Memphis News

02/01/21

Two Memphis companies named to Top Workplaces USA in award’s inaugural year

Two Memphis companies have earned 2021 Top Workplaces USA honors, recognizing companies receiving high marks from their employees. Evolve Bank & Trust and Cornerstone Systems received the awards in the national program’s inaugural year. Top Workplaces USA is built on the program’s 14-year history surveying more than 20 million employees across 54 markets — including Memphis — for…

02/01/21

Are you a filmmaker? Memphis is a great place to live & work

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is considered a top city to live and work in as a moviemaker in 2021. “Movie-Maker Magazine” ranked the bluff city as 16th out of 25 cities across the U.S. and Canada. The cities were chosen based on surveys, research on tax incentives, recent productions, and how they are coping with the…

02/01/21

Strickland unveils $200 million in projects to revive the city’s neighborhoods. Here’s where Memphis will spend the money

Memphis will see a lot of moving dirt these next few years. The dirt will move at rebuilt parks, historic schools turned into libraries, and, maybe, razed skyscrapers. During his state of the city speech Thursday evening, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced a $200 million spending plan intended to rehabilitate Memphis’ aged park system, change…

02/01/21

The Best New Up-And-Coming Artists Of 2021

Memphis artist Terrian makes top 50 of the “Best New Up and Coming Artists of 2021”.

02/01/21

Once More, with Feeling: Justin Timberlake’s Sensitive-Guy Role

Days before the singer performed for Joe Biden’s Inauguration extravaganza, he checked in with Fisher Stevens, his director in the movie “Palmer.” On an evening in mid-January, two friends caught up over Zoom: the actor and director Fisher Stevens, from the set of “Succession,” and the actor and musician Justin Timberlake, from a remote location, in…

02/01/21

Ant Clemons Used to Work at Red Lobster, Now He’s Performing at Biden’s Inauguration

R&B singer Ant Clemons isn’t quite a household name yet, but he’s certainly on his way. On Wednesday night he performs “Better Days,” his 2020 collaboration with Justin Timberlake, at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. You might also be interested in: Famous Memphis Musicians | Memphis Singers

02/01/21

Justin Timberlake & Ant Clemons’ ‘Better Days’ Duet Sees Biggest Sales Boost After Inauguration

The top-seller on Jan. 20 from the two shows was Clemons and Timberlake’s “Better Days,” which sold 13,000 downloads that day — a gain of 15,351% compared to the negligible sum it sold on Jan. 19. The song was released in December but has yet to chart on a Billboard tally. That will likely change come next…

02/01/21

NLE Choppa Pays Tribute to 2Pac With New “Picture Me Grapin” Video

Released on Friday at exactly 11:11 a.m., the video sees Choppa paying tribute to the late 2Pac by reenacting scenes from his iconic music videos. The title of the song itself, of course, is a nod to 2Pac’s own 1996 All Eyez on Me cut “Picture Me Rollin.” Continuing the tribute, Choppa also recently linked up with designer Karl Kani…

02/01/21

Review: Healy returns with somber and exciting ‘Tungsten’

Memphis-based rapper Healy calls his return a “second wind” not a “comeback.” “Don’t call it a comeback,” sings Memphis-based rapper and singer Healy on his second album. “I call it a second wind. Good to be back in my element.” Whatever it is, it’s welcome. This eclectic artist returns with just over 30 minutes of…

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