10 hit on a Billboard album chart with El Comienzo, which jumped 39-4 on the Top Latin Albums chart on Aug. 19 after its first full week of activity. El Comienzo also jumped 12-2 on Regional Mexican Albums and debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart.

Grupo Frontera is set to be part of the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 2-6 in Miami. Purchase tickets to Latin Music Week here.

23 Aug 2023

Britney Spears Introduces Fans to Her Adorable New Puppy

Britney Spears is living her best life with a furry friend by her side.

The pop superstar took to Instagram on Wednesday (Aug. 23) to share a video of her adorable new puppy. In the clip, it’s unclear what breed the tiny pup is, but the white fluffy dog is seen wagging its tail as it runs around Spears’ feet. “Introducing Snow … the new [addition] to the family … it’s her world and we just live in it,” the “Circus” singer captioned the post.

The cute new family member arrives amid news that Spears’ husband Sam Asghari filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on Aug. 16, citing irreconcilable differences. The next day, he posted a statement confirming the breakup. “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” he wrote on Instagram. “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. S–t happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”

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Spears broke her silence on the matter on Aug. 18. “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business !!!” she wrote on Instagram. “I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!”

The two first met in 2016 on the set of Spears’ “Slumber Party” music video, and tied the knot. inJune 2022.

23 Aug 2023

Diddy Announces New Album ‘The Love Album: Off The Grid’

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Diddy has announced his official return to music. His new R&B project will be here in a couple of weeks.

Friday, September 15 will mark the mogul’s come back with the release of The Love Album: Off The Grid on his new imprint Love Records. In signature fashion he made the reveal via a video that gives his fans some insight on his mind state going into making the new LP. “My heart has been broken I still got that question of like, ‘Am I gonna love again?’” he asks himself. “We in the love era. That’s the frequency that I’m asking you to be a part of.”

As expected the four-minute trailer features a list of his celebrity friends and collaborators including The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Justin Bieber, Mark J. Bilge, DJ Khaled. Additionally, we get some behind the scenes footage with his former girlfriend Kim Porter who passed away in 2018. While the track listing has yet to be revealed Diddy tagged Yung Miami, Babyface and Teyana Taylor on the post which many assume is a nod to these talents being featured artists on the album.

Diddy announced the launch of Love Records back in 2022. At the time he said “Music has always been my first love, Love Records is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life.” He went on to add “for the label, I’m focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next generation of artists and producers. Motown is the perfect partner for my album and I’m excited to add to its legacy.”

You can see Diddy’s trailer for The Love Album: Off The Grid below.



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23 Aug 2023

Audible Announces ‘Yes We Cannabis’ Series w/ Method Man, Punkie Johnson & More

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A new scripted audio series from Audible covers the adventures of three friends trying to find happiness while launching a legal marijuana company.

Audible announced the launch of a new audio comedy series created in collaboration with media powerhouse Broadway Video, which is entitled Ye We Cannabis. The series boasts a bevy of talented comedic actors, fronted by Sam Richardson, best known for his role as Richard Splett on HBO’s Veep series and his Emmy-nominated performance as billionaire Edwin Akufo on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso along with Wu-Tang Clan MC and veteran actor Method Man, and Punkie Johnson from Saturday Night Live along with Langston Kerman who has appeared in HBO’s Insecure and Amazon’s The Boys.

Yes We Cannabis follows a pharmacist named George (Richardson) who is unsatisfied with his work and life in Florida, prompting him to quit his job and take off for California with the goal of creating a legal cannabis company along with his friends Brandy (Johnson) and Marcus (Kerman). The 10-episode series captures the highs, lows, and other highs of trying to make the company a reality while encountering hectic situations in dating, family, and dealing with shady people all in the vein of living while Black in America.

The series will feature a slew of notable guest voices, which include Tichina Arnold, Tim Meadows, Rachel Dratch, and Chris Parnell. In addition to Meadows and Dratch, there are other Saturday Night Live veterans in the mix such as Heidi Gardner who joins other comedians like Richard Kind, Laci Mosley, and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to round out the cast.

Yes We Cannabis is directed by Rochée Jeffrey, who also created and wrote the show with George K. Burns. Both also serve as executive producers along with Britta von Schoeler for Broadway Video, with Ian Stearns filling the role for Audible. Producers for the series are Olutoye Adegboro, Gabriella Mezzacappa, Eddie Michaels, and Austin Breslow for Broadway Video. Yes We Cannabis will make its exclusive debut on Audible on Thursday (August 24th).

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23 Aug 2023

You Care: Marcus Jordan Says He Is Not Engaged To Larsa Pippen, Reveals He Gave Her A Promise Ring

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Wedding bells are not Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen’s future… yet.

Last week, the couple had social media buzzing after TMZ Sports caught them coming out of a restaurant. Jordan told the paparazzi they were “looking for a location” and had started the wedding process.

Now, it looks like that was nothing but the ultimate pump fake, with the couple throwing cold water on speculation they were close to tying the knot.

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On a recent episode of their podcast, Separation Anxiety, Pippen said the ring she is sporting is a “promise ring” and not an engagement ring. Jordan added he was responding to the paparazzi in a “cheeky way.”

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“We’re not engaged,” Pippen, 49, said. “But you did give me a promise ring.”

“I definitely gave you a promise ring,” Jordan, 32, replied, adding that marriage has been a topic of discussion for the couple but not a “priority.”

“The only thing we’ve come up with is that we want a destination wedding,” the reality TV star added.

The explanation comes after Pippen was first spotted with a diamond band on her left ring finger while leaving a West Hollywood restaurant with her beau last week.

Addressing the recent headlines, Jordan said, “Paparazzi got us leaving the restaurant and asked us if there were wedding plans in the works, and so, I think I responded in a cheeky way.”

Marcus Jordan’s Parents & Larsa Pippen’s Reacted To The Engagement Rumors

Despite the couple denying the wedding rumors, their families and friends both reacted to the news. “I had a hundred calls and text messages of people congratulating us,” Pippen said.

Jordan revealed he got multiple messages from his father, Michael Jordan, and his mother, Juanita Vanoy, who sent him “a bunch of eye emojis.”

What we would give to know exactly what Michael Jordan said to his son.

When asked if he approves of the couple, he flat out told reporters, “No!” he did not approve of the Trophy Room owner dating his former teammate, now enemy, Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife.

Speaking on the Basketball Hall of Famer’s comments, Larsa Pippen said “she was embarrassed,” noting his comments could result from his fractured friendship with his former teammate.

“I feel like for them, it probably is weird, Pippen began. “It probably is weird for your dad. I can’t be mad. I understand,” she added during a July episode of the couple’s podcast. “[But] oh my God, I was traumatized. I was like, ‘What are we going to do?”

What a messy situation this is.

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