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James McMillan has spent decades negotiating at the intersection of creativity and commerce. As CEO of Art@War, he has worked with artists including Honey Bxby and members of the YBN collective, structuring deals designed to protect ownership and long-term control. In this conversation, McMillan turns his focus to artificial intelligence and its growing role in…
Media personality DJ Vlad said he posted a satirical message about Roc Nation to test how quickly online users would accept false claims that support conspiracy theories. “My point for posting this was to show how people will believe any outrageous lie that someone says to prove their own conspiracy theory,” Vlad wrote. “I proved…
GRAMMY Award–winning rapper Cardi B launched her highly anticipated first headline arena tour last week, selling out venues across the country and marking a milestone in her career. The Little Miss Drama Tour opened February 11 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert and quickly moved to a sold-out performance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas….
The spotlight returns to the game’s biggest stage. Relive the top 10 plays from the NBA All-Star Weekend, where the league’s premier talent delivered a series of high-flying dunks, deep-range shooting, and no-look passes that brought the crowd to its feet. From coast-to-coast drives to late-game daggers, this countdown captures the skill and showmanship that…
Ayanna Irish grew up in a Caribbean home where music was central to family life and daily practice. That early training shaped an incredible career built on discipline, performance, and staying true to her voice. You were born into a multi-generational Caribbean musical family. What did music represent in your home growing up? Music was…
The You Be The Solution™ New Jersey Regional Challenge 2025 will take place Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event, formerly known as the You Be The Chemist Competition, is organized by the Urban League of Union County and BASF. This year’s regional competition is presented in…
In a groundbreaking celebration of Black excellence, Urban Magazine proudly announces that country music star Elsie graces the cover of the February 2026 issue, making history as the first artist of her genre to achieve this remarkable feat. “I find Elsie to be a very authentic, soulful artist who pours her heart and soul into…
The Oprah Winfrey Network has ordered two new television specials featuring spiritual life coach and Emmy winner Iyanla Vanzant following the launch of “IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX.” The network said the series has drawn strong viewer response nationwide, positioning it as a Saturday night destination for Black women and audiences seeking personal growth programming. OWN…