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John Legend has released his new album, Muse, a 16-track project produced in full and co-written by Pharrell Williams. Released through Republic Records, Muse marks the first full-length collaboration between Legend and Williams, whose friendship stretches back more than two decades. Much of the album was written and recorded at Williams’ studio at Louis Vuitton…
TMB Entertainment founder Damian “Te Money” Jackson and Palma Music founder Danny Rodriguez have announced a joint venture aimed at creating new opportunities for Black and Latino artists in Los Angeles’ independent music scene. The partnership will focus on connecting artists, producers, and music collectives across neighborhoods and genres while providing resources for artist development,…
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will star in “Quasara,” a new one-woman sci-fi play about a fallen superhero carrying the power of a black hole inside her. Written by Rachel Bland, the one-act play will receive a benefit reading at Royal Family Productions in Manhattan, with Lorna Ventura directing. Rose, best known as the…
For LaFrae Sci, music is more than sound; it is memory, technology, resistance, and possibility. From Dayton’s deep funk roots to New York’s creative landscape, the drummer, educator, and executive director of Willie Mae Rock Camp has built a life around expanding what music can mean. Through performance, mentorship, and her Bluesology methodology, Sci empowers…
Former HOT 97 personality TT Torrez has accused longtime radio DJ Funk Flex of shoving her during a confrontation at Madison Square Garden, describing the incident as part of what her representatives say has been years of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The confrontation occurred Oct. 20 inside Madison Square Garden’s Delta Lounge before the New…
As the entertainment business evolves, the South Los Angeles nonprofit White Hall Arts Academy Foundation is helping young creatives discover the skills, connections, and career opportunities that exist beyond becoming a star. Los Angeles has long been a launching pad for some of music’s most influential artists, producers, and entertainment executives. But for young people…
Shoniqua Shandai is stepping further into music with “He Got Me,” a gospel rap single built around faith, confidence, and perseverance. The actress and recording artist delivers both rap and sung vocals on the track, pairing drums and horns with lyrics centered on protection, belief, and trusting God through uncertainty. “He Got Me” was written…
JAY-Z has reportedly picked himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, according to Puck News. Multiple sources told Puck that JAY-Z was the choice after they also considered Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber for the slot. The NFL, Roc Nation, and JAY-Z have not…