SOURCE SPORTS: EA & ESPN to Host Madden Ratings Week During NFL Programming

EA & ESPN to Host Madden Ratings Week During NFL Programming

EA SPORTS’ Madden NFL 23, which will be available worldwide on August 19, 2022, is bringing the most genuine 11v11 simulation football experience yet. ESPN today announced plans to sponsor Madden Ratings Week from July 18–23. This is the third consecutive Madden Ratings Week for ESPN.

NFL Live, SportsCenter, Get Up, and First Take will all have coverage in the week. Get Up will announce the Madden NFL “99 Club” members (those who received a score of 99 overall, the highest achievable in the game), and First Take, SportsCenter, and NFL Live will each day include a discussion of the top ten players at various positions. Additional player rankings, including rookie rankings and rankings for the other top 10 positions, will be made public on the official Madden NFL and ESPN social media channels.

“This is a very special year for the Madden community, as EA and ESPN honor the legacy of the late John Madden,” said Andy Tennant, Vice President, Exec Producer of Original Content. “We are always excited to bring an entire week of shows and content to the massive and dedicated community of Madden fans — which continues to grow. The fans want more, and more, on the ratings, on player reactions, and they want expert analysis, and we are committed to giving them what they crave. But this year there is also another layer, another element, and that is all about John Madden.” 

“Coach Madden demanded authentic football in the game that carried his name, and the passionate debate and conversation that surrounds Madden Ratings each year from football fans across the country highlights our commitment to accurately reflecting the reality of the NFL,” said Augusto Elias, Senior Director Brand Marketing, EA SPORTS. “To have Madden Ratings Week on ESPN for the third consecutive year is an amazing testament to Madden NFL’s continued influence in sports culture.”

At the end of the week, players will be interviewed by Laura Rutledge, Mina Kimes, and Louis Riddick for a 30-minute special that will run on ESPN on Saturday, July 23, at 9 p.m. ET.

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Muni Long Links With Saweetie For “Baby Boo” Visual

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After a show-stopping performance at this year’s BET Awards, rising R&B sensation Muni Long supports the release of her new EP with the release of her new visual for the lead single “Baby Boo” featuring Saweetie. Watch the new video now.

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In the clip for the catch tune — inspired by the 1995 hit “My Boo” by Ghost Town DJ’s — Muni and Saweetie use the dating site Blk to get with some hot guys. Muni matches with a dude who drives a truck that sells candy and ice cream and rides around with him while enjoying some popsicles. Meanwhile, Saweetie plays basketball in her bedroom with another guy before collapsing on the bed with him.

The clip ends with the two judging what seems to be an impromptu dance contest, where squads of women and men dance to “Baby Boo” on a makeshift outdoor stage.

“Baby Boo” is the first single from Muni’s EP, Public Displays of Affection Too.

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Saweetie appears on the song and video courtesy of Warner Records. The new five-song EP from Muni Long is available everywhere via  Supergiant Records/Def Jam/Universial. Watch the new single and stream the full project above.

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DaniLeigh Shares “Dead To Me” Music Video

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Billion-streaming buzzworthy singer and songwriter, dancer, choreographer, and producer DaniLeigh returns with the release of her brand-new video, “Dead To Me” available via Def Jam Recordings.  

In support of “Dead To Me,” People Magazine exclusively shares Danileigh’s in-depth interview with iHeart Radio’s on-air personality Angie Martinez to discuss the past two tumultuous years, her relationships, motherhood, and what’s next for the artist. 

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“Dead To Me”is the first new single for DaniLeigh, since she highly praised album Movie and film counterpart of 2020, which included her three single + video successes of that year: “Levi High”, (precursor to the “Levi High Challenge” TikTok compilation video); “Dominican Mami” featuring Fivio Foreign (whose sizzling video was shot on location in DaniLeigh’s ancestral Dominican Republic); and “Monique,” soundtrack of Finish Line’s high-profile #ShoesSoFresh campaign. 

In support of that campaign, DaniLeigh personally appeared in the Chapter 1 Parks Department video with Caleb McLaughlin and Lil Durk, which generated over 30 million streams, and over 13 million YouTube views in its first three weeks.

