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Federal prosecutors have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams Jr., in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery involving fellow rapper Gucci Mane, according to court records unsealed Thursday. The indictment alleges that Williams and several co-defendants lured the victims to a Dallas recording studio in January under the pretense of a business…
New Jersey Performing Arts Center has opened registration for its 2026 summer arts education programs, offering three weeks of full-day instruction for young artists. The summer camp will run July 13–31 and is open to students ages 9 to 18. A separate TD Jazz for Teens Summer Intensive is scheduled for July 27–Aug. 1. Programs…
The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, a homicide, citing a combination of medical and environmental factors that contributed to his death, officials said. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, worsened by hypothermia and…
Breakout R&B recording artist Gabby Samone will perform at the upcoming Best of the Apollo showcase, organizers announced. The event, co-presented by The Apollo Theater and the Howard Theatre, is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Howard Theatre. The lineup includes Matthew Whitaker, Wé Ani, Black Alley, and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop duo Clipse….
Rising hip-hop artist Bri3 is entering a defining phase in her career, landing a spot on DaBaby’s Be More Grateful Tour as her momentum continues to build. The opportunity follows the viral surge of her breakout single Off Me, which has sparked thousands of user-created videos and expanded her reach across digital platforms. The track…
Cardi B headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time, delivering two sold-out performances on her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in New York City. The shows marked a career milestone for the Bronx-born artist, framed as a full-circle moment in her hometown. Night one featured appearances from her children, Kulture and Wave, during “Girls Like…
Rapper JAY-Z has announced a third performance at Yankee Stadium following strong ticket demand that led two previously scheduled shows to sell out within minutes. The newly added concert, titled “JAŸ-Z EXTRA INNINGS,” is set for Sunday, July 12. The show follows earlier events branded “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25,” which celebrate the anniversaries of…
More than 700 attendees gathered at The Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas on March 20 for the Fourth Annual Women of Influence Luncheon, where nonprofit Soul Reborn raised $125,000 during the event, including major contributions from corporate sponsors. The sold-out event, hosted by Soul Reborn founder Cheryl Polote-Williamson and co-hosted by community leader Adrienne Barrett…