Adam Murphy on Midwest Mixtapes and Its Role Connecting Artists
Midwest Mixtapes has become a key bridge for artists across the region, elevating voices often overlooked. Adam Murphy reflects on the platform’s origins, growth, and its role in shaping musical identity. What originally sparked the creation of Midwest Mixtapes, and how did you envision its role in the regional music scene? The platform was created…
Trailer Debuts for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Set in Early Days of the Galactic Empire
The trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is out, and it gives fans a clear sense of what the series plans to explore. Set shortly after Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the show follows Maul during the early years of the Galactic Empire. The trailer places him outside Imperial command, moving through a…
Bruno Mars Adds 31 Dates to “The Romantic Tour,” Expands 2026 Stadium Run to Nearly 70 Shows
Global pop star Bruno Mars announced 31 new dates for his upcoming “The Romantic Tour,” expanding the 2026 stadium run to nearly 70 shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will be Mars’ first full headlining stadium tour and his first full headline tour in nearly a…
Sinners Makes Oscar History with 16 Nominations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, and Sinners secured a place in Oscar history by earning 16 nominations, more than any film ever recorded by the academy. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the supernatural thriller earned nominations across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and…
New York AG Letitia James Applauds FCC Order Expanding Emergency Alerts
New York Attorney General Letitia James welcomed a Federal Communications Commission order that expands cell phone emergency alerts to include American Sign Language and 13 additional languages. James issued a statement after the FCC published the order, which requires wireless carriers to support multilingual Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEAs. The alerts are used by government…
UNINTERRUPTED, Indeed, LeBron James Family Foundation Announces Skills Summit In Akron
UNINTERRUPTED, the storytelling brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter within Fulwell Entertainment, together with Indeed and the LeBron James Family Foundation, announced The Main Thing Skills Summit, a one-day job and career resource event aimed at local job seekers. The event is set for Jan. 23 at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio….
Mike Epps Talks New Special, Marriage, and Milestones on “The Jennifer Hudson Show”
Comedian and actor Mike Epps appears on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday, Jan. 22, to discuss his latest work and personal milestones. Epps talks about his stand-up special, Delusional, and shares a story from an airport that led to meeting his wife. He also reflects on his upbringing, including his mother’s focus on priorities,…
Editorial: Is Nicki Minaj Being Extorted by MAGA?
Several perspectives have been expressed regarding hip-hop legend Nicki Minaj’s abrupt shift from an ally to an outright adversary of Black people and the LGBTQ+ community. But none stands out more than the perceived threat of deportation due to her status as an illegal immigrant. Did the Trump administration pressure arguably the greatest, if not…
