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T.I. and Tiny Harris Win Win $71 Million Jury Award in O.M.G. Dolls Civil Case

September 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Looks like somebody else named Harris is winning big . Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris have secured a major legal victory in their lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the company behind the O.M.G. Dolls.

Like lotto big.

How much though. Well, a California federal jury awarded the couple nearly $71 million, concluding that MGA misappropriated the name, likeness, and identity of the OMG Girlz, a pop group co-owned by T.I.

The merits of the case lead a jury to determine that seven of MGA’s O.M.G. Dolls had infringed on the trade dress and distinctive style of the OMG Girlz, known for their bold, vibrant look that resonated with fans. This outcome is especially significant, as T.I. and Tiny had previously lost a jury trial in May 2023. The new verdict, after a heated legal battle, marks a turnaround in their favor.

Get this, the jury deliberated for only six hours over two days, and found that MGA’s infringement was “willful” and committed with “malice, oppression, or fraud.” This finding led to a substantial increase in the damages awarded. The initial sum of $17.8 million was augmented by $53 million in punitive damages, bringing the total to $70.8 million.

For T.I. and Tiny, who are probably grinning ear to ear, the case represented more than just financial compensation—it was about protecting their brand and defending the rights of Black artists. “This is a victory not just for us, but for every artist who has had their work taken without permission,” T.I. stated after the ruling.

What’s more, the Harrises’ legal win sets a powerful precedent in the fight against intellectual property theft and underscores their commitment to safeguarding the creative contributions of the OMG Girlz and other artists in the industry.

Somebody give their lawyers a bit more than their contingency fee. They earned it.

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Questlove Directing Documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire

September 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Questlove, has become quite the documentarian. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker, is set to direct an upcoming documentary on the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire.

Here’s the rundown.

The upcoming film will explore the group’s lasting legacy, their cultural influence, and their enduring catalog of music.

Get this, the doc will have exclusive access to the band’s extensive archives, including visual, audio, and written materials, and is being made with the support of Maurice White’s estate and the band itself.

In a statement, here’s what Questlove expressed saying, “Having been baptized in the Afrocentric joy river of this powerhouse unit, I’ve learned about them, I’ve learned about us & more importantly, I’ve learned and rediscovered myself in the process. I’m so excited to be part of the process of preserving their positive but VERY vulnerable and real story of Soul, Self & Struggle.”

What’s more, Earth, Wind & Fire band members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson also shared their enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We look forward to this in-depth journey of our band, and are so excited to have Questlove directing the documentary.”

Check this, in addition to directing, Questlove will produce the film alongside RadicalMedia’s Dave Sirulnick and Samantha Grogin; KB White of Broken Halo Entertainment, the son of Maurice White; and Arron Saxe of Kinfolk Management + Media. FIFTH SEASON will finance and handle sales for the film, with WME also involved in the distribution.

As far as legends go, with a career spanning decades, Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most successful and influential pop bands in history. They have sold over 90 million records, had 11 consecutive gold or platinum albums, and won six Grammys. Their iconic songs include classics like “September,” “Reasons,” and “Shining Star.”

Behind the camera, Zarah Zohlman and Shawn Gee of Two One Five Entertainment, founded by Questlove and Black Thought, will serve as executive producers alongside Jon Kamen of RadicalMedia, Cheo Hodari Coker, and Amos Newman.

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Sister Souljah Releases New Novel “Love After Midnight,” Continuing the Winter Santiaga Saga

September 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Renowned author Sister Souljah returns with Love After Midnight, the highly anticipated sequel to her bestseller Life After Death, continuing the gripping journey of her iconic character Winter Santiaga. This new novel marks the latest chapter in the Winter Santiaga series, which began with the critically acclaimed The Coldest Winter Ever.

Love After Midnight picks up where Life After Death left off, with Winter Santiaga having experienced a life-altering brush with death that forced her to confront the realities of heaven, hell, and the Fear of God. Despite these profound experiences, Winter remains entangled in the pursuit of life’s most tempting desires—sex, love, fame, and revenge.

Described by Simon & Schuster as a “hip-hop hood style, global romantic comedy,” Sister Souljah’s latest work promises to bring the same gritty, compelling storytelling that her fans have come to love. Winter, once the ultimate “worldwide top bxtch,” is alive and facing a crossroads, where she must navigate her desires while reckoning with newfound spiritual awareness.

Sister Souljah’s Love After Midnight is a powerful blend of street savvy, romance, and soul-searching drama, sure to captivate readers who have followed Winter’s journey for decades.

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Stevie Wonder Announces 10 Performances Titled “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart”

September 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stevie Wonder Confirms His 'Voice Feels Great' After Kidney Transplant

Stevie Wonder announces today that he will be playing select dates in October, at the height of a critical election season and a pivotal juncture in American politics and culture, in a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” The 25-time GRAMMY winner – whose other accolades include an Academy Award, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom among countless other honors – will do ten performances across the nation this October.

