What's On Today - Thursday

This year’s Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class inductees revealed

The Minnesota Broadcasters Association is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The Minnesota Broadcasters Association on Tuesday announced the 2024 inductees into its prestigious Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame. 

This year’s inductees include Walter “Q bear” Banks Jr., who has been broadcasting out of KMOJ community radio station in Minneapolis for over 40 years

The late Bill Diehl is also among this year’s inductees. 

A journalist in print, radio and television for over seven decades, Diehl is credited with helping to bring the Beatles to Minneapolis in 1965. … Read more

How To Watch The Total Solar Eclipse From Anywhere In The US

Spectators look skyward during a partial eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017, at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. | Source: Bruce Bennett / Getty

ABC News and National Geographic announce the unparalleled event “Eclipse Across America.” Here’s how more than 30 million Americans can find themselves in the path of a total solar eclipse.

On Monday, April 8, at least 32 million people across America could see the total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely block the sun in what will be the last of its kind in the U.S.… Read more

John Boyega Is Allegedly Hooking Up With Newly Single Princess Love, Ray J Has Thoughts

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Princess Love has allegedly moved on and Ray J isn’t hating at all.

Spotted on Vibe, Ray J shared his thoughts on the idea that his now ex-wife, Princess Love, is allegedly hooking up with Star Wars actor John Boyega.

The topic of Love and Boyega was brought up during Ray J’s interview on Way Up With Angela Yee. The former Breakfast Club host showed the singer/mogul/reality star a video of his ex-boo and Boyega looking cozy together while singing karaoke, according to Essence in Los Angeles at Station 1640 with friends.… Read more

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: NWA FOUNDER EAZY-E DIED FROM AIDS 29 YEARS AGO

 SHA BE ALLAH

 MARCH 26, 2024

On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public.

Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two formers when compared to the latter is Eazy-E. a true entrepreneur and if it wasn’t the rap game, his money would’ve (as it has) been made regardless.… Read more

YE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HIS NAME CHANGE: ‘THIS IS WHO HE IS NOW’

 SHAWN GRANT

 MARCH 25, 2024

Ye wants the world to stop calling him Kanye West. In a statement released by his chief of staff, Milo Yiannopolous, Ye expresses his desire that everyone, from websites to streamers, stop using his former name.The notice reads: “Ye is one of the most recognizeable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes. He didn’t take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value by the brand ‘Kanye West,’ lightly.… Read more

GLORILLA REFLECTS ON HER WHITE HOUSE VISIT: ‘I WAS GEEKED’

 SHAWN GRANT

 MARCH 25, 2024

GloRilla is reflecting on her visit to the White House where she met President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking on CNN, GloRilla revealed she was “geeked.”

“Everybody don’t get to meet the President and the Vice President,” GloRilla said. “I never thought in a million years I’d be in the White House. Then, I was in the White House and got to meet the President and Vice President?… Read more

‘FREAKNIK’ DOCUMENTARY HITS #1 ON HULU, DIRECTOR P. FRANK WILLIAMS WEIGHS IN

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 MARCH 25, 2024

If you’ve had the chance to attend 21 Savage’s last two birthdays, then you know what the Freaknik hype is about.

Starting in 1983, this annual spring break festival quickly became a staple in Atlanta culture, deemed “the most infamous street party.” In other words, it was a time to let loose, dance, and make long-lasting memories.

The story behind Freaknik is being told via a documentary titled Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, which recently went #1 on Hulu.… Read more

Michael Jackson’s Estate Claim They Paid The Singer’s Mother Over $55M

In recent legal documents filed on Thusday (Mar. 21), Michael Jackson’s estate asserted that Katherine Jackson, his mother, has been the recipient of over $55 million since the passing of the iconic singer. This disclosure emerged amidst a contentious disagreement between the estate’s administrators and Mrs. Jackson, allegedly over the estate’s pending deal with Sony.

Inside the fresh filings, obtained by Billboard, M.J. estate executors John Branca and John McClain argued that they should not bear the responsibility for covering Mrs.… Read more

Michael Jackson’s Estate Claim They Paid The Singer’s Mother Over $55M

In recent legal documents filed on Thursday (March 21), Michael Jackson’s estate asserted that Katherine Jackson, his mother, has been the recipient of over $55 million since the passing of the iconic singer. This disclosure emerged amidst a contentious disagreement between the estate’s administrators and Mrs. Jackson, allegedly over the estate’s pending deal with Sony.

Inside the fresh filings, obtained by Billboard, M.J. estate executors John Branca and John McClain argued that they should not bear the responsibility for covering Mrs.… Read more