This spring, a series of tribute concerts dubbed “Jillith Fair — Loving Jill Sobule” will honor the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who tragically died in a house fire in Minnesota on May 1. The events will feature appearances from Tom Morello, Lisa Loeb, John Doe, Margaret Cho, members of the Go-Go’s, Joan Osborne, and more.…… MORE
Cardi B is set to receive the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Voice of the Culture Award, in recognition of the hip-hop superstar’s groundbreaking influence on music and culture. The award ceremony will take place during a private, invitation-only event on Sunday, June 8, in Los Angeles, with Cardi set to follow…… MORE
Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits with Chili’s parent company Brinker International, over the unauthorized use of the band’s 1994 hit, “Sabotage” in social media ads, which also mimicked the famous Spike Jonez-directed music video. The legal dispute began in July 2024, with the band and record label seeking damages of…… MORE
On Thursday (May 22), Miley Cyrus unveiled the trailer for her new short film, Something Beautiful, a visual companion piece to her forthcoming record set to be released on May 30. The clip features Cyrus singing an unreleased song from the record, “Easy Lover,” as well as a theatrical blend of sights and sounds. “13…… MORE
George Cotton, UAPB Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, announced that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the second annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 20th 5p.m. to 11p.m. in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main Streets. The festival, sponsored…
Reverend Willie Wade and Diablo Coleman invite the public to the Hot Springs Juneteenth Celebration taking place this Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 112 Orange Street in Hot Springs. The celebration will include a historical reflection on the origins of Juneteenth and a keynote address from Reverend Dr. Chris Jones. This year’s…
Fitzs Hill with Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) a private Baptist-affiliated, historically Black college in Little Rock. Founded in 1884 as the Minister’s Institute, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It is the only historically Black Baptist college west of the Mississippi River. Summer and fall semesters are coming…
Maria Hollowell, president of the Little Rock NAACP, along with event chair Carla Williams and Michael Nellum of Phi Beta Sigma, inviting the community to the NAACP End of School Year Bash. The event takes place next Saturday, May 31, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Watson Elementary School. Families can enjoy free food,…