‘Don’t Even Lie to Your Family’: Fat Joe Recounts the Time He Had to Teach His Son Not to Live Beyond His Financial Ability
Several celebrities have openly disclosed the difficult shift that takes place among them and their family after they become successful. Many have talked about how […]
news.yahoo.comJay-Z's Roc Nation forms book publisher with Random House
NEW YORK – A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature." Future releases will include a book by Meek Mill on “criminal justice and survival,” memoirs by rappers Yo Gotti and Fat Joe and fantasy fiction from rapper Lil Uzi Vert, along with everything from cookbooks to children's stories. Roc Lit 101 will be led by Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Random House imprint One World and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Fiction; and Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of Roc Nation.
BZ Bwai Teams Up with Celeste Scott For “Bailando”
BELIZE – Belizean singer Bz Bwai has teamed up with singer Celeste Scott on a spicy new track titled “Bailando.” Released officially on September 25, the high energy Dancehall track was produced by Giancarlo Lombardo, aka Benzo. We wrote to it and went to Davix Foreman to track vocals then it was mixed and mastered by StoneyEyeStudios. As the name suggests, “Bailando” is a smooth dance track, full of Latin vibes and Reggae in the mix. For the past decade, Bz Bwai has been making his own mark on the music sphere, having started his singing pursuit in church as a youngster in Belize. “I just want to tell the people that I appreciate every single one that supports and enjoys my music.
sflcn.comEyes on Miami: Alex Rodriguez, David Grutman, Jennifer Lopez, Vin Diesel, and Others
Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might've missed around Miami. Friday, January 24Alex Rodriguez, David Grutman, Jennifer Lopez, & Benny Medina World Red EyeJennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Steve Aoki, & Alec Monopoly at Benny Medinas Birthday at Papi Steak On Friday evening, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez dined at David Grutmans newest restaurant, Papi Steak, to celebrate Benny Medinas birthday. Steve Aoki & Vin Diesel World Red EyeVin Diesel, Steve Aoki, & GeeGun at Story FridaysOn Friday night Vin Diesel took over Story alongside Steve Aoki. Vin Diesel & Jennifer Lopez World Red Eye2020 Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series Presented by RunhappyThe 2020 Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series took place at Gulfstream Park where spectators enjoyed a full day of Thoroughbred horse racing, fashion, celebrity and entertainment. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Ribbon Cutting CelebrationThe ribbon was officially cut to celebrate the grand re-opening of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.
miaminewtimes.comEyes on Miami: Bad Bunny, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Others
Jen Roberts World Red EyeDesign Miami 2019 Welcome Cocktail at W South BeachThe Welcome Cocktail is the kick-off event for Design Miami 2019 in Miami Beach. EXPAND Daniel Arsham & Bella Hadid World Red EyeDesign Miami 2019 Members' PreviewDesign Miami 2019 kicked off the fifteenth edition of the fair with the members' preview. Fai Khadra, Bella Hadid, Kourtney & Kim Kardashian, Foodgod, & David Grutman World Red EyeKim and Kourtney Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Bad Bunny, and Foodgod at SwanDay two of Art Basel brought out all the celebs. Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Bad Bunny, and Foodgod were all spotted dining at David Grutmans restaurant Swan located in the heart of the Miami Design District. Kendall Jenner, Daniel Chetrit, & Joan Smalls World Red EyeKendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Joan Smalls, Luka Sabbat, and Zack Bia at Zaza & Friends at LIVIts Zazas World and were just LIV-ing in it.
miaminewtimes.comThe Five Best Concerts in South Florida This Week
Slick Rick the Ruler is gonna be telling tales at Respectable Street on Wednesday this week and Fat Joe will be throwing a wild party at Daer on Friday. And the track "Street Talkin'" with Outkast has that same lyrical smoothness Slick Rick is known for. Fat Joe stepped into the music scene in the early '90s, when the MCs were samurais roaming New York City's boroughs looking for battles. Photo courtesy of LJ Music/RBC RecordsLyfe JenningsSince the release of his first album, Lyfe 268-192, in 2004, Lyfe Jennings has been a quintessential part of American R&B. In true Lyfe Jennings form, he manages to not only write on explicit sexual matters, but also gives us something deeper to digest.
browardpalmbeach.comProducer Dre Steps Into the Spotlight With the Collaborative Album Family Ties
Since the early 2000s, songwriter and producer Andre Christopher Lyon has been best known as Dre, of the prolific production duo Cool & Dre. The producer is set to drop his collaborative album, Family Ties, by the end of August. He recalls producing the song "Chevy Ridin' High" for Rick Ross at a time when Cool & Dre were in high demand. I didn't want to disturb the Cool & Dre production career because we had worked so hard to get to that position." In addition to Family Ties, he plans to release a completely solo album in the near future.
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