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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…
Busta Rhymes will receive the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of East Town. Rhymes, a multi-platinum rapper, producer, and performer, will be honored in the category of Recording. The event will feature guest…
This past Saturday, the Rock The Bells Festival made its long-awaited New Jersey debut, bringing an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop culture to the Prudential Center with Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool. The one-night-only event gathered pioneers and rising stars for a powerful celebration of the genre’s legacy, evolution, and future. Hosted by the legendary Roxanne…
The latest issue of Urban Magazine places the spotlight on Jamila Bell and Mecca “Meccavelli” Evans, the powerhouse duo behind the groundbreaking Unhinged and Immoral podcast. Known for their unfiltered conversations and thought-provoking commentary, Bell and Evans have built a platform that resonates with listeners who crave authenticity and bold perspectives. In their exclusive feature,…
LL COOL J has partnered with The SkateRoom to release a collection of limited-edition skate decks celebrating his latest album, The FORCE. The collection combines music, art, and skateboarding culture, with proceeds supporting youth empowerment programs and skatepark construction worldwide. The collection includes two designs: the Solo Deck, limited to 200 pieces, and the Triptych,…
Building on the success of the first single, “Saturday Night Special” featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe, LL Cool J has released the second track from “The FORCE,” titled “Passion.” The new track begins with the sound of static electricity on vinyl. The hip-hop legend will release his 14th studio album, “The FORCE (Frequencies of…
LL Cool J, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and two-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop icon, has released a new single titled “Saturday Night Special,” featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe. The single is available through Def Jam Recordings and Virgin Music Group. The song marks his return to music after a lengthy hiatus…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that it has partnered with LL COOL J, a renowned Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, actor, author, and the Founder and CEO of Rock The Bells. LL COOL J has collaborated with the four-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group, The Roots, to create…