Teyana Taylor is set to release “The Album” on Friday, coinciding with Juneteenth, the day marking word of emancipation reaching enslaved African-Americans in the outermost territories in 1865.
To preview the project — featuring such music elites as Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Future, Kehlani, Quavo, Rick Ross and Davido, among others — Taylor threw a listening party at a private mansion in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, June 17. Variety was among the guests in attendance — many gathered in yellow protective gear and noting it was their first time at an event since going into isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was hosted by Karrueche and Terrence J, the latter who declared at the start: “Teyana doesn’t f–k with a lot of people. Congrats on being a real one, you made the list.”
Among the stars sighted at the posh pad were Cardi B and Offset with their daughter Kulture,...
To preview the project — featuring such music elites as Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Future, Kehlani, Quavo, Rick Ross and Davido, among others — Taylor threw a listening party at a private mansion in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, June 17. Variety was among the guests in attendance — many gathered in yellow protective gear and noting it was their first time at an event since going into isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was hosted by Karrueche and Terrence J, the latter who declared at the start: “Teyana doesn’t f–k with a lot of people. Congrats on being a real one, you made the list.”
Among the stars sighted at the posh pad were Cardi B and Offset with their daughter Kulture,...
- 6/19/2020
- by Shirley Ju
- Variety Film + TV
On May 28th, SheFactor, the country’s leading lifestyle brand for twenty something women, will host the ultimate virtual graduation event with emcee Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe, guest speakers Surfer Bethany Hamilton, Olympian Missy Franklin, Karen Civil, Jennifer Barreto-Leyva, Wnba Recruit Erica Ogwumike & Adley Stump! Music from Colbie Caillat's Gone West, Ashe, Tenille Townes, Payton Smith, Nico & Vinz, Kylie Morgan, Molly Kate Kestner, and Caroline Jones will bring a smile to the millions of women graduates who won’t be able to walk across the stage to receive their diploma this year.
Graduation Party and Summit For 2020 Women Graduates
Graduates will enjoy the Launch Your Life Summit (9am-4pm Pst) leading up to the SheGrad Party (4pm-6pm Pst), both live-streamed for Free with over a thousand giveaways for participants. Friends and family are welcome to join, register here.
“I’m so excited to join SheFactor to celebrate the class...
Graduation Party and Summit For 2020 Women Graduates
Graduates will enjoy the Launch Your Life Summit (9am-4pm Pst) leading up to the SheGrad Party (4pm-6pm Pst), both live-streamed for Free with over a thousand giveaways for participants. Friends and family are welcome to join, register here.
“I’m so excited to join SheFactor to celebrate the class...
- 5/25/2020
- Look to the Stars
On October 12th and 13th, five New York City rappers — Pop Smoke, Casanova, Don Q, Sheff G, and 22gz — were scheduled to perform at Rolling Loud, the popular rap festival that was finally making its debut in the birthplace of hip-hop after dominating Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. But three days before their appearance at Queens’ Citi Field, festival organizers received a letter from NYPD Assistant Chief Martin Morales, citing each performer as “public safety concerns.”
“The above listed performers have been associated with recent acts of violence citywide,...
“The above listed performers have been associated with recent acts of violence citywide,...
- 10/20/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
This weekend’s Rolling Loud hip-hop festival in New York removed five rappers from its lineup following a request from the New York Police Department warning of the “public safety concerns” the rappers pose.
In an October 9th letter from the NYPD to Rolling Loud that was tweeted by Karen Civil, the police requested that Rolling Loud: New York drop Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, Don Q and 22Gz from its lineup.
The NYPD sent a letter telling Rolling Loud to remove Casanova, 22gz, Don Q , Pop Smoke and Sheff...
In an October 9th letter from the NYPD to Rolling Loud that was tweeted by Karen Civil, the police requested that Rolling Loud: New York drop Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, Don Q and 22Gz from its lineup.
The NYPD sent a letter telling Rolling Loud to remove Casanova, 22gz, Don Q , Pop Smoke and Sheff...
- 10/12/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Source: Getty / Sean Gallup
Barack Obama reached out to Nipsey Hussle's family and friends by writing a touching letter for his Celebration of Life memorial service on Thursday. The ceremony was held at La's Staples Center, and digital media strategist Karen Civil had the honor of reading the letter at the beginning of the event. "While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets, and despair, Nipsey saw potential," Barack wrote. "He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going. His choice to invest in that community rather than ignore it is a legacy worthy of celebration."
Thousands of people gathered at the Grammy-nominated rapper's memorial service, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher. There were several performances at the event, including Marsha Ambrosius's "Fly Like a Bird" by Mariah Carey.
Barack Obama reached out to Nipsey Hussle's family and friends by writing a touching letter for his Celebration of Life memorial service on Thursday. The ceremony was held at La's Staples Center, and digital media strategist Karen Civil had the honor of reading the letter at the beginning of the event. "While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets, and despair, Nipsey saw potential," Barack wrote. "He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going. His choice to invest in that community rather than ignore it is a legacy worthy of celebration."
Thousands of people gathered at the Grammy-nominated rapper's memorial service, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher. There were several performances at the event, including Marsha Ambrosius's "Fly Like a Bird" by Mariah Carey.
