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After two months in theaters, Lionsgate’s Michael has grossed $977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as his superstar uncle Michael Jackson. The movie earned a biopic record of $217 million on its opening weekend in late April. The movie […]
Fans Honor Michael Jackson on 17th Anniversary of His Death Seventeen years ago, the whole world stopped as we all heard the news of losing one of the most influential entertainers of all time. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication while preparing for his “This Is It” comeback tour residency […]
Tank, the magnetic frontwoman of Grammy-winning collective Tank and the Bangas, is bringing her tour to the Triangle for a Juneteenth show that promises soul, poetry, and pure celebration. The group performs Saturday, June 20, at Cat’s Cradle Backyard in Carrboro, North Carolina. For Tank, the date marks more than another stop on a packed […]
R&B icon Ashanti called into Foxy 107.1/104.3 to chat with Karen Clark, and the conversation made one thing clear: tonight’s show in Raleigh is going to be special. The Grammy-winning singer headlines Ladies Night Out at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, sharing the stage with Jaques and Sunshine Anderson. […]
ABFF celebrates 30 years as a hub for Black creativity, empowerment and community, transforming Miami into a cultural epicenter.
Hip-Hop Songs That Sample Earth, Wind and Fire The new documentary about legendary funk and soul group Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open tonight, June 3 at the Tribeca Festival. The doc, titled Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World), was directed by Questlove and was […]
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Reboot Sets Familiar Premiere Date Netflix’s reboot of the renowned series A Different World has received a premiere date, exactly 39 years to the day from the original series premiere. The reboot, which is a follow up to the series from 1987 to 1993 that centered around HBCU students, will premiere […]
Fans Push For Keke Palmer & ‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans to Date After a recent episode of the podcast Baby, this is Keke Palmer, fans are pushing for the well-known actress and Hot Ones host, Sean Evans, to date after witnessing their fiery chemistry. The actress kicked off her podcast on Tuesday, introducing Evans […]
The new trailer for Questlove’s documentary about funk supergroup Earth, Wind and Fire released today, May 21, and is set to air on HBO. The documentary is set to examine the expertise and cultural impact and influence that the legendary soul group embodies. According to the official synopsis from Deadline: “Acclaimed producer, director, and musician […]
Gerald Albright is bringing his signature sound to the Triangle tonight, and the smooth jazz veteran says his long-running success comes from staying true to the music. In an interview with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3, Albright discussed his upcoming performance at Smooth Jazz at the Improv in Cary, where showtime is set for 7:30 […]
Chaka Khan Aims to Fix Madness With Comeback Single ‘Chakzilla’ Legendary singer and songwriter Chaka Khan is back with a new pop single. Seven years after her last album, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has released a new song on Friday, May 8, called Chakzilla. The song was co-written by pop musician Sia, […]
After opening the May 2 Her Legacy event in Durham, performer Kimberly Michelle sat down with radio talent Mir.I.Am. to reflect on the musical path that shaped her into a dynamic artist who blends violin, vocals and ministry. Michelle said her journey began early. “I started when I was 5 playing the violin,” she said, […]
