Tidal Launches Unplugged, $1 Million Program to Support Emerging Musicians

Tidal, the streaming platform headed by Jay-Z, today announced the launch of a million-dollar artist grant program intended to support emerging musicians. Called Tidal Unplugged and funded by a donation from venture capitalists and philanthropists Mark Lampert and Robert Nelsen, the program will kick off March 1 in Detroit, where Lampert’s grandfather started his musical career. […]
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Beyonce and Jay-Z 'bow down' to Duchess Meghan at Brit Awards: 'Congrats on your pregnancy'

During their acceptance video, Beyonce and Jay-Z recreated their iconic "APES**T" music video by standing in front of a portrait of Duchess Meghan.            [Author: USA TODAY]
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Beyonce and Jay-Z pay unexpected tribute to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

In a Brit Awards acceptance video, the couple honored their "Melanated Mona."
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The 1975’s A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships Wins Album Of The Year BRIT Award

The 1975's A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships was named the Album Of The Year at the BRIT Awards, the isle's equivalent of the Grammys. The British boy band beat out a field that included Anne-Marie, Florence And The Machine, George Ezra, and Jorja Smith. More »
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VIDEO: Beyonce and Jay Z's surprising tribute to Meghan Markle at the Brit Awards

Beyoncé and husband Jay Z paid a surprising tribute to the Duchess of Sussex on...
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Beyoncé Challenged You To Eat A Plant-Based Diet — But Is She A Vegan?

The answer is no: Beyoncé isn’t a vegan.And no, Jay-Z isn’t either.The New York Times put an end to recent speculation with information straight from Bey and Jay’s personal trainer, Marco Borges: “Beyoncé eats ‘a plant-based’ — i.e. vegan — ‘breakfast daily’ and consumes no meat on Mondays. Jay-Z eats ‘two plant-based meals a day.’”So perhaps the best way to characterize the superstars is as part-time vegans (or rather, excuse me, part-time “plant-based” dieters). And “part-time” is key here, a...
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Top places to stay in South Beach, Miami

When looking for a luxury beach vacation it’s hard to go past South Beach Miami for its combination of beautiful beaches, warm climate, and things to do. South Beach is the southern end of Miami Beach, which is an island off mainland Maimi. South Beach is famous for its Art Deco architecture, and along Ocean Drive you can see these pastel-colored buildings lit up in neon just like in the TV shows and movies. It’s a popular place for celebrities, so the chances are good that you will see someone...
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Wait —: Wait — Beyoncé Is Not Actually a Vegan

Have fun with your plant challenge, but the Carters eat meat.
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‘Pavarotti’ Trailer: Ron Howard Wants to Take You to the Opera

Ron Howard is leaving Star Wars behind and heading to the opera. The filmmaker’s latest is the documentary Pavarotti, focusing on the opera singer who became one of the most successful tenors of all time, Luciano Pavarotti. The doc will feature both classic performances from the late tenor, as well as never-before-seen footage. Watch the Pavarotti trailer below. Pavarotti Trailer In a bit of career whiplashing, Ron Howard’s first Solo: A Star Wars Story follow-up is a documentary about...
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Chadwick Boseman Teams Up with Spike Lee for Netflix’s Da 5 Bloods

Chadwick Boseman teams up with Spike Lee for Netflix’s Da 5 Bloods According to the Variety, Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has signed on to star in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods at Netflix, a drama about “Vietnam veterans who go back to the jungle to find their lost innocence.” Boseman joins Delroy Lindo, who previously worked with Lee on Clockers, Crooklyn and Malcolm X; and Jean Reno in the film. PB = PB || {}; PB.gptStandAlone = PB.gptStandAlone || {}; ...
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15 Years Ago College Dropout from Kanye West Dropped

Kanye West have been in the news a lot over the last year for all the wrong reasons. We’re not going to get into those reasons because this is about the Kanye West, we knew 15 years ago. College Dropout, which is his debut album was released 15 years ago today. Before dropping College Dropout, Kanye was doing his thing by producing for Roc-A-Fella Records. His best work came from Jay-Z’s Blueprint album. After seeing he could spit, Kanye started work on his debut album. Through the Wire was th...
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Definitive Proof That Couple Tattoos Don't Have To Be Cheesy

There's a lot of thought that goes into getting a tattoo: Which artist should you trust? What design do you want? Where will you get inked? More difficult than thinking up a solo piece of body art, though, is getting a matching one with your significant other. Because if a relationship is going to last forever — it better look pretty damn good, right? Luckily, there are ways to ensure your couple tattoo looks cool enough to stand the test of time.First, check out some celebrity BFFs and S.O.s f...
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Who Will Win At The 2019 Grammys? We Think We Know

Music's biggest night, the Grammys, is coming up this weekend, and whether you're placing bets on an office pool, or just want to know who is going to win in advance, Refinery29 has got you covered. We looked over the nominees in the top four categories (and a few more for fun) to predict who will win (and we will get into who should win, because sometimes the world is unjust).This is the true story of who WILL win a Grammy at the 2019 ceremony and why we think they're taking home the gold — as...
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Coachella history: See photos of Beyoncé, Guns N’ Roses and all of the festival’s headliners from 2010 to 2018

