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The 9 days of music, fun and culture event is happening June 21-29 at venues throughout Rochester. more than 1,750 performers (both solo and members of bands) — many of them fan favorites and back by popular demand — to name a few, Grammy winner Samara Joy, John Oates, Taj Mahal and Sheila E and […]
R. Kelly, the embattled R&B singer currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for child pornography and sex trafficking charges, is suing the United States government to reclaim $28,000 seized from his prison commissary account. This fund was appropriated by the federal government to settle a judgment against him. The lawsuit is part of Kelly’s ongoing […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in music, television, and film, took place on Saturday, March 16th, with Queen Latifah hosting the event. The awards show honors achievements across 90 categories with top honors going to Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Quinta Brunson, The Color Purple, and Usher. Special awards were presented […]
Spring has ushered in a fresh wave of music. Flo Milli’s album “Fine Ho, Stay” emerges with bright colors, featuring surprise collaborations with SZA and Cardi B. In “Deep in the Water,” Don Toliver contemplates impending fatherhood. Gunna and Offset join forces on a new track “Prada Dem,” while PARTYNEXTDOOR hits the sensual side of […]
Megan Thee Stallion has announced her “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” set to ignite stages across North America and Europe starting May 2024. The Houston rapper shared the news with her fans on social media, urging them to get ready for the “hottest event of the summer.” The tour is scheduled to visit major cities like […]
Zoë Kravitz honored her father, Lenny Kravitz, with heartfelt and humorous remarks during his Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling ceremony in Los Angeles on March 12, 2024. Reflecting on their relationship, Zoë described growing up alongside her father, who was 24 when she was born, highlighting the deep bond and shared experiences that have […]
Before gaining fame as a performer, Muni Long established herself as a notable songwriter, including penning Rihanna’s hit “California King Bed” in just 10 minutes. The inspiration for the song struck while Long was online furniture shopping, eager to return to her task. Collaborating with producer Jermaine Jackson, she quickly crafted the ballad initially intended […]
Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz singer Nina Simone, the program features songs and instrumental selections from Simone’s beloved albums and performances. Safe The Date Saturday, March 23rd • 3pm Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 141 Adams St. Rochester, NY 14608 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Spring Concert Featuring: The Brockport Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Jonathan Allentoff The […]
Mary J. Blige said “I used to hate everything about me. The sound of my voice, the sound of my speaking voice. And I used to just be afraid to hear any music back,” On an episode of TODAY With Hoda and Jenna from Wednesdsay (March 8), the R&B/Soul icon revealed some surprising thoughts about her own […]
At the 96th Academy Awards, Kris Bowers, alongside co-director Ben Proudfoot, clinched the Oscar for Best Documentary Short with their film “The Last Repair Shop.” The documentary highlights a significant endeavor within the Los Angeles Unified School District, focusing on a warehouse in downtown LA where a team of four dedicated craftspeople meticulously maintains over […]
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