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September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Megan Thee Stallion brings heat, partnering with Flamin’ Hot for TSU scholarships

College semesters are always a whirlwind, but this time, there’s some extra heat coming your way. Houston’s very own Megan Thee Stallion, a Texas Southern...

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September 20, 2023September 23, 2023

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Recording industry pays homage to Gloria Estefan, other Latin music elites

At their state-of-the-art headquarters in Washington, DC last night, the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) celebrated an incredible group of artists, label executives and policymakers whose...

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Salt-N-Pepa release 30th anniversary edition of ‘Very Necessary’ with release of new vinyl, CD, digital versions

GRAMMY® Award-winning trailblazing hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will celebrate three decades of their classic fourth full-length album, “Very Necessary,” with the release of “Very Necessary (30TH...

by Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2023September 19, 2023

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R&B superstar Muni Long highly-anticipated new single ‘Made for Me’

Picking up where her GRAMMY® Award-winning campaign peaked earlier this year, R&B superstar Muni Long has returned with her highly anticipated new single “Made For Me,” out now via Supergiant...

by Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

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Coco Jones brings back that old-school R&B vibe

Born Courtney Michaela Jones, some might recognize the singer from her earlier years being on Disney’s "Let it Shine." Now, Jones is on Def Jam’s record label and is well on her way to the top.

by Staff September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gifts back publishing rights to Bad Boy artists

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Sean “Diddy” Combs has gifted his Bad Boy family with life-changing anniversary gifts. According to Billboard, the music mogul...

by Staff September 5, 2023September 9, 2023

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NNPA president launches daily radio commentary show

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Inside the hallowed halls of the Audacy Studios at the heart of New York’s financial district, National Newspaper Publishers...

by Staff September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

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Fun for the entire family: North Houston’s City Place swings into September with slate of mostly-free activities

Fall is fast approaching, and north Houston’s dynamic business and lifestyle hub City Place is gearing up for a busy September with an exciting lineup of mostly...

by Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2023September 2, 2023

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Usher releases new video ‘Good Good’ featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker

Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winning Global Superstar Usher’s video for “Good Good,” his “pleading post-breakup track with some serious Atlanta bounce to it” (Stereogum), is out...

by Staff August 24, 2023August 26, 2023

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Mouthwatering Wednesday: Mama’s Hamburger Hash creates easy ‘back-to-school’ meal

Hey, it’s back-to-school time and as we do our best to ease back into our normal routines, we need less fuss in everything we do....

by Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2023August 24, 2023

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‘The Godfather has left us’: Leader, mentor and music business legend Clarence Avant dies 92

Tragically, Jacquline Avant, at 81, Clarence Avant’s wife of 54 years, was murdered during a burglary in the early morning hours of December 1, 2021, in the couple’s home in Beverly Hills. The murder was was a home invasion in the wealthy Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills.

by Staff August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

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Texas Southern student chosen to participate in prestigious ‘No Label Academy’ music program at Harvard University

A Texas Southern University has earned the prestigious honor of being selected to study music at Harvard University. Louis Rose will join 21 other students...

by Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2023August 23, 2023