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Night Patrol tells the story of an LAPD officer who returns to the housing projects where he grew up and uncovers a secret within a police task force that puts residents at risk. Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs, CM Punk, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney, Jon Oswald, and Nicki Micheaux are among…
Jazz Anderson returns as Bam in Armstrong: Dark Secrets, the sequel to the award-winning crime drama. The film dives deeper into themes of loyalty and friendship under fire, all elements of real life. Bam is fiercely loyal to her best friend Missy. How did you prepare to portray that kind of bond on screen? I…
Nobu Woods is marking a turning point in his career. The New York alt-R&B singer, songwriter, and producer has released his new mixtape CHIMERA, arriving just after a run of singles—“YOU,” “DIRTY,” and “WHITEOUT.” The project lands with a video for “THE TIDE,” a track he says reflects some of his most personal work. Woods…
ASCAP held its 17th ASCAP Women Behind the Music event at The Fleur Room, honoring Kehlani, Kali Uchis, and EJAE for their work and leadership in the industry. The program, presented by the ASCAP Membership team, highlights women in roles across songwriting, performance, and executive leadership. Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP’s executive vice president and head of…
Urban Magazine’s new issue features Blue Kimble on the cover, tracing his path from pro football to acting and production. Kimble moved into entertainment after leaving sports, first taking small roles on “The Game,” “Being Mary Jane,” and “Devious Maids.” His breakout came in 2020 as Andrew on the Tyler Perry series “Ruthless,” followed by…
Q Parker speaks about his path from 112 to his solo work in this conversation drawn from Evolution of Romance Volume 1. He reflects on the move to stand on his own, the return to themes he says R&B has drifted from, and the focus that guides his plans for more volumes. Let’s start from…
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals released an updated schedule and village lineup for the 2025-2026 Crucian Christmas Festival, set to open Dec. 27. J’ouvert is slated for daybreak on Dec. 31 and will end near the Buddhoe Park Bandstand, where a food fair will present local dishes. “The…
It’s a hot day in South Central. Craig’s sitting on the porch, unemployed, unsure, and unbothered—at least for now. Smokey’s talking loud, running game, and blowing smoke like it’s a part-time job. The mailman slides by, Miss Parker waves, and Deebo rolls through on his bike (the same one he stole last week). The whole…