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Rising West Coast rapper AZ Chike has released his latest single, “Packed Up,” a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy that arrives alongside a cinematic music video paying tribute to Houston’s culture and influence. Released Friday through Warner Records, the track marks AZ Chike’s first major release since a breakout year that helped elevate the Los…
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Stewart criticized President Donald Trump on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” arguing that Trump has a habit of fixing things that were not broken. Stewart first targeted a $1.7 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He joked that the pool quickly changed from “American Flag Blue”…
Michael Elliot discusses the emotional core of his films, the importance of Black romantic storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility he feels to create lasting cultural images. Your films Brown Sugar and Just Wright are often cited as defining modern Black romantic storytelling. What emotional truth were you chasing in those scripts that still resonates today?…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that her office has reached settlements with Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and U.S. Bank National Association, securing $90,000 in penalties and restoring 12 Brooklyn apartments to rent-stabilized status after investigations found the banks failed to comply with New York’s rent stabilization laws. The settlements are the…
André 3000 has released a new short film, 7 piano sketches, now streaming exclusively on MUBI. Written by André 3000 and Graham Mason, with Mason directing, the film is inspired by and set to the music of André’s 2025 EP of the same name. The short follows André as he makes his way to work…
R&B singer-songwriter Crystal Tamar released her new single, “Whachoo Doin?!,” on June 19, delivering a female empowerment anthem that blends her Houston roots with the influence of Northern California. Produced by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Kosine, the track pairs chopped-and-screwed production with a message encouraging women to set boundaries while dating. “‘Whachoo Doin?!’ is somewhat of…
Singer-songwriter Ruth B. has announced her third studio album, Peace To Make, set for release on Aug. 21. Alongside the announcement, she unveiled the album’s latest single, “Didn’t I.” The new track explores the aftermath of a failing relationship, capturing the frustration and heartbreak of loving someone beyond reason and realizing that love alone cannot…
The Taste of Black Harrisburg event held yesterday in downtown Harrisburg delivered a community-centered experience built around Black-owned food businesses, cultural expression, and small business visibility tied to Juneteenth programming. The event was organized by Jasmine White and DuJuan Dixon, who helped structure the gathering under the JuneteenthHBG framework as both a cultural showcase and…