San Francisco, CA – On the heels of his comeback single with dancehall superstar Sean Paul, London-based reggae fusion legend Maxi Priest is doing everything he can to make his native home of Jamaica continue to “Feel So Alive” after the devastation from Hurricane Melissa. First and foremost, Maxi is supporting his brother in music, […]
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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Set for Oct. 24 Release
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” a drama chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album “Nebraska,” is set to be released Oct. 24 by 20th Century Studios. The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as longtime manager Jon Landau, with Scott Cooper directing and adapting from Warren Zanes’ book of the […]
Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J and Son, S.O.T.U. Announce New Era of Digital Underground featuring DUNxG Releases on Intercept Music
Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, co-founder of the iconic hip hop group Digital Underground (DU), is extending his musical legacy with his label imprints, Herb n Soul Media and Digital Dope Music Group. The veteran musician along with his son S.O.T.U. (Son of the Underground) and his band, D.U.Nx.G. (Digital Underground Next Generation) are simultaneously releasing […]
RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo and Husband Eddie Arrested in Alleged Insurance-Fraud Case
EURweb reports that Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Edward “Eddie” Osefo, both 41, were arrested on Oct. 9, 2025 after a Maryland grand jury indicted them on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts tied to an alleged insurance-fraud scheme. Prosecutors say the couple staged a burglary at their Finksburg home […]
Latin American Indie Labels Thrive with Intercept Music’s Support
San Francisco, CA – Intercept Music is reinforcing its mission to take the lead in independent music marketing and distribution. Founder and chairman, Ralph Tashjian and CEO, Tod Turner announced at the beginning of the year that expanding a territorial footprint into the rapidly growing Latin music markets was a goal and brought on Martin […]
Intercept Music Lands $50 Million Deal to Acquire U.S. and Latin Music Catalogs—Pushing Boundaries for Indie Artists
San Francisco, CA — Intercept Music is making major waves in the independent music world. The tech-powered distribution and marketing platform just closed a $50 million private partnership to fund the acquisition of music catalogs across the U.S. and Latin America—a move that could dramatically boost revenue for indie artists, songwriters, and rights holders. The […]
Queens of Soul Join Forces for Historic U.S. Tour: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills Light Up One Stage
NEW YORK — A powerful chapter in music history is about to be written as four legendary women—Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills—unite for an electrifying national tour. “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage,” produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), promises an unforgettable evening celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and decades of iconic […]
Black Media Was Built to Uplift Us. Shame on The Root for Playing Into Stereotypes.
By Edrea Davis – Let’s be real—Beyoncé didn’t just open a tour, she created a whole vibe. The Cowboy Carter kickoff at SoFi Stadium was more than a concert—it was a cultural statement, a Southern reclamation, and a celebration of Black identity in a space where it’s too often erased. From the visuals to the […]
Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Isn’t an Apology Tour—He’s Dropping Bars, and Some Can’t Take It
By Edrea Davis – Will Smith’s return to music with Based on a True Story has sparked a range of reactions, but the most revealing part of the discourse isn’t even about the album—it’s about who’s reviewing it and how. Many mainstream writers seem to come at Smith’s work with a tone that’s lowkey dismissive—instead […]