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'The Harder They Fall' headlined the African American Film Critics Association's annual list of the top 10 films of the year.  The film, directed by Jeymes Samuel, and produced by rap mogul Jay-Z, stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Regina King, Zazie Beetz and LaKeith Stanfield portraying historical Black figures Rufus Buck, Nat Love, Trudy Smith, Stagecoach Mary and Cherokee Bill, respectively.

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.

Going “into the woods” with too much happening on campus! My November theme takes me into the woods, literally, figuratively, and theatrically. The passing of Steven Sondheim on November 26th at the age of 91 makes this blog dedication even more important to me.

As all analog music formats (vinyl, cassette, reel-to-reel, etc.) continue to rise in popularity, artists including Eminem, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, and Lana Del Rey have all released recent albums on cassette. The Avett Brothers’ Emotionalism, Jamie Lidell’s Muddlin’ Gear and JD McPherson’s most recent Holiday offering, Socks, will be available.

GRAMMY Award-nominated musician Patrick Stump, lead singer of the multiplatinum-selling rock band Fall Out Boy, wrote and performed the theme song “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” and “Time to Spidey Save the Day” for the series. Listen to the new soundtrack now!

Ty Dolla $ign has topped the charts with his solo hits, “Paranoid,” “Or Nah,” and “Blasé”, powerhouse collaborations like “Psycho” with Post Malone and “Work From Home” with Fifth Harmony and genre-defying songwriting and production contributions on records for JAY-Z & Beyoncé, Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Roddy Ricch, and more.

Guests for the special include: Angela Bassett inducting Tina Turner, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams, Taylor Swift inducting Carole King, with performances by Swift and Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore inducting The Go-Go's, and Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters.

The new album saw the four members of ABBA head back into Benny’s studio over a four-year period to record the ten songs that feature on the album. These include ‘I Still Have Faith In You’, and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’, which will both feature in the ABBA Voyage concert alongside a set-list of the band’s greatest hits.

The revolutionary new concert that will see Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid performing digitally with a live 10-piece band, in a purpose-built arena in London from May 27th 2022, and a brand new studio album. Tickets for the new concert are on sale now!

Songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus discussed the creation of the new 'Voyage' album and what brought them back to the studio together. Watch the full interview now!

In what might appear to be a major contradiction of sorts, civic activist Andre Taylor is reflecting on his notoriously iconic, urban culture hustler past and bringing back his alter pimp ego, 'Gorgeous Dre,' with the release of his new music and video project, 'Many Shades of Dre.'

Tony-winner Alan Cummings appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about his new memoir, 'Baggage'. Watch the full interview now!

Video Music Box (w/t) will premiere Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Ricky Powell: the Individualist, directed by Josh Swade, will premiere Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. And Rolling Like Thunder, directed by Roger Gastman, will premiere Friday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Benny Anderson revealed that, while there were two unfinished songs that did not make it onto the album, the group will not be returning to them. Their new album is now available for preorder and more tickets for their upcoming concert residency will be released on November 3.

Joining Maverick Carter are legendary footballer and president/co-owner of Inter Miami CF David Beckham; actor, writer, producer and television host James Corden; rapper Saweetie; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace; actress and comedian Yvonne Orji; and the SpringHill Company’s chief marketing officer, Paul Rivera.

The prestigious Harlem School of the Arts (HSA), located in the historic Harlem community, is proud to announce the addition of jazz trumpeter W. Lee Hogans, who joins the organization's staff as Chief Education Officer.

‘Just A Notion’ is the third single from ABBA’s new studio album Voyage, which is out Friday November 5th on Capitol Records. The album includes the previously released singles ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’. The group has also released more tickets for their upcoming 'Voyage' concert. Listen to the new single now!

With the return of the Broadway stage following a year and a half of closure, Serendipity3 restaurant, known as the iconic New York City landmark and home of the world famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, today unveiled its latest menu item commemorating one of the most iconic hit shows, 'Waitress.'

Celebrity Series of Boston presents the highly anticipated Boston debut of Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret, created and performed by two audience favorites from very different parts of the entertainment world.

Performers for the ceremony include Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, H.E.R., and Mickey Guyton. Inductees include Carole King, The Go-Go's, Foo Fighters, and more.