Jay-Z’s $1.3 Billion Fortune Has Nothing to Do with Music

Jay-Z started his music career as Shawn Corey Carter in the ’80s. He rapped to escape the poverty around him. Carter met his mentor Jaz-O and joined the older man in recording “The Originators.” The duo’s song earned them an appearance in Yo! MTV Raps.

This was the moment when Carter took up the name Jay-Z, paying homage to his mentor. The moniker punned on his childhood hood name, Jazzy. It also referred to the subway station near his home known as J/Z. Little did Jay-Z know it would become a household name.

Ice Cube Signs Multi Picture Deal

 

Rapper Ice Cube made headlines for turning down millions of dollars for a film because of vaccination mandates. Now he has signed a multi picture deal with Luminosity Entertainment and the first film is called ‘Cube in My Head. 

The first of these films will be ‘Cube in My Head’, a comedy in which Ice Cube will play himself as a voice which appears in a down-on-his-luck white guy’s head after he’s in an accident. The surreal movie will start production later this year as a joint venture between Luminosity and Cube Vision, Ice Cube’s production company he co-founded with Matt Alvarez.

Shontell Thee Bombshell - Twerk It @shontelltheebombshell

 

Shontell Cox, born 5/20/91 New Jersey raised, but Florida made Shontell Thee Bombshell has made big waves in the Sunshine State. She worked with Miami’s Mike Smiff on ‘Code Black’ on the hit track, “Bet Dat Up.” Also teamed up with Milli Smoke for Bet Dat Up Remix! 

Her latest release 5/6/22 ”Twerk It” dropped featuring North Carolina’s very own goat and Atlantic Records artist LamarioStar. Big things are on the rise for this Rising Star. 

Beyonce receives first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination

 

Beyonce has received her first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination.

The 40-year-old star - who has already won a host of accolades during her career - has been nominated in the Outstanding Original Song category for the track that she wrote for her mother's Facebook talk show.

Will Marvel Replace Chris Pratt?

 

Chris Pratt's Christianity is once again at the center of a debate on social media, following calls for Marvel to replace him with Patrick Wilson.

The discussion appeared to stem from the release of a clip from the upcoming movie Thor: Love and Thunder on 18 April, which showed Pratt's character Star-Lord, also known as Peter Quill, giving his team a pep talk.

Karey Burke Talks The Future Of Disney

 

In the past five years, Disney and the imprints under its umbrella have made valiant efforts to diversify the brand with productions that have a strong premise based on African culture, Asian culture, Mexican culture, and more. In an effort to further establish its inclusive environment, Disney's President of General Entertainment content aims to provide more visibility for the LGBTQ community.

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#NewMusic Vocab Slick Drops 'Right Now' @VocabSlick

 

UBO Entertainment is proud to share Santa Rosa, CA emcee Vocab Slick who just dropped his newest single “Right Now” off his “Language” album.

The album, “Language” was amped up with five other videos “Stay Focused,” “Speak My Language,” “What it i,s” “Find a Way” and “Atonement” in 2021 that can be viewed on Vocab Slick’s Youtube page.

Jennifer Lopez Set To Receive Icon Award

 

LL Cool J is getting ready to step into a new role -- awards show host! The music artist and actor has been tapped to host the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced on Thursday that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will helm the event, which will be held at the The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22.

Will Beyoncé And Jay-Z Compete Against One Another At The Oscars?

 

The nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards are expected to be announced in a few days on February 8, and anticipation is, as always, incredibly high. Looking at the Best Original Song category, it seems like the ninety-fourth Oscars will be chock full of pop stars vying for one of the most coveted prizes in the entertainment industry, which isn’t always the case. Two of the biggest artists in the business who are definitely in the running know each other very, very well, and they might end up competing against one another very soon.

Spike Lee Reportedly Signs Multi-Year Deal with Netflix

 

According to reports, famed director Spike Lee is signing a multi-year deal with Netflix. Under the new deal, the Oscar-winning director will direct and produce several narrative projects while Netflix provides financial support for “ongoing mission to develop new talent and increase representation in the entertainment industry.” 

Salma Hayek Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

 

Salma Hayek was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. She recalled being confronted and chased by a man on Hollywood Boulevard in the early 1990s.

Salma Hayek said receiving a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame years later was "healing." Salma Hayek recalled being confronted and chased by a man with a knife on Hollywood Boulevard in the early 1990s.

Kendrick Lamar Has A New Manager

 

A few days ahead of his headlining performance at Day N Vegas this weekend, it has been announced that rapper Kendrick Lamar has a new business manager. The pgLang co-founder is working with Anthony Saleh, who is well-respected in the music industry as the longtime manager of Nas.

R. Kelly's Music Sales Soar over 500%

 

The posthumous effect is a known phenomenon in music and entertainment. When an artist or athlete dies, their output is hyper-valued, and sales associated with the person see a considerable increase. Suppose we accept incarceration as being its own form of death, social death, in particular. In that case, it could explain the 500% increase R. Kelly has seen in sales since being convicted on sex trafficking charges. 

Yo Gotti Now Co-Owner Of MLS Team D.C. United

 

Along with being a chart-topping artist, Yo Gotti pushed into the business world, closing what appears to be a massive deal with DC United. Reports surfaced noting the rapper is now co-owner of the D.C. United soccer team.

Alex Rodriguez Breaks Silence About Jennifer Lopez

 

While Jennifer Lopez has not weighed in on their breakup aside from a joint statement, she has reportedly moved on with actor Ben Affleck. Now, Rodriguez breaks his silence about his split.

Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Join Forces

 

JAY-Z’s latest investment sees him pour some cash into his close friend and CEO Michael Rubin’s Fanatics company. Fanatics received a private $18 billion valuation, which is triple compared to its valuation from 2020.

Mansion Reportedly Owned By Beyoncé and JAY-Z Caught Fire

 

A mansion in New Orleans reportedly owned by Beyoncé and JAY-Z caught on fire Wednesday night. The three-story home was said to have burned for two hours before 22 firefighters put out the fire.

Jennifer Lopez Shares Personal Meaning Of "Cambia El Paso"

 

Singer, actor, producer, and global entertainment icon, Jennifer Lopez, joins Crisco Kidd on “Pitbull’s Globalization” to discuss her new single “Cambia El Paso,” her favorite moments with Pitbull, the diversity in music today as well as the global recognition of Latin music and more.

#NowPlayingonTWUM DaBaby - Ball If I Want To

 

DaBaby has released a new banger titled “Ball If I Want To.”

The new video from the head of Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment brings the rapper back to a high school where he turns up the energy in a library, classroom and lunch room. He also hits the basketball court and continues to turn up the scene.