Inside Martian Blueberry: Carl Jones and Love Jones Talk Black Culture in Animation
Carl Jones and Love Jones are proving that imagination does not have to come at the expense of identity. Through Martian Blueberry, the creative partners are building stories that honor culture while pushing beyond the boundaries often placed on Black storytelling. Their work moves between animation, history, music, business, and original world-building, all while remaining…
JAŸ-Z Brings 30th Anniversary Celebration to Los Angeles
JAŸ-Z brought his JAŸ-Z30 celebration to Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 23, opening a two-night run at SoFi Stadium with a sold-out performance celebrating three decades of music and influence. Following sold-out shows in New York, London, and Paris, the Los Angeles dates mark the final stop of the anniversary run, which has highlighted the…
Doja Cat Brings Out Rico Nasty for Surprise ‘Tia Tamera’ Performance at Amazon Music Live
Doja Cat surprised fans during her hometown birthday performance at the Kia Forum by bringing out Rico Nasty for a live rendition of their 2019 collaboration “Tia Tamera.” The appearance came during a performance filmed for the Season 5 finale of “Amazon Music Live,” Amazon Music’s concert series featuring performances from major artists. Rico Nasty…
Mojo Brookzz to Bring Stand-Up Comedy to NJPAC in February 2027
Comedian Dyon “Mojo” Brooks, better known to fans as Mojo Brookzz, will bring his stand-up comedy to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center next year. Brooks is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, at Prudential Hall in Newark. Tickets go on sale Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. through NJPAC.org. The Chicago…
John Legend Releases New Album ‘Muse,’ Produced by Pharrell Williams
John Legend has released his new album, Muse, a 16-track project produced in full and co-written by Pharrell Williams. Released through Republic Records, Muse marks the first full-length collaboration between Legend and Williams, whose friendship stretches back more than two decades. Much of the album was written and recorded at Williams’ studio at Louis Vuitton…
TMB Entertainment, Palma Music Launch Joint Venture to Unite Black and Latino Artists in Los Angeles
TMB Entertainment founder Damian “Te Money” Jackson and Palma Music founder Danny Rodriguez have announced a joint venture aimed at creating new opportunities for Black and Latino artists in Los Angeles’ independent music scene. The partnership will focus on connecting artists, producers, and music collectives across neighborhoods and genres while providing resources for artist development,…
Actress Anika Noni Rose to Star in Rachel Bland’s Sci-Fi Play ‘Quasara’
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will star in “Quasara,” a new one-woman sci-fi play about a fallen superhero carrying the power of a black hole inside her. Written by Rachel Bland, the one-act play will receive a benefit reading at Royal Family Productions in Manhattan, with Lorna Ventura directing. Rose, best known as the…
Renowned Musician LaFrae Sci Leads Willie Mae Rock Camp in Nurturing the Next Gen of Artists and Innovators
For LaFrae Sci, music is more than sound; it is memory, technology, resistance, and possibility. From Dayton’s deep funk roots to New York’s creative landscape, the drummer, educator, and executive director of Willie Mae Rock Camp has built a life around expanding what music can mean. Through performance, mentorship, and her Bluesology methodology, Sci empowers…
