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UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Cardi B to be honored with ASCAP Voice of the Culture award
1 of 5 | Cardi B arrives on the red carpet at the Met Gala celebrating the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5. She will be acknowledged with ASCAP's Voice of the Culture Award. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will be honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Voice of the Culture Award. The recognition is bestowed upon music artists whose influence has created change and shifted culture. Paul Williams, ASCAP president and board chairman, said that "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women." "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others," he added. "A true testament to her undeniable impact." She will be recognized on June 8 at an event that is closed to the public. She previously was awarded the Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two consecutive years. Rapper Cardi B: a look back Cardi B attends the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Gulf Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Cardi B will receive prestigious music industry award
Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. "Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me," Cardi B said in a statement. "I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful." The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose "Invasion of Privacy" won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It" and "WAP." "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women," said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact."
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. 'Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me,' Cardi B said in a statement. 'I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful.' The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose 'Invasion of Privacy' won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It' and 'WAP.' 'Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women,' said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. 'Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact.'
Winnipeg Free Press
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. 'Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me,' Cardi B said in a statement. 'I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful.' The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose 'Invasion of Privacy' won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It' and 'WAP.' 'Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women,' said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. 'Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact.'
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
AZ Briefing: 'Significant storm' forecast for Northern AZ; Who's behind immigration protests? 10 restaurants could have been on best list
Hear this story Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. A 'significant storm' was forecast to bring rain and snow to Northern Arizona on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. More on the weather that's expected and the winter storm warning. Other big stories ➤ If you are still dealing with a breakup this Valentine's Day, an Arizona business wants to help you dump your ex's stuff at this event. ➤ OPINION: Eggs are expensive, so every egg dish better be worth it. This is a bad thing for one writer, since he's become obsessed with making the perfect scramble. Read Bill Goodykoontz's opinion column. ➤ Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is less than a month old, but it has already triggered a series of large and boisterous protests in metro Phoenix. More on the groups behind them and how protests are organized. ➤ Phoenix is preparing to solicit proposals to develop a 400-room hotel on a parking garage site. Here's where. ➤ See all the photos of planes that have begun to be dismantled from the deadly plane crash at Scottsdale Airport. ➤ Today, you can expect it to be cloudy with a high near 68 degrees. Expect it to be cloudy at night with a low near 54 degrees. Get the full forecast here. 10 restaurants we wish made USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year What's the best restaurant in metro Phoenix? USA Today picked some great ones. Here are 10 more that easily could have made the cut. If you like our work, please consider becoming a subscriber. Today in history Here are just some of the events on this date in the past. On this day in 1914: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers was founded with a goal to 'assure that music creators are fairly compensated for the public performance of their works, and that their rights are properly protected.' The need for such protection had been apparent for some time to Victor Herbert, a composer and musician who served as the first director of the organization, whose testimony before Congress had influenced the Copyright Act of 1909. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers was founded with a goal to 'assure that music creators are fairly compensated for the public performance of their works, and that their rights are properly protected.' The need for such protection had been apparent for some time to Victor Herbert, a composer and musician who served as the first director of the organization, whose testimony before Congress had influenced the Copyright Act of 1909. In 1920: Rube Foster, who had formed the Chicago American Giants baseball team nine years earlier, brought team owners together to form the National Negro League. Rube Foster, who had formed the Chicago American Giants baseball team nine years earlier, brought team owners together to form the National Negro League. In 1945: Allied forces began firebombing the city of Dresden, Germany, killing an estimated 20,000-25,000 people. Allied forces began firebombing the city of Dresden, Germany, killing an estimated 20,000-25,000 people. In 1965: President Lyndon Johnson approved Operation Rolling Thunder, a massive bombing campaign in North Vietnam. President Lyndon Johnson approved Operation Rolling Thunder, a massive bombing campaign in North Vietnam. In 2000: The last new Peanuts comic strip appeared in newspapers after the death of cartoonist Charles Schulz. The strip was first published in newspapers in 1950. The last new Peanuts comic strip appeared in newspapers after the death of cartoonist Charles Schulz. The strip was first published in newspapers in 1950. In 2021: Former President Donald Trump was acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial on the sole count of incitement of insurrection. Seven Republican senators joined the 48 Democrats and two independents voting 'guilty,' but 67 votes would be needed to convict, and the final tally was 57 voting 'guilty' and 43 'not guilty.' — William Cain, USA TODAY Network
