Urban Magazine is a media outlet covering entertainment, fashion, and sports as they relate to urban culture. We don't just write about it, we live it.
Attorney General Letitia James on Monday asked a federal court to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests in immigration courthouses, calling the practice unlawful and dangerous. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, James argued that courthouse arrests deter immigrants from attending hearings, testifying…
Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who challenged the beauty industry with her focus on inclusion and transparency, has died. She was 38. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to People that Chuter was found on a patio on Aug. 14. The official cause of death has not yet been determined. Chuter founded Uoma Beauty…
SZA has reached a historic milestone on the Billboard charts. Her album SOS is now the first by a female artist to spend 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, according to chart data released this week. The record, released in December 2022, debuted at No. 1 and spent 10 nonconsecutive weeks…
MTV has announced the first wave of performers and honorees for the 2025 “Video Music Awards,” airing live Sept. 7 on CBS. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr will take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena. The show will broadcast live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m….
Rap newcomer Diamond The Body, known from Zeus Network’s “Baddies,” has signed with Houston-based 1501 Certified Entertainment. The label, founded by Carl Crawford in 2018, is credited with launching Megan Thee Stallion. Diamond announced the signing on Instagram alongside Crawford on Aug. 11. The deal followed an introduction by 1501’s DJ LilZacTheDJ, who scouted her…
A federal judge has thrown out nearly all claims in a $60 million lawsuit filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by a former member of his early 2000s reality television group. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff ruled that 21 of the 22 allegations brought by plaintiff Sara Rivers had no legal standing or were filed…
The latest issue spotlights Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva, whose journey from homelessness to national recognition reflects a commitment to art with purpose. His work addresses injustice and amplifies unheard voices through powerful storytelling. “Emmai Alaquiva’s story defies every odd. Once homeless, now a four-time Emmy winner, he has turned struggle into stunning artistry. His…
LL COOL J will host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, marking his first time as the show’s solo emcee. The live broadcast from UBS Arena will air at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streamed on Paramount+ in the United States. The rapper, actor, and Rock & Roll…