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Zach Bryan performed his unreleased song “Sandpaper” during his concert in New Jersey on Friday (March 15). Toward the end of his 27-song set at Newark’s Prudential Center, the country star treated fans to the live debut of the new song, which he teased earlier in the year on social media. In January, Bryan teased […]
Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe led a White House discussion Friday (March 15) on easing marijuana penalties, with Harris saying it’s “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths annually the United States. Harris, a former state prosecutor […]
Renée Cox isn’t afraid to put her body on the line. Over her 30-year-plus career, the artist has tackled history, race and sexuality in her work, working through the mediums of photography, collage and video. Cox has often used her own body as a canvas to challenge conventional beauty standards and power structures. The result […]
If you’re planning a trip to Louisville, KY soon—or just gearing up for EBONY’s Sensory Soirée powered by Louisville Tourism— get ready to explore the downtown area of Bourbon City. Known for its iconic Kentucky Derby, this city is also famous for its signature drink: bourbon. Kentucky itself is a place that takes pride in […]
Live Nation shares gained 4.0% to hit $103.77 this week, marking the stock’s best closing price since May 2, 2022, and the first time the concert promotion giant had five straight closes above $100 since late April and early May that same year. Other music stocks didn’t fare as well. Most of the 20 companies […]
In their much-cited 2023 paper “Glocalisation of Music Streaming within and across Europe,” Will Page and Chris Dalla Riva note that the rise of global streaming platforms correlates with the strengthening of local music. This seemingly contradictory state is what the authors refer to as “glocalisation” — or “glocalization” in the American spelling. And in […]
Usher will receive the President’s Award at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, to be held on Saturday, March 16, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This award dates to 1987 and has been presented to a mix of musicians, political figures, film stars, athletes and others. Related 2024 NAACP Awards: How to Watch Without Cable […]
Bowen Yang has Ariana Grande’s back. While reviewing the pop star’s new album Eternal Sunshine on his Las Culturistas podcast Wednesday (March 13), the Saturday Night Live cast member took a moment to defend his friend from monthslong speculation about her relationship with Wicked costar Ethan Slater. Related ‘SNL’s Bowen Yang Talks ‘Moulin Rogue’ Sketch […]
Most people only dream about attending the Oscars: being inside the Dolby Theatre to rub shoulders with A-list celebrities and the select handful about to win that golden statue. Well, I had a seat at the Oscars to witness it all. It started with a personal invitation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and […]
Found, NBC’s new series about an elite team that rescues kidnapped people is nominated for its first NAACP Image Awards this year. Better than that, the adrenaline-inducing show has also captured its second season. Shanola Hampton, who plays the leading role of Gabrielle “Gabi” Mosely, is a driving force behind the series’ success. But there’s […]