Bryan-Michael Cox Reunites With Day26 Through New Creative Partnership
Award-winning songwriter, producer, and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox has signed R&B group Day26 to his creative content company, Illustrate New Ideas, marking a reunion nearly two decades after helping define the group’s early sound. The partnership brings Cox back together with the group following his work on Day26’s 2008 self-titled debut album and its 2009…
BMI To Honor Nas With Icon Award at 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Broadcast Music Inc. announced Wednesday that Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur Nas will receive the BMI Icon Award during the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Aug. 26 in Los Angeles. The private ceremony will recognize Nas for his songwriting career and his influence on hip-hop and popular culture. The event will be hosted by…
Michael B. Jordan Unveils First Trailer for ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Remake
Michael B. Jordan steps into one of cinema’s most recognizable roles in the first trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” offering a look at the filmmaker and actor’s take on the romantic heist story ahead of its theatrical release next year. The teaser, released Wednesday by Amazon MGM Studios, introduces Jordan as billionaire art thief…
Katt Williams Stars in TextNow Campaign Challenging Traditional Wireless Plans
Comedian Katt Williams is the face of a new national advertising campaign from app-based wireless provider TextNow, which launched Tuesday with a message encouraging consumers to reconsider traditional cellphone plans. The campaign, titled “Way Too Smart To Pay Dumb,” features Williams using his trademark comedic style to criticize long-term contracts, hidden fees, and higher-priced wireless…
Greg Miller of Dance Parade New York Discusses Victory, Culture, and Community Empowerment
For nearly a century, New York’s dance floors were governed by laws rooted in fear, racism, and cultural suppression. Today, after years of relentless advocacy, those barriers are finally falling—thanks in no small part to Greg Miller, executive director of Dance Parade New York, and the movement he helped ignite. In this interview, Miller breaks…
Netflix Strikes Licensing Deal for ‘Power’ Franchise
Netflix has reached a licensing agreement with Lionsgate Television that will bring the original “Power” series to U.S. subscribers and expand international access to several titles in the franchise, marking the latest move to broaden the streaming service’s catalog with established television properties. Under the agreement announced Monday, Netflix will stream all six seasons of…
Anthony B. Jenkins Talks The Chi, They Fight, and More
Anthony B. Jenkins has rapidly established himself as one of Hollywood’s most exciting and promising young talents, garnering significant attention for his ability to infuse honesty and profound emotional depth into a diverse array of roles, showcasing his versatility and commitment to his craft. On “The Chi,“ Devonte arrives carrying a lot of emotional baggage…
LAILA! Releases New Self-Produced Single, “Anything Could Happen”
Alternative R&B and pop songwriter, singer, and producer LAILA! returned Friday with “Anything Could Happen,” a self-written and self-produced single accompanied by a music video released through three times LOUDER/Warner Records. The release follows her first summer 2026 single, “Miss Mango,” and continues a run of music that blends introspective songwriting with rhythmic production. “Anything…
