A curious thing is happening among American shoppers. More are checking labels and asking, “Is it ‘Made in the USA?’ ” Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, earlier this year announced it will boost sourcing of U.S. products by $50 billion during the next 10 years. General Electric is investing $1 billion through 2014 to revitalize its U.S. appliances business and [...]
Jay-Z Brings Out Obama, Kanye, Other Stars for Made in America Festival
September 2, 2012 | Posted by
Jay-Z – Concert goers in Philadelphia were in for a treat thanks to Jay-Z’s set at the Made in America Festival that included a Rocky-like entrance for Jay, visits from his famous friends and a set full of hits. The rapper entered the Philadelphia Museum of Art bouncing at the top of its stairs like [...]
Jay-Z Adds Drake, Run DMC to Eclectic Line-Up for ‘Made in America’ Festival
August 1, 2012 | Posted by
Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival just got exponentially bigger following the Philadelphia weekend’s final lineup announcement yesterday. Joining already announced acts like Odd Future, D’Angelo, Rita Ora, and Maybach Music Group ( Rick Ross, Wale, & Meek Mill) are huge stars like Drake, Jill Scott, and Nicky Romero. Rap legends (and Rock and Roll Hall [...]
Jay-Z Wants Pres. Obama to Perform a Little Al Green at Philly Music Fest
May 15, 2012 | Posted by
Jay-Z stood on a tiny step-up of a stage on Monday morning, a giant American flag behind him and ahead, the steps run by Rocky Balboa that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Against such huge backdrops, he still managed to be the biggest presence. The announcement for Jay-Z’s latest venture – the two-day Budweiser Made in [...]
