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Apple TV’s animated special “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” explores the origin story of Franklin, the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip, showcasing his initial encounter with Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang. The special addresses a long-overdue focus on Franklin, introduced in 1968 by “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz following a […]
Danielle Ponder, an international R&B/soul artist, has been chosen to create and perform the theme song for the new Apple TV+ series “Manhunt.” Announced via X (previously Twitter), the series is a conspiracy thriller that delves into the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, aiming to illuminate aspects of this […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has scheduled its 2024 induction ceremony for May 5, to be held at Kodak Hall in the Eastman Theatre. The announcement of inductees for 2024’s prestigious event will be made in early March. This ceremony marks a significant occasion in the Rochester music scene, celebrating the achievements and contributions […]
South African Amapiano sensation Lady Du has made a remarkable comeback in the music industry after facing personal and professional setbacks. In 2021, amidst her rising fame with the hit “Superstar,” she endured significant losses, including her apartment and the end of a significant relationship. This period led her to a moment of despair, but […]
The highlight of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) was Beyoncé’s unexpected appearance at the Luar show in Brooklyn, alongside her mother, Tina Knowles, and sister Solange, to support her nephew Julez Smith Jr.’s runway debut. The fashion spectacle saw a range of celebrities from various fields, including Uma Thurman, Matt Damon, and Queen Latifah, showcasing […]
Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, has relaunched the “Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus,” initially founded in 2012 by former Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio. The caucus aims to celebrate the positive influence of music, emphasizing the role of cultural organizations like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in fostering community unity, supporting arts and […]
The Downtown Canandaigua Fire & Ice Festival, now in its eighth year, is set to bring a blend of warmth and chill to New York with a weekend full of activities slated for February 17 and 18. Recognized by Forbes.com as a must-visit winter event, the festival offers an array of attractions that cater to […]
The Rochester school board voted to change 7 different school names, and one school is being named after Andrew A. Langston. The Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Monroe County Broadcasting Company and WDKX-FM. Andrew A. Langston Middle School at the Jefferson Campus at Edgerton Park. The schools are listed below, along with the district’s descriptions […]
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., delivered an electric guitar solo alongside Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Contrary to some social media users’ misidentification, the performer was not North West, but the 26-year-old H.E.R., an accomplished artist one award shy of achieving the prestigious EGOT status. With five Grammy Awards, an […]