Music

The Strong National Museum of Play is opening an exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip-hop (born in New York City in the 1970s) and how it inspired joy, play, and fun while creating a new art form. The exhibit, opening August 11 on the museum’s floor, explores the wide-ranging cultural influence of hip hop. Related […]

Last month, while performing in Las Vegas, Cardi B hurled a microphone at a fan. That same microphone has now sold for a pretty penny. Yesterday, the infamous microphone, which has now become a sought-after item, was auctioned off on eBay for close to $100,000, as reported by CBS News. Scott Fisher, the owner of […]

The Philadelphia festival, Made in America, has been called off for 2023. The cancellation was announced yesterday, attributing the decision to “extreme circumstances beyond the control of production.” The statement went on to say, “This choice was challenging to make and was reached only after deep consideration and extensive deliberation.” All ticket purchases will be […]

As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop draws nears, New York City continues to show its appreciation to hip hop by unveiling four distinct MetroCards. These cards celebrate the contributions of LL Cool J, the late Pop Smoke, Rakim, and Cam’ron. The limited edition MetroCards will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis from vending […]

Cardi B will not be facing any criminal charges following an incident where she hurled a microphone at a fan who threw her drink at her during a performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. TMZ has confirmed that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department found no evidence of criminal behavior on Cardi B’s part. […]

Cardi B’s lawyers told TMZ, “We were notified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., that as a result of their investigation, there will be NO charges against Cardi. On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and prompt resolution of this matter.” Cardi was performing at Drai’s Beachclub last […]

The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed the lineup for this year’s event, consisting of almost 500 performances and more than 30 diverse venues. Featuring a rich mixture of local, regional, national, and international artists, the extensive array of entertainment is set to attract new visitors to the festival. It will offer attendees the chance to explore […]

The Rochester Puerto Rican Festival returns to Innovative Field on Thursday with three days of cultural events, live music, and authentic food. The 53rd annual festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 5. The Puerto Rican Festival is the longest running cultural festival in Monroe County and about 7,000 people attend each day. […]

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will present the summer’s final “Around the Town” concert at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Northeast Neighborhood Service Center, 500 Norton St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or a blanket. Around the Town concerts are made possible by the […]

A concertgoer has filed a report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) after being “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage,” police said in a statement. Police did not mention Cardi B in their statement, but the address on the incident report matches the location where she was performing on […]