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  • Jay-Z ‘s ‘The BluePrint’ To Be Added To The Library Of Congress

    Jay-Z ‘s ‘The BluePrint’ To Be Added To The Library Of Congress

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    In 2001, Jay-Z release the classic album The BluePrint, and 18 years later the album will now be entered into the Library of Congress.

    The announcement was made on Wednesday March 20th that the Library has picked 25 recordings to be entered into its Registry. The Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden explained why those 25 songs were chosen this year.

    “The National Recording Registry honors the music that enriched our souls, the voices that tell our stories, and the sounds that mirror our lives.”The other audio clips that were chosen include songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, music from the Super Fly movie and the announcement of Dr. King’s death given by Robert F. Kennedy. Congrats Jay!

  • That’s Dope: Jay-Z and Beyonce to be Honored at the GLAAD Media Awards

    That’s Dope: Jay-Z and Beyonce to be Honored at the GLAAD Media Awards

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    This is huge! Jay-Z and Beyonce were named the next recipients of the Vanguard Award at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards. The award is given to those who have accepted and has made a difference for LGBTQ people. Jay-Z and Beyonce will join previous winners of this award including Kerry Washington, Britney Spears, Cher, Janet Jackson, Patricia Arquette, Charlize Theron, and Jennifer Aniston. In a statement made by GLAAD’s president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, she said “they’re global icons and passionate defenders of human rights and acceptance for all people”. The awards will be handed out on two different dates; March 28th in Los Angeles and May 4th in New York.

  • Apollo Theater’s Annual Spring Gala 2017 Huge Announcement

    Apollo Theater’s Annual Spring Gala 2017 Huge Announcement

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    For the past 12 years, the Apollo Theater has been hosting a night of awesomeness with their Spring Gala Annual Benefit concerts and this year will be nothing short of amazing. The Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala 2017 will take place on June 12th, 2017, it is already star-studded. Cedric the Entertainer will be the host of the night and it has been announced that Sheila E. and Cee Lo Green will be performing.Not only will there be legendary performances, there will also be two awards given out during the event. The first award, the Trailblazer Award, will go to director/ producer Stan Lathan due to his achievements in performance arts. Lathan is the mastermind behind television classics such as The Bernie Mac Show, Sanford and Son, Def Comedy Jam, and more. The second award, the Corporate Award, will be presented to Verizon for the company’s achievements in diversity, innovation and more.This event is going to be a can’t miss event and in order to attend, you can purchase tickets or make a donation via the Apollo Theater Website.