It doesn’t matter how rich or famous you are. If you work in British TV, there’s one thing you crave, and that money can’t buy. A TV award from BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) confers a status, recognition, and validation that’s right up there with an Emmy. Quite simply, everyone in the
For all of our comprehensive NZ Music Month coverage, head to the Rolling Stone New Zealand homepage. As the summer sun gives way to these grey Autumnal days, Flaxxies rise to keep the blues at bay. This high-energy five-piece band, made up of high school mates Eric Goodger (lead guitar), Nick Tait (rhythm guitar), Chris Manning
About 25 University of Michigan students, faculty and community members virtually attended a conversation with artist Morehshin Allahyari Friday afternoon. Titled “Rather a Jinn than a Cyborg,” the discussion centered around Allahyari’s recent works, the artistic and research applications of technology and looking at technology through an activist lens. The conversation, sponsored by the Digital
A concrete jungle was transformed into a cultural hive of activity bursting with colour. Westquay’s multi-storey car park welcomed artists, dancers, and creatives at the weekend. Returning for a second year, the Multi-Stories event highlighted the vibrant culture of Southampton, with various activities taking place across levels one to three. And with more than 30
Here’s a roundup of three new singles by local artists that caught our ears. Slow Funeral: ‘Purple Roses’ Singer-songwriter Mary Norris’ new song “Purple Roses” released under Morris’ musical alias, Slow Funeral, starts off with a beautifully muted arrangement that lends color and weight to lines like “Am I happy?/ Is this what family feels
Hype Kingdom Published on May 19th, 2024 | by Dr. Jerry Doby As a recent mother to both a boy and a girl, Terri Bannister finds profound inspiration in the transformative power of music. For her, it’s more than a passion. It’s a calling. From a tender age, she gravitated towards music, effortlessly weaving melodies and
After an artist accused the painter Kehinde Wiley of sexual assault in an Instagram post on Sunday, Mr. Wiley denied the allegations, saying on his own Instagram account that “someone I had a brief, consensual relationship with almost three years ago is now making a false accusation about our time together.” “These claims are not
Rhyme Report Published on May 19th, 2024 | by Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson BET Music named burgeoning Brooklyn drill trio 41 as the BET Amplified artists for April. Recognized as BET Music’s seal of endorsement for the next big thing in music, BET Amplified spotlights artists poised for significant impact in the industry. Made up
This moment in United States arts philanthropy is defined in part by long-overdue investments in Black, Latinx, Arab, Asian, and Native artists and organizations. The Mellon Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Foundation, and others have evolved their grantmaking to invest more deeply in creative communities of color, and MacKenzie Scott has funneled hundreds of millions of
ENGLEWOOD — Back in October, Gina Battle’s future seemed like a straight line. Pull Quote “I am a forward-thinking person and I am making plans all of the time. I need to see what is around the corner so that I can look forward to it. Without that information, it’s hard for me, because I