'Africa will be strong': Galaxy of superstars hold virtual coronavirus concert

Probably one of the gay-friendliest ways to explore Southern Africa. It is hard to find the right words to describe our first-ever Africa experience, especially because we choose a completely new way of traveling for us by boarding a train from Rovos Rail.

Thanks to tough measures that included overnight curfews and restricted travel between provinces, health authorities were hopeful that African countries could avoid the worst of the coronavirus outbreaks that have ravaged Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of May 28, Nigeria and South Africa — two of the continent’s largest music economies — had

Growing up in Ramsbottom journalism ran in the blood for Alison Towner.

ASCAP will hold four virtual celebrations for its ASCAP Pop, Screen, Latin and Rhythm & Soul Music Award winners, the organization announced Thursday (May 28).

One of the biggest threats to our mental health is the stigma surrounding it–nearly , but the topic is all-too-often met with silence and shame.But as these mental health quotes help prove, we can change that.Talking openly about mental health destroys dangerous taboos, normalizes treatment, and reminds us that we are never truly alone in our suffering.Here are 21 seriously inspirational mental health quotes—from Hollywood actors, pop stars, best-selling authors, psychologists, world leaders,

Def Jam is going international. A little more than a half a year after launching Def Jam South East Asia, Universal Music Group announced Def Jam Africa, a new division based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, that will focus on "hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa" and report to Universal Music Sub-Saharan Africa & South Africa managing director Sipho Dlamini.

Today, Universal Music Group announced that it is launching Def Jam Africa, a new label division that operates within the continent to represent the best hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa. To start, the label will be based in Johannesburg and Lagos; the entirety of its starting roster comes from either South Africa and Nigeria.

It’s an exciting day in the local music industry today as record giant Universal Music South Africa announces that they have developed a local division of the world-famous Def Jam Recordings imprint – and it’s set to be a game-changer for African music.

By Jem Aswad

Def Jam is going international. A little more than a half a year after launching Def Jam South East Asia, Universal Music Group today announced Def Jam Africa, a new division based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, that will focus on "hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa" and report to Universal Music Sub-Saharan Africa & South Africa Managing Director Sipho Dlamini.

Olivia Holt, who starred in Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, is heading back to Freeform as the lead in the Jessica Biel-produced series Cruel Summer.

By Jem Aswad

Katy Perry is coming to Good Morning America! On Monday (May 18), the pop star announced that she will serve as the first headliner of the morning show's upcoming summer concert series.

Downtown Music Holdings announced its acquisition of South Africa-based independent music publisher Sheer Music on Monday (May 18), expanding the company's footprint on the continent and providing Sheer’s African artists with new access to global markets.Under the deal, which builds on a longstanding relationship between Sheer and Downtown’s publishing division, Sheer will continue to operate as a standalone business within Downtown’s portfolio, maintaining its independent royalty platform to

Ndlovu Youth Choir keeps flying the South African flag high. After wowing audiences around the globe with their proudly South African interpretations of some of the world’s biggest hits on America’s Got Talent, the Ndlovu Youth Choir have released a new album with even more amazing renditions. The choir ha become a symbol of hope and pride for South Africans and we get up close and personal with Ralf Schmitt, the choir’s artistic director, as we celebrate their massive impact.

John Legend is heading back to work to deliver a special immersive virtual reality performance in an empty Los Angeles studio.

John Legend is heading back to work to deliver a special immersive virtual reality performance in an empty Los Angeles studio.