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Jonas Brothers Set for Performance at 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' Special Photo Jonas Brothers Set for Performance at 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' Special
by Josh Sharpe - December 17, 2024

Jonas Brothers will kick off the group’s 20th anniversary celebrations with a thrilling, career-spanning medley performance from New York’s iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025.” ...

Renee Rapp & More Join 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025' Photo Renee Rapp & More Join 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025'
by Josh Sharpe - December 10, 2024

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced additional performers for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025.” Performances from the West Coast Party will include Alanis Morissette, with special guest Reneé Rapp, Dasha, DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live! starring Ja Rule, Fat Jo...

Basquiat Estate Announce Last 10 Copies of Jean-Michel's 'Beat Bop' To Be Sold Photo Basquiat Estate Announce Last 10 Copies of Jean-Michel's 'Beat Bop' To Be Sold
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

The exhibition has been a celebration of the many facets of Jean-Michel’s life, work, and impact by those who knew him best. In celebration of Jean-Michel’s contributions to Hip Hop culture, his friendships and support of other artists, as well as Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, the Estate of Jean-Miche...

Video: Watch Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J & More Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop at the VMAs Photo Video: Watch Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J & More Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop at the VMAs
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL COOL J joined Lil Wayne and show emcee Nicki Minaj for a legendary tribute to Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary at last night's VMAs. Watch the video now!...

DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50t Photo DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50th Birthday
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

The epic three-hour event featured the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Sugarhill Gang, EPMD, Nice ‘N Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Monie Love, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and dozens more, who played to a full house of enthused fans of all ages....

Harlem's Own Ferg Joins the Lineup for the Inaugural Harlem Festival of Culture Photo Harlem's Own Ferg Joins the Lineup for the Inaugural Harlem Festival of Culture
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Friday’s lineup features 'Estelle Presents The LinkUp,' a reggae and dancehall ensemble featuring appearances by Lumidee, Max Glazer, Mr. Killa, Nadine Sutherland, Nina Sky, Rupee, Serani, Wayne Wonder, and many others. Day two, Saturday, July 29, brings with formidable talents headlined by multi-hy...

Pandora Honors First-Ever Hip Hop History Month This November With New Hip Hop Foreve Photo Pandora Honors First-Ever Hip Hop History Month This November With New Hip Hop Forever Station
by Michael Major - November 01, 2021

November has officially been recognized by the United States Senate as Hip Hop History Month, and to commemorate the very first iteration of this annual celebration of hip hop music, Pandora will launch a brand new station to take fans on a journey through the decades of the genre....

Galactic Share Music Video for 'Something's Wrong With This Picture' Photo Galactic Share Music Video for 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

Galactic are proud to share an updated version and new music video for their 1996 classic 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'....

Galactic Announces 25th Anniversary Tour Photo Galactic Announces 25th Anniversary Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019

Galactic are pleased to announce their 25th anniversary tour, a celebration they're excited to share with fans across the country as they look back on their storied history together as a band. Over the past quarter century, the renowned New Orleans group have released 10 studio albums, played countl...

The Stanley Clarke Band Returns To The Broad Stage, 1/19 Photo The Stanley Clarke Band Returns To The Broad Stage, 1/19
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2018

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents the return of four-time GRAMMY Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke and his band on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm. Clarke performs with electric and acoustic ferocity, backed by a stellar troupe of exciting young musicians. Rolling Stone's first Jazzman...

The Kings and Queens of New Jack Swing Featuring Teddy Riley Keith Sweat, Guy, Blacks Photo The Kings and Queens of New Jack Swing Featuring Teddy Riley Keith Sweat, Guy, Blackstreet and More 12/9
by Tori Hartshorn - October 23, 2018

On Dec. 9, the Apollo Theater will celebrate 30 years of the ground-breaking New Jack Swing sound and will welcome home Harlem natives Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat for The Kings and Queens of New Jack Swing. This special evening will mark their first time performing at the legendary Apollo in over 20...

The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Music Icons Bobby Brown, Faith Evan Photo The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Music Icons Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018

The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication.  The star-studded show was taped live at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn....

The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival Returns to Brooklyn This September Photo The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival Returns to Brooklyn This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2018

L. Londell McMillan, Chairman of The Source Magazine and Northstar Charities has announced The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival will take place, once again, in Brooklyn, New York, September 6-9. The 4-day conference and festival is mostly free to the public. Selected ticketed events are ...

The Growlers Announce New Album and BEACH GOTH POP UP WEEK 2 Photo The Growlers Announce New Album and BEACH GOTH POP UP WEEK 2
by Macon Prickett - July 26, 2018

The Growlers are thrilled to present Beach Goth Pop Up: WEEK 2 in Downtown LA, Thursday 7/26 - Sunday 7/29 at 1700 Naud Street. Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, it redefines what a pop-up can be, bringing The Growlers' signature psychedelic vibes to their fans in an i...

