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TimesLIVE
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Rapper Kendrick Lamar lands the biggest wins at the 2025 BET Awards
Kendrick Lamar was the top winner at the BET Awards on Monday night, an awards ceremony honouring black actors, singers and sports stars. The 30 For 30 rapper won the best male hip-hop artist award, best album of the year and the video of the year award for Not Like Us. Lamar and filmmaker Dave Free also took home the video director of the year award at the event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and broadcast on the BET cable channel. "BET has always made sure they're representing the culture right and always put me in the midst of the cycle of what we represent," Lamar said on stage when accepting his award. Host comedian Kevin Hart opened the ceremony by recognising the BET Awards' 25th anniversary and all of the "history that has been made" on the stage. The ceremony traversed the evolution of black music, starting with a performance by R&B artist Ashanti that featured a compilation of songs, including her 2002 song Foolish. Additional performances included other 2000s songs Ballin ' by Mustard, 1 Thing by Amerie and Like You by Bow Wow. Hart led with jokes while also highlighting the BET Ultimate Icon Award winners of the night, including Kirk Franklin, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg. The special award was given to those that have paid homage to music, entertainment, advocacy and community impact. Presented by Stevie Wonder, Foxx accepted his award and reflected on his recovery journey after having a stroke in 2023. "I have to be honest, when I saw the in memoriam, I was, 'Man, that could have been me;," he said. Another honour included the best female hip-hop artist award for rising rapper Doechii. "(US President Donald) Trump is using military forces to stop protest," Doechii said in her acceptance speech, addressing the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles where the national guard and marines are being deployed. She said: "I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be, when every time we exercise our democratic rights to protest, the military is deployed against us."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 ASCAP TOP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARD WINNERS INCLUDE R&B/HIP-HOP AND RAP SONG OF THE YEAR "NOT LIKE US,"GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR "THAT'S MY KING," SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR OZ AND PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Multiplatinum, Grammy-Winning Superstar Cardi B Receives ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award NEW YORK, June 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announces the winners of the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Kendrick Lamar's monster hit "Not Like Us" earns the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year. Co-written by Mustard and published by Pay DJ Mustard and Sony Music Publishing, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning a historic milestone as the first ever rap song to spend 52 consecutive weeks on the chart. Released in May 2024, the song continues to clinch a seat at number 23 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has surpassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Multiplatinum, Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B is honored with the prestigious ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, which is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture and for their success as creators and changemakers. She also wins an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul award for her song "Enough (Miami)." Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive the esteemed ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two years in a row, adding to her multiple ASCAP accolades, including eight ASCAP Pop Music Awards and a whopping 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Today, Cardi B accepted the esteemed award from ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership, Nicole George-Middleton at an invitation-only VIP event in Los Angeles, celebrating ASCAP Rhythm & Soul songwriters. Multiple Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter, OZ, is this year's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year. The Swiss-native songwriter scored big this year with wins for "First Person Shooter" (Drake), "Lovin On Me" (Jack Harlow) and "I KNOW ?" (Travis Scott). ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Gospel Song of the Year goes to "That's My King" (Cece Winans), co-written by Taylor Agan and Kellie Besch and published by Bridge Worship, CURB|Word Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing, Kellie Besch Music and Taylor Agan Publishing. SONY Music Publishing earns ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year for songs including "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" (Shaboozey), "Million Dollar Baby" (Tommy Richman), "Enough (Miami)" (Cardi B), "BAND4BAND" (Central Cee & Lil Baby), "Yeah Glo!" (GloRilla), "Saturn" (SZA), "Get It Sexyy" (Sexyy Red), "Texas Hold 'Em" (Beyoncé), "Made for Me" (Muni Long), and "Residuals" and "Sensational" (Chris Brown). Additional 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award-winning songwriters include 21 Savage ("prove it," "Redrum," "Surround Sound"), Offset ("Worth It"), Lil Uzi Vert ("Everybody"), Tee Grizzley ("IDGAF"), Playboi Carti ("Carnival," "Fe!N," "Timeless"), Tasha Cobbs Leonard ("In the Room"), Tye Tribbett ("Only One Night Tho") and more. A full list of 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award winners is available at: The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of the past year based on Luminate data for terrestrial and satellite radio and streaming services, as specified by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards rules. EVENT IMAGES HERE(Photo credit:for ASCAP) About ASCAPThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 ASCAP TOP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARD WINNERS INCLUDE R&B/HIP-HOP AND RAP SONG OF THE YEAR "NOT LIKE US,"GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR "THAT'S MY KING," SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR OZ AND PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Multiplatinum, Grammy-Winning