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Matt & Snoop gather friends to hit the field for a cause.
While wrapping up the fourth and final day, NBA Champion Matt Barnes and Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg hosted the 5th Annual Athletes vs Cancer Celebrity Flag Football Game at Fairfax High in Los Angeles on Sunday (Aug. 12).
In addition to the event hosts, hitting the field for a cause were Rotimi, Shawne Merriman, Terrell Owens, Kevin Durant, Baron Davis, Draymond Green, DeAndre Jordan, Tank, Cordell Broadus, Carmelita Jeter, Kerry Rhodes, Nelly, Javale McGee, Problem, Mario, Reggie Bush, Red Grant, Brittney Elena, Dan Rue, Nick Pattiwhack and many more.
So, with such a stacked roster, the game made for great friendly competition. As Team Snoop grabbed the first two touchdowns, Team Barnes soon caught up; and by the fourth quarter, the game went into overtime 26-26. But, Hall of Famer and Team Barnes player Terrell Owens (T.O) caught a Hail Mary to break the tie and end the game, 32-26.
While kicking off the four-day Athletes vs Cancer Summer 2018 festivities, NBA Champion Matt Barnes and Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg present the first-ever Smoke4ACure Summit; which gathered tastemakers, celebrities, and athletes for cancer awareness and fundraising.
Hosted at Snoop’s compound in South Los Angeles Thursday (Aug. 9), the summit featured a plethora of cannabis vendors like Louis the XIII, Kurvana, Kannibox, Liquidology CBD (marijuana-infused drinks); and more. Plus, Snoop’s own cannabis-flavored platform Merry Jane and premium glass (pipe/bong) line Pounds.
In addition to the abundance of drinks, food, and marijuana, Lil Duval topped the night off as he hit the stage to perform his tracks “Dropping It Off;” plus viral bangers with Snoop, “Smile B-tch” and “Kill ‘Em Wit The Shoulders.”
Furthermore, AVC found its start by Barnes, whose mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2007, and passed 26 days after her diagnosis.
“Such a huge loss makes it easy to focus on your own devastating pain. Eventually, I couldn’t help but think of families who are still in the fight of their lives. I didn’t want them to bear the same pain and suffering that my family endured and decided to act. I began hosting free health clinics, renting mobile screening units, and providing clinics for early detection. Five years later, I added yet another layer and provided financial support to help families pay for funerals, hospice care, surgeries, medications, and more. The economic impact that cancer survivors endure is crippling.”
Also, he says:
“AVC is the light at the end of the tunnel. We are a Foundation that not only brings smiles to families but we also support cancer survivors in pursuing their dreams. We’ve achieved a lot but there is more to do.”
#PressPlay above to view more exclusive footage from Matt Barnes’ Smoke4ACure Summit
Upon news of their recently tying the knot, newlyweds Faith Evans and Stevie J have released a new single “A Minute,” accompanied by a super sensual and risqué music video.
Additionally, the intimate and steamy visual opens with the R&B legend and super producer speaking on taking their relationship to the next level just before cutting to a few sexually playful moments under the covers and in the shower.
Lil Boat joins the ‘Teen Titans GO!‘ cast on the big screen.
While he’s known to flex his lyrics as a rapper, Lil Yachty is taking his vocal talents to the big screen on July 27 as he joins the ‘Teen Titans‘ cast for DC Entertainment’s animated film ‘Teen Titans GO! To The Movies.’ And Hollywood Unlocked has all the exclusive details.
In addition to lending his voice for the film’s theme song “GO! Remix,” Yachty tells us that he’s voicing the Green Lantern for DC’s first-ever big-screen version of the Cartoon Network animated TV series, ‘Teen Titans GO!‘
Also, as this is the first animated film for the rapper, Lil Boat admits that he had tons of fun with his character and would definitely do it again for the series, among other (non)animated roles, like one he’s been eyeing on FX’s ‘Atlanta.’ #Socialites will you be in theaters July 27 to see ‘Teen Titans GO! To The Movies?’
Additionally, joining the Minnesota rapper and actors/actresses Will Arnett, Kristen Bell, Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Nicholas Cage and Jimmy Kimmel, is fellow musician Halsey, who will voice Wonder Woman.
Furthermore, the film was directed and written by Aaron Horvath and Peter Rida Michail; with producer credits under Sam Rigister, Michael Jelenic and Aaron Harvath.
