Genius Brings ‘Open Mic,’ Expands ‘Verified’ on Spotify in New Video Partnership
Genius is bringing more of its artist-focused video programming to Spotify, expanding the reach of two series that have drawn billions of views by pairing musicians with live performances and stories behind their songs. The music lyrics and knowledge platform announced a video content partnership with Spotify that will introduce its “Open Mic” performance series…
R&B Singer Jaymin Releases ‘Rollin’ Video Ahead of Upcoming EP ‘STATIC’
Seattle-born R&B singer Jaymin has released a new music video for “Rollin,” the latest single from his forthcoming EP, “STATIC.” The black-and-white video centers on the emotional uncertainty at the heart of the song, following Jaymin through scenes of intimacy, confrontation, and distance as a relationship appears to unravel. The stripped-down visual keeps the focus…
Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges in Federal Murder-for-Hire Trial
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all five charges in a federal murder-for-hire case that accused the Chicago artist of orchestrating a revenge plot targeting fellow rapper Quando Rondo, an attack that instead killed Rondo’s cousin. A federal jury in Los Angeles found Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, not guilty of…
Nas’ Ex Carmen Bryan Sues N.O.R.E., Alleging Sexual Assault in 1999
Carmen Bryan, a former music industry executive, has sued rapper and podcast host N.O.R.E., accusing him of sexually assaulting her at a Manhattan nightclub more than 25 years ago. Bryan filed the civil lawsuit Wednesday against N.O.R.E., whose legal name is Victor Santiago Jr. The complaint alleges Santiago assaulted Bryan in May 1999 while he…
Digital Cover: Sports and Entertainment Exec Aloni Ford Is Opening Doors—and Bringing Others With Her
Aloni Ford is not interested in asking permission to enter the room. She has spent years moving through professional sports, entertainment, luxury circles, wellness, and now the boating world—spaces where she has often had to prove that she belongs. Her response has been to do more than break through. She wants to leave the door…
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley to Open Largest Location in Times Square
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the Southern-inspired restaurant concept that has expanded across the United States, will open its first New York City location Oct. 3 in Times Square. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot restaurant at 7 Times Square will be the company’s largest location to date. Founded by attorney and entrepreneur Kevin Kelley, the brand…
Beyond the Jersey: Media Strategist Chelsea S. Phillips Discusses Building Athletes for Life After the Game
The game may build the name, but Chelsea S. Phillips is focused on building what remains after the crowd stops watching. As a publicist and communications strategist, Phillips works with athletes at the point where performance, identity, and opportunity intersect. Her role goes far beyond securing headlines. She helps clients define who they are outside…
Snoop Dogg to Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards as Show Returns to Los Angeles
Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards when the show returns to the West Coast for the first time in nearly a decade, CBS and MTV announced Thursday. The rapper and entertainment mogul will lead the awards show live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27. The VMAs will air from 7:30 to…
