Posts Tagged ‘festival’
Urbanworld Film Festival guide: 5 independent films you should be watching
The Urbanworld Film Festival kicks off its 24th year this week with a slate of new films. Founded in 1997 by Stacey Spikes, Urbanworld, and its founding partner, HBO, is…
Read MoreJay-Z’s Made in America festival canceled
Jay-Z‘s Made in America festival has been canceled. The 50-year-old hip-hop legend has made the decision to ax the popular event, which was due to take place between Sept. 5…
Read MoreStars gather for online festival to combat hunger in Amazon rainforest
More than a million Brazilians have been diagnosed with COVID-19, many of them indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest. And to help them, a group of musicians and celebrities from…
Read MoreThe ‘Virtual Cali Picnic’ draws thousands as organizers push for new date
An online version of The Cali Picnic, a historically successful festival with roots that go back to the early ’90s, was held on Saturday, April 18, 2020, via Zoom video…
Read MoreWhat coronavirus means for Coachella
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak. The iconic music festival was expected to take place between April 10 and 12 and April 17…
Read MoreNipsey Hussle’s bodyguard reportedly clocked Wack 100 with a 6-piece (video)
The Rolling Loud festival passed through Los Angeles this past weekend, but not without fireworks that allegedly involved Wack 100 and Nipsey Hussle’s former bodyguard and friend, J Roc. Wack…
Read MoreTravis Scott injured during Rolling Loud Festival
Travis Scott badly injured his knee during his performance at Rolling Loud in New York – but continued the show like a pro. The Astroworld rapper took a nasty fall on…
Read MoreSinger Travis Malloy discusses upcoming film and music festival in Atlanta
Singer, songwriter and producer Travis Malloy sat down with rolling out TV to discuss his role in the inaugural Imaginarium Film and Music Festival Oct. 18-19, 2019, at New Birth…
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Travis Malloy reflects on his music influences and new album
Singer-songwriter Travis Malloy is spreading feel-good music with his soulful voice and inspiring lyrics. In September 2009, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native released his debut album, Lift Him Up, which was…
Read MoreBright and bold fashion moments from the 2019 CurlFest in Atlanta
CurlFest took over Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Beautiful Black and Brown people came out in bright and bold fashion statements to celebrate and enjoy the festivities from CurlFest’s…
Read MoreBest hairstyles from 2019 CurlFest Atlanta: Curls, kinks, coils, locs and more
CurlFest 2019 Atlanta drew a bevy of beautiful Black and Brown queens. The attendees sported voluminous Afros, defined curls, bold color, beautiful braids, and eye-catching accessories. To see some of…
Read More8 must-attend urban festivals and conferences
With the ever-growing number of conferences, music festivals, and cultural events coming up this fall, deciding which to attend can be overwhelming for consumers. We want to help you decide…
Read MoreONE Musicfest’s 10th anniversary: J. Carter shares his 10 favorite moments
ONE Musicfest founder J Carter shares his top 10 favorite moments from the festival as the 10 year anniversary approaches: 2010 — “Common performed and De La Soul as well.…
Read MoreJ. Carter explains what makes ONE Musicfest unique
ONE Musicfest, the largest two-day urban progressive music festival in the Southeast is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Rolling out spoke with J. Carter, the founder of ONE Musicfest,…
Read MoreBest photos from Soundset Music Festival
Soundset Music Festival is the largest outdoor annual music festival that takes place over the Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota. Hosted by Sway Calloway and Heather B, the weekend was…
Read MoreMurder and mayhem erupt during Miami’s Rolling Loud weekend
Rolling Loud stands as the premiere hip-hop music festival of Spring. For three days, top artists such as Cardi B, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, DMX and Travis Scott performed at…
Read MoreIs Ariana Grande more talented than Beyoncé? Coachella thinks so
Beyoncé’s Coachella performance was a culture-shifting moment for this generation. Although Beyoncé’s bold and Black show spawned an inspirational Netflix documentary and live album, Homecoming, the “Crazy in Love” singer…
Read MoreIdris Elba fulfills lifelong dream
Idris Elba fulfilled his dream as a DJ. The “Turn Up Charlie” star was supported by his fiancée Sabrina Dhowre and his daughter Isan, 17, as he took the stage at the…
Read MoreCardi B and the other artists set to headline international music festival
Twenty-six-year-old rapper Cardi B will take the stage in Finsbury Park in London this summer when she makes her Wireless Festival debut in a co-headlining slot with hip- hop trio…
Read MoreH.E.R. lights up the stage at V-103’s Winterfest
Some artists have that special something about them, and H.E.R. is definitely one of those artists who has the “it” factor. Something about her music and persona speaks to this…
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