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GRAMMY Award-winning artist Syd has released a new single, “GMFU,” through Free Lunch/Warner Records. The track was produced by Rodney Jerkins and includes bass from Raphael Saadiq. On the song, Syd directs sharp words at an ex, layered over an organ-driven instrumental. The release contrasts with her earlier 2023 single “Die For This,” described as…
GRAMMY® Award winner Doja Cat has added new legs to her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, announcing 2026 stops across Latin America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. The tour begins in São Paulo, Brazil, at Suhai Music Hall before moving through major cities including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Dublin, London, Lisbon, Paris, Chicago,…
WNBA standout Paige Bueckers appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show’s Spirit Tunnel segment, fresh off receiving the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, and discussed her transition from college basketball to the professional level. Bueckers, who has quickly become a focal point in the league, spoke about the challenges of her first season, the women…
Newark will welcome Raphael Saadiq to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. for a stop on his No Bandwidth tour. The one-person show strips away the backing band to spotlight Saadiq’s voice, storytelling, and multi-instrumental skill. The performance explores his three decades in music, blending personal reflection…
Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in U.S. Black liberation movements and a fugitive from U.S. law enforcement, died Sept. 25 in Havana, Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. She was 78. In a statement, Cuba said Shakur died of “health conditions and advanced age.” Her daughter, Kakuya Shakur, confirmed the death via a Facebook…
Ice Spice released her new single “Baddie Baddie” on Friday through 10K Projects/Capitol Records. The track, produced by longtime collaborator RiotUSA, samples M.I.A.’s 2012 hit “Bad Girls.” RiotUSA also produced Ice Spice’s breakout single “Munch (Feelin U),” which earned gold certification. Ice Spice recently joined Latto on “Gyatt,” a single released earlier this month through…
Harlem singer-songwriter Jaymillyrock announced the release of The Fifth Summer, a debut album that blends R&B, alternative R&B, indie, hip-hop, and neo-soul. The multifaceted artist began writing and performing on the streets of Harlem, said the project reflects a personal journey of passion, discovery, and growth. “This album is about storytelling and connection. My goal…
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot condition disaster relief funding on states’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, declaring the practice unconstitutional. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Thursday after the ruling, saying, “The federal government cannot prioritize its cruel immigration agenda over Americans’ safety. Today, the court affirmed that…