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Shaboozey is entering a new chapter with the announcement of his fourth studio album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, set for release on July 31 through his American Dogwood imprint in partnership with EMPIRE. Known for blending country, hip-hop, and folk influences, the artist is expanding the scope of his
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Today, Netflix has released the first trailer for Man on Fire, offering a closer look at its upcoming action drama led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The seven-episode series reintroduces John Creasy, a former Special Forces operative navigating the aftermath of a violent past while attempting to rebuild his life.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has spent much of her career redefining what’s possible on the track, but her focus right now reaches beyond records and race times. In a conversation with ESSENCE, the Olympic champion spoke about stepping into a new phase of life while maintaining the discipline that has made her one of
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Trell Thomas has spent the past several years building something people want to be part of. Through Black Excellence Brunch, he created a space where artists, executives, and changemakers could be recognized while still in motion. Now, he’s taking the same approach into a new format, the new podcast titled How Excellent.
Thomas’ latest
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 class, bringing together a mix of legacy acts and genre-shaping artists whose influence continues to stretch across generations. The announcement aired during a themed episode of American Idol, where this year’s inductees were officially introduced ahead of the November ceremony in Los Angeles.
Eight artists will enter in
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CultureCon is expanding beyond its annual Brooklyn gathering with the launch of CultureCon Collective, a new platform designed to support creatives throughout the year. The move builds on the festival’s growing influence, shifting it from a single weekend event into an ongoing network for creative professionals looking for access, funding, and business tools.
The Collective brings together several initiatives
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Tank and the Bangas have always carried New Orleans with them, no matter how far their music travels. Long before the awards and global tours, the group took shape inside the city’s open mic circuit, where poetry, performance, and live instrumentation collided in real time. Lead singer Tarriona “Tank” Ball found
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Major League Soccer is expanding its cultural reach, teaming up with San Diego FC and SDFSHE,” an original track written and executive produced by SHAVONE., with production from San Diego-based producer Matthew “Beazie Beats” Arellano. The record features a group of rising women artists from the city, including Santa Mykah,