The Growlers Launch BEACH GOTH POP UP in LA Photo The Growlers Launch BEACH GOTH POP UP in LA
by Macon Prickett - July 16, 2018

Live bands! Drag queens! Marionettes! The Growlers are excited to announce their very first Beach Goth Pop Up in Downtown LA, open exclusively on the weekends of Thursday 7/19 - Sunday 7/22, and Friday 7/27 - Sunday 7/29. Nestled in the industrial paradise of 1700 Naud Street in downtown's Cornfield...

The Growlers Announce BEACH GOTH TOUR 2018 Photo The Growlers Announce BEACH GOTH TOUR 2018
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018

The Growlers take their swirling psychedelic carnival on the road this fall, bringing their Beach Goth Tour 2018 across America and into the hearts, minds, and concert halls of several lucky European cities. Led by singer Brooks Nielsen, music director Matt Taylor and guitarist Kyle Straka, the band...

Big Daddy Kane's 30th Anniversary, San Fermin, Fete de la Musique, Met Opera, Mariza Photo Big Daddy Kane's 30th Anniversary, San Fermin, Fete de la Musique, Met Opera, Mariza & More Head to SummerStage
by Macon Prickett - June 13, 2018

City Parks Foundation's SummerStage is in full swing, with upcoming shows for the week of June 17th taking place all across New York City. For the most up-to-date scheduling and lineup for all SummerStage programming, visit www.SummerStage.org for all festival information. ...

The Growlers Reveal Lineup for BEACH GOTH 2018 Photo The Growlers Reveal Lineup for BEACH GOTH 2018
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018

The Growlers are bringing Beach Goth 2018 to Los Angeles State Historic Park on Sunday, August 5, 2018, this time with a legendary lineup and multiple performance spaces, all compressed into a single day's epic event. Gates open at 1pm, with all tickets priced at $66 each (available for purchase at ...

City Parks Foundation Announces SummerStage at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Photo City Parks Foundation Announces SummerStage at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018

City Parks Foundation, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Council Member Mark Treyger are thrilled to announce that SummerStage is returning to theFord Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn this summer for five free concerts between June and August....

MTV Reinvents YO! MTV RAPS Across Linear and Digital Platforms Kicking Off with 30th Photo MTV Reinvents YO! MTV RAPS Across Linear and Digital Platforms Kicking Off with 30th Anniversary Live Event
by Tori Hartshorn - April 18, 2018

Thirty years after its premiere on MTV, 'YO! MTV Raps' legacy continues to have a lasting influence on hip-hop and pop culture. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, MTV will reinvent the franchise for a new generation as a both a linear and digital series across its platforms. To kick things off...

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Announces Final Run of Shows in Times Square Location Photo B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Announces Final Run of Shows in Times Square Location
by Macon Prickett - April 17, 2018

After 18 years of hosting some of music and entertainment's most revered names, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced its final run of shows in its current Times Square location (237 W 42nd St). Due to escalating rent, the historic venue and supper club is forced to close its doors with a final...

2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards Announces Headliners Including Xscape, Ludacris, CeeLo Gre Photo 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards Announces Headliners Including Xscape, Ludacris, CeeLo Green, Cameo & More
by Tori Hartshorn - February 09, 2018

2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards Announces Headliners Including Xscape, Ludacris, CeeLo Green, Cameo & More...

Xscape, Ludacris, CeeLo Green, Cameo, Michel'le & More Headline 2018 Bounce Trumpet A Photo Xscape, Ludacris, CeeLo Green, Cameo, Michel'le & More Headline 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Macon Prickett - February 09, 2018

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET....

Musician Alissia's 'Get Away' Now Available on DSPs Photo Musician Alissia's 'Get Away' Now Available on DSPs
by Caryn Robbins - October 30, 2017

Multi-disciplinary musician Alissia's funk and R&B-tinged Get Away is now available for stream and purchase on all DSPs. The track comes with the full support of Alissia's number one fan, the inimitable Bootsy Collins, who raves, 'I'm digging Alissia's new song because it makes me want to pull up ...

Funk Prodigy, Bootsy Collins Producer Debuts Her Own 'Get Away' via Afropunk Photo Funk Prodigy, Bootsy Collins Producer Debuts Her Own 'Get Away' via Afropunk
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2017

Multi-disciplinary musician Alissia is making her debut from behind the boards as a producer. The funk and R&B-tinged Get Away video is debuting today exclusively via Afropunk -- with the full support of Alissia's number one fan...












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