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Friendships between men or young boys have been a recurring theme in filmmakers’ work, often portrayed in different shapes and forms—sometimes tender, sometimes complex, and sometimes life-defining. From war dramas to intimate character studies, these films have shown audiences how male bonds and friendships can shape identities, carry them through hardship, and even test the…
The women of “Belle Collective” are back for a new season on OWN, premiering Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The reality series continues to follow the personal and professional lives of women navigating business, family, and friendships while reshaping the image of the modern Southern belle. Returning this season are Lateshia Pearson, Latrice…
Doja Cat kicked off the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with an electrifying, ’80s-inspired performance of “Jealous Type,” commanding the stage alongside saxophonist Kenny G. Her bold, high-energy opener set the tone for a night filled with unforgettable moments, spectacular performances, and historic award wins, immediately capturing the audience’s attention and signaling that the 2025 VMAs…
Gail Bean will star in Table 17 at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles starting November 5th, 2025. The play, written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, also features Biko Eisen-Martin and Michael Rishawn Gil. Performances will be staged in the Cates Theater at the Geffen. Bean is best known for her work…
New Jersey rapper Sol ChYld has released “if I gave…,” the latest single from her upcoming album REBIRTH. Theory, due Sept. 26 on MNRK Music Group. The track features longtime collaborator Eric Scott and takes aim at the industry’s recurring money traps. Backed by live instrumentation and a jazz-leaning beat that unravels as it progresses,…
Gateways Music Festival, in partnership with the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, will launch its 2025–2026 season Oct. 13–16 with its Fall Festival before returning later in the year to its birthplace in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The festival, which highlights professional classical musicians of African descent, features concerts, community events and educational programs….
The Caribbean Music Awards is more than a show—it’s a cultural movement. Behind the scenes, consultant producer Janelle Abraham is helping shape that vision by blending creativity with business. From securing global sponsors to aligning networks and forging partnerships with platforms like TraceTV Africa and Hot 97, she is focused on elevating Caribbean music to…
The MTV Video Music Awards will spotlight a historic moment in rock this year. Organizers announced a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne that brings together Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD, and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. The group will perform a medley of Osbourne’s biggest hits in a salute to the “Prince of Darkness.” Osbourne’s influence…