NBC Drops Golden Globes and Tom Cruise Returns Awards Amid Outcry
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association continues to come under fire for its lack of diversity, and now NBC executives say they will not air the annual Golden Globes next year, according to the Reuters. The HFPA, which sponsors the Golden Globe Awards every year, has also been accused of favoritism, conflicts of interest, and corruption, …
Starcraft is Among Four Inductees into World Video Game Hall of Fame
Award-winning StarCraft is among the newest inductees into the Strong National Museum of Play’s World Video Game Hall of Fame, according to VentureBeat. The other video games include Microsoft Flight Simulator, Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?, and Nintendo’s Animal Crossing. Animal Crossing’s popularity has soared as a result of lockdowns, according to …
Billie Eilish, Post Malone to Headline Governors Ball’s Return
The Governors Ball is back after last year’s cancellation, according to Gothamist. Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, and Post Malone are slated to headline the event. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is celebrating the news. He said it is time to welcome back the arts which have suffered due to the pandemic. “Building a recovery …
Britney Spears Will Address the Court at Conservatorship Hearing
Britney Spears was granted a request yesterday to directly address the court that is handling her conservatorship, according to CNBC. Her next status hearing is scheduled for June 23. Her attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, asked that the hearing take place when the court convened yesterday to address accounting and fee issues, which were rescheduled …
Kanye West Sneakers Sold for $1.8 Million at Private Sale
A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1 prototypes that Kanye West wore when he performed his hits “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” at the Grammy Awards in 2008 just sold for $1.8 million to RARES, a sneaker investment marketplace, according to NBC News. It is the highest publicly recorded sale worldwide for any sneakers, and they …
BTS Meal to Debut at McDonald’s in May
McDonald’s is joining forces with another musical act to sell an upcoming themed meal, this time K-Pop band BTS, according to MarketWatch. The Grammy-nominated band’s meal is scheduled to go on sale in May. Unlike previous partnerships, like with Travis Scott and J. Balvin, this will mark the first celebrity collaboration that will be available …
Will Smith’s Movie Leaves Georgia Due to New Voting Laws
Will Smith’s upcoming movie project, Emancipation, is the first major production to pull out of Georgia because of the state’s new voter restriction laws, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He and director Antoine Fuqua made the announcement today regarding the Apple Studios project. “At this moment in time, the Nation is coming to terms with …
Nike Settles Lawsuit Over Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’
Nike’s lawsuit after the release of rapper Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes” has been settled, according to Yahoo News. The trademark infringement lawsuit was settled with MSCHF Product Studio over the 666 pairs of custom black and red Air Max 97s after the release of the song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” according to The …
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift Make History at 2021 Grammys
It was a big night for women at last night’s Grammy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Taylor Swift became the first woman to win the album of the year trophy three times, this year for the critically acclaimed album folklore. Beyoncé also made broke records, winning her 28th Grammy and becoming the most awarded …
What SoundCloud’s New Payout Structure Could Mean for Artists
SoundCloud’s recently announced a big change in how it’ll be paying artists on its platform in an effort to help smaller artists actually make money from their music and benefit directly from listeners and fans. The system, dubbed “fan-powered royalties,” will exist in contrast to the typical payment structures on competing streaming services. Apple Music …