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BET Awards “Best New Artist” nominee and Rolling Stone Break­through Artist DaniLeigh crossed over the prestigious 1 billion cumulative global streams threshold with her RIAA platinum smash singles “Lil Bebe” remix featuring Lil Baby (2018), and “Easy” remix featuring Chris Brown (2019).  

Watch the new video above and the interview with Angie Martinez.

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[WATCH] Blxst and Rick Ross Enjoy a Lavish Life in “Couldn’t Wait For It” Video

Blxst has dropped off the video for his single "Couldn't Wait For It," featuring Rick Ross from his Before You Go project.

Blxst has dropped off the video for his single “Couldn’t Wait For It,” featuring Rick Ross from his Before You Go project.

The fourth and final chapter of the plot, “Couldn’t Wait For It” follows “Every Good Girl,” “Never Was Wrong,” and “Be Forreal.” In this final installment of the music video series, Blxst advances unabatedly in his career and the LA native travels to Atlanta to meet with Rozay. The two self-made executives sign contracts and lead a lavish lifestyle, giving Blxst a brief taste of what greatness will be like.

Blxst is currently on tour you can peep his dates here. The new vide is available below.

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Kid Cudi To Headline Camp McDonald’s Music Event

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Kid Cudi will headline McDonald’s Camp McDonald’s virtual music event starting July 13, which features an all-star line-up, including BIBI, Omar Apollo, and blackbear. The virtual music event is a four-week special available only on the McDonald’s app. Each week will bring exclusive merch, menu items, and promotions, like a $2 Big Mac, and free McFlurry with a $1 purchase.

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Pre-recorded musical sets will be available every Sunday, starting July 10, exclusively on the McDonald’s App with a $1 purchase on mobile order and pay.  The series of virtual concerts will begin with blackbear on July 10, followed by Apollo, BIBI and ending with Cudi on July 31.

Merch will be supplied by  L.A. clothing brand Free & Easy, streetwear label Ma®ket and Kid Cudi. All merch will be available in adult, unisex sizes small through XXL. The “Don’t Trip” tee is available now.

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Kid Cudi is set to hit the road this summer on the “To The Moon Tour” with the opening acts Denzel Curry, 070 Shake, Strick and Don Toliver. In support of the tour, Kid Cudi released the first volume of his compilation series, The Boy Who Flew To The Moon, out now on all digital streaming platforms on Friday (July 8), an 18-track collection that features fan-favorites, like “Day N Nite,” “Mr. Rager” and “Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare).”

The Boy Who Flew To The Moon is a much-needed reminder of everything I’ve accomplished the last 14 years,” Cudi tweets. “The ups, the downs, the return, my rise again. One hell of ride. Who knows what the next 14 years has in store for me. I promise it won’t be boring.”

Stream the entire compilation below via Republic Records.

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John Legend is Joined by Muni Long for New Song and Video “Honey”

John Legend is Joined by Muni Long for New Song and Video "Honey"

The second song from John Legend’s upcoming album, “Honey,” with Muni Long, was released today with a video. The “Dope” music video’s post-house party setting is depicted in the Christian Breslauer-directed visual.

In the video, Legend is found on the living room floor, daydreaming about the dance party from the previous evening. After being awakened by a bee sting, he is drawn to a hidden room with honeycomb walls where he discovers Muni in an old bathtub filled with delicious glittering golden honey.

You can see the new video below.

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Yo Gotti’s CMG The Label Releases New Single “Steppas” and Announces Compilation Album

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CMG The Label has confirmed plans to release their eagerly anticipated compilation album on July 15 and debuted their brand-new song, “Steppas.”

The hard-hitting lines on “Steppas” come from CMG CEO Yo Gotti and a number of the label’s All-Star roster, including Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, EST Gee, 42 Dugg, and Mozzy.

The new release and announcement follow Gotti, Bagg, Mozzy, and Lil Poppa’s collaboration on “Big League,” which was chosen as the theme song for the Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics NBA Finals in 2022.

