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Angie Martinez has made yet another power move in her legendary career. "The Voice of New York" radio host announced that she's now part of longtime friend Jay-Z's Roc Nation management lineup. Martinez joined the team Tuesday, Nov. 4, which can be seen on the company's website. Roc Nation also announced the big news via Twitter: Roc Nation welcomes multimedia personality @AngieMartinez to the Roc Nation family! pic.twitter.com/ukrOQEKgC6 — Roc Nation (@RocNation) November 4, 2014 According to "Vibe," this news follows the veteran radio host's switch from her 20-year home at Hot 97 to its rival radio station Power 105.1 in June. "The New York Times" described her move as "a shake-up of the hip-hop radio world." Read More »
LaLa Anthony's success is the result of hard work and dedication. Hot 97's Miss Info sat down with the entrepreneur at Circle of Sisters to discuss her new book, marriage, fashion and making it in the business. Miss Info begins the interview by describing LaLa as the "queen of the slash." Read More »
Shoemaker Converse said Tuesday, Oct. 14, that it has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against 31 retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Kmart, Skechers and H&M, accusing them of ripping off the design of its sneakers, according to a press release. Converse says it's fed up with rival shoe companies selling what the Nike-owned company calls clear knock-offs of its Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers. Converse also filed a separate complaint with the International Trade Commission. Read More »
According to Fashionista, this morning, (October 17) Jimmy Choo became the first luxury shoe company to go public, listing about a quarter of its shares on the London Stock Exchange for $2.25, valuing the company at about $874 million, $63 million more than Labelux paid to acquire the company in 2011. Read More »
Bill Keller, New York Times columnist since 2011, has decided to leave the publication in order to take on the role of editor-in-chief at a nonprofit startup, The Marshall Project, which is focused on the U.S. criminal justice system. Read More »
A New York Times Journalist has stated that her recently born daughter is the child of Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher. Read More »
Kanye West recently sat down with New York Times writer Jon Caramanica for a rare interview that touched on his whole career as well as details about his forthcoming album Yeezus. The rapper and producer, who is set to have a child with reality star Kim Kardashian next month, has not done many interviews in the recent past so this in-depth look at his life in the industry is a pretty interesting look at the artist we all want to know so much more about. This interview explores subjects like working with Rick Rubin, his relationship with record labels and even touches on his infamous Taylor Swift interruption. Read More »
