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Mojo Brookzz to Bring Stand-Up Comedy to NJPAC in February 2027

Urban MagazineOctober 23, 2026October 23, 202602 mins

Comedian Dyon “Mojo” Brooks, better known to fans as Mojo Brookzz, will bring his stand-up comedy to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center next year. Brooks is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, at Prudential Hall in Newark. Tickets go on sale Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. through NJPAC.org. The Chicago…

John Legend Releases New Album ‘Muse,’ Produced by Pharrell Williams

Urban MagazineOctober 23, 2026October 23, 202602 mins

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, Palma Music Launch Joint Venture to Unite Black and Latino Artists in Los Angeles

Urban MagazineOctober 23, 2026October 23, 202603 mins

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,…

Actress Anika Noni Rose to Star in Rachel Bland’s Sci-Fi Play ‘Quasara’

Urban MagazineOctober 22, 2026October 22, 202603 mins

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…

TT Torrez Breaks Silence on Madison Square Garden Altercation With Funk Flex

Urban MagazineOctober 22, 2026October 22, 202606 mins

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…

# JAŸ-Z Opens Three-Night Yankee Stadium Run With Surprise Guests and Career-Spanning Set NEW YORK (AP) — JAŸ-Z launched the first of three sold-out performances at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, delivering a career-spanning set that featured surprise appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas, Alicia Keys, Memphis Bleek, and Jaz-O. The concert marked the opening night of the series, dubbed "JAŸ-Z 30," celebrating the rapper's legacy with a performance that blended early classics, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with longtime friends and family. Beyoncé joined JAŸ-Z to open the show with "Can't Knock the Hustle," the pair's rendition of the 1996 track setting the tone for an evening that revisited much of the Brooklyn native's catalog. JAŸ-Z continued with songs including "Politics as Usual," "Made in America," "Brooklyn's Finest," and "I Love the Dough." Later in the performance, Nas took the stage for a trio of New York hip-hop staples: "Dead Presidents," "The World Is Yours," and "N.Y. State of Mind," before remaining onstage for "Where I'm From." The appearance underscored the longtime relationship between the two rap icons, whose rivalry evolved into one of the genre's most notable reconciliations. Blue Ivy Carter also made an appearance, playing piano to introduce "Feelin It." Alicia Keys later surprised the audience with a performance of "Empire State of Mind," the Grammy-winning anthem that has become synonymous with New York City. Memphis Bleek joined JAŸ-Z for "Coming of Age," while Jaz-O also appeared during the evening. The audience included a wide range of entertainers, athletes, and business leaders. Among those in attendance were LeBron James, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Hart, Adrien Brody, Tobey Maguire, Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Dorsey, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, La La Anthony, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Bryant, OG Anunoby, Robinson Canó, Rudy Gay, P.J. Tucker, Fabolous, Sheek Louch, Lukas Haas, and Yan Diomandé. JAŸ-Z also showcased multiple wardrobe changes throughout the night. He opened wearing a Planes baseball cap, a custom CROC baseball jacket designed by June Ambrose, Fear of God trousers, a Planes T-shirt, and his Nike Air Force 1 collaboration sneakers. He later changed into a Givenchy suit layered with a Maison Bootleg piece and Timberland boots before closing the concert in a workwear-inspired ensemble featuring a custom umpire-style proof vest, a striped Japanese denim barn jacket, carpenter pants designed by Ambrose, and Timberland boots. The nearly three-dozen-song set highlighted every stage of JAŸ-Z's career, moving from early recordings such as "Can I Live," "D'evils," "Friend or Foe," and "Regrets" to later releases including "No Church in the Wild" and "Made in America." The celebration continues Saturday with "JAŸ-Z 25" before concluding Sunday with "JAŸ-Z Extra Innings."

JAY-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

Urban MagazineOctober 21, 2026October 21, 202604 mins

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…

NY AG Letitia James Announces T-Mobile to Provide $38 Million in Relief to NY Customers

Urban MagazineOctober 20, 2026October 20, 202603 mins

T-Mobile will provide more than $38 million in refunds, credits, phones, and price protections to New York customers after the state attorney general’s office found that the wireless carrier raised rates on plans it had promoted as protected from price increases. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement Tuesday following an investigation into…

Cleo Sol Announces First North American Arena Tour

Urban MagazineOctober 20, 2026October 20, 202602 mins

British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol has announced the Gentlewoman Tour, her first tour and first North American arena headline run. The tour follows the Aug. 20 release of her fifth studio album, “Gentlewoman.” Promoted by Live Nation, the North American leg will begin April 13, 2027, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The tour will…