Queens Public Library will commemorate the borough's hip hop heritage with a?oeA Cypher in Queensa??, which features three nine-foot-tall audio sculptures by the Astoria-based sculptor Sherwin Banfield, honoring Jam Master Jay, the legendary DJ and member of Run-DMC who grew up in Hollis, Phife Dawg, from the St. Albans group A Tribe Called Quest, and Prodigy, from the Queensbridge duo Mobb Deep. The sculptures will be on display at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, 11432) from Sept. 19, 2019 through February 2020.
In case there was any question, Summer '19 belonged to pop culture's newest superhero and the music industry's fastest rising star, Megan Thee Stallion. From viral internet memes and her first VMA win, to magazine cover stories and radio takeover, it was impossible to miss the Houston rapper and her self-love proclamation of #HOTGIRLSUMMER. She closes out the season today with the official video for her record breaking new single, 'Hot Girl Summer' featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.
Labor Day is gone, but the season is still sizzling hot with the release of global multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo's new video for “Too Hot.”
Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum producer and artist benny blanco today unveils “Graduation” with Juice WRLD alongside a video starring blanco and Juice WRLD plus Hailee Steinfeld, Justice Smith, Olivia Munn,Dove Cameron, Ross Butler, Noah Cyrus,Tommy Dorfman, Tony Revolori, Lil Dicky,Maddie Ziegler and more. Watch the video, directed by longtime collaborator Jake Schreier, here. The track samples the Vitamin C classic of the same name and follows the pair's previous collaboration, “Roses” with Brendon Urie, streamed more than 200 million times to date.“Graduation” follows blanco's Gold-certified debut album FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS—streamed more than 1 billion times to date—which featured the global smash hit “Eastside” with Halsey andKhalid, now certified four times Platinum in the U.S. and two times in the U.K. (where it reached #1), with many other accolades worldwide. Earlier this year blanco released the chart topping “I Can't Get Enough” with Selena Gomez, J Balvin and Tainy, streamed hundreds of millions of times and now nominated for an MTV Video Music Award.
Incorporating sultry melodies and soulful riffs, pop artist Nella Cole presents an enchanting side in her 'Sex In the Room' music video. Nella embodies female empowerment by delivering a signature production designed to be inclusive of all genders while stripping away from societal restrictions to free herself as an artist and performer.
SIX the Musical is now on stage at American Rep! The production began previews Wednesday, August 21 and officially opened this weekend, and closes Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA.
A new full-page ad in Billboard features nearly 140 musicians from genres across the industry opposing restrictions to safe, legal abortion and declaring their strong support for reproductive health and rights.
Complete casting has been announced for the the highly anticipated World Premiere of The Wrong Man, the new stage musical written by multi-platinum songwriter Ross Golan.
MTV today announced fans will have a front-row seat to performances by Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion at the 2019 VMAs red carpet pre-show, hosted by Terrence J and Nessa with special correspondent Zara Larsson, on Monday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to celebrity interviews and star-studded moments, the winner of the a?oe2019 Push Artist of the Yeara?? award will be presented by 2018 winner Hayley Kiyoko.
Seeing THE BOOK OF MORMON musical with an audience full of TBMs (true-believing Mormons) and Ex-Mos in Sal Tlay Ka Siti, who deeply understand the culture the musical skewers, a wholly unique experience -- something incredible.
If one thing is clear, Megan Thee Stallion owns Summer 2019! The Houston based MC and cultural icon, Megan Thee Stallion, continues her hot girl hot streak today with the release of new single, 'Hot Girl Summer' feat. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign. The single boasts production from hip-hop icon Juicy J and features a sample from the hit City Girls' song 'Act Up.' The track is named after the biggest cultural phenomenon of 2019, established by Megan, known as #HOTGIRLSUMMER. The phrase and viral meme not only encompasses everything Megan stands for but has also become a rallying cry for men and women around the world and is catapulting Megan into a household name.
Broadway is prepping for a number of shows that could almost be called new save for their jukebox music by Alanis Morissette or Tina Turner, but according to the New York Post, a true original musical could have its eye on Broadway.
Preeminent artist-first music streaming platform Audiomack advances Brian Zisook to Vice President of Content Operations and Artist Services, and names Tanya Lawson in the role of Director of Reggae and Afrobeats—as reported today by Billboard.
In partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), MTV today announced Marc Jacobs as the first-ever recipient of the MTV Fashion Trailblazer Award. The new award will honor a fashion designer who has made an indelible impact within the world of music-artist fashion.
The adorable Hatchlings of Sony Pictures Animation's and Rovio's The Angry Birds Movie 2 are being voiced by Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project), JoJo Siwa, Genesis Tennon, Alma Varsano, Faith Urban and Sunday Urban, Sony Pictures announced today. The Hatchlings are the baby birds that have stolen everyone's hearts and have no intention of giving them back, and can be seen in action in a sneak peek clip from the film launching today.
