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.
The Knicks came one step closer to advancing on Tuesday night, showcasing a powerful second half to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. This win put New York ahead 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Jalen Brunson delivered his strongest outing of the series, scoring…
Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival Inc. will again present the New York African Film Festival, opening with the New York premiere of Erige Sehiri’s “Promised Sky” and featuring more than 100 films at venues across the city in May. The 33rd edition of the festival will feature more than 14 contemporary and…
The New York Police Department has dismantled a Brooklyn narcotics team after officers from the unit detained and assaulted Timothy Brown, a home health aide, who was later determined to have no connection to the case they were investigating, according to public statements and published reports. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, showed…
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Jozzy marked the release of her debut album, “Soundtrack 2 Get Her Back,” with a celebration at Ella Funt in New York City. The event, sponsored by Crown Royal Marquis, drew music industry figures and cultural influencers for a night centered on live listening and networking. Organizers framed the gathering as a…
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…
R&B singer Trey Songz was arrested and arraigned in Manhattan this month on multiple criminal charges following two separate incidents in New York City, according to court records and police reports. Songz, 41, whose legal name is Tremaine Neverson, was taken into custody early Dec. 14 after police said he damaged property at a Midtown…
On Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, the Metropolitan Pavilion at 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011, will host HUE Affair, the premier beauty and lifestyle exposition serving the northeastern corridor. The two‑day event runs from 1 PM to 6 PM EDT each day. HUE, which stands for Hair Unites Everyone, was founded to amplify the…
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on the gravest charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on July 2, 2025, while convicting him on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, court records show. Combs, 55, was found guilty of transporting women across state lines for prostitution under the…