Chris and McKenzy Bowers of Tivid TV Studios

Tivid TV Studios’ Founders on Building a Creative Ecosystem from the Ground Up

In an industry where access often defines opportunity, Chris and McKenzy Bowers set out to change the equation. What began as a need for a production space evolved into Tivid TV Studios, a creator-driven environment built with intention and community at its core. From immersive set design to strategic storytelling, the husband-and-wife team has developed…

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Prosecutors Charge Pooh Shiesty In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Tied To Gucci Mane

Federal prosecutors have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams Jr., in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery involving fellow rapper Gucci Mane, according to court records unsealed Thursday. The indictment alleges that Williams and several co-defendants lured the victims to a Dallas recording studio in January under the pretense of a business…

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New York AG Letitia James Issues Statement After Refugee’s Death Ruled a Homicide

The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, a homicide, citing a combination of medical and environmental factors that contributed to his death, officials said. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, worsened by hypothermia and…

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Gabby Samone Set For Best Of The Apollo Performance In Washington

Breakout R&B recording artist Gabby Samone will perform at the upcoming Best of the Apollo showcase, organizers announced. The event, co-presented by The Apollo Theater and the Howard Theatre, is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Howard Theatre. The lineup includes Matthew Whitaker, Wé Ani, Black Alley, and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop duo Clipse….

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