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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Greatest Memphian of all time': Former mayor reflects on relationship with Fred Smith
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is reflecting on his time spent with FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died on Saturday. Strickland, a two-term mayor of the city, interacted with Smith often and on various projects. 'Such a unique, remarkable person that we've been blessed to have here in Memphis,' Strickland said. 'One of the honors I had as being mayor was getting to interact with Fred on a fairly regular basis.' Strickland says while he's shocked and saddened by his passing, he reflects on the business titan's remarkable impact. 'He is absolutely the greatest Memphian of all time,' Strickland said. 'I mean, think about 30,000 people in this area who work for FedEx. It's the largest private employer in the state. I remember when I would go to Mayor's conferences and we would talk about big employers. Thirty thousand is beyond belief for one city and one area, and he's allowed generations of Memphians to live the American dream.' City leaders offer condolences following Fred Smith's death Smith did so while also giving back. 'From the FedEx Forum to the FedEx Institute at the University of Memphis, every good thing in Memphis for 40 or 50 years involves him or his family or somebody at FedEx,' Strickland said. But his influence includes more than just donations to countless groups. 'And then on just a personal level, advising and mentoring so many people at FedEx and outside of FedEx, I took his advice all the time,' Strickland said. 'I remember I asked his advice on economic development, and he told me, 'Take care of your meds and eds,' meaning you're higher education facilities and you're medical facilities because they're going to be here for you. I put that into practice, and St. Jude wanted to expand, and they needed $25 million to greatly improve the sewer system down there in the Pinch [district]. We signed onto that immediately.' Strickland offers his advice to continue Fred Smith's legacy. 'Strive to be the best you can be, because he did and he achieved greatness. Now we may not be able to achieve or equal his greatness for sure, but we can be inspired to do our best, in our profession, in our education, in our personal lives, and as a community, engaged in our community. He excelled in all those areas,' Strickland said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandy And Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine' Arena Tour
What started as a rumor is now a dream come true. Brandy and Monica have formally announced their co-headlining tour, kicking off this fall. The women appeared on CBS Mornings on Tuesday (June 24) to unveil the tour visualizer and dates. The Boy Is Mine Tour is a 24-city arena tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, that begins on October 16 and concludes on Dec. 7. As previously mentioned, they will be joined by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music— it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said in a statement. ''The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.' Monica added, 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.' Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective, shared, 'Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it's a cultural homecoming. Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we're committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both.' Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time. Presale tickets will be available on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time using the code BPC. See full dates for The Boy Is Mine Tour below. Oct. 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center Oct. 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Oct. 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum Oct. 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Nov. 1 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum Nov. 2 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Nov. 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Nov. 8 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Nov. 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Nov. 14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena Nov. 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC Nov. 16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Nov. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Nov. 21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Nov. 22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Nov. 23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum* Nov. 29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Nov. 30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Dec. 5 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Dec. 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Dec. 7 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *Muni Long Not Appearing More from Dream Setlist For Brandy And Monica's Rumored 'Boy Is Mine' Tour Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brandy and Monica announce their tour - The Boy Is Mine! All deets inside
Brandy and Monica, the two Grammy-winning R&B stars, will add more colours to 2025 with their first-ever tour this fall, co-sharing the spotlight. This is happening after they topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks with their timeless duet 'The Boy Is Mine,' and the fans are thrilled to see them reuniting for the tour. Number of cities the stars would visit The duo's 24-city arena tour will begin on October 16 in Cincinnati and wrap up in Houston on December 7, as per Variety. The tour, named after their iconic collaboration in 1998. It will also feature special guests like Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. Some major city visits include Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brooklyn. 'We're giving the people what they've been asking for' 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music-it's about honouring where we came from and how far we've both come,' said Brandy to the above-mentioned portal. Further, Monica added that the upcoming tour is a celebration of the R&B duo's history, impact, and the fans. 