Watch: Tmcthedon in "Butterflies" Jake Crates April 07, 2022 โ 1 min read Share this post Tmcthedon_Butterflies_1 Share this post Written by Jake Crates Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling. Comments Music Groundbreaking Artist DJ Stussy Takes Listeners on a Journey of Identity, Culture, and Purpose with His Powerful Anthem โBLACKERโ Groundbreaking Los Angeles artistย DJ Stussyย is making an impact through his ability to blend hip-hop, singing, and social commentary, using his music as a platform to tell stories, challenge perspectives, and inspire meaningful conversations. Through his hit song โBLACKER,โ DJ Stussy takes listeners on a powerful journey of By Pamela Broussard โข 2 min read Music Lamont Sanders Says Success Means More When You Can Give Back: Inside His Mission With Bear Tag Entertainment For Lamont Sanders, success isn't simply measured by records sold, chart positions or the number of celebrities who show up to an event. Standing inside Independence High School in Charlotte during the 2026 Stellar Celebrity Basketball Game, Sanders offered a much deeper definition of what success means to By King Oโmuni Lens โข 5 min read Music Usher's World-Renowned ๏ปฟSaxophonist Mike Burton to Celebrate Birthday with Two Star Studded Shows at The Velvet Note Saturday, August 22nd Acclaimed saxophonist, producer, educator, and sought after touring musicianย Mike Burtonย is turning his birthday celebration into a night to remember, and heโs inviting his friends, fans, and music lovers to join him for what promises to be the birthday party of all time atย The Velvet Note in By Pamela Broussard โข 3 min read 10 Reasons a Brown-Skinned Girl From Oklahoma Fell in Love With Dolly Parton I had just finished a lunch meeting when I found out Dolly Parton was gone, and my heart dropped. I had put my phone down so I wouldnโt be distracted, and when I finally picked it back up, the first thing I saw was a video of her nephew By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 13 min read Film Hayden Panettiere: Grappling With Celebrity Deaths When You Feel the Weight of Their Struggles When the news that Hayden Panettiere passed away was announced, my stomach sank. Itโs been in knots on and off since. A lot of people donโt understand how traumatizing being an entertainment reporter can be. Yes, there are many glamorous parts of the job, mainly likened to travel By Brenda Alexander โข 5 min read Humanity Democracy Forum at Marthaโs Vineyard Was Hosted by Joy-Ann Reid, One of the Most Trusted Voices for Black America When Give Black Alliance and Black Voters Matter came together on Marthaโs Vineyard for a conversation about voting rights, Black political power and the future of American democracy, Joy-Ann Reid was the natural choice to lead it. On Friday, August 14, The Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs hosted By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read Antoine Scott Keeps the Laughter Going Ahead of the SHEEN Awards Antoine Scott has been on the move, with recent comedy performances and the Stellars Celebrity Basketball Game giving the comedian plenty of opportunities to do what he loves โ entertain and make people laugh. Now, with those events behind him, Scott is looking ahead to his next opportunity: hosting the SHEEN By King Oโmuni Lens โข 2 min read Dr. Tara S. Merchant Is More Than a Journalist Sheโs a Media Powerhouse, Legal Professional, Author and Storytelling Visionary Dr. Tara S. Merchant is not easily defined by a single title. She is one of the most sought-after journalists, interviewers and media personalities, but her professional journey extends far beyond the microphone and camera. A media executive, author, legal professional, entrepreneur, storyteller, public-service figure and founder of By Pamela Broussard โข 6 min read Danton Whitley Sr. and his wife, Felicia Whitley, share a beautiful musical moment at the piano, where love, faith, and partnership come together. Their connection is part of the inspiration behind Dantonโs soulful gospel single, โNew.โ Lifestyle Acclaimed Singer Danton Whitley Sr. and Wife Felicia Share a Love Story Behind His New Gospel Single, โNewโ - A Heartfelt Story of Love, Faith, Purpose and the Transformative Power of God There is something special about a love that not only brings two people together, but also brings them closer to God. For acclaimed singer, recording artist, and songwriterย Danton Whitley Sr.ย and his wife, Felicia Whitley, their relationship represents love, partnership, faith, and the beauty of discovering purpose together. Their By Pamela Broussard โข 3 min read
