Author: Isabella Will

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped out top donors and burned through $7.9 million in his first six weeks as a presidential candidate, according to an NBC News analysis of his new campaign finance disclosure. The numbers suggest, for the first time, that solvency could be a threat to DeSantis’ campaign, which has touted its fundraising ability as a key measure of viability. They reflect the broader reality that DeSantis stalled after his launch: polling ahead of the Republican primary pack but far behind former President Donald Trump. In another sign of the financial strain on the campaign, DeSantis…

Read More

Styles P has long been known for being one of Hip Hop’s top-tier lyricists, but he now believes that the sport of rap isn’t a place that breeds competition anymore. In a Thursday (July 13) interview with Jalen Rose on his Renaissance Man With Jalen Rose podcast, The LOX rapper spoke about the lack of friendly sparring in the rap game while using basketball scoring analogies to drive his point home. “That’s also the difference between Hip Hop of back then and Hip Hop of today, they aren’t competitive enough against each other, I feel,” said Styles P. “I personally feel — like, when…

Read More

MILWAUKEE — Hip hop will celebrate 50 years this August and Milwaukee is preparing to commemorate it in a major way. Complete with elements of hip hop culture, the Marcus Performing Arts Center and TRUE Skool announced Wednesday they will host a two-day anniversary celebration — the 2023 Summer Park Jam — from Aug. 11-12 at the MPAC Outdoor Grounds. Although the event is now in its fifth year, this year’s event starts on the actual date of the music genre’s anniversary and features two notable acts. (Courtesy of Marcus Performing Arts Center) Milwaukee’s own Speech will be joined by his Grammy…

Read More

Hiphop Tamizha Adhi’s upcoming superhero film Veeran is all set to release in theatres on June 2. The film’s producers Sathya Jyothi Films announced the release date today with a new poster of the film. Directed by ARK Saravan of Maragatha Naanayam-fame, Veeran features Athira Raj as the female lead, while the rest of the cast includes Munishkanth, Kaali Venkat and Sassi Selvaraj. With music scored by Adhi himself, the film has cinematography by Deepak D Menon, editing by Prasanna GK, and art by Rahul NK. Sathya Jyothi Films’ Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan are producing Veeran. Notably, this is the third consecutive collaboration between the banner…

Read More

Celebrating hip hop is an important part of America’s culture, and especially New York’s. Hip hop is also celebrating its 50-year anniversary, so with the program in the Hall des Lumières, the celebration will be complete. The exhibition title is “Hip Hop Til Infinity”. The Mass Appeal works on creating the show, which will put on view never-before-seen footage of the pinnacle of the genre and key personalities. Jon Colclough, vice president of creative strategy at Mass Appeal spoke about the project’s intentions. The goal of this kind of marking, and especially in this location, is to destroy prejudices about “how hip hop…

Read More

For people who live in the public eye, painting can be a way to peacefully remove oneself from the melee of life in the spotlight. From politicians like Winston Churchill to actors like Jim Carrey, the famous have often enjoyed putting paint to canvass (despite often hard-to-stomach results). This month Christie’s auction house shined a spotlight on the artwork one of the most recognizable singers of the disco era, Donna Summer in an online sale that saw not only photos, sequined dresses and ephemera, but also Summers’ paintings take their turn on the auction block. Below, ARTnews would like to introduce you to Donna…

Read More

Yung Miami and Southside have been spotted in the same studio which means fans could potentially be getting new music from the ex-pair. Both music creatives recently took to their respective Instagram stories to post their whereabouts. While Yung Miami simply fluffed her hair and showed off her beat face, Southside opted for a tone that many use when they’re in grind mode by saying, “Still locked in no days off.” What appeared to be similar between both of their postings was their acoustic panel background which is a component that is used in many high quality studios. Check out the post…

Read More

Welcome, basketball enthusiasts and fans of the Charlotte Hornets Roster! In this beginner’s guide, we’ll take a closer look at the current roster of the Charlotte Hornets, one of the NBA’s most promising teams. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Hornets basketball as we explore the key players, their positions, and their strengths. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, this guide will help you become familiar with the talented individuals who make up this captivating team. The Starting Five: Anchors of the Team Subtitle: Meet the Hornets’ Core Players Transition word: Firstly, The…

Read More

Tasha Okay claimed she ought to’ve been allowed to deliver up Cardi B’s gang ties at their defamation trial. The vlogger continued her efforts to enchantment a $4 million court docket loss to Cardi B. Tasha Okay’s lawyer Olga Izmaylova argued a Georgia choose wrongfully prevented her shopper from introducing gang affiliations as character proof within the trial. “To ensure that the jury to find out whether or not [Cardi B] has been defamed, positioned in a false gentle, and emotionally misery, the jury should find out about [her] gang affiliation as a result of it’s a particularly related a…

Read More

Ice-T is on the transfer. The multi-hyphenate has signed on to clone his voice for a myriad of causes, purchased a studio with Treach of Naughty By Nature, a weed dispensary and extra. All the alternatives Ice has been blessed with are a results of his standing inside Hip-Hop, a cultural drive that turns 50 years. Ice-T, an elder statesman of the tradition, talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur a few bunch of stuff, together with silly rappers. AllHipHop: What are your ideas on the state of the tradition turning 50 and the way ought to we glance ahead? We’re in…

Read More