Blues, jazz, country, and folk songs have long explored human challenges, especially during wartime and the Great Depression. Still, the majority of music that achieved substantial popularity before the 1960s served to uplift an audience, primarily when performed live. The most salient legacy of the 1960s was that the emotional bandwidth of popular music was
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Michael B. Jordan has taken on some memorable superhero roles, but one of his best remains overlooked. After getting his start in acclaimed television shows like The Wire and Friday Night Lights, Jordan shifted to movies with his breakout performance in Fruitvale Station, also marking his first of many movies with Ryan Coogler. Since those
Big Brother Season 27 is officially at a tipping point. Lauren’s Head of Household reign was a complete bust, raising questions about whether the houseguests are playing it far too safe this season. Thursday’s live eviction kicked off with another Big Brother Block Buster competition, which Kelley narrowly won. (CBS/Screenshot) She’s quickly proving to be
In February, DJ Premier and Roc Marciano released the single “Armani Section” and promised that a collaborative project was forthcoming. The hip-hop heavyweights have now made good on their word by sharing the details of The Coldest Profession. The eight-track project is out August 8 via TTT. Below, listen to the artists’ new single, “Prayer
You ask, we answe! @chell.torress want to know, “Hello what’s the details on her jumpsuit?” Jamaican entrepreneur, Keyhia Ka’Oir recently showcased her curves alongside her husband Gucci Mane in a black studded Norma Kamali look. While Keyshia’s ensemble looked it could be a jumpsuit, it actually consisted of a $750 Norma Kamali swimsuit layered over
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One of the first people to make public allegations against now-deceased billionaire child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was Ava Cordero, a transgender Latina woman. Cordero, a model, was transphobically mocked in the media after she filed an October 2007 lawsuit claiming that Epstein had forced her into “bizarre and unnatural sex acts” when she was
John Stamos is ready to be a hit around here. The Full House alum revealed that he will serve as the last-minute replacement for Josh Gad in an upcoming theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, which stars Cynthia Erivo in the titular role and runs for one weekend from Aug.
Harlem’s Maysles Documentary Center is giving recognition to three of this year’s top nonfiction films with Oscar potential – Orwell: 2+2=5 from director Raoul Peck, The Perfect Neighbor directed by Geeta Gandbhir, and Sundance winner Seeds, directed by Britanny Shyne. The center will honor the films at the 6th annual Albie Awards dinner on September
Aaron Erb of The Bachelorette is speaking out about what has him feeling “jaded” now and also about putting himself in a “time-out.” So what is going on with Noah’s brother? Keep reading to get all the details. Aaron Erb Shares An Update Aaron Erb has been dealing with the dating scene, and it turns out