- 4/14/2019
- by Erin Cullum
- Popsugar.com
Thousands of people gathered at La's Staples Center for Nipsey Hussle's (born Ermias Asghedom) Celebration of Life memorial service on Thursday afternoon. One of them was the rapper's longtime love, Lauren London, who delivered a heartbreaking eulogy. Dressed all in white, the 34-year-old actress read an emotional text that she sent to Nipsey back in January. "Ermias, I want you to know that I feel real joy in my heart when I'm around you. I feel safe around you, protected, like a shield over me when you're around," she said. "I love you so much unconditionally. My truth is this: I'm never going to give up on you. My love and my devotion is to you."
Lauren - who was in attendance with their 2-year-old son, Kross - then praised Nipsey, calling him "the strongest man that I ever knew" and "a divine light." "Ermias always used to say that you can't possess people,...
Lauren - who was in attendance with their 2-year-old son, Kross - then praised Nipsey, calling him "the strongest man that I ever knew" and "a divine light." "Ermias always used to say that you can't possess people,...
- 4/14/2019
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Former Us President Barack Obama paid tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. "I'd never met Nipsey Hussle, but I'd heard some of his music through my daughters, and after his passing, I had the chance to learn more about his transformation and his community work," he said in a letter at his memorial service here.
"While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighbourhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential. He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going," Obama wrote in a letter.
The letter was read out by Hussle's friend Karen Civil during the public memorial service on Thursday, reported cnn.com.
Praising the "Double up" rapper, Obama said Hussle had lifted the "Eritrean-American community to set an example for young people to follow -- is a legacy worth of celebration...
"While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighbourhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential. He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going," Obama wrote in a letter.
The letter was read out by Hussle's friend Karen Civil during the public memorial service on Thursday, reported cnn.com.
Praising the "Double up" rapper, Obama said Hussle had lifted the "Eritrean-American community to set an example for young people to follow -- is a legacy worth of celebration...
- 4/12/2019
- GlamSham
Updated At 8Pm With Details On Shooting: Los Angeles police are reporting one person was killed and three others sustained injuries during a shooting incident at today’s funeral procession for slain rapper/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle.
The long-procession, which took place after the late rapper’s Staples Center memorial service, saw the streets lined with people paying respects. The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. in the area of 103rd and Main streets, the Lapd said in a press release.
The victims were three men and one woman, all between ages 30-50, Lapd Chief Michel Moore added on Twitter. No information was available on which victim died. Police are searching for suspects who fled in a gray Hyundai.
In the midst of this procession we have a multi-4 Shooting at 103 St and Main St.
Victims are 3 Male Blacks and 1 Female Black – ages from 30-50 years old. Tragically one is deceased.
The long-procession, which took place after the late rapper’s Staples Center memorial service, saw the streets lined with people paying respects. The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. in the area of 103rd and Main streets, the Lapd said in a press release.
The victims were three men and one woman, all between ages 30-50, Lapd Chief Michel Moore added on Twitter. No information was available on which victim died. Police are searching for suspects who fled in a gray Hyundai.
In the midst of this procession we have a multi-4 Shooting at 103 St and Main St.
Victims are 3 Male Blacks and 1 Female Black – ages from 30-50 years old. Tragically one is deceased.
- 4/12/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Barack Obama celebrated the music, life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle in an open letter, which Karen Civil shared on Twitter and read at a memorial service in Los Angeles Thursday. The rapper was shot and killed outside his clothing store March 31st.
In the letter, Obama said that though he’d never met Nipsey Hussle, his daughters had introduced him to some of the rapper’s music. In the wake of his death, Obama added, he had learned more about Nipsey Hussle’s tireless efforts to lift up his community in Los Angeles.
In the letter, Obama said that though he’d never met Nipsey Hussle, his daughters had introduced him to some of the rapper’s music. In the wake of his death, Obama added, he had learned more about Nipsey Hussle’s tireless efforts to lift up his community in Los Angeles.
- 4/11/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Nipsey Hussle was surrounded by family and famous friends when he was pronounced dead at the hospital after being brutally ambushed by a gunman. Sources close to the slain rapper tell TMZ ... Nipsey's fam and closest pals in the music biz rushed to the hospital Sunday afternoon after learning he had just been gunned down outside his clothing store. Lauren London, Yg, DJ Mustard, Dom Kennedy, Karen Civil, twins Malika and Khadijah, and his bodyguard,...
- 4/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Updated with cause of death: The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has released its findings after completing an autopsy Monday on slain rapper Nipsey Hussle.
The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide.
Earlier: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died after a shooting outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hussle was shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Two others were wounded, but their names have not been released.
Earlier today the Lapd HQ tweeted out a report saying, “At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.
The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide.
Earlier: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died after a shooting outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hussle was shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Two others were wounded, but their names have not been released.
Earlier today the Lapd HQ tweeted out a report saying, “At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.