For its second night of Fan Fest Saturday (June 23), BET Experience 2018 hosted its Hip-Hop night at Staples Center filled with booty-shaking and head-bobbing hits from Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, A$AP Ferg and Nipsey Hussle.
In addition, Playboi Carti, Kamaiyah, Lil Pump and Wondagurl hit the stage to run their smashes and keep the crowd jamming all night long.
Also, as Meek and Pump paid tribute to XXXTentacion, Meek also brought out special guests like YG, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti and Young Thug; Rae Sremmurd welcomed Blocboy JB and Jhene Aiko.
Plus, while Nipsey took us back to his mixtape days, mixed with his tracks from his latest release ‘Victory Lap,’ he brought out Bino Rideaux and J. Stone.
While kicking off the 2018 BET Awards Weekend festivities, Destination 1610 and Hustle Gurl Entertainment hosted their exclusive celebrity fashion show at Hollywood hotspot Boulevard3.
In addition to presentations by legendary designer Karl Kani and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Tammy Rivera, Rich & Rotten and more; the event featured familiar faces like rapper Waka Flaka Flocka Flame, actress Porscha Coleman, social personality Lala Milan and others.
Also, hitting the stage for a super fly performance was “Little Booties Matter” and “Birthday B-tch” rapper Trap Beckham.
Additionally, as Tammy revealed new sexy pieces from her TRIVERA Swimsuit Collection; Karl presented iconic pieces from the Kani Collection and newer items with PRETTYLITTLETHING.
HollywoodUnlockedwas on the scene as ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) hosted their 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards to honor Atlanta’s finest Thursday (June 21).
In addition to awarding legendary R&B group Xscape with the Golden Note Award, culture-pushing rap trio Migos earned the trailblazing Vanguard Award.
Also taking home their own awards were: 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Sevyn Streeter, YBN Nahmir, PnB Rock, DJ Luke Nasty, Hitmaka, Mike Will Made-It, Gucci Mane, and many more.
Plus, Warner/Chappell took the title for Publisher of the Year, for their publishing 25 of last year’s biggest hits.
Furthermore, ASCAP is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of all music genres.
In addition to awarding artists for their great artistry; the Society’s main mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates.
Also, they obtain fair compensation for public performances and distribute royalties collected upon said performances.
#PressPlay above to view more coverage from the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards carpet!
#Socialites, which are your favorite tracks from the list of honorees and award winners? Comment them below!
As BET Experience 2018 kicked off its first night of fan fest Friday (June 22), it hosted its R&B night at Staples Center filled with soul-snatching and baby-making hits from Chris Brown, SZA, Teyana Taylor and Ella Mai.
While Breezy ran through numerous selections from his newest album, like “To My Bed” and “High End,” and classic tracks, like “Poppin” and “Wall to Wall,” London-born Mai brought out surprise guest Ty Dolla $ign; who performed their DJ Mustard production “She Don’t.”
Also, as SZA proved that she’s definitely got her vocals back hitting notes on her various ‘CTRL‘ tracks, Teyana Taylor channeled her inner Janet Jackson, sensually crooning and dancing upon the stage to her hits like “Maybe” and “Do Not Disturb.”
That was only the first night, stay tuned as Hollywood Unlockedgives you the keys to more exclusives!
For more coverage on BET Experience Fan Fest Night #1 check below!
While he’s known for flexing his athletic abilities on the court, NBA baller Iman Shumpert reminds us that he also possesses a lyrical dexterity on the mic, debuting his newest six-track mixtape ‘Substance Abuse.’
Catching him at his release party at West Hollywood lounge Hyde Sunset, the Sacramento Kings baller, whose moniker is “Iman.,” dished to Hollywood Unlocked on his new feat, his double life as an NBA player and what’s next to come.
Additionally, Iman details that the mood of the project is “the growth of a man,” and that the title’s play on words forces listeners to debate, “Can you abuse good substances?”
Also, he shares on the transition of a baller into a rapper, stating:
“I hope people connect with it. Some people [won’t] even give it a listen because they just want to see me as a basketball player and that’s fine.”
#PressPlay below to stream Substance Abuse by Iman.
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: NBA basketball player Iman Shumpert attends the “A Year In A New York Minute” photo exhibition at Canoe Studios on September 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Powerhouse 2018 – if you missed out, we’ve got you covered!
