The 10th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC took place last night [11/7]. The charity is to assist families and children in Africa and India affected by HIV. Founder, Alicia Keys showed up to for the night of music and funds with husband Swizz Beatz and oh-so-adorable son, Egypt. Others to attend the shindig were Pharrell, wife, Helen Lasichanh, Tamia and her husband Grant Hill, Maxwell, Clive Davis, and Gayle King. The charity has produced $18.5MiL for the cause. WOW! Great job! Hit the jump to check out the beauty in the room.
(Video) Pharrell Decodes “The Black Album”
This month, Jay Z’s The Black Album will turn 10-years-old. The commemorate the anniversary, Hov’s Life & Times sat down with Pharrell, who had a big hand in the project, to discuss the experience. Check out what Skateboard P had to say below.
Dope! Guess What Pharrell Will Be Doing For The Amazing Spider-Man 2!
It’s been announced today that Pharrell will once again team up with Hans Zimmer (who he previously worked with on Despicable Me and Man of Steel) to write the original score for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, starring Jamie Foxx. The film is set to hit theaters in May of 2014. This should be dope!
Pharrell Says What About Beyonce’s Upcoming Album?!?
Beyhive get ready!!! According to Pharrell, Queen Bey has not released her anticipated album because she is making sure it is nothing short of perfect! Hit the jump for more!
(Video) In OTHER News: Mac Lethal Raps The News!!!
Mac Lethal decided to educate us all during a pilot episode for the creative, genius, Pharrell’s iAmOTHER movement, and this may actually get you more interested in current events! The rapper explains the root of the government shut down, news stories in NYC and more! Hit the jump for a quick learning session!
Pharrell Moves To Have will.i.am’s Lawsuit Thrown Out
As previously reported, will.i.am had filed a lawsuit against Pharrell over the trademark “I Am” because of Pharrell’s “I am OTHER” brand. Though will previously said he did NOT sue Pharrell, he definitely did, and now the producer is motioning to have the suit thrown out. In the filed documents, Pharrell argues there would be zero confusion about who’s really behind the “I Am Other” YouTube channel, adding that Will.i.am’s been a defendant in nearly a dozen infringement lawsuits, so he wants the lawsuit thrown out of court. He also wants Will.i.am to pay for his lawyers.
