Ideas about how a musician might get into humanitarian aid work?
So I got this question a little while ago, and I it’s a long way outside my area of expertise. Not to worry, because fortunately Michael Herrman of band Buoy LaRue was able to field this one! You can see one of his music videos, made collaboratively with local musicians and shot in Kabul called “Comes & […]
Hip-hop artist brings his Arab-infused tunes to Philly show
Omar Offendum is a Syrian-American hip-hop artist who was born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Washington D.C. and living in Los Angeles. His solo release, “SyrianamericanA,” showcases the unique blend of hip-hop and Arabic poetry he employs in his craft as a wordsmith. As he has continued along his multi-cultural life and musical journey, […]
Stage-screen star in concert with the symphony
Vanessa Williams_Credit Gilles Toucas Singer-actress Vanessa Williams, 55, brings a regal serenity wherever she goes. The always put-together Tony, Grammy, Emmy nominee makes her metro debut headlining the April 21 Omaha Symphony Gala Concert at Holland Performing Arts Center. For the 8 p.m. gig benefiting the symphony’s community engagement programs serving youth, she’ll sing her […]
Why is Music Is Good for the Soul, and Your Health
We’ve all heard the idiom, “Music is good for the soul.” But, according to the evidence, it’s good for your health as well. Study after study has found that music therapy has a positive effect on a broad range of physical and psychological conditions including dementia, anxiety, depression and cancer. Before we go any further, […]
Knee High Fox: “Jawbreaker” – grit, sass, and pummeling rhythm!
Knee High Fox is an alt/rock/electronic band based out of Los Angeles, California. They are fronted by Krsy Fox, with Simon Nagel on bass, Sam Bam Koltun on guitar, and Harley Dewinter on drums. The band formed in 2011 and released their debut single ‘Black Widow’ in February of 2013 exclusively with Revolver Mag. Renowned […]
Watch The Killers Cover Tom Petty At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Killers put their spin on two Tom Petty tracks as part of a tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony on Friday (14 April). The singer-songwriter passed away on 2 October 2017, and the Las Vegas rockers helped pay tribute to him at the prestigious ceremony by playing his American […]
New ‘Deadpool 2’ Spots Further Reveal the Sequel’s Plot
During last night’s The Walking Dead-themed evening on AMC—which included the finale of The Walking Dead, the premiere of Fear the Walking Dead’s new season, and a new episode of Talking Dead—20th Century Fox made a big advertising play for Deadpool 2. The studio rolled out three separate TV spots during the three different programs, […]
Ed Sheeran in Talks to Join Danny Boyle’s Beatles-Themed Musical Comedy
Hit recording artist Ed Sheeran is poised to make a more significant jump into the acting world, and the project couldn’t be more perfect. The Daily Mail first reported and Deadline confirmed that Sheeran is in talks to join the cast of Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire filmmaker Danny Boyle’s upcoming musical comedy from Working Title. The […]
Q-Tip to Teach NYU Music Course
A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip will join NYU‘s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music this fall to co-teach a course on the intersection of jazz and hip-hop, according to the university (via the Boombox). The seven-class schedule will cover artists like Public Enemy, the Roots, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar. Students will also receive “in-class […]
Josh Sklair | The renowned guitar virtuoso
Josh Sklair, the renowned guitar virtuoso, a man that has marveled millions from the stage, a man that worked with the late, great Etta James for years and then on to work with many, many other greats as well takes a few minutes to answer five questions with Pump It Up Magazine: 1. Obviously, you […]
Ewart Chin Martial Artist and Actor takes his passion for the Arts to Spread Peace Worldwide.
Ewart Chin is taking his love for mankind center stage in his mission to give back on pressing social issues affecting people on the planet. As a Peace Ambassador, he is working to help people gain access to clean water and help with the homeless epidemic in the US. He is also incorporating these […]
Lynda West, Best-Selling Author, Editor of Life By Design Magazine, and Facebook Live Queen.
1.Lynda, you are known as the Oprah of San Diego. Tell us more. Aww, yes, the Oprah of San Diego. A few of my friends dubbed me as that and it stuck. Being curious by nature, I ask a lot of questions (and I mean A LOT). My first husband used to say I was […]
My Ditty DogTagz is taking fandom to a new level with their hip electronic necklaces.
The fashionable My Ditty DogTagz necklaces are giving way to a new form of fan expression. With the My Ditty DogTagz fans can put their favorite musician, sports team, or film on the front of the Dogtagz and record up to 5 minutes of music or personal message. My Ditty DogTagz are growing in popularity […]
Mizo Ghendar, Middle Eastern Actor sails the rough seas to build a strong acting career.
Mizo Ghendar, was born and raised in Port Said, Egypt on Valentine’s Day. Since childhood, he had dreamed of becoming an Actor in Hollywood. In 1996, he graduated and was certified in Ship Building. He lived in Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece with his eyes on the horizon, he sailed the rough seas to California. In […]
Esau Mcknight Actor, Martial Artist, and Celebrity Body Guard.
Esau Mcknight is a 5th- degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do/ Karate with over 40 years performing in tournaments, stage shows, TV, and film. He has been inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame 4 times. As a teenager, he was always interested in martial arts. Bruce Lee was his idol. He was […]