Barack Obama Sends Message to America with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar Song Pick

This Day in History: Prince Dies (Sun., April 21)

This Day in History: , Prince Dies. April 21, 2016. The iconic musician, 57, was found dead at his estate, Paisley Park, in Minnesota. Prince had overdosed on fentanyl. His death was ruled accidental. Over the span of four decades, Prince transcended genre and created more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros. Prince often played all of the instruments on the album himself. He was charismatic and electrifying on stage. His 1984 album 'Purple Rain' sold 13 million copies. It was number one on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks. He won seven Grammy awards. His final album was released in 2015, just months before his death. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com

Biden's Fundraiser Gets Disrupted By Pro-Palestinian Protestors In New York ; Details Here| Oneindia

President Joe Biden, alongside Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, faced protests during a fundraiser defending the White House's Gaza crisis handling. The event, raising $25 million, featured discussions moderated by Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall. Obama emphasized the complexities of presidency, while Clinton praised Biden's economic policies. The event aimed to bolster support amid discontent over Biden's Israel stance. #President #JoeBiden #BarackObama #BillClinton #StephenColbert #Israel #ProPalestineProtestors #NewYorkProtests #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.102~PR.152~GR.124~

Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million at Star-Studded Fundraiser

Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser. President Biden will host the most lucrative political fundraiser in American history on March 28, Politico reports. . The event will feature former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The event will feature former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Mindy Kaling will emcee the event from Radio City Music Hall. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. Lea Michele and Ben Platt. Lea Michele and Ben Platt. Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton. Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising is going to reach the voters who will decide this election — communicating the president’s historic record, his vision for the future and laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement. The numbers don’t lie: today’s event is a massive show of force and a true reflection of the momentum to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement. $25 million is expected to be raised at the event. . By comparison, Biden's campaign raised $21 million during all of last month. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump raised $20 million during the month of February.

16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports

16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports. The lawsuit was filed on March 21. The states claim that the Biden administration does not have the authority to deny "federal permits for new liquid natural gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. . The 16 attorneys general also allege that the pause goes against Congress. This ban disregards statutory mandates, flouts the normal regulatory process, upends the industry, disrupts Plaintiffs’ economies, and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit. These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs with no choice but to once more turn to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit. The suit goes on to allege that the ban is motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, ‘influencers,’ and banks.". The timing of the decision, in an election year, raises the likelihood that political motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans, in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. President Biden's pause on permits signifies a stark contrast from his predecessor. In February, the House passed a bill that would strip the White House of its LNG permit authority

Remembering Aretha Franklin

Remembering Aretha Franklin. Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018. Here are five facts to celebrate the “Queen of Soul.”. 1. She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2. Franklin taught herself how to play the piano by ear. 3. She performed for Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. 4. Franklin's single, "Respect," was a civil rights anthem. 5. NASA named an asteroid after her. Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin!

Courtney Love Disses Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Love recently spoke with 'The Standard' and had something to say about a few fellow female musicians, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Taylor is not important, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. She might be a safe space for girls, and she’s probably the Madonna of now, but she’s not interesting as an artist, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” . Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” . Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'. Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'. While Love said she could appreciate the symbolism “about Black women going into spaces where previously only white women have been allowed,” she's just not into it. As a concept, I love it. I just don’t like her music, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.". And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.". The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”. The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”. Up until ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. It’s great that there are so many successful women in the music industry, but lots of them are becoming a cliché, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. Now, every successful woman is cloned, so there is just too much music. They’re all the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. If you play something on Spotify, you get bombarded with a lot of stuff that’s exactly the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'

Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation

Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. On April 24, 'USA TODAY' obtained a letter in which the estate says it's "deeply dismayed and disappointed by your unauthorized use of Tupac's voice and personality in the 'Taylor Made (Freestyle)' record.". We demand that you immediately cease and desist from any further publication and exploitation of the Record, and that you immediately take ALL NECESSARY steps to remove it from all platforms where it is publicly available, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter went on to assert that the song is "a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity and the Estate's legal rights.". The Estate would never have given its approval for this use, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The unauthorized, equally dismaying use of Tupac's voice against Kendrick Lamar, a good friend to the Estate who has given nothing but respect to Tupac and his legacy publicly and privately, compounds the insult, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". In addition to the estate demanding that the song be removed from the internet by April 25. it would like to know "how the sound-alike was created and the persons or company that created it, including all recordings and other data 'scraped' or used."

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar to Forgive Him for Diss Track

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. The song, '7 Minute Drill,' was Cole's reply to Lamar's verse on Future and Metro Boomin's 'Like That.'. Cole recently spoke about the track while performing at the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina on April 7. . I ain't gonna lie to y'all the past two days felt terrible. I damn near had a relapse, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole went on to praise Lamar's career, calling him 'one of the greatest,' and expressing hopes that the rapper didn't take offense. And if he did, I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I'll take that on the chin, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole promised that the track from his album, 'Might Delete Later,' will be removed or updated on streaming services. BBC reports that Cole said he felt pressured to write a comeback to Lamar. . I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. While speaking on stage, Cole said that he tried to keep the tone of the verse friendly, but ultimately the end result , "didn't sit right with my spirit."