*California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta is urging Californians to take advantage of recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs. Bonta’s announcement coincides with a CNBC survey that reports 31% of Black women are disproportionately impacted by student debt. Also, four years after
*Philadelphia, PA – Critics hailed it as “authentic and gritty,” “edgy and vibrant,” and “an action-laden epic about the rise and fall of an inner-city crack dealer.” The film was New Jack City. Thirty years after its original release, theatrical hitmaker Je’Caryous Johnson resurrects the record-grossing crime thriller on stages across the country. Written, directed
Renowned Oscar and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and composer Jon Batiste, 3x Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling recording artist Pentatonix and the iconic Grammy-winning and 13-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren deliver the official music video for ‘Sweet (Single Edit)’ via Di-Namic Records/BMG. ’Sweet’ is like a jolt of positivity right when we need it the
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Grammy award-winning British singer and songwriter Joss Stoneannounces her first-ever holiday album, Merry Christmas, Love, out digitally on September 30th via S-Curve/Hollywood Records. A physical CD release will follow on October 21st and Vinyl will be available on November 11th. To mark the occasion, Joss shares the first single from the project, the spirited Stevie Wonder classic, “What Christmas
If an album can be simultaneously futuristic and nostalgic, this one is. It’s also a keyboard player’s dream. Imperial Boxmen—a quartet of keyboardist Kevin Ford, … Read More “Imperial Boxmen: Imperial Boxmen (600 Block)” The post Imperial Boxmen: Imperial Boxmen (600 Block) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Jazz musicians spend years mastering their instruments, but when it comes to recording their instruments, many don’t know where to begin. In the eras of … Read More “Audio Files: Recording Gear for Musicians” The post Audio Files: Recording Gear for Musicians appeared first on JazzTimes.
Congratulations pour in for Gospel singer Eben as he welcomes a new baby with his wife Jahdiel. Taking to his Instagram page, the ‘victory’ singer shared the great news with his fans, along with an adorable photo showing the baby’s hand. “Come and join us sing HALLELUJAH. Heaven has just dispatched another KING to earth
Bryson Tiller is back. The Grammy-nominated singer revisits the snap era on his new single “Outside.” The Vinlyz-helmed track samples Ying Yang Twins’ 2005 hit “Wait (The Whisper Song),” which was produced by Mr. Collipark. Over a pulsing bass complemented by hi-hats and finger snaps, Tiller finds himself getting flirty with a newly-single woman. It’s
Jazmine Sullivan’s latest album Heaux Tales continues to collect accolades. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded Sullivan with a gold certification for achieving 500,000 equivalent sales units. It is Sullivan’s second album to receive an award from the organization. Sullivan’s debut album, Fearless, received a platinum certification in April for selling more than one million