98.1 The Beat is proud to partner with local businesses and the Food Bank of North Alabama to make a difference for those who need it most. 98.1 The Beat will be collecting your canned donations at different locations throughout the Tennessee Valley for our 6th annual holiday food drive. No donation is too big or too small with each contribution going to the food bank of North Alabama to help a family in need.

The week of November 2nd, you can drop off non-perishable food items at one of Holston Gases 3 locations, Huntsville, Decatur, or Fort Payne.

The week of November 9th, you can drop off non perishable food items at Shagnasty’s Grubbery and PourHouse sponsored by Law Tigers.

The week of November 16th, you can drop off non perishable food items at Hobbs Co.

The 6th annual 98.1 The Beat Holiday Food Drive. Brought to you by our friends at Holston Gases, Law Tigers, Shagnasty’s Grubbery and Pourhouse, and Hobbs Co.

Post Malone, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, & More Nominated For 2020 YouTube Streamy Awards

Rihanna, Post Malone and Justin Bieber are among several top artists nominated for the 2020 YouTube Streamy Awards that recognize the best online content and creators.

Dick Clark productions and Tubefilter released the list of nominees on Wednesday. David Dobrik, Emma Chamberlain and James Charles lead the list with five nominations each.

Rihanna’s beuty brand Fenty Beauty has earned nominations in three categories, Brand of the Year, Brand Engagement and Branded Content.

Post Malone has received nomination in the nonprofit or NGO category for his Nirvana tribute COVID-19 relief livestream, while Beiber has been nominated in the Documentary category for his “Seasons” docuseries as well as in the Collaboration category for the video “SURPRISING PEOPLE WITH JUSTIN BIEBER,” featuring Dorbik.

The 2020 YouTube Streamy Awards will stream exclusively on YouTube on December 13 at YouTube.com/Streamys.

Beyoncé, Rihanna, & More Call For End To SARS In Nigeria

Beyoncé, Rihanna and several other musicians, including Missy Elliott, Big Sean and Burna Roy are tweeting out the #EndSARS hashtag, stepping up the call to end police brutality in Nigeria.

The widespread move by the artists and people from several walks of life is intended to urge the Nigerian government to break-up the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after the unit of the Nigerian police beat a man to death and recent clashes between protesters and police over the demand for disbanding SARS.

“I am heartbroken to see the senseless brutality taking place in Nigeria. There has to be an end to SARS,” Beyoncé wrote on Instagram. “We have been working on partnerships with youth organizations to support those protesting for change.”

She added, “We are collaborating with coalitions to provide emergency healthcare, food and shelter. To our Nigerian sisters and brothers, we stand by you.”

Rihanna condemned “torture and brutalization” by those “put in place to protect.”

According to a CNN report, protests in the capital of Lagos got bloody on Tuesday amid a state-wide curfew after two weeks of ongoing street demonstrations.

Offset, Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay, & More To Perform At ‘Every Vote Counts’ Event

Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay, Offset and more are set to perform at an “Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy” event.

The special will be hosted by Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington, and America Ferrera.

Other stars set to appear on the special include Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amy Schumer, Cobie Smulders, Leonardo DiCaprio, Shaquille O’Neal, and more.

The “Every Vote Counts: a Celebration of Democracy” special airs October 29 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. It will also be livestreamed on Apple Music, Twitter, YouTube, TIDAL, Facebook and the AppleTV app.

Doja Cat, Sam Smith, Yungblud, & More To Perform At MTV EMAs

The first list of performers for the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards show has been revealed.

The list includes Maluma, Yungblud, Zara Larsson, Sam Smith and Doja Cat.

The performers are up for consideration in various categories for this year’s MTV EMAs.

Sam Smith is up for Best Collaboration with Demi Lovato for their song “I’m Ready.” Maluma has set his sights on Best Latin, Best Virtual Live and Best Latin America Central Act. Doja Cat and Yungblud have been nominated for Best Push and Best New.

Winners are determined on the basis of fan voting at mtvema.com until November 2 at 11:59 pm CET.

This year’s MTV EMA performances will be “shot from multiple locations around the world” and broadcast on November 8.

Rihanna, Taylor Swift, & Madonna Among Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women

A number of music superstars, including Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Madonna, have made it to Forbes‘ annual list of the richest self-made women in the United States.

Rihanna, a new entrant to the list, made her debut at No. 33, with an estimated net worth of $600 million in 2019. Despite her musical success, Rihanna made the bulk of her fortune from her makeup brand Fenty Beauty. She also co-owns the Savage X Fenty lingerie line.

The 32-year-old Barbados native was also on Forbes‘ top 100 celebrity list this year and among Power Women in 2019.

