INDIE ARTISTS

Music Review | Lost & Found by Jorja Smith

Jorja Smith is a precociously and prodigiously talented young Brit whose voice shows a nuance and maturity beyond that of most singers, let alone ones who turn 21 on Monday. She’s duetted with both Drake […]

Humanitarian Awareness

World Health Organization | Violence Against Women

Key facts Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. Global estimates published by WHO indicate that about […]

Cinema/TV

The Best TV Shows Right Now!

Here’s how we came up with the list: We limited eligibility for the 100 Best Shows Right Now to ongoing shows that have at least one more season slated to air — guidelines that disqualified […]

Cinema/TV

BEFORE OPRAH, BEFORE ARSENIO, THERE WAS Mr. SOUL!

In 1968 they asked him to produce the first “black Tonight Show.” Ellis Haizlip did that, and more. SOUL! was one of the most controversial, successful, and socially significant TV shows in US history WEST […]

Entertainment

Quite Like Me by Dionyza

When it comes to class acts, it doesn’t get much better than the songstress Dionyza (pronounced dee-on-juh). Gifted with charm, an enchanting appearance, and raw talent, Dionyza has successfully made her way through life’s pathways […]

COUP DE CŒUR

Sex U by Michael B. Sutton

Discovered by the legendary Stevie Wonder, singer and songwriter Michael B. Sutton’s musical legacy is truly remarkable. Sutton has composed and produced music for Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, and many others. As […]

MUSIC

Avril Lavigne drops new single Head Above Water after five-year hiatus

After weeks of social media promotion, Lavigne just released “Head Above Water” from her upcoming album. She co-wrote the ballad with Travis Clarke and Stephan Moccio, its producer.In a letter to her fans published last […]