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A planned July 4 concert by rapper Kanye West at San Antonio’s Alamodome has sparked debate among city leaders over whether the performance should proceed at a publicly owned venue. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the concert’s cancellation, citing Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks and other controversial statements. The artist, formerly known as…
Martian Blueberry co-founders Carl and Love Jones joined Paris-based studio TeamTO today to unveil their original adult animated series, “Junichiro Jackson,” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The project debuted during TeamTO’s “Come Fly with TeamTO” presentation at the Imperial Palace, where attendees viewed the teaser trailer and exclusive first-look footage. Jones, Love Jones,…
Rising West Coast rapper AZ Chike has released his latest single, “Packed Up,” a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy that arrives alongside a cinematic music video paying tribute to Houston’s culture and influence. Released Friday through Warner Records, the track marks AZ Chike’s first major release since a breakout year that helped elevate the Los…
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Stewart criticized President Donald Trump on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” arguing that Trump has a habit of fixing things that were not broken. Stewart first targeted a $1.7 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He joked that the pool quickly changed from “American Flag Blue”…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that her office has reached settlements with Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and U.S. Bank National Association, securing $90,000 in penalties and restoring 12 Brooklyn apartments to rent-stabilized status after investigations found the banks failed to comply with New York’s rent stabilization laws. The settlements are the…
André 3000 has released a new short film, 7 piano sketches, now streaming exclusively on MUBI. Written by André 3000 and Graham Mason, with Mason directing, the film is inspired by and set to the music of André’s 2025 EP of the same name. The short follows André as he makes his way to work…
R&B singer-songwriter Crystal Tamar released her new single, “Whachoo Doin?!,” on June 19, delivering a female empowerment anthem that blends her Houston roots with the influence of Northern California. Produced by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Kosine, the track pairs chopped-and-screwed production with a message encouraging women to set boundaries while dating. “‘Whachoo Doin?!’ is somewhat of…
Singer-songwriter Ruth B. has announced her third studio album, Peace To Make, set for release on Aug. 21. Alongside the announcement, she unveiled the album’s latest single, “Didn’t I.” The new track explores the aftermath of a failing relationship, capturing the frustration and heartbreak of loving someone beyond reason and realizing that love alone cannot…