While heading out to San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Amphitheater Saturday (May 12), Hollywood Unlocked hit the scene to exclusively hit the carpet and pit to capture the hottest moments with your favorite artists and personalities over at Power 106 LA’s Powerhouse 2018.
In addition to N.E.R.D.; Nipsey Nussle;Logic; Miguel; A$AP Ferg; De La Ghetto; Yo Gotti; Lil Jon; Tech N9NE; DJ Felli Fel; LA Leakers; 24HRS; Super Duper Kyle; G Perico; DJ Carnage; Lil Dicky; Mozzy; Saweetie; and Tinashe; special guests included Ty Dolla $ign; O.T. Genesis; Too$hort;E-40; Jayden Smith; Dom Kennedy;Roddy Ricch, and more.
As Nipsey closed out the show, proudly repping for his city of Los Angeles, performing a couple tracks from his latest album ‘Victory Lap,’ Miguel performed ballads like “Adorn, ” “Come Over & Chill” and more, while confirming that a Spanish album is in the works.
Also hitting the New at 2 and Powerhouse Main stages were: Phora, Cozz, A.Chal, UnoTheActivist and Karol G.
In addition to Pharrell of N.E.R.D., Logic also pulled fans on stage to help sing lyrics and dance in front of the hundreds of guests, as Lil Dicky gave a lucky fan a lap dance in boxers! See it below!
Meet Natalie Nichole, Ncredible Records newest talent! On January 3, 2017 Nick Cannon debuted to social media his #SignMeToNcredible Challenge, inviting artists across the world to audition online for a chance to become the newest talent at his own Ncredible Records. Just days later, on the 14th the invite made its way in front of the … Read more
Coachella 2018 has officially come to a close. While the 2018 Coachella Music and Arts Festival came to a close on Sunday for weekend two, day three, festival goers took their last photos and performers hit the stage one last time with a bang. In addition to acts like: Cardi B; Migos; French Montana; 6LACK; Miguel; Dej Loaf; THEY; Amine; Jidenna; and Kamiyah; headliner Eminem returned to … Read more
#Beychella returns for a second weekend! Weekend two, day two of the 2018 Coachella Music and Arts Festival included more surprise guests and a change of things for headliner Beyoncé. In addition to sets by Wizkid, Flatbush Zombies, Tyler, the Creator and Jorja Smith, Post Malone brought out Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign and Pharrell. RELATED: #Beychella: Dancer Says … Read more
The party has returned for weekend two! Returning for a second weekend in Indio, CA, the 2018 Coachella Music and Arts Festival lit the city up once more, leading up to Friday night’s headliner The Weeknd. In addition to the many art shows going on concurrently with the many performances across the compound, weekend two, … Read more
Professional snowboarder, skateboarder, musician and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White hosted his annual Air + Style festival, which merged sports, music and art this past weekend ( March 3 and 4) at DTLA’s Exposition Park.
While one side of the park titled “Winter” held a snow-covered ramp, vendors/stands and a performance stage (seeing acts like Zedd, Cashmere Cat, and more); the opposing side, “Summer,” housed another performance stage (seeing acts like Gucci Mane, DRAM, Tinashe and more), vendors and stands, and a skateboarding park; with its ramps plaster with its skaters artwork.
The 31-year-old superstar sportsman proudly wore his Olympic gold medal as he signed merchandise and hung out around the festival, telling the LA Times,
“The connection between sports and music has always been there. It was just my thing to make it a little more blatant – having bands on top of the staging area for the ramps, DJs doing their gigs during the snowboard competition, things that really bring them together.”
Additionally, White explains that the fest, birthed in 2015, will soon see expansion across the globe
Despite the bit of rain that hit the fest and its eventgoers, the party kept raging throughout the weekend; with tons of food and drink vendors on-site and other fun activities to get into in between competitions and musical performances.
The series, based on the murders of Hip-Hop heavyweights Tupac Shakur (Marcc Rose) and Biggie Smalls (Wavyy Jonez), chronicles the dual police 2006 and 1997 investigations of Detective Greg Kading (Josh Duhamel) and Detective Russell Poole (Jimmi Simpson), respectively.
Joining the carpet were the aforementioned, plus: HU’s Jason Lee and Giovanni Watson (as Suge Knight‘s friend Reggie White Jr.); Bokeem Woodbine (as Officer Daryn Dupree); Anthony Hemingway (Director); Dominic Santana (as Suge Knight); Mopreme Shakur (Tupac’s brother); Regina King and more.
