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(Ebony) — Following a year of memorable performances, including sold-out shows by Drake and 21 Savage, 2024 promises more exhilarating live music experiences by Black artists. The upcoming year’s lineup includes notable tours from Janet Jackson (Together Again Summer 2024 with Nelly), André 3000 (New Blue Sun Live), Busta Rhymes (Blockbusta Tour 2024), Drake & […]
(NPR) – The White House hosted its first-ever summit on arts and culture, titled “Healing, Bridging, Thriving,” in Washington, D.C. The event, organized by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), brought together policymakers, arts advocates, community leaders, and artists to explore the multifaceted role of the arts […]
(WROC) – Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS) is set to open its doors and provide much-needed critical care for pets in the Rochester community. Located within the Animal Hospital of Rochester on University Avenue, REVS aims to fill the gap left by the closure of VSES in Brighton last November. Dr. Brenda Buck, one of […]
(BET) – “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” a new docuseries on Peacock that streams February 1, delves into the journey of Run-DMC, the most influential rap group in music history. The series captures their rise from Hollis, Queens, to global music titans, their impact on making hip-hop mainstream, and the abrupt end to […]
(CNN) – Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced the success of its experimental pain medicine, VX-548, in a late-stage clinical trial, showing promise as a safer alternative to opioids. The drug demonstrated superior pain relief compared to a placebo in patients undergoing abdominoplasty and bunionectomy surgeries without the safety concerns associated with opioids. Although VX-548 did not outperform […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fringe Festival has set this year’s date for September 10 to 21. Alongside this announcement, the submission period for venue shows has been outlined, starting on February 13 and concluding on March 21. Artists, acts, and producers eager to propose their productions for the festival may submit applications here. […]
On the “All The Smoke” podcast with hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Snoop Dogg shared his practice of giving back to the music industry pioneers facing hard times. The “Doggyland” artist emphasized the importance of supporting the predecessors in the music scene, not for public recognition but as a private gesture of respect and […]
Deep Sea Vision, a South Carolina-based ocean exploration firm, revealed intriguing sonar images suggesting they may have located Earhart’s plane in the Pacific Ocean. These images were captured by an unmanned underwater drone operated by a 16-member crew, which meticulously surveyed over 5,200 square miles of seabed from September to December. The potential find was […]
The Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Strasenburgh Planetarium is hosting “Laser Beyoncé,” a laser light show set to Beyoncé’s music now through February. The show highlights 14 of Beyoncé’s hits, including “Single Ladies,” “Crazy In Love,” “Halo,” and more. A special matinee version, lasting 43 minutes, will feature a condensed selection of songs. Attendees are […]
Tobe Nwigwe made his debut on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) during a memorable performance on January 27, 2024. Nwigwe shared the stage with the acclaimed pop artist Justin Timberlake, who was there to introduce his new song “Sanctified” from his forthcoming sixth studio album, “Everything I Thought It Was.” Timberlake, known for his dynamic and […]