As a special thank you, Stevie Wonder will be offering a designated amount of complimentary tickets to those in our communities who are already working tirelessly to fix our nation’s broken heart.

The performances, titled “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” are produced by Wonder Productions and promoted by AEG Presents in partnership with Free Lunch, begin Tuesday, October 8 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Greensboro, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis before concluding Wednesday, October 30 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

“Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” Dates

Tuesday, October 8	Pittsburgh, PA	PPG Paints Arena
Thursday, October 10	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
Saturday, October 12	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center
Tuesday, October 15	Baltimore, MD	CFG Bank Arena
Thursday, October 17	Greensboro, NC	Greensboro Coliseum
Saturday, October 19	Atlanta, GA	State Farm Arena
Tuesday, October 22	Detroit, MI	Little Caesars Arena
Thursday, October 24	Milwaukee, WI	Fiserv Forum
Sunday, October 27	Minneapolis, MN	Target Center
Wednesday, October 30	Grand Rapids, MI	Van Andel Arena

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NBA Great Carmelo Anthony Named As Keynote Speaker For MJBizCon, World’s Largest Cannabis Industry Event

September 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Carmelo Anthony at Carmelo Anthony Kehinde Wiley Dinner Hosted by GREY GOOSE

As reported by Black Cannabis Magazine, MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo in the world, welcomes NBA legend and entrepreneur, Carmelo (Melo) Anthony to the main stage, Wednesday December 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Anthony has continued his winning streak off the court with an expansive business portfolio committed to supporting underserved communities and bringing diverse voices into the industries he enters. Alongside Jesce Horton and Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce, Anthony recently co-founded Grand National, a one-of-a kind agency designed to empower cannabis companies who share their passion for culture, cultivation, and community. The first brand under the agency is STAYME7O Cannabis which leverages expertise of the organization and embodies the Grand National mission of empowering ventures aligned with their values including increasing diversity and representation in the cannabis industry.

This moderator-led panel discussion, Empowerment + Innovation: Reshaping the cannabis landscape while championing diversity and inclusion to propel community and culture forward, will highlight the transformative initiative being pioneered by the Grand National team to drive change through innovative practices that not only enhance the cannabis industry but also prioritize community engagement and cultural inclusivity.

This dynamic agency leverages the combined expertise of Anthony’s business acumen, Horton’s unparalleled cannabis experience, and Pierce’smarketing savvy to equip its brands with the resources, sales, and marketing muscle needed to succeed. Together they will share strategies that promote diversity and inclusion, showcasing real-world examples of how these efforts are creating a more equitable cannabis industry.

Join us for this exploration of empowerment, innovation, and social responsibility in cannabis and how it is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Cannabis industry expert Zoe Wilder will lead this timely discussion.

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Shakira Lights Up LIV Miami with Electric Performance

September 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On Saturday, September 14th, global superstar Shakira brought her signature energy to LIV Miami, captivating the crowd with her electrifying dance moves and chart-topping hits. The Colombian icon urged fans to put their phones down and live in the moment, creating an unforgettable experience as she performed fan favorites like “Whenever, Wherever,” “TQG,” and “Loca.”

Shakira was joined on stage by an all-star crew, including supermodel Winnie Harlow, Brazilian singer Anitta, and social media sensation Lele Pons. Together, they kept the party going in the DJ booth, dancing well into the early hours of the morning.

Also spotted at the event were NBA star Kyle Kuzma, cheering on Harlow from a VIP table, and rapper French Montana, who joined in the celebration from the crowd. It was a night of music, dancing, and star-studded fun, setting the tone for another unforgettable Miami weekend.

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Shakira Walks Off Miami Stage After Confronting Fan’s Inappropriate Filming”

September 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shakira performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2020

Shakira left the stage at a Miami club after catching a fan attempting to film up her skirt while she danced to her new song, “Soltera.”

The superstar was at LIV Miami to preview the single and appeared to be shooting a video with Winnie Harlow, Anitta, Lele Pons, and Danna. A fan video posted to Twitter showed her interacting with the other female artists before taking the stage. While performing her signature hip-gyrating moves, she noticed an unknown fan filming under her brown lace dress, pulled it down, and signaled for him to stop.

Shakira then gestured to the crowd, wagging her fingers to show that she saw the inappropriate behavior, and tried to continue dancing. However, when the person persisted, she called for the music to stop and left the stage, visibly upset. She was escorted off by the same group of women that helped her on stage.

Fans and the general public were quick to decry the videographer’s behavior as “creepy” and “inappropriate,” amongst other things.

Shakira, however, appears to have chosen to focus on the positive aspects of the evening, sharing fun backstage videos to her Instagram account from the night in question.

