Khalid Reveals Details Of His El Paso Benefit Concert
As we previously told you, Khalid, who considers El Paso, Texas home, announced on social media that he was planning a benefit concert for families of the victims of the mass shooting that killed 22 people and injured 24 earlier this month, and now details about the concert have been revealed.
Khalid’s “A Night For Suncity” benefit will take place September 1stat the Don Haskins Center, and is being billed as “Khalid & Friends.”
"I have been rocked to the core by the horrific act of gun violence that came to El Paso, and by the continued acts of senseless violence that our country faces daily," Khalid shares. "I want to give back to my community of El Paso, the city of the 915, who has given so much to me." He adds, "Please come out and let's heal together through music while raising money to help those who need it."
Tickets for the concert, which will raise money for the El Paso Shooting Victims’ Fund and the El Paso Community Foundation, go on sale today at 10 am.
Source:Billboard
Taylor Swift Donates Almost $5K To Fan’s College Tuition Fund
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is good to her fans, but she just went above and beyond what any other star would probably do for them. A Swiftie just revealed on social media that the singer sent her almost $5,000 towards her college tuition.
Ayesha Khurram shared a screenshot of $4,829.45 donation ($6,386.47 in Canadian dollars) that she received from one of Taylor's companies, Taylor Nation, LLC. The donation came along with a note that read, “Ayesha, get your learn on girl. I love you! Taylor.”
“i posted about struggling with paying for tuition. two hours later, i get this in my email,” Ayesha explained. “i have no words and i can’t stop crying. i don’t have words i don’t have words i don’t have words i can’t stop crying.”
Ayesha had explained on social media that she was thinking about dropping out because her parents, who work minimum wage jobs, were struggling, and she says she has Taylor to thank for easing their financial burden. "Taylor Swift took that stress from my parents, my world, and i have never seen them cry/laugh the way they are right now,” she shared. “i truly do not have the words and i will never, ever be able to repay her for the love and kindness she has shown me right now."
Source:USA Today
Jay-Z Joins Forces With The NFL
It’s no secret that Jay-Z has been one of the loudest critics of the NFL over its treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who’ve knelt during the national anthem. Now the league has extended a major olive branch to him in an attempt to rehabilitate its image.
The NFL has signed a deal with Roc Nation, Jay’s entertainment and sports company, that will make them the league’s “live music entertainment strategist.” That means that he’ll be the go-to for the entertainment, including the Super Bowl halftime show. In addition, he’ll contribute to their activism campaign, Inspire Change.
“The NFL has a great big platform, and it has to be all-inclusive,” Jay recently noted. “They were willing to do some things, to make some changes, that we can do some good.” At this point, it’s not clear if the deal will incorporate Kaepernick, whom Jay referred to “an iconic figure” on the same level as Muhammad Ali.
Source:Variety