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New York-based rising star Rian Wyld—the fierce, independent lyricist who channels resilience, spirituality, and raw honesty into her music—is preparing to release her bold new single “Poppin” exclusively on the innovative direct-to-fan platform EVEN tomorrow, January 19, 2026. The track, produced by ShaTheGoddess, will hit major streaming services starting January 25, 2026, giving dedicated supporters…
Girlfriend has released a new project, Honey Water, out now via Encore Recordings. The Los Angeles-based R&B artist uses the release to share a more personal side of her music. The project focuses on desire, healing and self-discovery. The single “Deep” introduces the tone, moving slowly and giving space for emotion. The songs rely on…
Gabby Samone, an American Idol Season 23 finalist and artist with a growing online following, will release her first single, “Complicated,” on Friday, Jan. 16. The song will be available on all major digital streaming platforms through BMG. The release follows a year that brought increased attention after Samone’s run on American Idol and a…
The United Kingdom has named Idris Elba a knight as part of the New Year Honours. At 53, the actor born in Hackney, London, can now officially be called Sir Idris Elba. It’s a highly visible distinction, one that reaches far beyond film and television. The wider public associates him with roles that have become…
A Give inKind campaign has been launched to support former elementary school teacher Lisa Bonaparte-Jackson, who said she was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. In a statement shared on the fundraising page, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., soror said her life has shifted to frequent medical appointments, radiation treatments, and…
A staged reading of Twelve Angry Black Women, a play by Andrea Ambam, will take place Jan. 29, 2026, at The Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn. The one-night event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is part of the theatre’s 2025–26 season and its biannual Black Narrative series. The reading is presented by The…
Singer and songwriter Ella Mai of 10 Summers and Interscope Records has released the single “100” as part of the rollout toward the album Do You Still Love Me?, with a Feb. 6 release. The track was produced by Mustard and Keanu Beats. The song focuses on commitment and honesty during the start of a…
Urban Magazine’s 2026 is off to a spectacular start, landing NCIS: Sydney’s beautiful Olivia Swann on the cover of our January issue. Beyond her role as supervisory special agent Michelle Mackey, who leads a US task force working with the Australian Federal Police, the English actress is also known for her appearances in “DC’s Legends…