IMG_0674 Culture When Culture Becomes Cure: Inside Atlanta’s ELEVATE 2025 Festival Atlanta has always had a pulse you can feel before you see it. It hums through the murals on Edgewood, the basslines from passing cars on Peachtree, the way a barber’s laugh spills out of a shop and becomes part of the soundtrack of the city. Ours is a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-13 at 08.31.56 Culture Drew Sidora Leads the Charge for Health Equity in Atlanta When art imitates life, powerful things can happen. Actress and singer Drew Sidora transformed a storyline from her television series 'Mind Your Business' (Bounce TV) into a real-life movement for women’s health in Atlanta. After her character’s battle with endometriosis — a plotline inspired by writer Staci By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
images HIP HOP Manny Releases New Single "Like That" Orange, New Jersey native Manny is making his presence felt in the rap game with his new single, “Like That,” produced by Roc. The rising MC, known for his vivid storytelling and sharp delivery, has built a name on authenticity and hustle—traits that shine throughout his latest release. Manny, By Jake Crates • 1 min read
HEDDA_Still_01-H-2025.jpg Tessa Thompson Honored at SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2025 The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) proudly announces its first list of honorees for the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, taking place Oct. 25–Nov. 1. As the nation’s largest university-run film festival, SCAD celebrates a dynamic lineup of acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and producers whose work has By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Screenshot 2025-10-08 at 11.51.00 AM Newport Beach Film Festival to honor Jacob Elordi with the Maverick Award The 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) announced that Jacob Elordi will receive the Maverick Award on October 16th at 5:30pm at Regal Edwards Big Newport Cinema before the opening night of the annual festival. The presentation will take place immediately following a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter’ By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
sarahsoil Film Ciara and Russell Wilson Co-Executive Produce Powerful True Story of Faith and Fortune In America, Sarah’s Oil Finally, a story of African American discovery, innovation, and resilience that results in fortune not failure, Sarah’s Oil premieresNovember 7. Inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector (played by Naya Desir-Johnson), SARAH’S OIL tells the harrowing story of an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian By Donnell Sims • 2 min read
B8DB06E5-0C2A-439F-B526-9A35FEA7865B Music 4Fargo Joins Forces with Honey Bxby for New Single “Posted Alone” Rising artist 4Fargo has released his highly anticipated new single “Posted Alone” featuring the soulful vocals of Honey Bxby. The track, available now on all major streaming platforms, blends 4Fargo’s fresh melodic energy with Honey Bxby’s unique artistry to create a sound that feels both innovative and tailor-made By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
unnamed (6) HIP HOP Aklesso Joins 1K Phew For New Collaboration "Range!" Following a thought provoking freestyle on Sway In The Morning over Redman's classic cut "Tonights Da Night," Darkchild's newest rap signee Aklesso enlists Zaytoven collaborator 1K Phew and We The Revolt's Reconcile for "Range!." The Darrel Jones' directed music By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed (2) HIP HOP ItsHoly Drops New Track "Starr" Multi-platinum producer Major Seven handles the instrumentation for itsHOLY's brand new single "Starr." Fresh off the road from spot dates with Giggs (Toronto) and Timbaland (Vancouver), after serving as support for Sleepy Hallow & Sheff G's 'Winners Circle In Your City' tour, By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed Music hYYdn Drops New Song "Enemies" Before he hits the stage to perform at Songbyrd Music House in DC this weekend, hYYdn taps producer FelMax for "Enemies" via BigTyme Music Group / EMPIRE. Serving as the latest single off his soon-to-be-released Soul Work EP, the track looks back at the early years growing up in By Jake Crates • 1 min read
POST COVER-3 SCAD Announces Pharrell Williams as 2025 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award Winner The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce that GRAMMY Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated musician and filmmaker, philanthropist, designer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Williams’ groundbreaking contributions to fashion By Angela Watts • 3 min read
IMG_0335 Culture Belle Collective Returns: Southern Culture, Sisterhood, and Second Chances OWN’s hit reality series Belle Collective is back for Season Five, and this time the ladies of Jackson, Mississippi are giving us more than just brunches and bitchiness —they’re offering raw lessons in resilience, love, and the power of Southern sisterhood. Play Belle Collective Season 5 | Southern Sisterhood, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
