Inside White Hall Arts Academy’s Push to Create Opportunities for L.A.’s Next Generation
As the entertainment business evolves, the South Los Angeles nonprofit White Hall Arts Academy Foundation is helping young creatives discover the skills, connections, and career opportunities that exist beyond becoming a star. Los Angeles has long been a launching pad for some of music’s most influential artists, producers, and entertainment executives. But for young people…
Shoniqua Shandai Puts Faith Front and Center on “He Got Me” (Apple Music)
Shoniqua Shandai is stepping further into music with “He Got Me,” a gospel rap single built around faith, confidence, and perseverance. The actress and recording artist delivers both rap and sung vocals on the track, pairing drums and horns with lyrics centered on protection, belief, and trusting God through uncertainty. “He Got Me” was written…
JAY-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
JAY-Z has reportedly picked himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, according to Puck News. Multiple sources told Puck that JAY-Z was the choice after they also considered Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber for the slot. The NFL, Roc Nation, and JAY-Z have not…
T-Dubb-O Is Returning St. Louis Into Hip-Hop History
For T-Dubb-O, hip-hop has always been tied to real life. The St. Louis emcee, activist, and community organizer has built his career around music, politics, survival, and independence. His latest album, “Sets on the Wall,” reflects the neighborhoods, losses, pride, and contradictions that shaped him, while underscoring his commitment to making music that has meaning….
NY AG Letitia James Announces T-Mobile to Provide $38 Million in Relief to NY Customers
T-Mobile will provide more than $38 million in refunds, credits, phones, and price protections to New York customers after the state attorney general’s office found that the wireless carrier raised rates on plans it had promoted as protected from price increases. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement Tuesday following an investigation into…
Genia Finds Her Voice Through Love, Vulnerability, and Faith on Debut Album ‘Intense Lover’
Singer Genia passionately delves into her transformative journey of discovering her authentic voice, embracing the beauty of vulnerability, and sharing the deeply personal experiences that shaped her debut album, Intense Lover. This intimate project is a profound exploration of love, passion, faith, and the intricate process of emotional growth, inviting listeners to connect with her…
Cleo Sol Announces First North American Arena Tour
British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol has announced the Gentlewoman Tour, her first tour and first North American arena headline run. The tour follows the Aug. 20 release of her fifth studio album, “Gentlewoman.” Promoted by Live Nation, the North American leg will begin April 13, 2027, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The tour will…
Pilates + Luxury Event Celebrates Strength, Community, Survivorship, and Breast Cancer Awareness
The luxury cars never moved Saturday morning. The women around them did. About 30 women dressed in shades of pink gathered Oct. 17 inside the Fletcher Jones Imports showroom on West Sahara Avenue for Pilates + Luxury: The Pink Edit, an invitation-only wellness experience presented by MLWPR and Six8teen Media in partnership with Fletcher Jones…
