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Urban Magazine’s October issue puts the spotlight on Norwegian-Nigerian recording artist Tolou, whose music blends Scandinavian pop, Afrobeats, introspective songwriting, and influences drawn from cultures around the world. Calling her sound “Afro-Scandi-Pop,” Tolou discusses building an artistic identity that refuses to fit into a single country, genre, or category. The conversation with Urban Magazine’s publisher…
There is a question floating around social media that men seem to love asking women: “What do you bring to the table?” It is usually asked with a certain tone. Not from genuine curiosity, but from a place of judgment. As if a woman must present a list of qualifications before she can be considered…
Apple TV has released the official trailer for “Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook,” an eight-episode culinary docuseries set to premiere globally Nov. 6. The series follows Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, as she travels across the country while learning the skills needed to revive her family’s Cantonese restaurant legacy. Her family operated Lum’s, a longtime…
Ryu and Ken Masters have spent decades as two of the most recognizable rivals in video game history, and their complicated bond appears set to take center stage in the forthcoming “Street Fighter” movie. Andrew Koji stars as Ryu alongside Noah Centineo as Ken in the live-action adaptation, which is set in 1993. The story…
Mez is continuing the rollout for his debut album with the release of the music video for “Platinum Fubu,” featuring UMI. The GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, producer, and director released the track Sept. 9 through Mass Appeal. The song will appear on his forthcoming album, “Electric Future Gangster.” Produced by D. Phelps, Mez, Chris Payton, and…
The streaming service has renewed “Neagley,” starring Maria Sten as private investigator Frances Neagley, for a second season. The renewal comes about two weeks after all eight episodes of the first season premiered Sept. 16. Amazon said “Neagley” reached 40 million viewers worldwide during its first 13 days, making it Prime Video’s fourth most-watched original…
Midwest hip-hop artist Romey is adding another Wisconsin sports anthem to his catalog with the release of “W’s Up (Red & White Anthem),” continuing a run of songs tied to teams and sports culture across the state. The new single follows Romey’s earlier sports-themed releases, including “Fear The Deer,” created for the Milwaukee Bucks. The…
Stephen Curry has changed the way basketball is played. Now, a new IMAX documentary looks at the work, imagination, and discipline behind the shot that helped redefine the game. “Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry,” opening exclusively in IMAX theaters Oct. 9, follows the Golden State Warriors star as he approaches his 4,000th career 3-pointer,…