No release date for “Soltera” has been announced, marking her first new music since her March 2024 album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.

However, the North American leg of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour kicks off on November 20 in Palm Desert, CA and ends in Detroit on December 15.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces ‘KAWS: FAMILY’ Exhibition Set For March 2025

September 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will present a major solo exhibition of work by KAWS. Opening in March 2025, KAWS: FAMILY will feature a broad mixture of the artist’s works – drawings, paintings, sculptures, altered advertisements, and product collaborations – that examine complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of the KAWS’ characters posed in the style of a family portrait. As witnessed throughout the show, the relationships between the figures can be complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

“Part of the brilliance of KAWS’ work is that he pulls from the world we know,” says Alejo Benedetti, curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges. “His characters may have recognizable elements of icons from popular culture, but at their core, the human connection is always the strongest throughline. This exhibition is a chance to introduce this great artist to our audiences and invite them to connect with this family of characters in meaningful ways.”

Organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), KAWS: FAMILY at Crystal Bridges is KAWS’ Arkansas solo exhibition debut. Expanding to fit Crystal Bridges’ exhibition gallery space, this presentation builds on the AGO’s original exhibition to create an experience that is uniquely suited for the museum.

In addition to launching new exhibitions next year, progress will continue on Crystal Bridges’ nearly 100,000-square-foot expansion that is set to open in 2026. In 2025, teams will begin to transform the guest experience, providing new ways to bring American stories to life and even giving visitors a glimpse into how exhibitions are created, and artworks are reinstalled throughout the museum. During this time, the museum will remain open, with new, refreshed installations unfolding in the galleries, on the trails, and across campus. The Crystal Bridges expansion project was originally announced in 2021, with construction beginning in 2022.

KAWS: FAMILY will be on view at Crystal Bridges from March 15, 2025, through July 28, 2025, and is curated by Julian Cox, AGO deputy director and chief curator.

KAWS: FAMILY is sponsored by General Mills, Hartman Family, and Paradigm Advisors.

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WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert w/ The Roots and Grace Bowers Set For Next Month In NYC

September 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it, announces Amplified Presented by EY – the 2nd annual concert kick-off to its Hungerthon fund-raising campaign, now in its 39th year. The electrifying event coming to New York’s Irving Plaza on Tuesday, October 15 features a range of talent across funk, blues, hip hop, and soul, including iconic Grammy Award winners and Tonight Show house band The Roots, acclaimed guitar prodigy Grace Bowers and her band The Hodge Podge and exciting special guests to be announced.

Committed to addressing hunger’s myriad social and economic causes, WhyHunger – founded by the late singer/songwriting Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayers in 1975 – has music in its DNA. WhyHunger has partnered with iHeartRadio as the Premier Audio Partner for Amplified to harness the power of music to fuel the food justice movement. Relixmagazine called last year’s inaugural Amplified “a dynamic showcase of sound,” and “a lively and soulful dance party.”

The Roots shared, “It’s hard to think of a more worthy goal than helping people worldwide to access food. We’re honored to join WhyHunger for a great night of music and proud to support the work they do – making the world a better place.”

Tickets can be purchased HERE. Funds raised will directly support WhyHunger’s work to end hunger and protect the human right to nutritious food. For more information visit WhyHunger.org/Amplified.

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Tyrese Arrested for Unpaid Child Support

September 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

An Atlanta judge showed just how serious he was about child support on Monday when he ordered Tyrese into custody for failure to pay child support.

The artist (real name Tyrese Gibson) was arrested for failing to pay court-ordered child support to his ex-wife, Samantha Lee, with whom he shares a 5 year old daughter. The judge, Kevin Farmer, had ordered Gibson to pay $10,000 per month starting in April 2023, but Gibson had been paying only $2,200 monthly.

During a court hearing in Fulton County, Georgia, the judge expressed frustration with Gibson’s continued refusal to meet the payment requirement. As a result, Gibson was held in contempt of court, handcuffed, and taken into custody. However, the judge offered him a way to avoid jail by paying $73,000, which includes $7,500 for Lee’s attorney fees.

It appears that Tyrese saw his arrest coming, appearing Sunday on Instagram to say that he’s never done anything illegal and claiming that both of his exes are in the wrong and that he is innocent, asking his women followers who have been in similar situations to side with him. He also encouraged his followers to buy tickets to his upcoming shows as a way to “support real R&B.”

Despite his morning arrest, sources report that Gibson plans to come up with the $73,000 and be released by the end of the day.

This is not Gibson’s first dust up with the judge. In a 2023 hearing, Gibson pushed back on the judge after the judge read from his tax return that he [Gibson] had made $2.2 million in 2018 despite claiming that his finances were “in shambles.” After Gibson protested, the judge ordered him to be held in contempt before issuing the child support order.

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