Pharrell Williams launches non-profit initiative for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs

Bono, Halsey, Pharrell Williams are among those who’ve been announced as new additions to the cast for the forthcoming animated film, Sing 2.The sequel to 2016’s Sing is set for cinematic release in December 2021, and is produced by Illumination, the same studio behind the Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets franchises.Letitia Wright, Eric Andre, Chelsea Peretti and Bobby Cannavale will also be joining the cast, which already includes returning cast members Matthew McConaughey, Reese

Also Read: 'Croods 2' Adds $4.4 Million as Universal Nearly Sweeps Top 5 at Pandemic Box OfficeWilliams plays Alfonso, a kind elephant ice-cream-truck owner who becomes the first crush of shy elephant Meena (Kelly). Halsey voices Jimmy Crystal’s teenage daughter, Porsche, who’s as entitled as she is talented.Letitia Wright plays a streetwise feline dancer who helps earnest gorilla Johnny (Egerton) regain his confidence while learning his choreography.

U2 lead singer Bono, Pharrell Williams and singer Halsey are joining the chorus of Sing 2, as they will voice lead roles in the Illumination Entertainment/Universal sequel to the 2016 hit. Bobby Cannavale, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright, Eric Andre and Chelsea Peretti have also signed to star, joining reprising stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johannsson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly and Nick Kroll. Pic will be ready for theatrical holiday release a year from now.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBono, Letitia Wright and Pharrell Williams are lending their pipes to Universal and Illumination’s animated comedy “Sing 2.”The sequel also introduces new characters voiced by Bobby Cannavale, Chelsea Peretti, Halsey and Eric Andre. They join the returning voice cast of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton and Nick Kroll.“Sing 2” is set to open in theaters on Dec.

Pharrell Williams has called on music industry heavyweights to change the way they do business and allow artists to own the rights to their songs.The Happy hitmaker was asked for his opinion on the nasty spat between Taylor Swift and music mogul Scooter Braun, who snapped up the rights to her back catalog after acquiring the singer’s former record label, during a recent Variety chat, and he insisted the Scooter did nothing wrong.That said, he believes Swift should have been given the opportunity

Pharrell Williams thinks it is criminal that Scooter Braun can own the rights to Taylor Swift’s masters.

Pharrell Williams is weighing into Taylor Swift’s beef with Scooter Braun. The 47-year-old Happy music superstar spoke about Swift‘s ongoing battle with Scooter Braun over the rights to her masters in an interview with Variety.

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Reddit has acquired Dubsmash, a short-form social video app that competes with TikTok, describing it as “a welcoming platform for creators and users who are under-represented in social media.”

 Serena Williams  and her husband  Alexis Ohanian  found a way for their daughter  Olympia Ohanian   to have her first snow day.The tennis pro posted a video Friday sledding down a mini snow hill with her family. You could tell the snow was fake by the fact that there was only one perfectly placed mountain of snow on a bed of healthy green Florida grass.

Fans waiting for Rihanna’s ninth studio album just got a major tease.

Fans are desperate for Rihanna‘s ninth studio album, and Pharrell Williams is opening up about the process of working together.

EXCLUSIVE: Ruthless star Melissa L. Williams has signed with Buchwald for representation.

Pharrell Williams has unveiled a new non-profit initiative, Black Ambition, which will support Black and Latinx entrepreneurs.The musician’s charity is said to be committed to levelling the playing field for non-white entrepreneurs by providing them with funding, opportunities, mentorships and access.

Pharrell Williams announced on Tuesday the launch of Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative set to support Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, consumer products and services startups.The initiative iscommitted to leveling the playing field and fostering the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorPharrell Williams has announced Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative that aims to provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-up.Speaking at a press conference, Williams said he was inspired to start the initiative as a means of giving voice to underserved communities.