Artist Sophie Simmons is out with a new single "Black Mirror." She explains what inspired her to write this song, and dishes on the music streaming space.
"Black Mirror is kind of a modern love story between us and our phones," says Simmons. "I thought it would be interesting to analyze relationships with technology."
Simmons estimates she'll make about $20 off of 200,000 streams of her new single, so she says that recording artists need to be focused on tours and merchandise as the main revenue source for their music.
Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt, joins Cheddar News to discuss the importance of Black media, and give insight from cultural leaders about climbing to the top of their industries.
Stories of survivors emerge from Turkey and Syria earthquake, new allegations against officers who killed Tyre Nichols, and Texas sues over abortion bill guidance. Here is everything you Need2Know for Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Children are taken to a warming bus as parents wait for news after a bus crashed into a day care center in Laval, Quebec, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
High school wrestler, Joe Salmon was ice fishing when he saw 83-year-old Thomas Lee and his dog Cooper's vehicle crash into the ice. The 17-year-old sprung into action to save the pair, pulling them out of the vehicle before help came.
Cheddar News' Shannon LaNier spoke with owner Kiahna Malloy of Kreme & Krumbs, a Black-owned ice cream shop in Montclair, New Jersey, about why she got into the business.
