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Chance The Rapper Raises Another $1M For Chicago Public Schools
Chance The Rapper gave Chicago Public Schools $1 million of his own money recently, now he has raised another $1M.
Dr. Dre Joins Others To Bring Olympics To L. A. In 2024
DR. DRE
Dr. Dre has earned hun-
dreds of gold albums in his ca- reer, and now he’s after some gold medals.
According to reports com- ing out of Los Angeles, the Hip-Hop pioneer has joined the 2024 Olympic Host Com- mittee, in a bid to bring the Olympic Games to Los Ange- les.
According to LA 2024, Dr. Dre is amongst the 117 influ- encers from the United States and around the world, who will work together to create a plan for the games.
Los Angeles is in a fierce race against Paris, to host the 2024 Olympic Games.
If Los Angeles wins the pro- posal on September 13, it will be the first time the game for hosted in the city since 1984.
Power Actor/Singer Rotimi Airs
His Weekly Grind In Vlog ‘25HRZ
POWER Actor/Singer, Olurotimi Akinosho better known by his stage name, Rotimi releases his weekly vlog called “25HRZ” where each episode takes you on an inside look on how hard he works balancing his music and acting career. We know there are 24 hours in a day, but with Rotimi there are 25! The grind doesn’t stop.
In the latest episode (ep. 4), you get a sneak peak of his new single “Nobody” featur- ing 50 Cent and T.I. (the of- ficial release date is April
Rotimi is doing a weekly Vlog and prepares to release a new song ‘Nobody’ on April 14th.
14th). He also goes to dance rehearsals, dishes on his next movie project, and supports his friend Trey Songz at his concert.
Chance The Rapper is backing up his talk with cold hard cash.
Just weeks after he donated $1 million to the Chicago Public School system for arts and after school program funding, he has now come up with another millie thanks to some rich friends and the Chicago Bulls.
On Friday afternoon Chance held another press conference where he pre- sented yet another million dollar check to the troubled institution. He also an- nounced that he was starting his own after school program, the New Chance Arts And Lit- erature Fund.
“As an artist and an after school teacher, I know the arts are essential,” Chance said to those in attendance at
Robeson High School. “To en- sure that more students have more access, I am excited to announce the creation of the New Chance Arts and Liter- acy Fund.
The fund will bring arts program and materials to schools that have experienced a decrease in five-year gradu- ation rates, experienced budget cuts and lack of text books, and are without music or arts programs.”
Ever since he met with Illi- nois Governor Bruce Rauner, Chance has vowed to help the CPS since the gov- ernment won’t. Now with the Bulls and people like Justin Bieber, Common and more joining the charge, it looks like Chance is about to show them how to do this.
Beyonce Tops The List To Voice Nala In “The Lion King’ Remake
Will Beyoncé join Donald Glover and James Earl Jones as part of the cast for the live-ac- tion The Lion King remake?
According to Variety, the film’s director, Jon Favreau, is look- ing to get Bey to be the voice of lioness Nala.
Beyonce’s ‘Freedom’ Song With Kendrick Lamar Fea- tured In Apple Commercial
Beyonce’s triumphant song, ‘Freedom,’ featuring Kendrick Lamar, takes over the musical backdrop in Apple’s new com- mercial for its Apple Watch Se- ries 2.
The colorful spot, which fea- tures energetic athletes and peo-
Beyonce
ple from all walks of life, inspires viewers to “Live Bright” via a se- ries of colorful sequences coupled with Queen B’suplifting vocals.
Rihanna Will Be Honored At Parsons School Of Design Event As Fashion Trendsetter
Rihanna is a big supporter of Parsons School Of Design grads. Here she is wearing a design by Matthew Adams Dolan at the 50th Anniversary of independence of her home, Barbados.
BET (Viacom) Fires Longtime Programming President Stephen Hill And VP Zola Mashariki Who Is Battling Cancer
Stephen Hill and Zola Mashariki have both been fired by Debra Lee, CEO of BET owned by Viacom.
The 69th Annual Parsons School of Design Benefit will honor superstar Rihanna (along with Eileen Fisher and Neiman Marcus) as a fashion trendsetter.
Rihanna has worn several pieces by some of the school’s grads (Matthew Adams Dolan and Melody Ya Jun Lin).
The school’s executive
dean, Joel Towers, said in a statement, “Parsons is proud to present Rihanna with this honor, as she has inspired millions through her power- ful music and distinct style. She has championed our re- cent alumni on a number of occasions by wearing their designs.
The benefit will take place on May 22 at Pier 60.
BET appears to be undergo- ing some damage control measures, this after CEO Debra Lee announced the stepping down of executives Stephen Hill and Zola Mashariki.
Hill is the wunderkind be- hind great BET staples such as 106 & Park, The New Edition Story, BET Hip Hop Awards' The Cyphers and Real Hus- bands of Hollywood.
However, Mashariki is said to still be under contract for the network and was shocked to learn she was part of the
moves made on the executive level.
Debra wanted it to be per- ceived that the transition was a part of Viacom’s restructure, so she included Mashariki in the exit story in an effort to protect Stephen, who was ousted. [Viacom] wanted him out,” a source said.
Hill, president of program- ming, was employed at BET for 18 years. Mashariki took medical leave earlier this year and was baffled to read she was stepping down from her role as EVP head of original programming.
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