Additionally, the series ordered on May 12, 2017 is directed by Emmy winning director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway; along with Mark Taylor, under their Hemingway-Taylor production company.
Also, production credits Kyle Long as writer of the pilot and co-executive producer.
In addition, Greg Kading also serves as co-executive producer; who in real life led multiple law-enforcement task forces investigating the murders and authored the book Murder Rap: The Untold Story of Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations.
#PressPlay above to view the red carpet coverage and #PressNext below for more images from the series premiere of Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G.
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Dominic Santana at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Giovanni Watson at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Dominic Santana at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Mopreme Shakur at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
On the heels of the insurmountable success of Marvel’s box office hit ‘Black Panther,’ BET Networks along with creator Jeff Friday hosted the 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors to highlight Hollywood’s African-descending trailblazers and overall, its multicultural camaraderie.
In addition to its creator, hitting the carpet with Hollywood Unlocked were the show’s host Cedric The Entertainer; and honorees: Ava DuVernay; Tiffany Haddish; Omari Hardwick and Billy Dee Williams; along with classic TV tribute honorees of ‘Martin:’ Martin Lawrence, Carl Anthony Payne, Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin.
Furthermore, Black Excellence showed up and showed out so much that host Cedric The Entertainer entered the stage with the introduction as “actor, comedian and original King of Wakanda;” and followed it up with:
“I am your host, Chadwick Boseman….It looks like the Nigerian Oscars up in here.”
Additionally, at the honors DuVernay received the Industry Visionary Award, Williams with the Hollywood Legacy Award, Hardwick with Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award and Haddish with the Rising Star Award.
Also, the American Black Film Festival stemming Honors show also gave away awards for Movie of the Year and Television Show of the Year, in both Comedy and Drama genres.
For more than two decades the ABFF has illuminated and beared excellence in independent Black cinema; in premiering and supporting the work and many careers of today’s much successful artists.
While celebrating NBA All-Star weekend, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson hosted The Allen Iverson All-Star Experience in Downtown Los Angeles to unveil his latest AI3 Project, D.N.A. of an Icon.
In addition to celebrity guests like Tony Rock, Twista, Steph Lecor, Shiggy, Dreka Gates and more celebrating AI’s latest, limited collaboration, the private event featured catered food, drinks and an exclusive AI merch room; showcasing the latest designs.
Furthermore, the AI3 project ‘D.NA. of an Icon, D.N.A. of Allen Iverson’ is a curated collaboration of products designed, authorized and engineered with AI, No. 3 in mind; like his unmatched speed and smooth crossover that lead the player to his Hall of Fame status.
Additionally, for more information on the event and new drop, it’s organizers state:
“This is bigger than a shoe, Multi-Million dollar Marketing plan and a bunch of talk. The AI3 project is to build on all that A.I., The Question, The Answer and everything you think you know about the him and what he stands for. Give it up to the man with the biggest heart that played the game. A.I. gave basketball fans everything he had, played with no excuses or regrets. Celebrate the way he played and accept the challengers with him, share his passion, soul, style & legend.”
While giving back to the youth and supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles, The Steve Francis Foundation in association with Anthem Communication and Three-Sixty RAW hosted their own East vs. West All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game at USC’s Galen Center.
In addition to Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and Nickelodeon ‘Game Shakers‘ star Shel Bailey, the game featured celebrity guests like: Silento; Robin Kennedy; Dwayne Sample; Abe Cruz and more.
Additionally; the game powered by the NBA Retired Players Association; saw teams coached by Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, and renowned trainer Wayne Slappy.
Furthermore, as many gathered to watch the exciting game, a portion of the proceeds garnered went to the greater Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club organization.
“The purpose of the game is to enhance focus on education blending Innovators with Entertainers. Our innovators will consist of educators, civil servants, accountants, medical professionals, military personnel, and more. The entertainment corps will be medley of filmmakers, comedians, musicians and recording artists committed to using their influence to strengthen educational opportunities for youth around the world.”
In addition to the youth attendees from the B&G Club of LA, students from LA Unified School District’s “Beyond the Bell” program sat in on the game.
#PressPlay above to view more coverage of The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball game and #PressNext below to view more images from the event
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
The Steve Francis Foundation All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game
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