The Congress Theater in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood is one step closer to getting a full renovation.

A beloved 2003 thriller lauded as "slick" and "stupendous" has arrived on Prime Video. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, and Jason Statham, The Italian Job follows a group of ...

Maygen & the Birdwatcher, Gr3g, Sophie Hiroko and Sallyforth are also among this year’s roster of Twin Cities buzzmakers.

Gorillaz embark on yet another globetrotting adventure on “Damascus,” the animated outfit’s new single with Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and celebrated Syrian singer Omar Souleyman. “Damascus” gets ...

'Damascus' features the talents of Syrian artist Omar Souleyman and New York rapper and singer Yasiin Bey. By Lars Brandle Gorillaz swing into our lives once again with “Damascus,” another new track ...

Yasiin Bey began his career as a child actor before rising to fame as Mos Def in Hip Hop and film. His 2011 name change reflected a personal and artistic transformation. These photos highlight his ...

On this date in 1999, Brooklyn lyricist, actor, and social activist Yasiin Bey—who the Hip Hop world first knew as Mos Def—released his debut solo album Black On Both Sides on the Rawkus/Columbia ...

Laila is carving her own lane in music, but not without a word of caution from her father Mos Def. In a recently uploaded interview with Nessa on Hot 97, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter was asked ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Mace Dent Johnson Mace Dent Johnson is a writer on the kitchen team. To test ...

On this date in 2002, the Rick Famuyiwa-directed Brown Sugar was released in theaters worldwide. It told the story of two childhood friends who simultaneously fell in love with hip-hop – as well as ...

The couple welcomed their twins Cooper and Maya this past April Brandon Frankel/Instagram Gabourey Sidibe's is teasing her husband about giving her the "day off." On Monday, Dec. 30, the actress' ...