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Book publicist and literary agent Dawn Michelle Hardy launches Book Banter TV – a 30-minute interactive streaming show that highlights authors and their books. In 2017, the publishing entrepreneur began interviewing novelists and publishing colleagues on her Instagram stories to stay connected with family and friends after relocating from New York to North Carolina. Her…
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the May NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his continued commitment to support youth and families throughout the greater Phoenix area, the NBA today announced. Each month the award recognizes a player who best reflects the passion that the league and NBA…
Busting out the Bay Area is the musically creative, Rizzo. The Filipino-American rhymer is not only tapped in with the states but has garnered a fan-base that reaches the international masses. The California-bred artist promoted “Still Here” internationally after it was released, and it was featured on numerous international playlists. As a result, it debuted…
Today, Alicia Keys’ debut album Songs in A Minor turns 20, and to celebrate, Alicia and her album collaborators have shared exclusive commentary on TIDAL. The Songs in A Minor Album Experience has unique insights built into it from Jermaine Dupri, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, Peter Edge, and Kandi Burruss. You can watch it below.
This acapella music video version of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” bridges the traditions of the past with the relevance of present day. It is a powerful rendition of this soulful anthem just in time to celebrate (June) Black Music Month and more importantly to honor the Juneteenth Holiday! “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is…
Today, New York’s Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg released his debut album Real Late on all major streaming platforms. Expertly curated by Rosenberg down to every detail of production and vocalist pairings, Real Late includes the previously-released singles “Marcus Smart,” “Stain,” and “Next Chamber.” Comprised of soulful production from a wide range of contemporary…
NBA players have selected Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard as the recipient of the 2020-21 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, the NBA announced today. Presented annually since the 2012-13 season, the award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model…
Watch the latest video from Harlem’s favorite emcee Jim Jones featuring Curren$y and Jay Worthy today on Urban Magazine. The track is from his recent collaborative album with Harry Fraud, The Fraud Department. Follow @urbanmagazine on Instagram and Twitter.