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Music

New Album Release: Kingdom Come by Schreiner!

What do you get after combining robust vocals, impulsive lyrics and exceptional musicianship? None other than rock/blues/acoustic band Schreiner! Led by vocalist/mulch-instrumentalist John ...

By Ashly Smith3 days ago0

Music

New Music Alert: Charlie Harris’ Moonbounce

Inspired by the eclectic sounds of Daft Punk, The Weeknd, and Muse, the North Carolina born, Brooklyn, New York based, Charlie Harris creates ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 27, 20190

Cover Story

Spike Lee wins first Oscar at the 91st Annual Academy Awards

The streak is over! After 30 years in the business, and many other accolades including five Oscar nominations, Sheldon “Spike” Lee has finally ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 25, 20190

Features

New video alert! Kamryn Marie’s “Baby Girl”

https://vimeo.com/315756830/59fb3e65a5 Love is in the air for EDM/pop artist Kamryn Marie! The Arizona born, Washington DC bred songstress has just answered “yes” to ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 12, 20190

Music

Cardi B sizzles with 2019 Grammy performance and snags win for Best Rap Album

Flanked by 20 dancers clad in black, Cardi B served serious Josephine Baker vibes as she sashayed across LA’s Staples Center stage performing ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 11, 20190

News

Silky voiced soul: James Ingram-1952-2019

A multiple Grammy Award-winner, the Akron Ohio born James Edward Ingram started his musical journey in 1973. Throughout his expansive career, the singer, ...

By Ashly SmithJanuary 29, 20190

Entertainment

Shining Brightly: AZTEC SUN

From the funk-soul grooves of “The District” and “Wild”, to the melodic hypnosis of “In the Name of Everyone” and “The Healing”, ...

By Ashly SmithDecember 2, 20180

Entertainment

Jason Masi captures hearts with new album

“I’m on a one way track, I’m living on faith, gonna get me some of what’s out there”. Jason Masi’s opening lyrics ...

By Ashly SmithNovember 30, 20180

Entertainment

Forever Our Superhero: Stan Lee 1922-2018

The Master of Marvel succumbs at 95.

By Ashly SmithNovember 12, 20180

Featured

The Dream That Became a Reality: Calvin Brown

Hailing from Richmond Virginia, singer, songwriter, and jazz-pianist, Calvin Brown was touched by musical prowess while his peers were still playing video games. ...

By Ashly SmithNovember 2, 20180

Entertainment

A Rose Among Us: Natalie Claro

Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer are just a mere four words to describe 19-year-old Natalie Claro. With her latest alternative-pop album DISCONNECT, ...

By Ashly SmithOctober 25, 20180

Entertainment

Cardi B gives showstopping performance at the 2018 American Music Awards

Hosted by the mega talented Tracee Ellis Ross, Tuesday night’s 2018 American Music Awards was full of delightful surprises. LA’s Microsoft Theater was ...

By Ashly SmithOctober 10, 20180

Entertainment

Soaring Southern Charm: South Hill Banks

What do an upright bass, acoustic, mandolin, banjo, and electric guitar, have in common? They are more than just members of the prestigious ...

By Ashly SmithOctober 2, 20180

Entertainment

A tribute fit for a Queen: Stars pay proper homage to Aretha Franklin on Black Girls Rock 2018

Hosted by Queen Latifah, BET’s Black Girls Rock 2018 was nothing short of exhilarating. After fans were disappointed by MTV’s version, BET sought ...

By Ashly SmithSeptember 9, 20180

Entertainment

Rest Peacefully Aretha Franklin: 1942-2018

Singer, songwriter, mother, pioneer. These are just a mere few words to describe the incomparable Aretha Louise Franklin. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Franklin ...

By Ashly SmithAugust 16, 20180

Love & Romance

Folk Duo Colin and Caroline Let Love shine

August is romance awareness month! For those who thought that spreading love was only restricted to February 14, that sentence may raise your ...

By Ashly SmithAugust 10, 20180

Interviews

On the rise: Kamryn Marie

With her new album As Is, Kamryn Marie is poised to conquer the music scene. Anchored by its three singles, “Standing In The Way,” ...

By Ashly SmithJuly 30, 20180

LGBT

Season finale of Pose leaves viewers excited for new season

The Pose finale was full of happy tear jerking moments, which is why fans can’t wait for the next flurry of adventures. Created ...

By Ashly SmithJuly 23, 20180

Entertainment

On the rise: Drake’s Scorpion

Drizzy Drake seems have another hit on his hands! Since being released on June 29, 2018, Scorpion has already broken Spotify’s one-day global ...

By Ashly SmithJuly 3, 20180

Entertainment

Donald Glover steals the spotlight as Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story

From his mega successful FX series Atlanta, to his number one hit “This Is America”, one can agree that Donald Glover, also known ...

By Ashly SmithMay 28, 20180

Music

Janet Jackson Becomes the Recipient of the 2018 Billboard Icon Award

Her first name ain't "baby"...its Janet! Ms. Janet if ya nasty!

By Ashly SmithMay 21, 20180

Entertainment

Childish Gambino continues to turn heads and raise eyebrows with “This Is America”

Donald Glover's new video uses symbolism to chronicle a tumultuous society.

By Ashly SmithMay 9, 20180

Movies

Jordan Peele becomes the first black screenwriter to win an Oscar best original screenplay

Peele makes history!

By Ashly SmithMarch 5, 20180

Entertainment

The Black Panther breaks the box office on opening weekend

Released February 16, 2018, the Ryan Coogler directed film tells the story of T’Challa. (Chadwick Boseman) who returns to his native Wakanda after ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 19, 20180

Music

Nostalgia takes over as Justin Timberlake performs at Super Bowl LII

Each year, millions of football fans around the world anticipate the Super Bowl, not only for seeing their favorite teams go head to ...

By Ashly SmithFebruary 5, 20180

Music

Electrifying performances ignite music’s biggest night

As expected, music's biggest night was chick full of crowd pleasers.

By Ashly SmithJanuary 29, 20180

Music

Bruno Mars and Cardi B: Finessed in the 90s

Bruno hops into the 90s time machine along with Cardi B!

By Ashly SmithJanuary 4, 20180

Entertainment

Permanent Playboy: Hugh Hefner 1926-2017

Hugh Hefner, businessman, media and cultural icon, and original “playboy” has passed away. As the editor-in-chief and publisher of Playboy magazine, which was ...

By Ashly SmithSeptember 28, 20170