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Global superstar J. Cole and his internationally acclaimed entertainment brand, Dreamville, unveiled today the highly anticipated lineup for Dreamville Festival 2025. Set against the backdrop of Dorothea Dix Park, the outdoor weekend extravaganza is slated for Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, marking its fifth and final installment. The festival, known for its diverse…
More than 14,000 fans gathered at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City for BlerDCon Thrilla 2025, a celebration of Black nerd culture featuring comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and more. The event embraced diversity, welcoming attendees from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA fans, people with disabilities and international guests. The highlight came when Janelle Monáe took the stage,…
Comedian Josh Johnson is adding a second performance to his highly anticipated stop at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of The Flowers Tour, organizers announced. Originally scheduled for a single show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Johnson will now take the stage again at 9:45 p.m. due to overwhelming…
The Eagle Academy Foundation commemorated two decades of empowering young men with a celebratory gala held at the prestigious Ziegler Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan. Hosted actress/comedian Kerry Coddett, the event highlighted the foundation’s commitment to providing educational opportunities and mentorship to underserved communities. Founded in 2004, the Eagle Academy Foundation has established a legacy of…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are hitting the road for a massive stadium tour across North America and Europe this year, following their highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance. The Grand National Tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top Dawg Entertainment, will bring the Grammy-winning artists to 13 stadiums in Europe and the United Kingdom…
Your Queens, Inc., in collaboration with Juneteenth NYC and the Southern Queens Park Association, will host the 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The event will take place at the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center in Jamaica, Queens. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the program starting at 4 p.m. Kwanzaa, celebrated from…
L’Elite MediSpa, a Black-owned medical spa, is opening its third location in Harlem on Saturday, October 26. The new spa, located at 1661 Madison Avenue, will host a grand opening from noon to 6 pm, featuring complimentary service demonstrations, giveaways, and light bites from Harlem’s Melba’s Restaurant. A special giveaway for breast cancer survivors in…
Well….another year of total nerdiness with my fellow geeks has come to an end. New York Comic Con has always been a pastime I get most excited about. As a collector and pop culture enthusiast, it’s one reason I attend, but not the main one. For me, cosplay is everything, especially for black cosplayers, some…