DJ Beauty and the Beatz Launches Beatz Lab, a Hands-On DJ Experience in Miami
Miami tourists can spend an afternoon on the water, wander through Wynwood’s murals or, in a new experience, step behind the decks and learn how to DJ. DJ Beauty and the Beatz, a professional DJ who began learning the craft at age 6, has launched Beatz Lab, a personalized DJ experience at Moxy Miami Wynwood…
erika bryant’s Doing It Scared in Love & Relationships Now Available for Pre-Order
Doing It Scared in Love & Relationships, the new book from Emmy-nominated television producer, showrunner, film producer, director, songwriter, and author erika bryant (intentionally lowercased) is now available for pre-order, offering an early chance to purchase the intimate guide to healing relationship patterns, choosing yourself, and finding the courage to experience love differently. Set for…
Nadège August Talks ‘Ruthless,’ Fearless Storytelling and Finding Strength in the Unexpected
From scene-stealing moments on “Ruthless” to creating stories that challenge assumptions on and off the screen, Nadège August has built a career defined by curiosity, range, and fearless authenticity. Joan began as a recurring character on “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” before becoming a series regular. Looking back, what do you think resonated with audiences and the…
Stephen A. Smith Disputes NABJ Award for Disparaging Black Women — Ironically, on Hannity
Stephen A. Smith is pushing back forcefully against the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization gave the ESPN personality its “Thumbs Down” award over what it described as a pattern of disparaging commentary about prominent Black women. Smith called the award a political and “personal hit job” and rejected NABJ’s characterization of his…
LL COOL J, SWV, Method Man & Redman to Headline Rock The Bells Festival in Newark
Rock The Bells Festival will return to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend with LL COOL J, SWV, Method Man & Redman, and Lil’ Kim among the performers scheduled for a multigenerational celebration of hip-hop. The festival is set for Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Prudential Center, where organizers say the event will close out Hip-Hop History…
Tyler Perry Reunites ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ Ensemble for Netflix Sequel
Tyler Perry is bringing a familiar group of friends back together for another wedding—and another examination of love, family, and marriage. “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?” premieres Sept. 9 on Netflix, marking the third film in Perry’s relationship-centered franchise and its first installment since 2010’s “Why Did I Get Married Too?” Perry…
NBA 2K27 Unloads Major Mode Updates, Sets August 26 Early Access
The franchise-first “Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal” concluded Tuesday with 2K unveiling major changes across nearly every mode in NBA 2K27, including revamped gameplay, a 100-year franchise option, and the series’ first co-ed City and cooperative MyCAREER play. Players who preorder the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition will receive early access beginning Aug. 26…
Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMAs Nominations With 11, Taylor Swift Follows With 9
Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine, as the awards show prepares to return to Los Angeles in September. The nominations announced Tuesday put Madonna and Swift in competition for both video of the year and artist of the year. Madonna’s “Confessions…
