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#WhatsTheWordWithTedJones: Kevin Hart sued $1.8 billion, “Tha Carter V” lands No.1 on billboard 200 albums charts
Ameyaw TV’s Ted Jones brings you the scoop on the latest news from around the world. Straight to the first story and it seems FUNNY KEVIN HART might not be laughing when the court forces him to part ways with 1.8million dollars of his hard earned cash. This is because Kevin Hart is being sued […]
Ameyaw TV’s Ted Jones brings you the scoop on the latest news from around the world.
Straight to the first story and it seems FUNNY KEVIN HART might not be laughing when the court forces him to part ways with 1.8million dollars of his hard earned cash. This is because Kevin Hart is being sued for 1.8million dollars for failure to pay commission on a major marketing deal
According to The Blast, the suit states that iGo Marketing & Entertainment claims they entered into a deal with the comedian to negotiate a celebrity influencer program. The deal with Hart called for them to get paid 15% of any deal they won for the comedian.
In the lawsuit, iGo claims they secured numerous deals for Kevin over the years, including, Miller-Coors, Coke-Zero, Vitamin Water, Electronic Arts, two deals with Caesars Entertainment, the Cosmopolitan Hotel and a deal with Verizon Wireless. They are suing Kevin Hart for breach of contract and are seeking at least $1.8 million.
Moving from one little man to another… the man Lil Wayne becomes the first Artist to Debut Two Songs in The Top Five of the Billboard Hot 100.
Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter V” has landed at the number one spot on the billboard 200 albums charts and also allowed him to make history on Billboard’s hot 100 list. According to Billboard Lil Wayne is now the first artist to debut two songs in the hot 100 top five at the same time
Moving on to the just ended 2018 American Music Awards this year it seems Migos, Taylor Swift and Cardi B won big… with Taylor Swift winning the ARTIST OF THE YEAR and FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST & favorite Album for the (POP&ROCK), Migos also won FAVOURITE GROUP/DUO for the POP & ROCK category while Cardi B won FAVORITE ARTIST for the RAP/HIP HOP category
In less pleasant news, the woes of Bill Cosby are apparently far from over! As if being incarcerated is not enough, he is now a subject to a fake news story that has gone viral on the Internet. It was reported that Bill Cosby was hit in the face with a chicken patty after reportedly telling a joke that another inmate did not find funny…. Well that’s not true guys. It didn’t happen… Bill Cosby hasn’t even left his cell to mingle with other inmate the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections tells us.
The word is that the Game of Thrones set, is playing no games! It appears the crew has a drone killer on set that strikes down any drones that fly over during filming. The drone killer creates some of field around the set and any paparazzi drones get fried and drop DEAD. Everything about the show is being kept under tight wraps with it even being given a code name on set. An air date for Game of Thrones season 8 is still to be announced but HBO has confirmed that the show will return in 2019.
That’s the end of this week’s episode of “What’s The Word” watch the video below….
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
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