Pharrell announced alongside Virginia Governor Ralph Northam that Juneteenth (June 19), the day celebrating the end of American slavery, will become a paid holiday for state employees during a press conference Tuesday (June 16). The Virginia Beach native and multihyphenate musician explained…
As nightlife returns in some states, clubs and promoters should consider their liability in case of COVID-19 outbreaks. As states lessen restrictions and move towards phased reopening of businesses, venues, nightclubs and concert promoters have been pressing their attorneys, business…
Procter & Gamble and iHeartMedia announced today their “Can’t Cancel Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for the LGBTQ+ Community,” a virtual relief benefit designed to help raise visibility and funds for LGBTQ+ communities most impacted by COVID-19. The stream proves that even…
On June 1, hundreds of people protesting the killing of George Floyd spilled out into Philadelphia’s Vine Street Expressway and, in a confrontation with the police, were hit with tear gas and rubber bullets. G-Buck, the Philadelphia-based electronic producer born Greg…
Chances are that whatever you got for your last birthday, it doesn’t compare to what The Kid LAROI got upon turning 16 in 2019: a trip to Greece, and a feature from Juice WRLD. The young Aussie upstart and the…
At over 41 million followers on Instagram, Lele Pons is using her platform—not only for silly videos or fiery selfies—but for issues that truly matter. The Venezuelan-born influencer, artist and actress, who’s currently making the rounds with her ultra-personal and…
Steven Severin, co-owner of Neumos in Seattle, says indie venues have until July 4 to try to get government help before many more close their doors permanently. As co-owner of Seattle’s popular independent venue Neumos in Capitol Hill, Steven Severin has been…
The 63rd Grammy Awards will announce the nominations for the Jan. 31, 2021-slated show later this year, but Billboard already predicted who could score some major nods. When it comes to three of the Big Four categories (album, record and song of…
Just Sam — who won season 18 of American Idol in May during its first ever quarantined finale — follows not just in the footsteps of 17 previous Idol champions but the 170 top 10 finalists who preceded this season’s group.…
Adele has found a new obsession. She’s stanning I May Destroy You. Like the rest of us, the “Hello” singer has been killing time in lockdown by binge-watching TV. With HBO’s new series, she’s discovered a total gem. It’s “the best thing I’ve…