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(BET) – “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” a new docuseries on Peacock that streams February 1, delves into the journey of Run-DMC, the most influential rap group in music history. The series captures their rise from Hollis, Queens, to global music titans, their impact on making hip-hop mainstream, and the abrupt end to […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fringe Festival has set this year’s date for September 10 to 21. Alongside this announcement, the submission period for venue shows has been outlined, starting on February 13 and concluding on March 21. Artists, acts, and producers eager to propose their productions for the festival may submit applications here. […]
The Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Strasenburgh Planetarium is hosting “Laser Beyoncé,” a laser light show set to Beyoncé’s music now through February. The show highlights 14 of Beyoncé’s hits, including “Single Ladies,” “Crazy In Love,” “Halo,” and more. A special matinee version, lasting 43 minutes, will feature a condensed selection of songs. Attendees are […]
Hollywood writer-producer Issa Rae said “You’re seeing so many Black shows get canceled, you’re seeing so many executives — especially on the DEI side — get canned. You’re seeing very clearly now that our stories are less of a priority,” she says in a cover story for Net-a-Porter’s digital publication Porter. “It’s made me take more steps to […]
Tobe Nwigwe made his debut on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) during a memorable performance on January 27, 2024. Nwigwe shared the stage with the acclaimed pop artist Justin Timberlake, who was there to introduce his new song “Sanctified” from his forthcoming sixth studio album, “Everything I Thought It Was.” Timberlake, known for his dynamic and […]
2024 Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit Thu, 8 AM – 5 PM Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St Rochester, NY The second annual Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, Rochester, NY. This free event presents an exclusive opportunity […]
Dexter Scott King, the son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, died Monday after battling prostate cancer. The King Center in Atlanta, which Dexter King served as chairman, said the 62-year-old son of the civil rights icon died at his home in Malibu, California. His wife, Leah Weber King, said in […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day. I know you can get around in Rochester by car in 20 min so guess you can attend both Monday January 15th 2024 The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will be hosting an event with the Eastman School of Music at 26 Gibbs Street Downtown Rochester. There will […]
The musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” inspired by the music of Alicia Keys, is moving from its highly successful Off-Broadway performances to Shubert Theater on Broadway in 2024. As reported, this production, directed by Michael Greif, will start its preview shows at the new location on March 28, leading up to its grand opening night on April […]
Richard Roundtree who portrayal of private eye John Shaft died Tuesday. He was 81. Roundtree died at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, his manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter. Dubbed the first Black action hero, Roundtree became one of the faces of the 1970s blaxploitation movement when he starred as the street-smart […]