The full CMG roster is Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, GloRilla, Mozzy, Blac Youngsta, Lil Poppa, Blocboy JB, Big Boogie, Lehla Samia, and 10Percent.

You can hear the new release below.

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[WATCH] Mary J. Blige is Joined by Fabolous for “Come See About Me” Video

Mary J. Blige is Joined by Fabolous for "Come See About Me" Video

Mary J. Blige has released the video for “Come See About Me” featuring Fabolous from the deluxe edition of her new studio album, GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS.

The “Come See About Me” video follows the 2022 BET Awards when Mary J. Blige won the BET Her Award for “Good Morning Gorgeous,” an honor given to songs that are inspirational and empowering for women. It comes a week after the “Here With Me (feat. Anderson. Paak)” visualizer.

Mary J. Blige has announced her Good Morning Gorgeous tour, which will be co-presented by Hologic and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC).

Beginning on Saturday, September 17 in Greensboro, NC, and ending on Saturday, October 29 in Atlantic City, NJ, Blige will perform in 23 locations with special guests Ella Mai and Queen Naija. Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta are also on the itinerary.

“Mary J. Blige has been one of a select handful of artists at the top of our desired list to partner with since the initial construction of The BPC. Having her support in our mission so early in the process is a testament to the hard work we have put in to bring superior cultural experiences powered by black business to the masses. We firmly believe this is a match made in heaven and are honored to partner with the Queen,” states The BPC Co-Founder and President Shelby Joyner.

You can see MJB’s tour dates here.

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Snoop Dogg Drops New Compilation Album ‘Snoop Dogg Presents Death Row Summer 2022’

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Snoop Dogg’s latest effort, Snoop Dogg Presents Death Row Summer 2022, is a compilation album that features a diverse group of musical legends. Since Snoop acquired Death Row Records earlier this year, this is the label’s second official release. Miguel, Raphael Saadiq, The Eastsidaz, Tha Dogg Pound, Butch Cassidy, Jane Handcock, October London, Stokely, Minnie Merda, Latoiya Williams, Champ Medici and Butch Cassidy are all featured on the album.

“I brought together all my homies to create a perfect Summer album that has something for everyone on it,” said Snoop Dogg. “I promised ya’ll when I got back Death Row Records, I was gonna bring the brand to the next level … and this album is a beautiful project celebrating the true spirit of Death Row. Look forward to hearing what ya’ll think.” 

Snoop Dogg released B.O.D.R. earlier this year, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Death Row’s first album, the landmark West Coast, genre-defining The Chronic. Snoop Dogg has been taking the iconic Death Row Records brand to new heights through ventures such as a Crooks & Castles partnership with two new lines; Death Row Records Apparel and Snoop Dogg’s Apparel, a full lifestyle clothing collection, and continues to push musical boundaries in Web3, NFTs, and more since acquiring the brand in February 2022.

You can hear the album below.

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Lizzo Changes Offensive “GRRRLS” Lyric, Issues Apology

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Lizzo faced backlash for her new song “GRRRLS.” Immediately upon releasing the song last week, disability advocates urged her via social media that she was using an “ableist slur.” 

The “Tempo” singer is being accused of using an offensive term for someone with cerebral palsy. In the original version, the 31-year-old chants “Hold my bag bi**h. Hold my bag. Do you see this sh*t? I’ma spazz.”

According to The Cambridge Dictionary, “spaz” is “an offensive way of saying ‘a stupid person.’”

Also adding the word is “(short for ‘spastic’) an offensive way of referring to someone who has cerebral palsy (a condition of the body that makes it difficult to control the muscles).”

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Lizzo addressed the misstep and issued an apology on Twitter announcing the release of a new version of “GRRRLS” with a lyric change. 

“It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS’. Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” Lizzo penned. “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world. Xoxo, Lizzo.”

“GRRRLS” is the Houston natives second pre-release single ahead of her upcoming album Special.  That project is due out July 15.  Lizzo also kicks off a North American tour starting in September.

The lyrics have been updated, “Hold my bag, bi**h, hold my bag. Do you see this sh*t? Hold me back.”

Take a listen to the new version below. 

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