'We're giving the people what they've been asking for,' she said. The Boy Is Mine tour dates and ticket information Pre-sale for the tour begins on June 26, while general tickets go on sale from June 27 at 10 a.m. local time. According to the official release, fans can expect a mix of solo hits, performances of them together, and moments showcasing the duo's individual journeys and shared heritage. The dates and locations will be like Thursday 10/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Centre, Friday 10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum, Saturday 10/18 – Chicago, IL – United Centre, Sunday 10/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Thursday 10/30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum, Friday, 10/31—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena, Saturday 11/01 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum, Sunday 11/02 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena, Friday 11/07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena, Saturday 11/08 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena, Sunday 11/09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum, Thursday 11/13—Charlotte, NC—Spectrum Centre, Friday 11/14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena, Saturday 11/15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC, Sunday 11/16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Centre, Thursday 11/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Centre, Friday, 11/21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Centre, Saturday 11/22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Sunday 11/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum, Saturday 11/29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena, Sunday, 11/30—Washington, DC—Capital One Arena, Friday 12/05 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Centre, Saturday 12/06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena and Sunday 12/07 – Houston, TX – Toyota Centre. Brandy & Monica | The Boy Is Mine Tour
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mavericks Projected to Pair Star Free Agent With Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Dallas Mavericks have gone through a rollercoaster of a year. After trading generational superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of this year's NBA trade deadline, a lot more has happened. Nico Harrison heard his name in "Fire Nico" chants throughout the remainder of the season after the Doncic deal, but the Mavericks were given some major luck. In the NBA Draft lottery, they landed the No. 1 overall pick despite having just a 1.8 percent chance of doing so. With that pick, Dallas is expected to bring in another potential generational star in Duke Blue Devils phenom Cooper Flagg. General manager of the Dallas Mavericks Nico Harrison looks on before the game of the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. General manager of the Dallas Mavericks Nico Harrison looks on before the game of the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo byAssuming they do take Flagg at No. 1 overall, the Mavericks would have a "big three" of Kyrie Irving, Flagg, and Anthony Davis. Those three players would quickly put Dallas back on the map as a team to watch. Read more: Spurs' Potential Kevin Durant Trade Pursuit Receives Major Update What else could they do to further improve their chances of getting right back into contention during the 2025-26 season? It has been reported that the Mavericks would like to target a point guard. Keeping that in mind, a new projection has been made that would see Dallas add a longtime star point guard to play alongside Irving, Flagg, and Davis. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report has projected that the Mavericks will end up being the team that signs Chris Paul this offseason in NBA free agency. "Prediction: The Dallas Mavericks, who need a replacement guard until Kyrie Irving is healthy, use the TMLE on Paul," Pincus wrote. Paul would be an intriguing pickup for Dallas. Whether he would be a starter or play key minutes off the bench remains to be seen. Read more: Pacers Urged to Make Surprising Myles Turner Decision During the 2024-25 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Paul showed that he can still have a positive impact on the game. He averaged 8.8 points per game to go along with 7.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, while shooting 42.7 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.7 percent of his three-point attempts. At 40 years old, Paul would bring great experience to the court. His impact on the court would also be valuable to a team looking to turn around and quickly be a championship contender again after trading Doncic away. There will be plenty of teams around the NBA with interest in signing Paul. However, the Mavericks make a lot of sense as a potential suitor. For more on the Dallas Mavericks and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knicks-Grizzlies Trade Report Surfaces After Desmond Bane Move
Knicks-Grizzlies Trade Report Surfaces After Desmond Bane Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA offseason hasn't started, but that didn't stop the Memphis Grizzlies from making the summer's first blockbuster trade on Sunday. They sent guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for four first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and guard Cole Anthony. Advertisement This continues a transitional time for the Grizzlies, as they named Tuomas Iisalo their new head coach in May after he was the interim coach following Taylor Jenkins' firing. Now they'll be without their third-leading scorer from this season, as Bane averaged 19.2 points on 48.4 percent shooting (39.2 percent 3 PT) over 69 games. However, Memphis may not stop there, as the New York Knicks have an eye on one of its stars, via ClutchPoints' Kris Pursiainen. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. drives past Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski at FedExForum on Jan. 25, Thomas-Imagn Images "But sources familiar with the situation tell ClutchPoints that at least one key member of the Knicks' front office has long been interested in [forward Jaren] Jackson Jr. as a trade target," he reported on Monday morning. Advertisement "The Knicks' acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns last offseason didn't nullify this interest, either," he continued. "League sources say that a Jackson Jr. and Karl-Anthony Towns frontcourt would be a 'dream' pairing for New York in their starting lineup." Jackson's father, Jaren Jackson Sr., was an assistant coach for New York's G-League affiliate from 2021-23. Knicks president Leon Rose was also the younger Jackson's agent when he worked for Creative Artists Agency (CAA), alongside fellow agent Austin Brown. The two-time All-Star is still represented by Brown. Jackson signed with Rose and Brown for representation before getting drafted in 2018. Rose then took the New York job in March 2020. Advertisement Jackson will make $23.4 million next season, the last on his rookie extension. Related: Scotty Pippen Jr. Facing Backlash for Ja Morant Message After Grizzlies' Loss Related: UConn's Dan Hurley is Trending After Major Knicks Coaching News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
