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Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images, Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images, Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images, and Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt GloRilla performs during the “Last Lap Tour,” Metro Boomin attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Tems performs at Roskilde Festival 2024 and Coco Jones performs during 2025 Essence Festival of Culture Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 2026 HBCU Aware Fest lineup includes artists like GloRilla, Jill Scott and John Legend. The event supports the Student Freedom Initiative, helping Black students gain economic mobility. Pre-sale…
In the greatest episode ever of HBO’s Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on Sunday night, GWAR and Heavy Consequence were both spotlighted as the host focused on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funds from public media. Roughly three-and-a-half minutes into the episode (watch bel0w), Oliver featured a clip from our recent interview with Blöthar the Berserker. In the clip, the GWAR front-thing talked about the virtues of public broadcasting, naming Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers as national treasures. Get GWAR Tickets Here Of course, Oliver had some fun with our interview, commenting, “It is both beautiful and…
Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images and Michael Buckner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Halle Bailey attends the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year party at Chateau Marmont and Regé-Jean Page attends the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year party at Chateau Marmont Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The film follows a woman whose fake engagement leads to unexpected love with her would-be cousin-in-law. Halle Bailey plays a chef-turned-romantic lead in the rom-com. Regé-Jean Page co-stars in a story that blends comedy, culture and chemistry in the Italian countryside. “You pretended to be the…
Congrats are in order for Disturbed singer David Draiman, who married his fiancée Sarah Uli on Sunday, November 16th. The happy couple shared photos from the wedding on each of their Instagram pages. Along with the photos, Draiman wrote, “Married ❤️ Thanks so much to everyone who was a part of this amazing day!” Meanwhile, Uli changed her IG handle to Sarah Draiman. As previously reported, the couple became engaged in May, when Draiman proposed to Uli onstage during a Disturbed concert in Sacramento. He told the audience, “Everyone say hello to my lovely lady Sarah. She’s looking at me…
Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Demetrius Flenory Jr., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Da’Vinchi at the Los Angeles Season 2 premiere of “BMF” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Starz has officially canceled 50 Cent’s “BMF” after four seasons. Spinoffs are reportedly in development, which will keep the “Black Mafia Family” universe alive. The cancellation highlights shifting trends in Black-led crime dramas and 50 Cent’s evolving TV legacy. “BMF” will not be returning for another season. On Wednesday (Oct. 29), Starz announced that the 50 Cent-produced show has been canceled. The crime drama, which…
After launching the UK/European leg of their “NEVER ENOUGH TOUR” earlier this month, Turnstile made their way to Berlin’s Velodrom arena on Friday, November 14th, unleashing their explosive energy onto an enthusiastic audience. Turnstile mainly tore through songs from their latest effort. NEVER ENOUGH, and their breakthrough 2021 album, GLOW ON, against a colorful backdrop. A few deep cuts also worked their way into the 22-song set. As seen in the video footage below, the fans in Berlin went absolutely crazy for Turnstile, jumping up and down en masse during the set-closing “Birds.” The Baltimore hardcore band, which recently received…
Image Image Credit Samir Hussein / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt ASAP Rocky attends The Fashion Awards 2024 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky is prioritizing long-term impact over quick releases and delaying Don’t Be Dumb to focus on legacy. In a new interview, he explains that each creative project he works on gets his full attention, whether music or film. Despite the delay, A$AP Rocky has released singles like “pray4dagang” and contributed to the Highest 2 Lowest soundtrack. Don’t expect A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb to arrive anytime soon. The Harlem rapper says he’s “not so eager”…
“Weird Al” Yankovic has extended his “Bigger & Weirder Tour” into 2026 with an even more massive run of 90 cities across North America. As with last year’s trek, the setlist will showcase a mix of hits and deep cut fan favorites, boasting an elaborate production that includes a giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and an eight-piece ensemble featuring Al’s original band. And as he did last go-around, Puddles Piddy Party will serve as a special guest for the duration of the tour. The jaunt kicks off on May 26th in Hollywood, Florida, and features stops in cities including…
Image Image Credit Variety / Contributor via Getty Images and Alex Goodlett / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion at the New York City premiere of “Mean Girls” and Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of a 2025 preseason game against the Utah Jazz Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion shared photos that sparked speculation about a possible home purchase with Klay Thompson. The post included keys to a new house and celebration balloons. Their relationship has evolved publicly since July — from their red carpet debut to TikTok videos…
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has discussed the future of his acclaimed indie project, sharing that this year’s SABLE, fABLE may very well its last album. “I’m tapped into the emotion of music — the blue part,” Vernon explained in a new interview with The Times. “I have that in me thanks to the thousands of musicians I’ve absorbed, and they’re just in there… But I don’t know how much is left. I’ve expelled a lot of it.” “I would be very surprised [if there was another Bon Iver album],” Vernon continued. “For the first time since I was 12, I’m not writing…