NEW YORK (AP) — DJ Khaled wants it all written down. The hip-hop producer and artist, radio personality and Snapchat favorite has a deal with Crown Archetype for “The Keys,” to be published Nov. 22. According to Wednesday’s announcement by Crown, the book will feature personal stories, his philosophy for success and the background for … Continue reading
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Desiigner released without bail; Gun charges dropped
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn rapper has been released without bail on misdemeanor charges after a gun charge was dropped. The Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/2ctLBdP ) Sidney Royel Selby III — whose stage name is Desiigner — was released Saturday after appearing in Manhattan Criminal Court on menacing and drug possession charges. The newspaper … Continue reading
Michael Phelps brings back angry face for Jimmy Fallon
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Phelps has brought back his famous pre-race scowl for Jimmy Fallon. Television cameras caught the intense grimace on the swimmer’s face at the Rio Olympics as he sat with his hood up and headphones on just before a race last month. Phelps made the face again during Thursday’s “Tonight Show” … Continue reading
Beyonce dominates an Olympic-sized VMA awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards show was all about performances that got the sweat dripping, the muscles ripping and the adrenaline pumping. Here are the top moments from Sunday’s show: JUST CALL THEM THE BEYONCE MUSIC AWARDS If there was any doubt that this night was all about Beyonce, she killed … Continue reading
China’s high-tech future emerges in factory town Shenzhen
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Forget Beijing and Shanghai. China’s economic future is emerging in Shenzhen. Formerly a collection of fishing enclaves next door to Hong Kong that became the epicenter of China’s manufacturing-driven miracle, Shenzhen is reinventing itself again by staking its future growth on finance, technology and culture. The metropolis teeming with millions of … Continue reading
Exclusive interview with President Moore | Sept. 9, 2015
In this exclusive interview with Interim President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. of Norfolk State University, the Spartan Echo continues the discussion from our May 1 interview updating our audience and returning students, faculty and staff on the issues of probation, low enrollment, faculty reductions, and how NSU is “forging ahead” to prepare and … Continue reading
Carter, in folksy talks, describes US military of future
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter used a speech and a wide-ranging exchange with troops on social media sites Tuesday to press his agenda for change in the military, signaling his early support for expanded maternity leave, women serving in combat jobs and greater flexibility pay, promotions and benefits. Carter is making clear his … Continue reading