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Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
Read full article: Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tuneIn its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services.
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Read full article: North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood BowlNorth West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert.
Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groups
Read full article: Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groupsAdidas says it’s donated or is planning to give away more than $150 million to groups fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate from the sales of Yeezy shoes last year.
Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'
Read full article: Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Ye and Ty Dolla $ign alleging they illegally used her 1977 song “I Feel Love” in their most recent collaboration.
Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison
Read full article: Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prisonWhen Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into next year’s awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time.
The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
Read full article: The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in HebrewThe rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew.
Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye
Read full article: Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with YeAdidas says it may write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million) worth of Yeezy shoes left unsold after it cut ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO apologizes for misstatement about Kanye West
Read full article: Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO apologizes for misstatement about Kanye WestThe head of the Anti-Defamation League said in a post on X on Thursday that he was in touch with Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden who apologized for his remarks about Kanye West and reiterated the sportswear company’s fight to end antisemitism.
Adidas CEO doubts that Kanye West really meant the antisemitic remarks that led Adidas to drop him
Read full article: Adidas CEO doubts that Kanye West really meant the antisemitic remarks that led Adidas to drop himAdidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said he doubts that Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, “meant what he said” when he made a series of antisemitic and offensive remarks last year.
Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups
Read full article: Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groupsAdidas has brought in $437 million from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Adidas gives Yeezy sneaker sales a silver lining via donations to anti-hate groups, some US Jews say
Read full article: Adidas gives Yeezy sneaker sales a silver lining via donations to anti-hate groups, some US Jews sayLast October, sportswear giant Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments.
‘Everybody will die’: Prosecution dives into combative messages between YNW Collective rappers
Read full article: ‘Everybody will die’: Prosecution dives into combative messages between YNW Collective rappersFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnesses
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnessesFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)' is here. Here's how to reconsider Taylor Swift's transformative album
Read full article: 'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)' is here. Here's how to reconsider Taylor Swift's transformative albumTaylor Swift’s re-recording of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” is the third album in Swift’s plans to re-record her first six, after her catalog was purchased by music manager Scooter Braun.
YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapper’s Spotify listeners increase to over 12M
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapper’s Spotify listeners increase to over 12MFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Rapper Fredo Bang releases ‘Free Melly’ song mentioning subpoena
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Rapper Fredo Bang releases ‘Free Melly’ song mentioning subpoenaLeondra Phillips has been grieving her 19-year-old son since his murder in 2018. For three weeks, she has been attending the Broward County murder trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly. On Thursday, she was finally able to testify.
YNW Melly on trial: Grieving mother testifies on video last showing son alive
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Grieving mother testifies on video last showing son aliveLeondra Phillips has been grieving her 19-year-old son since his murder in 2018. For three weeks, she has been attending the Broward County murder trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly. On Thursday, she was finally able to testify.
Testimony in YNW Melly’s double murder trial continues for 3rd week
Read full article: Testimony in YNW Melly’s double murder trial continues for 3rd weekA shooting reconstruction expert testified against Florida rapper YNW Melly in Broward County court saying two YNW Collective rappers were shot from inside the Jeep where they died.
YNW Melly on trial: Shooting reconstruction expert says ‘Juvy’ was shot at close range
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Shooting reconstruction expert says ‘Juvy’ was shot at close rangeA shooting reconstruction expert testified against Florida rapper YNW Melly in Broward County court saying two YNW Collective rappers were shot from inside the Jeep where they died.
YNW Melly on trial: Medical examiners testify about gunshot wounds
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Medical examiners testify about gunshot woundsDuring the third week of Florida rapper YNW Melly’s trial for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers, the prosecution started to focus on the fatal wounds.
YNW Melly on trial: Defense says gang signs not indicative of membership
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Defense says gang signs not indicative of membershipFlorida rapper YNW Melly left a trail of photographs, videos, and messages that a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective said were evidence of gang affiliation.
YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution alleges G-Shine Bloods gang affiliation relates to murders
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution alleges G-Shine Bloods gang affiliation relates to murdersFlorida rapper YNW Melly left a trail of photographs, videos, and messages that a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective said were evidence of gang affiliation.
YNW Melly on trial: Text messages show conflict, request for gun, prosecutor says
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Text messages show conflict, request for gun, prosecutor saysText messages recovered from a cell phone that prosecutors said belonged to Florida rapper YNW Melly show there was a conflict and a request for a gun before the murder of two YNW Collective rappers in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge allows prosecution’s gang expert to testify while wearing ski mask despite juror’s complaint
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge allows prosecution’s gang expert to testify while wearing ski mask despite juror’s complaintThe judge allowed a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective to hide his identity while testifying in court on Thursday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge sanctions prosecution over evidence discovery violation
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge sanctions prosecution over evidence discovery violationAn FBI expert’s analysis of mobile phone data took center stage on Thursday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers.
YNW Melly on trial: FBI cell phone data expert, BSO DNA analyst testify
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: FBI cell phone data expert, BSO DNA analyst testifyAn FBI expert’s analysis of mobile phone data took center stage on Wednesday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge denies defense’s motion for mistrial, juror hospitalized
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge denies defense’s motion for mistrial, juror hospitalizedA judge who is presiding over the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly announced on Tuesday morning that he was ruling against the defense’s motion for a mistrial.
