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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…
Newly released body-camera footage of police fatally shooting a 17-year-old in Wappingers Falls is raising questions from his family about whether his movement toward an officer posed an immediate threat that warranted deadly force. Oscar Granados Colindres was shot June 27 after police responded to a 911 call reporting a suicidal person. Officers found the…
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…
Chris Brown has won a partial legal victory in a lawsuit involving a former housekeeper who was attacked by a dog at his California home. A Los Angeles County judge ruled that Maria Avila must either accept a reduced $9.5 million damages award or face a new trial focused only on damages. She has until…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued the organizers of Evolutions Festival, accusing them of failing to refund more than $260,000 collected from ticket buyers and vendors after the 2025 event was canceled days before it was scheduled to begin. The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, names Evolutions Festival, 845 Vibrations LLC, and organizers Michael and…
Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer Eric Roberson will perform at the Urban League of Union County’s 82nd Anniversary Gala, “An Emerald Era: Legacy Revealed,” on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield. The black-tie masquerade gala, scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m., will celebrate the organization’s 82 years of service while raising…
A legal case that sent shock waves through hip-hop and the entertainment industry has taken another turn after the woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her as a teenager formally recanted her allegations. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, said in a sworn federal court declaration that she never met Jay-Z,…
Wedding gowns will once again fill the streets of New York on Saturday, Sept. 26, as thousands gather for the 26th Annual Brides’ March, honoring Gladys Ricart and others whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Ricart, a Dominican woman from Washington Heights, was killed by her abusive former boyfriend Augustin Garcia on Sept….