By Jocelyn Noveck “Well, it took a minute,” said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange glasses that matched his New York Knicks cap. “But we’re here now, that’s the most important thing.” Lee was referring to the fact that for the very first time, the Met Gala […]
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TSU Terry’s ‘Roll Call’ brings Baltimore club music to Fortnite’s global stage
Baltimore native and choreographer TSU Terry has brought his hometown’s signature sound to the global stage with his track “Roll Call” featured in Fortnite, a video game with over 650 million players. The milestone not only celebrates Terry’s musical journey, but also highlights Baltimore club music and Black cultural expression for a new generation of players around the world.
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2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style
The 2025 Met Gala, set for May 5, celebrates Black designers and classic menswear with the theme “Tailored For You,” inspired by the Met’s new exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the exclusive fundraiser continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and cultural history at one of the year’s most iconic events.
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Gospel Fest brings church to the Symphony Hall
In a time when divisions often feel louder than unity, Gospel Fest was a moment of communion—a reminder of the beauty that emerges when tradition, excellence, and faith share the same stage. The event, held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on April 3, featured the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Pastor Smokie Norful, and three of the nation’s most distinguished HBCU choirs, Bowie State University Choir, Howard Gospel Choir and Morgan State University Choir.
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Going broke for Beyoncé? The Beyhive is in crisis
By Laura Onyeneho The BeyHive is in distress, not just because Beyoncé has blessed us with another groundbreaking tour. It’s tax season, and as some planned to be financially responsible, Queen Bey dropped ticket prices for her much-anticipated Cowboy Carter tour. Suddenly, budgets are being revised, savings accounts are under siege and credit cards are […]
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Soulful country duo, The War and Treaty, set to hit Howard Theatre stage
War and Treaty will bring their genre-blending mix of soul, country and rock to Washington, D.C.’s Howard Theatre on April 11 as part of their Plus One Tour. Known for their emotionally-charged performances, the husband-and-wife team says the show is a space for healing, joy and connection—”a family reunion” where fans will “leave lighter than you came
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Woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has been denied parole and will continue serving her life sentence in Texas, with her next review set for 2030. Selena, a rising star in both Tejano and mainstream music, was fatally shot at age 23, and her legacy continues to influence music and culture decades after her tragic death.
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Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’
Will Smith channeled the adversity of recent years into a return to music, using self-reflection to fuel his first album in two decades, “Based on a True Story.” The Oscar and Grammy winner, embracing faith and personal growth, is also set to embark on his first-ever headline tour while preparing for upcoming film projects.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: The legacy of sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneer in gospel and rock
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as the “Godmother of Rock and Roll,” was a pioneer in the development of rock and roll, gospel, and blues music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of music and activism.
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Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at the age of 78. She was a dedicated keeper of her son’s legacy and worked to protect and preserve his music and memory.
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their tour to Europe
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have expanded their upcoming tour to include stops in Europe, with their first show in Frankfurt, Germany, set to kick off on July 4.