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New York Music Month, the city’s official celebration of its music industry, launched its 2025 festivities Tuesday with the annual NYMM Conference, a daylong event hosted at the NYU Skirball Center. Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program, the conference brings together more than 40 professionals…
In a city built on ambition, heritage, and hustle, a new chapter in real estate is unfolding—one defined by elegance, empowerment, and intention. At the center of this bold transformation stand two women: Keianna Williams and Ebony Austin, founders of Luxelle Brokerage, Atlanta’s newest real estate firm—and one that’s already redefining what luxury and legacy mean in the modern…
You weren’t asking for too much.You were just asking the wrong person to give it. You begged for effort from someone who barely offered consistency.You poured into a connection that never poured back. You ignored the red flags because your heart saw potential—not patterns. But listen closely:Love that makes you question your worth isn’t love.Real…
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its 16th annual Student Leadership Conference this week, welcoming more than 125 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a multi-day event aimed at preparing them for high-impact summer internships with major corporations. Held in Orlando, the conference brings together rising talent selected for internships at…
The New York Knicks extended their postseason hopes with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win cuts Indiana’s series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6 in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, continuing his…
The music industry gathered Thursday night at Planet Hollywood in Times Square to mark the official release of Raw Honey, the latest EP from rising R&B artist Honey Bxby. Presented by Rebirth Entertainment, ART@WAR, and Warner Records, the event served as both a celebration and a showcase of Honey Bxby’s musical growth. The evening began…
Vanessa J. Simmons has built a dynamic career that bridges entertainment, entrepreneurship, and wellness advocacy. Known first to many as a television personality, she has steadily expanded her influence across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. With a growing presence as a businesswoman and public figure, Simmons continues to shape conversations around health, self-empowerment, and cultural…
Rapper Rod Wave, whose legal name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested May 20 in Fulton County, Georgia, facing 14 charges stemming from an April 21 incident at his Milton residence. The charges include aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, firearm possession during a felony, tampering with evidence, obstruction of law enforcement, and criminal…