Superstar Cardi B Receives ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award NEW YORK, June 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announces the winners of the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Kendrick Lamar's monster hit "Not Like Us" earns the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year. Co-written by Mustard and published by Pay DJ Mustard and Sony Music Publishing, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning a historic milestone as the first ever rap song to spend 52 consecutive weeks on the chart. Released in May 2024, the song continues to clinch a seat at number 23 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has surpassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Multiplatinum, Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B is honored with the prestigious ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award, which is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture and for their success as creators and changemakers. She also wins an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul award for her song "Enough (Miami)." Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive the esteemed ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two years in a row, adding to her multiple ASCAP accolades, including eight ASCAP Pop Music Awards and a whopping 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Today, Cardi B accepted the esteemed award from ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership, Nicole George-Middleton at an invitation-only VIP event in Los Angeles, celebrating ASCAP Rhythm & Soul songwriters. Multiple Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter, OZ, is this year's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year. The Swiss-native songwriter scored big this year with wins for "First Person Shooter" (Drake), "Lovin On Me" (Jack Harlow) and "I KNOW ?" (Travis Scott). ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Gospel Song of the Year goes to "That's My King" (Cece Winans), co-written by Taylor Agan and Kellie Besch and published by Bridge Worship, CURB|Word Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing, Kellie Besch Music and Taylor Agan Publishing. SONY Music Publishing earns ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year for songs including "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" (Shaboozey), "Million Dollar Baby" (Tommy Richman), "Enough (Miami)" (Cardi B), "BAND4BAND" (Central Cee & Lil Baby), "Yeah Glo!" (GloRilla), "Saturn" (SZA), "Get It Sexyy" (Sexyy Red), "Texas Hold 'Em" (Beyoncé), "Made for Me" (Muni Long), and "Residuals" and "Sensational" (Chris Brown). Additional 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award-winning songwriters include 21 Savage ("prove it," "Redrum," "Surround Sound"), Offset ("Worth It"), Lil Uzi Vert ("Everybody"), Tee Grizzley ("IDGAF"), Playboi Carti ("Carnival," "Fe!N," "Timeless"), Tasha Cobbs Leonard ("In the Room"), Tye Tribbett ("Only One Night Tho") and more. A full list of 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award winners is available at: The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of the past year based on Luminate data for terrestrial and satellite radio and streaming services, as specified by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards rules. EVENT IMAGES HERE(Photo credit:for ASCAP) About ASCAPThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Wall Street Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Why 'Made in U.S.A.' Lawsuits Are Surging
A rising number of lawsuits allege household brands of misleading consumers by saying their products are U.S.-made. The litigation is being driven largely by one law firm that saw President Trump's re-election as a green light. 'One of the platforms the administration was running on was how important American-made things are,' said Abbas Kazerounian of California's Kazerouni Law Group. It has filed 10 of 2025's new made-in-America suits. Defendants include: Goya Foods Procter & Gamble's Mielle Organics hair care Pure Leaf Teas from PepsiCo and Unilever French's Mustard maker McCormick Men's toiletries brand Dude Wipes.
West Australian
7 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
Toyota Aygo X: Tiny Euro-only SUV the latest to go hybrid-only
The funky Aygo X has not only received a facelift, but Toyota has somehow managed to cram a hybrid drivetrain into the diminutive crossover hatchback. The Aygo X's front overhang has been stretched by 76mm to accommodate the 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain from the Yaris. While its 85kW power output won't set too many hearts a-flutter, it's a significant step up from the 54kW 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine the Aygo family has offered since the first-generation's launch in 2005. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . With the Aygo X measuring only 3.78m long, Toyota flipped the high-voltage traction battery around so it lies across the width of the car under the rear seat. The 12V battery, which is used to power the electronics and start the main battery, has been moved to a space underneath the boot floor. Toyota says the Aygo X can now complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 'under 10 seconds'. It took 14.9 seconds to accomplish the same feat in the pre-facelift model . On top of the this, fuel consumption has dropped from 4.7 to 3.7L/100km. If there's a downside to all this, the Aygo X now no longer has a manual option, as the hybrid system includes an e-CVT. Stylistically, the biggest changes occur at the front, where there's a squarer set of headlights, and a larger and more assertive lower air intake. Inside the cabin, analogue instruments have given way to a 7.0-inch digital screen, and there's more sound deadening. The facelifted Aygo X has also gained a GR Sport spec. While it doesn't have any extra power compared to other variants, it does have retuned dampers, springs and steering to deliver a more lively drive. There's also a mesh pattern for the lower air intakes, unique alloy wheels, and plenty of GR badging inside and out. It's also available in a two-tone paint scheme with Mustard paint on the lower body, and black up top and on the bonnet. With the Aygo X being exclusively manufactured in Czechia, the chance of it being brought officially to Australia is somewhere close to zero. MORE: Everything Toyota
