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(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. […]
A former high level senior manager and engineers at Boeing say people should avoid flying on 737 Max 9 jets once it is cleared to travel again after the incident with Alaska Airlines. The former manager says he remembered seeing employees put under pressure to push planes out. He also said he would not ever fly […]
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 […]
Hollywood writer-producer Issa Rae said “You’re seeing so many Black shows get canceled, you’re seeing so many executives — especially on the DEI side — get canned. You’re seeing very clearly now that our stories are less of a priority,” she says in a cover story for Net-a-Porter’s digital publication Porter. “It’s made me take more steps to […]
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 […]
The tech industry experienced a significant downturn in 2023, with over 260,000 job losses, marking the toughest year since the early 2000s dot-com crash. Executives attributed these mass layoffs to factors such as a pandemic-induced hiring surge, high inflation, and declining consumer demand. Entering 2024, the situation seemed to stabilize, with workforce levels, inflation rates, […]