Dance
Judith Jamison, a legendary dancer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away at 81 on November 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Jamison began her dance journey with rigorous training in classical ballet and modern dance, later joining Alvin Ailey’s company in 1965. She quickly became an iconic figure, especially […]
Mickey Guyton has become a trailblazer in country music, using her platform to challenge the industry’s historical lack of diversity. The Arlington, Texas native struggled for years to break into the genre, facing isolation as one of the few Black artists. Her breakthrough came in 2020 with the release of “Black Like Me,” a powerful […]
Frankie Beverly, frontman for the R&B soul and funk bandMaze Featuring Frankie Beverly has passed away. The news of his passing was confirmed by his family in a post on his official social media accounts, saying “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we […]
The Paris Olympics witnessed a historic moment as breaking (breakdancing) made its debut, with B-girl India from the Netherlands winning the first-ever Olympic breaking battle. India Sardjoe, known as “B-girl India,” defeated Manizha Talash, or “B-girl Talash,” a member of the refugee team from Afghanistan, in the initial pre-qualifying round of the women’s competition. Talash, […]
Last night we had the opportunity to visit Do Portugal at Greece Ridge Mall. It was an amazing experience with incredible performers, and I hope you get the chance to see them before they leave town on June 23rd. Dates & Tickets
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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is still the talk of the music industry. Her impact has been immense, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Later this month, a documentary called Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville’s Renaissance explores Beyoncé, the album, and how they’ve impacted the country music genre. According to the Tennessean, the film aims to analyze Beyoncé’s official inauguration to […]
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter gallops in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated April 13), debuting with 407,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending April 4, according to Luminate. It’s the superstar’s eighth No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Cowboy Carter also launches at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, Americana/Folk Albums and […]
Fatima Robinson, renowned for her impactful career in choreography spanning over three decades, has significantly influenced dance culture. She’s known for creating memorable dance moves, such as the iconic King Tut-style movements in Michael Jackson’s ‘Remember the Time’ music video, and leading choreography for Aaliyah’s ‘Rock the Boat’ and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour. Throughout her career, […]
At the 15th annual AAFCA Awards on February 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, notable figures from the arts will be honored for their contributions. Ballet dancer turned producer Misty Copeland, renowned director, writer, and producer George C. Wolfe, and Academy Award nominee Jeffrey Wright will receive special accolades. Copeland will be awarded […]
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