On a recent Thursday night, the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills was aglow with the stars and powerhouses of the music industry for the third annual Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Awards Gala. The ceremony stood as a tribute to individuals making monumental contributions towards diversity, equity, and social change in music and beyond. The […]
In a heartening gesture of reverence to hip-hop’s grand legacy, the Grammy Museum is set to launch “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit.” This immersive experience promises a captivating journey through 50 golden years of hip-hop, spotlighting its monumental global influence. Scheduled to unveil on October 7, 2023, it’ll keep the doors open for fans until
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Renowned musician Carlos Santana stirred up a storm of criticism after making contentious remarks about gender identity during a New Jersey performance last month. In the now widely circulated video from his concert at the Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena in Atlantic City, the 76-year-old guitarist shared his views saying, “A woman remains
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Britney Spears, the 41-year-old music sensation, opened up about her recent split from Sam Asghari in an Instagram post this Friday. “Hesam and I have decided to part ways after being together for six years,” the starlet expressed. “It’s astonishing how time flies, and while the details are personal, I want to be clear –
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The Recording Academy broadens its horizon for future music leaders The Recording Academy has revamped its Grammy U program in a big step towards inclusivity. The academy has lifted its stringent rule that members must be full-time college students. Instead, a new membership track has been introduced for budding music professionals between the ages of
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Clarence Avant, celebrated as the “Black Music Godfather” for his remarkable contribution spanning decades in the music world, passed away in his Los Angeles residence at the age of 92. Avant, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, set the benchmark in New York’s music industry by managing legends like Sarah Vaughan, Freddie Hubbard, and Bill Withers,
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The relentless blaze propelled by Hurricane Dora has left Maui, particularly the town of Lahaina, in ruins. The wildfire has consumed over 2,000 acres, causing the death of 55 individuals and erasing nearly 1,700 structures from the face of the island. The Governor, Josh Green, declared this catastrophe to be the “most massive natural disaster
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In a recent interview with VladTV’s Gloria Velez, singer and father-of-seven, Ne-Yo, voiced his opinions on parenting transgender children and expressed concerns over minors receiving gender-affirming care. Before diving into the topic, Ne-Yo emphasized, “I have no issue with LBG… You love who you love, you do what you do.” However, he expressed his traditionalist
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