- 4/2/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Caesar's drunken attempt to defend a white woman who bashed 2 African-Americans is royally backfiring on the singer. The recent Grammy winner pondered "Why are we being so mean to white people right now?" He posed that question in reference to online personality Julieanna Goddard -- aka YesJulz -- while he was on Instagram Live and essentially said it's a problem when black people can't take a joke. Full picture here ... Daniel admits he's drunk during the video.
- 3/20/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Atlanta has been in full Super Bowl mode all week, and not surprisingly, the dozens of events taking place in town in advance of the big game reached a peak on Saturday. Along with concerts by Bruno Mars and Cardi B (more on that in a minute), there was the Maxim party with Future, Diplo and Jamie Foxx; the Foo Fighters DirecTV concert; the Sports Illustrated party with Lil Wayne; and the Rolling Stone fete with Young Thug and Ludacris.
The day started off with the Fanatics party held at the College Hall of Fame and hosted by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin. Celebrities including Kevin Hart, Yo Gotti, Emily Ratajkowski, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Dr. Oz were treated to a feast of fresh served sushi and sashimi, shrimp and grits and mac and cheese while mingling with past and present athletic greats like Julius Erving, Dez Bryant,...
The day started off with the Fanatics party held at the College Hall of Fame and hosted by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin. Celebrities including Kevin Hart, Yo Gotti, Emily Ratajkowski, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Dr. Oz were treated to a feast of fresh served sushi and sashimi, shrimp and grits and mac and cheese while mingling with past and present athletic greats like Julius Erving, Dez Bryant,...
- 2/3/2019
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Jussie Smollett performed Saturday for the first time since it was reported that he was assaulted by two men in Chicago in the early morning hours of Jan. 29. Taking the stage at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, he fought back tears as he said, “I had to be here tonight, y’all. I can’t let the motherf—ers win.”
“I have so many words on my heart,” the actor/singer said, addressing the 400-capacity club after embracing members of his family. “The most important thing I have to say is thank you so much and that I’m okay. I’m not fully healed yet, but I’m going to. And I’m gonna stand strong with y’all… l will always stand for love. I will never stand for anything other than that. Regardless of what anyone else says, I will only stand for love. And I hope...
“I have so many words on my heart,” the actor/singer said, addressing the 400-capacity club after embracing members of his family. “The most important thing I have to say is thank you so much and that I’m okay. I’m not fully healed yet, but I’m going to. And I’m gonna stand strong with y’all… l will always stand for love. I will never stand for anything other than that. Regardless of what anyone else says, I will only stand for love. And I hope...
- 2/3/2019
- by Shirley Halperin and Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
It's been nearly three years since Rihanna has blessed the world with a new album, but it looks like we can expect brand new music from the singer sooner than we think. On Saturday afternoon, Rihanna took to Instagram to share a promotional image for Fenty Beauty when she seemingly confirmed her plans to release a new album next year. In response to a fan's comment asking for an album release date, the "Work" singer's response was simple: "2019," she wrote. She didn't specify exactly when the album is set to drop, but the response alone was enough to send the internet into a frenzy.
Looks like Rihanna is dropping her album in 2019. pic.twitter.com/RfQq9T6AZ2
- Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) December 22, 2018
To say that 2018 has been a busy year for Rihanna would be an understatement. The singer appeared in Ocean's 8 earlier this year before launching her Savage x...
Looks like Rihanna is dropping her album in 2019. pic.twitter.com/RfQq9T6AZ2
- Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) December 22, 2018
To say that 2018 has been a busy year for Rihanna would be an understatement. The singer appeared in Ocean's 8 earlier this year before launching her Savage x...
- 12/23/2018
- by Danielle Jackson
- Popsugar.com
After years of legal battles and harsh words, Lil Wayne has settled his lawsuit against Cash Money Records, according to a report in The Blast. If true, presumably the move would clear the way for the long-delayed release of his “Carter V” album.
The Blast cites court documents filed by Wayne’s attorney Howard King, which reportedly say that all sides are willing to dismiss the suit. The site also claims that Wayne received a settlement of “well over $10 million,” although hip-hop insider Karen Civil tweeted “A portion of the information released today is true, a settlement has been reached, but the dollar amount being disclosed is false! Lil Wayne’s PR team will send out a statement shortly with accurate updates.”
King and reps for Cash Money and Universal Music, which is also named in the suit, either declined comment or did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
The Blast cites court documents filed by Wayne’s attorney Howard King, which reportedly say that all sides are willing to dismiss the suit. The site also claims that Wayne received a settlement of “well over $10 million,” although hip-hop insider Karen Civil tweeted “A portion of the information released today is true, a settlement has been reached, but the dollar amount being disclosed is false! Lil Wayne’s PR team will send out a statement shortly with accurate updates.”
King and reps for Cash Money and Universal Music, which is also named in the suit, either declined comment or did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
- 6/7/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
File this under: we weren't sure either. Floyd Mayweather keeps racking up the accolades, this time getting his very own day in a major American city ... that doesn't seem to have anything to do with Floyd. It went down back on January 17 when Floyd was honored in Oklahoma City, where the brass in town officially declared the date Floyd Mayweather Day. There were festivities aplenty ... including a dinner, followed by a meet-and-greet hosted by industry mover and shaker Karen Civil.
- 1/22/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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