Madonna, one of the top pop divas of all time, was ranked at No. 40. The 62 year-old singer has grossed an estimated $550 million. In 1990, she became the first woman entrepreneur to appear on a Forbes cover.

Swift, 30, is estimated to have a net worth of $365 million last year. The album Lover she released in 2019 helped Swift move more than 4 million units during between June 2019 and June 2020.

Celine Dion ($455 million), Beyoncé ($420 million), Barbra Streisand ($400 million), Lady Gaga ($150 million) and Jennifer Lopez ($150 million) are the other female musicians on the list.

Stevie Wonder Releases Two New Songs, Announces Departure From Motown

Stevie Wonder released two new songs on Tuesday and also announced during a press conference that he is leaving Motown Records, with whom he signed as a recording artist nearly 60 years ago when he was just 11-year old.

Both songs are out through Wonder’s new label, What The Fuss Records, distributed through Universal Music Group’s Republic Records.

“Can’t Put It In The Hands Of Fate,” one of the new songs, features Rapsody, Cordae, Chika, and Busta Rhymes. The other song, “Where Is Our Love Song,” features Gary Clark Jr.

All proceeds from “Where Is Our Love Song” will benefit Feeding America, Wonder said.

He explained that “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate” was a song originally about a relationship, but then he updated the lyrics after “thinking about where we (are) in the world and thinking about how this is the most crucial time.”

“Change is right now. We can’t put it into the hands of fate. Ain’t nobody got time to wait,” he said. “We can’t put it the hands of fate finding a cure for this dreadful virus. We got to get on our knees and pray or whatever you do.”

The legend also announced during the conference that he “was blessed with a new kidney” last December.

“I feel great. My voice feels great. I feel like I’m about 40 right now and I just thank everyone for the prayers and the love,” Wonder added.

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Khalid, Jennifer Hudson, & Many More Appear In Sony Music Video Encouraging Voting

A number of big-name artists appear in a video released by Sony Music Group inspiring U.S. voters to use their power in the upcoming U.S presidential election.

The long list of artists featured in the video includes Camila Cabello, Khalid, P!nk, Shakira, G-Eazy, DJ Khaled, Celine Dion, Chloe x Halle, Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R and Madison Beer.

“A vote is a voice, a voice is power, a voice not spoken cannot be heard. A voice not heard, soon goes silent. I have a voice, you have a voice. Together we are loud,” the musicians say in changing sequence in the clip.

The clip is part of a campaign called “Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote,” featuring a series of star-studded videos.

Sony Music Group in August launched the non-partisan civic initiative designed to help educate and offer resources about registering to vote, getting to the polls in November and making a difference in communities across the U.S.

Sony is partnering with Rock The Vote, When We All Vote, Color Of Change, Voto Latino, Movement Voter Fund, Black Futures Lab, APIA Vote and National Black Justice Coalition.

https://youtu.be/rMtntpPhkNM

Sunday Programming

6AM – 7AM Don Warren Gospel Live

8AM – 8:30AM New Hopewell M.B. Church

8:30AM – 9AM Gospel Music

9AM – 10AM Don Warren Gospel Live

10AM – 10:30AM Pastor Mac

10:30AM – 11AM Lynette Brown

11AM – Noon Morning Worship Services from First Presbyterian Church (located on Gates Avenue in downtown Huntsville)

Bebe Rexha Drops ‘Baby, I’m Jealous’ Featuring Doja Cat

Bebe Rexha has dropped a new single, “Baby, I’m Jealous,” featuring Doja Cat.

“Baby, I’m jealous/Of the pictures that you like,” Rexha sings in the chorus. “Baby, I’m jealous/Of the girls with lighter eyes/Baby, I’m jealous/And I know that ain’t right.”

“‘Baby, I’m Jealous’ is a song I wrote about embracing my insecurities,” Rexha told Complex. “It’s about the way social media has heightened my jealousy which can affect how I feel about myself.”

“We are constantly flooded with the highlights of other people’s lives, and at times I find myself comparing my worth and beauty to others,” she added. “It’s part of the human process to experience jealousy-ultimately, this is an anthem to embrace those feelings as a form of empowerment.”

“Baby, I’m a bad bitch/If he fiendin’ he’ll prolly get a catfish,” Doja raps. “Keep him dreamin’ to pull up on a nap, shit/I don’t even be askin’ him, who dat chick?”

The song is Rexha’s first new music of this year and a follow-up to last year’s “You Can’t Stop the Girl.” She has been working on the follow-up to her debut studio album, 2018’s Expectations.

Meanwhile, Doja, who dropped her second studio album Hot Pink back last year, is set to perform at the Billboard Music Awards on October 14.

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