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Diddy Launches Program For Aspiring Entertainment Executives
People Still Can’t Get Over What Drake’s $400,000 Mattress Is Made From
Diddy has reportedly signed with a talent agency to launch a virtual development program and resume database for aspir- ing entertainment executives from underrepresented commu- nities.
According to Variety, he joined forces with WME, a lead- ing entertainment and media company, to create “The Excel- lence Program,” which is sched- uled to debut on July 12. The six-week program is free for eli- gible students interested in en- tertainment, marketing, fashion or music and will include ses- sions that cover touring, per- forming, professional development, entertainment business and storytelling that will be taught by an array of ex- perienced and well-known peo- ple within the entertainment industry.
“Beginning my career as an
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intern changed my life, so it’s been a lifelong dream to give the next generation of entrepre- neurs and executives access to the best in entertainment, mar- keting, music and fashion,” Diddy told the entertainment news outlet about his newest program. “Partnering with En- deavor creates a pipeline to op- portunities that allow future leaders to not only succeed, but thrive in these highly competi- tive industries.”
A photo of Drake’s $400,000 mattress resurfaced this week—and people still can’t get over the luxurious purchase.
The mattress went viral again after internet personality and commentator DJ Akademiks took to his Insta- gram to share a photo of the mattress with his 4.3 million followers.
Drake’s magnificent $100 million Toronto mansion was featured in an issue of Archi- tectural Digest last year, which gave fans and admirer a first look inside his “Embassy.”
The mattress is made out of horsehair and stingray skin, selling for over $395,000. The bed was designed as a collabo-
DRAKE AND HIS MATTRESS
ration with Ferris Rafauli. As the music artist showed off some of the most stunning aspects of the home, including an Olympic size pool, an NBA-
sized basketball court, and a studio lounge made of semi- precious stone brown agate, he also showed off his elegantly decorated room.
Saweetie to Release Debut Album
Dr. Dre Is Opening His Own High School To Reach 'The Inner-City Kid, The Younger Me'
‘Pretty B**ch Music’ This Friday
Saweetie will be releasing her long awaited debut album Pretty B**ch Music this Friday, June 25th.
For the past year and a half, the Bay Area artist has scored multiple hits across various for- mats including ‘Back To The Streets’ with Jhene Aiko and ‘Best Friend’ with Doja Cat. Her latest single ‘Fast (Motion)’ hasn’t had the same results but it has still managed to satisfy her
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core fan base.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the rapper is partnering with music executive, Jimmy Iovine to open a high school in South Los Angeles. Dr. Dre and Jimmy, who both recall “really hating” school, hope the project will motivate students to excel and become “critical thinkers, entrepreneurs and innovators.”
When asked what type of students he hopes to reach, Dr. Dre responded, “The inner-city kid, the younger me... That guy that didn’t have an opportunity, that had to scratch and figure out things on his own,” he said, referring
to his younger-self. “That had the curiosity but didn’t have these type of opportunities, re- ally smart kids — we want to
touch and give them this open door and these opportunities to be able to show what they can do.”
DR. DRE AND JIMMY IOVINE
Nipsey Hussle To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Late rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle will receive one of the highest honors that can be be- stowed upon a native son of Los Angeles: A star on the Hol- lywood Walk of Fame. In an announcement made Thurs- day (June 17), Nipsey, born Ermias Asghedom, is one of 38 honorees in this year’s Walk of Fame class, which includes figures from various sectors of the entertainment industry.
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Hussle will be inducted into the recording category and join a star-studded class that includes the Black Eyed Peas, George Clinton, Ashanti, DJ Khaled, Avril Lavigne, Los Huracanes Del Norte, and Martha Reeves. The Victory Lap rap- per is also one of two hon- orees—the second being late actress Carrie Fisher—who will receive their Walk of Fame star posthumously this year.
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