YNW Melly on trial: Circumstantial evidence battle ensues during 1st week
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Circumstantial evidence battle ensues during 1st weekFlorida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.
YNW Melly on trial: Defense moves for a mistrial alleging ‘prejudicial fiasco’
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Defense moves for a mistrial alleging ‘prejudicial fiasco’Florida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.
YNW Melly on trial: Experts testify on evidence of 2 murders in Broward
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Experts testify on evidence of 2 murders in BrowardFlorida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.
Ex-NSA employee gets 14 days in jail for storming Capitol with members of white nationalist movement
Read full article: Ex-NSA employee gets 14 days in jail for storming Capitol with members of white nationalist movementA former National Security Agency employee has been sentenced to 14 days of imprisonment for storming the U.S. Capitol along with associates described by authorities as fellow followers of a white nationalist movement.
Yeezy shoes are back on sale — months after Adidas cut ties with Kanye West
Read full article: Yeezy shoes are back on sale — months after Adidas cut ties with Kanye WestSome of Adidas’ remaining Yeezy shoes are back on sale — months after the German sportswear company cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds months after Kanye West split
Read full article: Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds months after Kanye West splitAdidas says it will try to sell a portion of its remaining Yeezy shoe inventory and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations.
Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumph
Read full article: Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumphFor almost as long as the 50 years of history celebrated on Sunday's Grammy awards, rap artists have had an uncomfortable relationship with the music's biggest institution.
Emhoff to host Jewish leaders for discussion of antisemitism
Read full article: Emhoff to host Jewish leaders for discussion of antisemitismThe White House says Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will host Jewish leaders for a discussion about a rise in antisemitism and efforts to fight hate in the United States.
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
Read full article: Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemiteA growing number of Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence, are criticizing Donald Trump for dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politics
Read full article: 9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politicsOh, Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday where you stuff your face with delicious food all the while trying to find something to talk about that won’t cause an explosion at the table.
KFC apologizes for app alert urging orders for Kristallnacht
Read full article: KFC apologizes for app alert urging orders for KristallnachtKFC has apologized for accidentally sending an automated push alert to its app users in Germany that appeared to urge people to order food to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass” — when Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria.
Adidas' breakup with Ye drives lower earnings outlook
Read full article: Adidas' breakup with Ye drives lower earnings outlookAdidas has lowered its earnings forecast for the full year to account for losses from ending its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his antisemitic remarks.
Kristallnacht survivors warn about antisemitism, hate speech
Read full article: Kristallnacht survivors warn about antisemitism, hate speechHolocaust survivors from around the world are warning of the reemergence of antisemitism as they mark the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass.”.
FBI warns of 'broad' threat to synagogues in New Jersey
Read full article: FBI warns of 'broad' threat to synagogues in New JerseyThe FBI said on Thursday it had received credible information about a “broad” threat to synagogues in New Jersey, a warning that promoted some municipalities to send extra police officers to guard houses of worship.
Musk took over Twitter. Then some users began testing chaos
Read full article: Musk took over Twitter. Then some users began testing chaosShortly after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, some conservative personalities wasted no time to jump on the platform and recirculate long-debunked conspiracy theories in a tongue-in-cheek attempt to “test” whether Twitter’s policies on misinformation were still being enforced.
Antisemitism decried four years after Pa. synagogue attack
Read full article: Antisemitism decried four years after Pa. synagogue attackIn what has become an annual ritual, Pittsburgh’s Jewish community is honoring the memory of the 11 Jews who were murdered on this date in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
NFL's Donald, NBA's Brown end their deals with Ye's agency
Read full article: NFL's Donald, NBA's Brown end their deals with Ye's agencyLos Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown have terminated their associations with Donda Sports, the brand management agency owned by the artist formerly known as Kanye West.
Correction: People-Kanye West story
Read full article: Correction: People-Kanye West storyIn a story published October 13, 2022, about JPMorgan Chase and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West ending their business relationship, The Associated Press misspelled conservative activist Candace Owens' first name as Candice.
Local 10 catches up with Rolling Loud founders; first day of hip-hop festival kicks off Friday
Read full article: Local 10 catches up with Rolling Loud founders; first day of hip-hop festival kicks off FridaySome of the biggest names in hip-hop are coming to Miami for the weekend for the annual Rolling Loud music festival.
Kanye West drops out of headlining Rolling Loud music festival just days before performance
Read full article: Kanye West drops out of headlining Rolling Loud music festival just days before performanceRolling Loud is losing one of its biggest acts less than a week before the music festival takes over Hard Rock Stadium.
New this week: 'The Offer,' Kehlani, 'I Love That for You'
Read full article: New this week: 'The Offer,' Kehlani, 'I Love That for You'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Future and Kehlani, a 10-episode Paramount+ series that dramatizes the behind-the-scenes story of the making of “The Godfather,” and the comedy “I Love That for You” starring former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Vanessa Bayer as a woman longing to be a home shopping channel host.
Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
Read full article: Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crownedJon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.
Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations
Read full article: Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirationsHit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hop’s biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.