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PJ Morton 1st artist in residence at Dillard University
Read full article: PJ Morton 1st artist in residence at Dillard UniversityMorton is the first artist in residence at a historically Black private university in New Orleans. Dillard University announced that Morton will teach master classes in songwriting, music publishing, studio production and talent management during the 2021-22 academic year. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)NEW ORLEANS – Grammy-winning musician PJ Morton is the first artist in residence at Dillard University, a historically Black private university in New Orleans. “I’m so excited to be partnering with Dillard University. His most recent project, “Gospel According to PJ,” is a Grammy nominee for this year’s best gospel album.
AP’s top albums of 2020: Toni Braxton, Teyana Taylor, JoJo
Read full article: AP’s top albums of 2020: Toni Braxton, Teyana Taylor, JoJoThis cover image released by Island Records shows "Spell My Name," by Toni Braxton. (Island via AP)(AP) – The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist of the albums can be found here ):1. Toni Braxton, “Spell My Name": I can breathe again, thanks in part to the living legend Toni Braxton. Teyana Taylor, “The Album”: R&B princess Teyana Taylor boldly named her latest release “The Album" and she has reason to. JoJo, “good to know": Vocal beast JoJo pours all of her emotions on “good to know," making a superb album that's good to listen to now, and later.
‘Kidfluencers’ are targeting your children with junk food ads
Read full article: ‘Kidfluencers’ are targeting your children with junk food adsIn a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, they looked at 418 YouTube videos, 179 of the videos featured food and drinks which popped up almost 300 times in those videos. Anyone searching for children and teen videos can easily be bombarded by social media stars playing with toys, fast food, coffee, etc. Even though for decades, TV characters haven’t been allowed to do things like this but there are no regulations for social media. Adults know that it’s going on, but we’re influenced by social media influencers who are paid to get endorsements,” Dr. McGee said. Dr. McGee said policymakers should consider banning all kinds of product placement in any children’s videos.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.