Music Groundbreaking Artist DJ Stussy Takes Listeners on a Journey of Identity, Culture, and Purpose with His Powerful Anthem โBLACKERโ Groundbreaking Los Angeles artistย DJ Stussyย is making an impact through his ability to blend hip-hop, singing, and social commentary, using his music as a platform to tell stories, challenge perspectives, and inspire meaningful conversations. Through his hit song โBLACKER,โ DJ Stussy takes listeners on a powerful journey of By Pamela Broussard โข 2 min read
Music Lamont Sanders Says Success Means More When You Can Give Back: Inside His Mission With Bear Tag Entertainment For Lamont Sanders, success isn't simply measured by records sold, chart positions or the number of celebrities who show up to an event. Standing inside Independence High School in Charlotte during the 2026 Stellar Celebrity Basketball Game, Sanders offered a much deeper definition of what success means to By King Oโmuni Lens โข 5 min read
Music Usher's World-Renowned ๏ปฟSaxophonist Mike Burton to Celebrate Birthday with Two Star Studded Shows at The Velvet Note Saturday, August 22nd Acclaimed saxophonist, producer, educator, and sought after touring musicianย Mike Burtonย is turning his birthday celebration into a night to remember, and heโs inviting his friends, fans, and music lovers to join him for what promises to be the birthday party of all time atย The Velvet Note in By Pamela Broussard โข 3 min read
10 Reasons a Brown-Skinned Girl From Oklahoma Fell in Love With Dolly Parton I had just finished a lunch meeting when I found out Dolly Parton was gone, and my heart dropped. I had put my phone down so I wouldnโt be distracted, and when I finally picked it back up, the first thing I saw was a video of her nephew By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 13 min read
Film Hayden Panettiere: Grappling With Celebrity Deaths When You Feel the Weight of Their Struggles When the news that Hayden Panettiere passed away was announced, my stomach sank. Itโs been in knots on and off since. A lot of people donโt understand how traumatizing being an entertainment reporter can be. Yes, there are many glamorous parts of the job, mainly likened to travel By Brenda Alexander โข 5 min read
Humanity Democracy Forum at Marthaโs Vineyard Was Hosted by Joy-Ann Reid, One of the Most Trusted Voices for Black America When Give Black Alliance and Black Voters Matter came together on Marthaโs Vineyard for a conversation about voting rights, Black political power and the future of American democracy, Joy-Ann Reid was the natural choice to lead it. On Friday, August 14, The Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs hosted By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read
Antoine Scott Keeps the Laughter Going Ahead of the SHEEN Awards Antoine Scott has been on the move, with recent comedy performances and the Stellars Celebrity Basketball Game giving the comedian plenty of opportunities to do what he loves โ entertain and make people laugh. Now, with those events behind him, Scott is looking ahead to his next opportunity: hosting the SHEEN By King Oโmuni Lens โข 2 min read
Dr. Tara S. Merchant Is More Than a Journalist Sheโs a Media Powerhouse, Legal Professional, Author and Storytelling Visionary Dr. Tara S. Merchant is not easily defined by a single title. She is one of the most sought-after journalists, interviewers and media personalities, but her professional journey extends far beyond the microphone and camera. A media executive, author, legal professional, entrepreneur, storyteller, public-service figure and founder of By Pamela Broussard โข 6 min read
Danton Whitley Sr. and his wife, Felicia Whitley, share a beautiful musical moment at the piano, where love, faith, and partnership come together. Their connection is part of the inspiration behind Dantonโs soulful gospel single, โNew.โ Lifestyle Acclaimed Singer Danton Whitley Sr. and Wife Felicia Share a Love Story Behind His New Gospel Single, โNewโ - A Heartfelt Story of Love, Faith, Purpose and the Transformative Power of God There is something special about a love that not only brings two people together, but also brings them closer to God. For acclaimed singer, recording artist, and songwriterย Danton Whitley Sr.ย and his wife, Felicia Whitley, their relationship represents love, partnership, faith, and the beauty of discovering purpose together. Their By Pamela Broussard โข 3 min read