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Tiana Major9 is back with a new single after a two-year pause, stepping into familiar territory with a fresh perspective. The British R&B singer-songwriter has released “Shook One,” a reworking of Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Pt II.” The track blends her vocal style with the grit of the original, creating an R&B ballad rooted in…
Filmmaker/television producer Jai Harris talks about her storytelling process and her mission to amplify marginalized voices through powerful narratives on justice reform and underserved communities. What initially sparked your interest in pursuing a career in television and film production? My grandmother was my first inspiration. She came from New Mexico and was primarily Spanish-speaking –…
Rian Wyld talks about her creative process, industry challenges, and the personal losses that fuel her music. She also addresses her viral Timbaland feud and why being authentic will always come first. You’ve been building your name in the game. What inspired you to first pick up the mic and start rapping? I wrote my…
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…
Jeremiyah Love, a Division I football player at Notre Dame, has transformed the discipline, grit, and resilience of his athletic journey into a bold new creative venture — Jeremonstar. Blending the high-stakes intensity of game day with the imagination and heart of anime, his comic series reimagines the athlete’s mindset as a hero’s journey. Inspired…
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…
NIKO IS has released “Satisfied Mind & Body,” the first single from his upcoming album The Optimist’s Son, which will be out soon through Javotti Media and Fat Beats. The track is produced by hip-hop artist J Rawls. The song blends English, Spanish, and Portuguese with Niko’s signature style. Singer Ayanna Irish performs the chorus….