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Influential Women honors Isabel Varela for coaching women leaders
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Influential Women is spotlighting New York-based entrepreneur Isabel Varela for her work as a business coach, holistic practitioner and global speaker.
Story Forge summit draws entertainment leaders to Salt Lake City
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The inaugural Story Forge Artist Development Summit brought actors, filmmakers, writers, musicians and industry veterans to Salt Lake City on Aug. 20-22 for panels, workshops and networking aimed at career-building.
Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love gets 10th anniversary edition
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Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love: Lessons Learned From My Work and Friendship with Mother Teresa is marking its 10th anniversary with a new edition from Back2Ink Press.
Event wristband printing market to reach $2.34 billion by 2030
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The event wristband printing market is projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $1.64 billion in 2026, with demand rising across concerts, festivals, corporate events and sports venues.
Gabby B expands Funklândia with deluxe release
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Gabby B released Funklândia: Rooted Deluxe on August 28, 2026, adding five new tracks to the Brazilian funk and global pop project.
ChopMaster J pushes back on Digital Underground legacy claims
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Jimi “ChopMaster J” Dright used a new Like Father Like Fun podcast episode to defend the founding history of Digital Underground and the role he and Shock G played in creating the group.
Springing the Blues Festival will end after 34 years
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The Jacksonville Beach blues festival is retiring after its 34th annual event in April 2026, ending a 30-plus-year run that organizers say fulfilled its mission to keep blues music alive.
Rare Kraftwerk bicycle heads to Propstore auction
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Propstore will auction a limited-edition Kraftwerk bicycle designed by co-founder Ralf Hütter, with bids expected to reach $26,400 at a two-day UK sale on Oct. 1-2, 2026. The lot is one of just 21 made and comes with original accessories,…
Vic G debuts DAT BOI Experience in Hollywood
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Vic G and Zakanda Entertainment staged The DAT BOI Experience at El Cid on Sunset in Hollywood on Aug. 25, pairing a red carpet event with a live performance and the premiere of a vertical music video.
Diaspora Creatives Awards sets inaugural 2026 ceremony in Atlanta
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Diaspora Creatives Awards will hold its first ceremony Nov. 21, 2026, at Atlanta Virtual Studios, honoring African creatives across the global diaspora.
Varges Thomas lands top 10 on Urban Influencer Southern Soul Chart
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Independent R&B and Southern Soul artist Varges Thomas says his single “On the Floor” has broken into the top 10 on the Urban Influencer Southern Soul Chart.
LaCosta Tucker releases her original recording of It Matters to Me
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LaCosta Tucker has released her previously unheard version of “It Matters to Me” on August 27, 2026, giving country fans the original recording of the song later made famous by Faith Hill. The release adds to a run of new and unreleased music from…
NOAH drops dance single MOVE YA BODY
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NOAH has released “MOVE YA BODY,” a summer-ready dance track blending Brazilian funk, amapiano, gqom and EDM-pop. The single reflects the London-based artist’s Ethiopia-rooted sound and his push to make music that crosses cultures and gets crowds…
DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite launches on Steam with 10-player battle mode
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CAVE Interactive launched DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite on Steam on Aug. 27 JST, adding a new 10-player Royale mode, new stages, a new character and new music.
FIFDA returns to Paris Sept. 4-6 with 15 films from 13 countries and territories
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The 16th Festival International de Films de la Diaspora Africaine runs Sept. 4-6, 2026, at two Paris cinemas with 15 films, premieres and filmmaker talks.
10-year-old helps launch new children’s podcast SuperPod
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SuperPod, a six-episode children’s audio series created by 10-year-old Malia Westheimer and her father Cody Westheimer, debuts Sept. 1 with original music and free companion resources.
BoelangMake highlights factory audits, automation and R&D for galaxy projectors
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Zhongshan Bolang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. says its BoelangMake operation is built for global buyers seeking compliant, scalable sourcing for galaxy projectors and smart projection lighting.
My Little Conservatory named top Kindermusik program for third straight year
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My Little Conservatory in San Jose has been named the Top Kindermusik Program in the World for the third consecutive year by Kindermusik International.
Tatiana Lisovskaya releases debut memoir on survival and creativity
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Composer and visual artist Tatiana Lisovskaya has published her debut memoir, Imagination Will Come True, under the pen name Tatiana Lissa Maris.
AHEAD and 200 groups plan interfaith Raksha Bandhan celebration in New York
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AHEAD will host Universal Oneness on Aug. 29 with 200 partner organizations, bringing together faith, cultural and community leaders for music, prayer and dialogue in New York. The event is meant to highlight shared humanity during the Raksha…
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