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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!

  • Sex Doesn’t Matter: Sam Smith Shares His Views On Sexuality and Self-Identity {VIDEO}

    Sex Doesn’t Matter: Sam Smith Shares His Views On Sexuality and Self-Identity {VIDEO}

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    Sam Smith has opened up to discuss his views on sexuality and self-identity. In a recent interview with Jameela Jamil, Smith stated that he doesn’t identify himself as a male or female. “You are just you. You are a mixture of all different things. You’re your own special creation. That’s how I take it.”The Grammy Award winner also said during the interview, “I’m not male or female, I think I float somewhere in between. It’s all on a spectrum. I think the same about sexuality.” Smith also revealed that he thought about having a sex change at once point due to him thinking like a woman at times. Watch the clip below. 

    //www.instagram.com/embed.jsThe entire interview is on Jamil’s IGTV channel for the project I Weigh. The show discusses body image, fame, and sexuality.

  • 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.