Music
The documentary “Disco’s Revenge,” directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara, delves into the rich history and enduring impact of disco music. Premiering this week at the Hot Docs Festival in Canada, the film explores the genre’s vilification and revival, using extensive archival footage and interviews with pivotal figures such as Nile Rodgers and Nicky […]
Slum Village is making a comeback with their new album “F.U.N.,” nearly a decade since their last full-length album in 2015. In an interview with BET, members Young RJ and T3 discussed the album and the group’s enduring legacy in hip-hop. The album, described as fun and engaging, aims to bridge generational gaps within the […]
On June 14th at 7 p.m., at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, FLO kicks-off its 2024 Summer Festival with a free program that will be emceed by News 10 NBC-WHEC anchor Deanna Dewberry. The program will feature the Mount Olivet Sanctuary Choir with Wings of Praise Flag Ministry and FLO singers from the cast of Two Corners, FLO’s newly […]
Kendrick Lamar has escalated the ongoing feud with Drake with his latest diss track, “Euphoria.” Released unexpectedly via X (formerly Twitter), the track is a response to provocations from Drake’s songs “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” The over-six-minute track begins with a sample from Teddy Pendergrass, setting a confrontational tone as Lamar calls out […]
A new film inspired by HBCUs, currently in production at 20th Century Studios and, H.E.R. teaming up with Oprah Winfrey for this project. H.E.R, who made her acting debut as “Squeak” in “The Color Purple” last year, will be involved in developing, producing, and starring in this new film. The story follows a ballet dancer […]
Alicia Keys’ musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” a tribute to her upbringing in New York City, has achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Tony Awards with 13 nominations, tying with another musical, “Stereophonic.” The play has been nominated across several major categories, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Direction, and Best Choreography. Notably, Maleah […]
In a recent interview with BET, actor-singer Trevor Jackson discussed his latest musical release and his experiences in the entertainment industry. Jackson, known for his role as Aaron Jackson in “Grown-ish,” has recently released a single titled “He Don’t Know,” which explores his personal experiences as the “side” guy in relationships. The song mixes Afrobeats […]
The City of Rochester has announced the lineup for the 2024 Party in the Park, set to take place every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Now in its 27th year, the event will feature a mix of established and tribute bands, starting at 6:00 p.m. with opening […]
Mary J. Blige is making significant waves with both her musical career and philanthropic efforts. Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Blige is also preparing to release what could be her final album later this year. Concurrently, she is focusing on the 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in […]
That didn’t take long! On Thursday afternoon, the “Taylor Made” audio Drake posted last week was no longer available on his Instagram. This comes after, Tupac Shakur’s estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac’s voice in a new song, calling it “a blatant abuse of the legacy of […]