Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice to Receive ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award

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James Corden has come under fire for promoting anti-Asian sentiment with a controversial game on The Late Late Show in the US.

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NEW YORK -- Three acts who kept music alive during the worldwide pandemic will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers later this month.The performing rights organization ASCAP announced Tuesday that Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice will receive the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award — a thank you for creating the uber-popular virtual events “Verzuz" and “Club Quarantine," which became cultural and groundbreaking affairs celebrating music and community during the

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TOKiMONSTA urges her fellow Asians to continue igniting the fire for change and celebrates her roots for Asian Heritage Month.

TOKiMONSTA urges her fellow Asians to continue igniting the fire for change and celebrates her roots for Asian Heritage Month.