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Stephen A. Smith is pushing back forcefully against the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization gave the ESPN personality its “Thumbs Down” award over what it described as a pattern of disparaging commentary about prominent Black women. Smith called the award a political and “personal hit job” and rejected NABJ’s characterization of his…
Rock The Bells Festival will return to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend with LL COOL J, SWV, Method Man & Redman, and Lil’ Kim among the performers scheduled for a multigenerational celebration of hip-hop. The festival is set for Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Prudential Center, where organizers say the event will close out Hip-Hop History…
Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine, as the awards show prepares to return to Los Angeles in September. The nominations announced Tuesday put Madonna and Swift in competition for both video of the year and artist of the year. Madonna’s “Confessions…
An intimate Studio City fundraiser will support programs providing mental health, financial well-being, career development and emergency assistance to songwriters and composers The SONA Foundation will bring together an acclaimed lineup of songwriters and musicians for an intimate, exclusive benefit house concert Saturday, Aug. 22, in Studio City, featuring performances by GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer Autumn…
Madison + Rodeo, a new Dallas-based brand agency founded by veteran publicist and brand architect Anje Pearson and brand makeup artist Angela Brown, has officially launched with a model that combines brand strategy, experiential marketing, creator relations, strategic partnerships, and public relations. The agency is positioning itself as an alternative to the traditional public relations…
For many young people, the idea of going to college is shaped by what they’re exposed to. Some grow up surrounded by relatives who attended college and can name their alma mater without hesitation. Others come from hardworking families where careers were built through the military, trades, entrepreneurship, or years of work experience. Education can…
Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign will perform his new single “Chasin” live with his newly formed choir, The Fire Choir, at the Red Steps in Times Square on Sunday. The free pop-up performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the TKTS Times Square steps at Broadway and West 47th Street. “Chasin” is a gospel-inspired…
Powered by adidas and offered through the HBCU’s online learning platform, ePLC, the masterclass shares the two-time Academy Award winner’s creative blueprint with the next generation For more than three decades, Ruth E. Carter has used costume design to shape how audiences see Black history, culture, and identity on screen. From Malcolm X and Black Panther to Black Panther: Wakanda…