The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled six federal trademark registrations for the name of the Washington Redskins, ruling that the name is “disparaging to Native Americans” and thus cannot be trademarked under federal law that prohibits the protection of offensive or disparaging...
By Michael Neibauer Prince George’s and MGM have negotiated a community benefits agreement tied to the $950 million MGM National Harbor project that guarantees millions of dollars for the county, the promise of thousands of jobs for residents and significant work for local businesses. The CBA, signed...
The U Street Movie Series will kick off next (June 18) Wednesday with the 2012 documentary "Marley". The once-monthly film series "meant to honor the musical and culturally diverse roots of the Greater U Street Corridor" takes place at the Harrison Recreation Center (1300 V Street...
As we continue to usher in new generations of this Go-Go culture, one of the biggest things that I am finding the need of is maintaining historical facts of the beginning to now, but also the beginnings of the beginning. Because truth be told, the...
On May 15, 2014, five residents of Prince George's County filed a $10 million lawsuit against PGC Country for the Bill which amended dance hall regulations in 2011.
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Jason Mitchell, the man believed to be the mastermind of the botched burglary that resulted in the death of Sean Taylor, was convicted of first-degree felony murder and armed burglary and was sentenced to life in prison. Mitchell is the second man convicted in connection with the...
Back on the scene like a record machine, Mike Brooks has ushered in a third season of the Housewives of Benning Road online series, with new antics and new dilemmas. This time also featuring DC's own Clifton Powell playing the role of Uncle Buck. Check out...
Back in February, Digital Music News, posted an article giving a list of 17 things that local bands just don't seem to understand. Now, although their particular article was written targeting a totally different demographic of what appears to be a rock music genre, I...
In the past, the music business was controlled by the major record labels. The record labels controlled everything in an artist's career from start to finish. The record label would control and artist image, airplay, access to audits, likeness, royalty rate, success and everything in...
As I clicked on a popular music business forum, I was greeted with a question, "Why won't commercial radio play music by Indie Artists?" My reply to this person was, "Let me try and break the reason down for you." Commercial Radio needs ratings to get paid...
Sean “Puffy” Combs, 44, has come full circle. The entertainment mogul who dropped out of college at Howard University in 1990, over two decades ago to start a career in music, has earned an honorary Doctorate of Humanities in recognition of his achievements as an...
Kevin Durant has plenty of scoring titles. Now, he finally has an MVP trophy to go with them. Truth is, Kevin's run of 41 consecutive games this season with at least 25 points was the third-longest streak in NBA history. And an emotional Durant thanked everyone...
Despite vast differences in musical style, go-go and country soul artists have rarely shied away from expressing their feelings for the woman of their dreams in song. The most high-profile records of both genres have served as odes to special ladies and often sparked romance...