Since the 20th edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is getting ever closer, we’re looking back through our archives to share some of the biggest moments in the festival’s history since its first year in 1999. More Coachella photos Coachella history: See photos of all the festival’s headliners from the first 10 years Coachella: See photos from the festival’s first year in 1999 Coachella 2018: Our 50 best photos from Weekend 1 Coachella 2018: Our 50 best photos from Weeken...
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Morning Docket: 02.07.19

* Jay-Z has hired a lawyer for 21 Savage. [BBC News] * Stanford Law finds itself a new dean. [The Recorder] * With the "Art of Fielding" copyright case falling flat at the Second Circuit, stay tuned for my upcoming novel: "Diamond of Memories" about a Nebraska farmer who builds a baseball field into his soybean crop. [Law360] * Michigan State's legal incompetence continues -- after learning that the school is bringing on its fourth GC in a year, we find out that it's on the hook for almost $1...
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21 Savage: Jay-Z hires lawyer for rapper's deportation fight

The British rapper is being held by US immigration officials over an expired visa.
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21 Savage’s ICE Arrest: Jay-Z Hires Attorney for ‘Dreamer’ Rapper; Grammy Moment in Works

After 21 Savage’s arrest by ICE on Sunday on grounds that he is a U.K. citizen who has overstayed his visa, many people have spoken out in his defense, ranging from Cardi B to U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson. But Jay-Z has not only issued a statement on his Facebook page, he has hired attorney Alex […]
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Jay-Z Hires A Lawyer For 21 Savage

As you know, Atlanta rapper 21 Savage was arrested by ICE for reported VISA issues. Much of the industry has come forth in full support of 21 and his team also started a petition for the rapper to be released. A letter from Georgia Congressman and representative Henry C. “Hank” Johnson soon followed. TMZ now reports that 21 is getting even more help, this time with some legal action by Jay-Z — who has hired a lawyer to help with the case. A statement was later released by Hov and Roc Nation. ...
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Maroon 5 Proved They Do Not Have Moves Like Jagger At The Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Super Bowl LIII halftime show was going to be controversial no matter what happened. The gig was reportedly turned down by Rihanna (unconfirmed), Cardi B (confirmed), and Jay-Z (he wrote a song about it) in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, whose gesture of silently kneeling during the National Anthem in support of Black Lives Matter kicked off a national conversation about social justice work and protest in the NFL and seemingly cost him his position in the league. When it was announced, m...
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2000s Fashion Icons: Beyoncé

All hail Queen Bey! Beyonce in 2003 via Pacific Coast News Over the past few weeks, we've been breaking down the top 10 2000s fashion icons you need to know about. Last time, we talked about pop icon Britney Spears. Today, we're talking about another household name who is even more famous than Britney these days: the one, the only Beyoncé.These days, we don't call her Queen Bey for nothing. She is a multi-platinum artist with countless awards for her music, videos, and performances. Now, she...
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Beyoncé & Jay-Z Are Offering Free Concert Tickets for Life to Fans Who Go Vegan, and Twitter is Lit

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are giving fans the chance to win free concert tickets FOR LIFE if they vow to go vegan.Beyoncé announced the new contest Wednesday night (Jan. 30) as part of the Greenprint Project, whose goal is to improve the environment by urging people to switch to a plant-based diet.It’s important to note that you don’t have to go completely vegan to be eligible for the contest. You can simply limit your meat intake with “Meatless Mondays” or incorporate more vegan substitutes, like “plan...
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Coachella history: See photos of all the festival’s headliners from the first 10 years

Just months after the disaster of Woodstock ’99, a brand-new festival launched. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival started in October 1999 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. And it lost money. But it paved the way for the rise of the mega festival in the United States. This year, Coachella will celebrate its 20th year with twin weekends April 12-14 and April 17-19, with headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande. More Coachella photos See photos from the festival’s...
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Critic’s Notebook: For Innovation at the Grammys, Look at the Best Music Video Category

The music awards have failed to recognize boundary-pushing black performers. But this year there’s a welcome surprise in a less-heralded competition.
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Morning Docket: 01.28.19

* Paul Weiss really showed its “commitment to putting the white in white shoe” with its new partnership class, and the New York Times is on it! See our coverage from December here. [New York Times] * President Donald Trump recently met with a group of right-wing activists led by Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice […]
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Kanye West Has Filed A Lawsuit Against JAY-Z & Roc-A-Fella Records

Yeah, we ain't never getting Watch The Throne 2. And I'm not even mad.
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Kanye West Sues Roc-A-Fella Records, Def Jam, And Others

Kanye West has filed a pair of lawsuits in what may be an attempt to extradite himself from contracts and reclaim control over his career. One lawsuit is against EMI, the song publisher that has administered the rights to his songs since 2003, shortly before the hip-hop star released his debut album, The College Dropout. More »
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this revisitation of a busy seven days in the music industry, we revisit PledgeMusic's payment woes and promise to do better, Jay-Z and Meek Mill's launching of a criminal justice reform alliance, some new titles rolling into the public domain, and more! PledgeMusic Issues Statement On Late Payments To Artists With Vague Promise To Do Better In 90 Days Jay-Z, Meek Mill Launch Criminal Justice Reform Alliance New Titles Entering The Public Domain Arcade Fire, 20...
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