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Beyoncé shouts out Lizzo at Atlanta Renaissance show

ABC/Ida Mae Astute Beyoncé showed love to Lizzo at her latest Renaissance tour show by shouting out the singer’s name onstage. “Lizzo. I love you, Lizzo!,” Bey said during a performance of “Break My Soul (The Queen’s Remix)” where she highlights multiple notable female music artists like Erykah Badu, Janet Jackson and more.  The mention comes after Beyoncé appeared to have left the “About Damn…

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‘Sound of Police’ uses history to tell story of Black people and law enforcement

Firelight Films/ABC News Studios A new ABC Studios documentary is exploring the relationship between Black Americans and the police. The directors of Sound of Police say they leaned heavily on the history of policing in this country as a main focus. During a conversation with ABC Audio, Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon explained the importance of telling the story using a historical…

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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, T.I. and more remember “The Godfather of Black Entertainment” Clarence Avant

Courtesy of the Avant Family After learning of the passing of beloved music executive Clarence Avant, a host of Hollywood stars and community leaders shared tribute messages on social media Monday, August 14. “Clarence Avant isn’t just the ‘Godfather Of Black Music,’ he is our cultural Godfather,” Jay-Z‘s label, Roc Nation, tweeted. “Throughout his life, he burst through doors…

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ICYMI: 50 Cent honored with own day in Connecticut, Lil Durk Chicago show shut down after false shooting report and more

Prince Williams/Wireimage 50 Cent was honored with his own day in Connecticut on Friday, August 11. Governor Ned Lamont presented the hip-hop star with a certificate officially declaring August 11 as “50 Cent Day.” Sharing photos of the special moment to Instagram, 50 said he remembers “why I moved to CT.” “Today was officially Curtis 50 Cent Jackson day in Hartford CT. The…

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Clarence Avant, trailblazing record executive known as “The Black Godfather,” dies at 92

Courtesy of the Avant Family Clarence Avant, the beloved music executive widely known as “The Black Godfather,” has died at the age of 92, his family confirms.  “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant. Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘The Black…