NIECY NASH-BETTS AND ADRIENNE MALOOF HOST A PRIVATE HOLIDAY PARTY BENEFITTING THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES AND THE AMAZING GRACE CONSERVATORY
Beverly Hills’ elite gathered in the home of Adrienne Maloof to celebrate the holiday season. 
The event benifitted the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the Amazing Grace Conservatory. Celebrity attendees included Stevie Wonder, Lala Milan, Jeannie Mai. Kita Williams, Jessica Betts, MAJOR., Ava DuVernay and more.\
Doja Cat announces tour with Ice Spice, Doechii, including stop in Houston
Doja Cat is setting out for her first-ever headlining arena tour across North America later this fall. “The Scarlet Tour,” a 24-date trek kicks off on Oct. 31 in San Francisco with stops in Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and more major cities.
Ice Spice and Doechii will provide support on select dates for the Live Nation-produced shows. Ticket presales start June 28 and a limited number of tickets will be available during general on-sale starting June 30 at 10 a.m. local time while supplies last.
Doja has only toured once as a headliner in her career, for a short run dubbed the “Amala Tour” back in 2019, and had planned to tour North America in support of her “Hot Pink” album in 2020, though that run was delayed due to the pandemic. She was also scheduled to open for the Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” tour last year, though that was canceled when she had to get tonsil surgery.
Throughout the past year and a half, Doja expressed her desire to quit music via social media — especially Twitter, a platform she regularly employs to toy with spectators and critics alike. She had been on a years-long run of near-constant work, including multiple appearances on awards shows and the release of her third full-length and Grammy-nominated album, “Planet Her.” Despite this, she openly criticized her own discography online, calling her last two albums “mediocre pop” and a “cash grab” (she later deleted those statements).
Doja hasn’t released a full-length record since 2021 but unveiled a new single on June 16 titled “Attention,” where she displayed her rap skills and responded to criticisms of her appearance and her career moves. The singer said that she is “going in a more masculine direction” with her next album, which has yet to receive a release date though it’s promised to arrive sometime this year. The album is also said to incorporate more rap, even though Doja feels “a lot of people discredit me, so it’s nice to just put another one in the fucking bucket for a great rap song.”
Nov 15 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
*Nov 16 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
*Nov 19 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
*Nov 21 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
#Nov 24 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
*Nov 26 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
#Nov 27 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
#Nov 29 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
#Nov 30 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
#Dec 02 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
#Dec 04 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
#Dec 07 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
#Dec 08 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
#Dec 10 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
#Dec 11 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
#Dec 13 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
MUSIC MOGUL TURNED REAL ESTATE TYCOON: MARQUIS BOONE INFILTRATES DUBAI REAL ESTATE
Marquis Boone, the visionary entrepreneur and music mogul who has managed and transformed the careers of numerous gospel artists, is now revolutionizing the luxury real estate scene in Dubai, as the first African American male under 40 to establish his own brokerage and investment firm in the region. Boone is blazing a trail for future generations while attracting an influx of American investors and buyers.
Over the years, Boone has accumulated more than 20 Billboard chart placements, working alongside gospel greats such as Kelontae Gavin, Casey J, Bri Babineaux, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. This millionaire impresario is now harnessing his success in the entertainment industry to break new ground in the Middle East real estate market.
Boone has been investing in Dubai real estate since 2021 and gathering investors to turn their attention to the Middle East. His brokerage firm specializes in luxury market sales, off-plan resales, and upscale development projects, providing clients with unparalleled access to Dubai’s most lavish properties. His entry into the market has been nothing short of groundbreaking, as he paves the way for future African American entrepreneurs in the region.
“I’m ecstatic to break new ground in the Middle East as the first African American male to make my mark in this sizzling market, and I couldn’t be more excited to call Dubai my new home,” shares Boone. His Midas touch, which has already propelled numerous careers and ventures to success, is poised to help shape the real estate landscape in Dubai. Boone has no plans to slow down and has his eyes set on becoming the first African American developer in Dubai next.
“This market is so young, fresh and wide open and I’m looking to keep expanding my companies here in Dubai through our partnerships, collaborations and expansion of new investors teaming up with me from America,” shares Boone. Dubai’s property market continues to flourish, offering attractive returns for investors, Marquis Boone’s innovative approach and with his innate ability to spot potential and drive success, you can only imagine how big this will become. By merging his expertise in entertainment and real estate, Boone is creating a powerful legacy that will redefine international investing in the Middle East and beyond.
If you are interested in becoming an investor or interested in purchasing property with Marquise please visit https://www.marquisboone.com/mg-real-estate-dubai.
GRAMMY WINNER KELLY ROWLAND SET TO STAR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF HER HOLIDAY MOVIE FRANCHISE
Los Angeles, CA (March 9, 2023) – The Liddles are back! Lifetime is in development with the fourth installment of the Merry Liddle Christmas movies franchise, Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation set to premiere as a tentpole movie for 2023’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime holiday slate. Kelly Rowland returns to executive produce and star as Jacquie, who gave birth to twins in 2021’s Merry Liddle Christmas Baby. This new Liddle movie will follow the family as they head on a family vacation for the holidays. Production is set to begin later this year.
