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Yesterday, for the first time ever, the annual ‘Freedom Festival’ event was held at the memorial’s new site, at Frederick Douglass Plaza near the corner of South Avenue and Robinson Drive. Previously, the Frederick Douglass monument had been located closer to the Highland Bowl amphitheater. This festival takes place to honor the legacy of Fredrick […]
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is back this September 12 for an in-person show. Variety reported: “No performers have been revealed yet, but according to the announcement, the ceremony, which will air in over 175 countries, will ‘feature performances from some of music’s biggest stars and celebrate the return of live entertainment.’” The awards show is […]
On Monday, the CMT Awards announced H.E.R. and Ingrid Andress will be performing. They also announced Anthony Mackie, Busy Philipps, Iliza Shlesinger and Michael Strahan will be presenting at the award show. Variety reported: “The two artists will duet with previously announced performers: Fast-rising R&B star H.E.R. will continue her musical expansion by singing with Chris […]
On Sunday, a clothing drive was put together by the Rochester community at the Teoronto Lodge on Gregory street to help a local family. This drive is to help those who were affected by the house fire last week on Hague street. The victims have lost almost everything due to this fire. The Independent Order […]
June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month and there is a free public event happening in Rochester, NY on Friday June 5th. Come down to 30 Church Street from 5:30 – 7:30pm and enjoy music from Trinidad, Caribbean food, Island facts and displays and giveaways! Presented by the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization and the […]
Yesterday, The Lucky Flea Market, an outdoor vintage market that features local shops and local creatives, had its opening event. Each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.until June 27th, you will be able to attend this pop-up event located in the Anderson Arts and Good Luck Garden Parking lots at the corner of Carlton […]
Thursday, Rolling Loud event organizers announced the 2021 music festival lineup. The three-day music festival will take place Dec. 10-12. Kid Cudi will headline the first day, J. Cole the second day and Future the third day. Complex reports: “The event will mark the first Rolling Loud festival in Southern California since the 2019 Los Angeles edition. […]
On Wednesday Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper is calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled. With the Olympics set open on July 23. the newspaper said in its editorial under a headline that read: “We Demand PM Suga Decide Cancellation.” Earlier this week, the Japanese government said a warning by the U.S. to avoid travel to […]
During the Billboard Awards Sunday, May 24th DaBaby won Top Rap Song for his hit “Rockstar” with Roddy Ricch. However there was a mistake made. When DaBaby went on the stage to accept his award they played Post Malone’s “Rockstar” and not DaBaby’s “Rockstar.” BET reports: “Instead of his song being played, the BBMAs played […]
Legends of Hip Hop gathered to break ground for a Universal Hip Hop Museum in the New York borough that birthed the culture, the Bronx. This included icons such as Nas, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and many more. These Hip Hop royalties held shovels for the official ceremony celebrating the […]