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Jay-Z Taps Ron Howard, Brian Grazer for ‘Made in America’ Festival Big Screen Doc

Jay-Z has tapped director Ron Howard and producing partner Brian Grazer to helm the filming his two-day “Made in America” festival for a documentary to hit the big screen. Jay-Z and Steve Stoute, both co- producers, will work in tandem with the Oscar- winning duo to document the entire festival and its 40-plus performers. “The [...]

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Are Rappers Like 2 Chainz Killing Hip Hop’s Influence on Luxury Brands?

“YSL belt buckle…” Shortly after this mention by G.O.O.D. Music’s 2 Chainz in his recent anthem “No Lie”, the announcement was made that Saint Laurent would undergo a brand revision.  Before Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent passed away in 2008, he was considered one of the greatest names in fashion history. If you ask me, his [...]

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Mary J. Blige’s Scholarship Recipient Claims Charity Did Not Cover Tuition

Mary J. Blige is facing additional allegations as her 5-year old charity, Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc comes under fire from scholarship recipients. Last week, news surfaced that TD Bank sued the foundation for defaulting on a $250,000 loan. Several days later Mary J revealed her plans to get things back on [...]

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Mary J. Blige’s Charity Sued for $250,000

Mary J. Blige has made it back into the headlines—and this time it isn’t about her singing. Blige and her charity,The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation For The Advancement Of Women Now, Inc. (FFAWN), are being sued for $250,000 after not repaying a loan they received from TD Bank in June 2011. According [...]