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Colin Kaepernick Secures Raiders Workout , After 5 Years Out of NFL.
According to 'USA Today Sports,'
the free-agent quarterback worked out
with the Las Vegas Raiders on May 25.
According to 'USA Today Sports,'
the free-agent quarterback worked out
with the Las Vegas Raiders on May 25.
This is the first time the 34-year-old has worked out with an NFL team since 2016.
Yahoo reports that in April, Kaepernick was an honorary captain during Michigan's spring game.
Yahoo reports that in April, Kaepernick was an honorary captain during Michigan's spring game.
He later told a Detroit TV station that he's looking
"for an opportunity, for a door to open" within the NFL.
(I) can still get out there, sling it. Really, getting out here today for the exhibition was to be able to show that I can do that. , Colin Kaepernick, to WXYZ Channel 7, as reported by Yahoo.
Because one of the questions that my agent kept getting was, 'Well it's been 5 years, can he still play?' We wanted to make sure that we come out, we show everyone that I can still play, still throw it, Colin Kaepernick, to WXYZ Channel 7, as reported by Yahoo.
Raiders owner Mark Davis previously said Kaepernick "deserves every chance in the world to become a quarterback in the National Football League.".
I still stand by it. If our coaches and general manager want to bring him in or want him to be the quarterback on this team, I would welcome him with open arms, Mark Davis, Raiders owner, via interview with NBC Sports Bay Area in April.
Yahoo reports that during his NFL career, Kaepernick has thrown for over 12,000 yards with 72 career touchdown passes
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Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33.
He was born in
Compton, California.
His debut studio album,
'Section .80,' was released in 2011.
His album, 'Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City,' debuted
at No. 2 on the 'Billboard'
200 chart.
Lamar went on to release
'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy
for best rap album.
His album, 'Damn,' was the first
non-classical and non-jazz album
to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The rapper is also a member
of the hip-hop group
Black Hippy.
He has been named
the âHottest MC in
the Gameâ by MTV.
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!
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Jennifer Hudson , Becomes an EGOT.
The 2022 Tonys took
place on June 12.
'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.
'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.
The achievement has made the 40-year-old
the third-youngest person to win an
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
The achievement has made the 40-year-old
the third-youngest person to win an
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.
'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.
While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers
of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was
not nominated for a Tony as a performer.
While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers
of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was
not nominated for a Tony as a performer.
Only four people have achieved
EGOT status as a performer.
Only four people have achieved
EGOT status as a performer.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.
They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno,
John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn
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Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!.
Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977,
and turns 43 years old today.
He was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
Yeezy was a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records
before releasing his debut album,
'The College Dropout,' in 2004.
West also founded
the record label,
GOOD Music.
He released a collaborative album with Jay-Z,
'Watch the Throne,' in 2011.
The album debuted at No. 1
on the 'Billboard' 200.
The fashion designer has also collaborated with Nike, Louis Vuitton, Adidas and more.
West married Kim Kardashian in 2014, and the two share four children.
He founded the creative
content company, DONDA,
named after his mom.
The rapper is one of
the top Grammy
winners in history,
with 21 awards.
Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!
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Kendrick Lamarâs New Album , Has Biggest No. 1 Debut of 2022.
Kendrick Lamarâs New Album , Has Biggest No. 1 Debut of 2022.
'Pitchfork' reports 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' has surpassed Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' and Future's 'I Never Liked You' on the 'Billboard' 200 chart.
'Pitchfork' reports 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' has surpassed Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' and Future's 'I Never Liked You' on the 'Billboard' 200 chart.
'Pitchfork' reports 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' has surpassed Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' and Future's 'I Never Liked You' on the 'Billboard' 200 chart.
Future and Bad Bunny had secured 222,000 and 274,000 album-equivalent units, respectively.
Future and Bad Bunny had secured 222,000 and 274,000 album-equivalent units, respectively.
while Lamar landed 295,500.
This is the fourth time Lamar has
had a No. 1 album on the chart.
This is the fourth time Lamar has
had a No. 1 album on the chart.
His last album, 'DAMN.,' was released in 2017.
It was critically acclaimed
and earned Lamar a place
in history as the first
hip-hop artist to win
a Pulitzer Prize.
In between 'DAMN.' and
'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' Lamar performed on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack...
In between 'DAMN.' and
'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' Lamar performed on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack...
... and featured on
several other tracks.
Lamar is also busy with his media firm, pgLang,
and is working on a live-action movie with
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Lamar is also busy with his media firm, pgLang,
and is working on a live-action movie with
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone
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Grammys , Add New Categories.
AP reports that the Grammy Awards
are adding five new categories.
They are best spoken word poetry album,
best Americana music performance,
best alternative music performance.
best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media and songwriter of the year.
The songwriter of the year award is different from the song of the year award in that , it will recognize the "most prolific" non-performing
and non-producing songwriter's body of work.
They must also have written at least five songs.
Somebody who writes their own music and records it would not be eligible. They would have to be doing songs for others. We want to highlight the craft of writing songs professionally for artists, Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO, to AP .
Songwriters are at the heart of our business and industry. Nothing happens without songwriters. For us, this was a no brainer. Itâs in alignment with all the changes, Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO, to AP .
An award for best song for social change
will also be given.
Itâs always the right time to recognize music thatâs changing the world. I think it deserves a special recognition. , Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO, to AP .
These songs are important and impactful. We want to make sure weâre honoring and celebrating that artform. This is a great way to do that, Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO, to AP
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Lil Nas X Addresses , BET Awards Snub.
2022 BET Awards nominations
were announced on June 1.
Lil Nas X didn't make the cut,
and took to Twitter to vent about it.
A fan responded to his tweet and asked why
Lil Nas X thought he should have been nominated.
This year, the 23-year-old was nominated for four Grammys and won favorite music video at the AMAs.
As for the BET Awards, Doja Cat came out on top this year with six nominations, including best album.
Others to be nominated for best album include Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R., Silk Sonic.
Others to be nominated for best album include Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R., Silk Sonic.
Others to be nominated for best album include Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R., Silk Sonic.
Jazmine Sullivan, Drake and Kanye West.
Jazmine Sullivan, Drake and Kanye West.
Jazmine Sullivan, Drake and Kanye West
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