“We are so ecstatic for the next movie of this fantastic holiday movie franchise and keep the story of the Liddles going,” said EVP, Scripted Content, Tanya Lopez. “People have fallen in love with this family, and we are thrilled to continue to evolve their story with our incredible partner and star Kelly Rowland.”
“The Liddle Christmas story has literally become a big part of my own family’s Christmas. I love sitting with my family and friends to watch the films, and I am always happy to get back on set with these amazing actors who have become family,” says Kelly. “To wear two hats as executive producer and actress is always challenging and exciting. I cannot wait for everyone to see the next beautiful adventure.”
This holiday season, the Liddle family is back together again, and ready to spend the holidays at a beautiful resort. Hoping to create new Christmas traditions, the Liddles are gathered to celebrate Jacquie and Tyler’s wedding anniversary and the twins’ birthday. But their holiday vacation is far from paradise with tensions mounting with Jacquie (Kelly Rowland) feeling Tyler is prioritizing his work over their family. Meanwhile Treena and Julian struggle to balance time with each other as Kiara and Chris navigate raising Kiara’s son. Marchelle and Wade are determined to keep Liddle Christmas traditions alive, even far from their homes, and despite the chaos of the season, the Liddles find a deeper understanding of each other, and all their small blessings complete their big Liddle family.
Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation is produced by MarVista Entertainment for Lifetime. Kelly Rowland, Larry Grimaldi, Ani Kevork, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew and Loretha Jones will serve as executive producers. The script is written by Andrea Stevens and King Hassan and a search is underway for a director.
LAUNDRY DAY UNVEIL MAJOR LABEL DEBUT ALBUM “WE SWITCHED BODIES
New York City’s LAUNDRY DAY unveil their major label debut album, We Switched Bodies on Warner Records. Co-produced by Kevin Abstract and Romil Hemnani [of BROCKHAMPTON], plus veteran rock producer Brendan O’Brien [Bruce Springsteen, Red Hot Chili Peppers], the wide-ranging 10-track record – which features new album standout “The Knots” plus recently-released favorites “Did You Sleep Last Night?,” “Connect 5” and “Worry Bout Yourself,” – blends the group’s diverse musical interests–’60s psych rock mingles with quick twitch electronic beats and expert production polish.
About LAUNDRY DAY:
All before even graduating from Beacon High School in Manhattan during June 2020, LAUNDRY DAY sold out shows at iconic venues such as The Bowery Ballroom and The Roxy, canvassed the U.S. and Europe on tour – including runs with The 1975 and Clairo – and earned support from the likes of The FADER, NME, Pigeons & Planes, and i-D who raved, “LAUNDRY DAY is reinventing the teen boy band,” as well as HYPEBEAST who named them among “Best Music Artists on the Come Up.” They recorded their 2019 album HOMESICK with producer Romil Hemnani [BROCKHAMPTON] at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. Of the latter, Lyrical Lemonade attested, “HOMESICK illustrates the galvanizing energy of a young group with the prowess and skill, both technical and intuitively, of a bunch of veterans, all without skipping a beat.” In 2021, they reteamed with Romil and BROCKHAMPTON’s Kevin Abstract, the production duo Video Store, to cultivate their next evolution in the studio. Additionally, they welcomed legendary producer Brendan O’Brien [Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers] into the fold to truly shock their vision to life.
Sueco has gleefully defied expectation right from the jump, fusing electric alt-pop energy with punk rock furor
“Sueco is undoubtedly a product of a new generation, one whose humor and meteoric success is unexpected, unpredictable, and nothing short of enthralling.”
Sueco has gleefully defied expectation right from the jump, fusing electric alt-pop energy with punk rock furor and off-kilter hip-hop to create something altogether without precedent and entirely his own. Now boasting over 550M worldwide streams, the Los Angeles-based singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist proved an online sensation with 2019’s RIAA gold certified breakthrough hit single, “fast.” Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a low-slung, battering ram of a record,” the track rocketed to the top spot at TikTok and #1 on Spotify’s “Viral 50 – Global” and “Viral 50 – US” charts. Sueco followed “fast” with his full-length debut project, MISCREANT, but then quickly shook up his electrifying sound with a string of increasingly pop-punk releases, including “PRIMADONA,” “SOS (Feat. Travis Barker),” and the viral sensation “Paralyzed.” After posting a teaser of “Paralyzed” on TikTok, the John Feldmann (Machine Gun Kelly, JXDN, 5SOS, Avril Lavigne)-produced track quickly racked up over 57M views, 10M likes and continues to grow. Upon release, “Paralyzed” landed on top playlists like the coveted New Music Friday and gave Sueco his first entry on both the Rolling Stone and Billboard charts.
Sueco has proven a diverse, in-demand collaborator, busting out remixes featuring such icons as Offset and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, joining forces with global superstars Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa, and Lil Yachty for 2020’s “Speed Me Up,” and lighting up Papa Roach’s 2021 single, “Swerve (Feat. FEVER 333 & Sueco).” Having earned applause from Billboard, MTV, NYLON and Alternative Press, Sueco is currently hard at work on his eagerly awaited new project, now as always expanding the parameters of his forward- thinking musical approach with idiosyncratic invention, powerhouse passion, and unstoppable creativity.
The cover art for DAYTONA was controversial and provocative. Kanye reportedly paid $85,000 to license a photo of the late Whitney