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Hamnet is a swing & mostly a miss
“You are simply mouthing the words”, yells a disgruntled Shakespeare at a struggling performer. But in a way, that’s what Hamnet does a majority of the time.
By Juju7 months ago in Beat
What “We Are the World” Was Really Asking of Us
A reflective essay exploring the deeper meaning of “We Are the World,” including its themes of unity, moral responsibility, compassion, and collective humanity.
By Flower InBloom7 months ago in Beat
Awakening Financial Confidence: Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson’s New Book Inspires Readers to Reimagine Wealth and Personal Power
A new book arriving this month encourages readers to rethink their relationship with money, credit, and personal financial power. Financial educator and author Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson is preparing to release her latest book, The Millionaire In You: Can You See Her Yet? Manifesting and Mastering Your Money and Credit, on March 15. The project blends financial education with personal insight, offering readers a thoughtful guide to understanding how mindset, knowledge, and consistency can influence long-term financial success.
By Tammy Reese7 months ago in Beat
Singer Sterling: From Gospel Roots to R&B Stardom — The Rise of Houston’s Turn Up King
In today's evolving music landscape, few artists embody versatility, resilience, and passion quite like Singer Sterling. With roots deeply grounded in gospel music and a growing reputation in the R&B world, Sterling is steadily carving out his place as one of the industry's most dynamic rising voices. From singing background vocals as a teenager for gospel legends to networking with some of the biggest names in entertainment, Singer Sterling's journey reflects the power of persistence, faith, and undeniable talent.
By Tammy Reese7 months ago in Beat
Which NBA player does GOAT’s Will Harris play like?
When Will Harris — played by Caleb McLaughlin — steps on a Roarball court, the biggest criticism about him is his height. He’s the equivalent of a basketball point guard, which the film describes as a “small”. In fact, Will is the first small to ever be signed to a team in the league, which he receives a fair amount of ridicule for.
By Juju7 months ago in Beat
Orbit Radiate Pulse: The Videos
In October 2025, I discovered an app called Grok. It added a whole new layer to my creativity. At first, I used it for silly things, like making photos of my mom and me screaming at each other. It was really funny. But pretty quickly, I realized I could use Grok to bring my Gloria stories to life.
By Rick Henry Christopher 7 months ago in Beat
10 Dark Americana Tracks Brimming With Quiet Anguish
If you asked me to describe one of the 2020's most popular musical aesthetics, I'd immediately jump to the genre that conjures images of haunted churches, grimy trailer parks and tattered American flags wavering in the wind. This genre has a lot of labels, including slowcore, indie pop and Southern gothic, but I've always thought of it as "dark Americana."
By Kaitlin Shanks8 months ago in Beat
A New Way Of Listening
Introduction When I travel by train, I often take my Kindle and use it to read and play Backgammon and Othello. I also have BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Intagram and other streaming services.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Beat
Where Independent Music Finds Its Spotlight
W.O.A Entertainment Group started with a simple but powerful idea: independent artists deserve to be heard, and they shouldn’t have to compromise who they are to make it happen. Founded in 1998, the company has grown naturally over the years, evolving alongside the music industry while staying true to its core values—supporting artists, nurturing creativity, and operating with integrity.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
The Tango Connection. Top Story - February 2026.
I suppose I've become a writer so I wouldn't bore everyone to death telling them my stories. Reading them is reading. Not the same. There's rhythm. And timing and, most importantly, drama and suspense. Unless you have tremendous magnetism and an undeniable stage presence, there's no way you can engage an audience the way you can by writing your story. That's my opinion.
By Rene Volpi 8 months ago in Beat
Beverly Knight Joins Forces With Charitable Foundation
Soul singing legend Beverly Knight is so stranger to representing and providing wider access to opportunities in the music industry. She has now taken on the role as ambassador to a charitable foundation set up to help remember her musical director and guitarist Paul Reidy Reid.
By Ashish Prabhu8 months ago in Beat
Authenticity Is The Sound: The Michael Cali Interview
Interview Date: January 23, 2026 As a proud Filipino and Chicagoland artist, Michael Cali channels authenticity and faith in his singer-songwriter music. I spoke with him about his musical journey and what lies ahead for the rising star.
By DJ Nuclear Winter8 months ago in Beat