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Jaymin Refuses to Be Boxed In on EP STATIC

by Sharafa Odusanya October 7, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Seattle R&B singer Jaymin is continuing to carve out his own lane with STATIC, an 11-track project that blends contemporary R&B with the gospel roots and wide-ranging musical influences that have shaped him.

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Savannah Ré Is Doing It Her Way: Independence and the Art of Slowing Down [Exclusive]

by Chantell Hayden May 12, 2025
written by Chantell Hayden

Savannah Ré is moving differently these days—and it’s not just because her highly anticipated project Formed finally has a release date.

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Concert Review: Smino’s Kountry Kousins Tour Brings Soul, Style, and St. Louis Flavor to the Shrine

by Sharafa Odusanya May 5, 2025
written by Sharafa Odusanya

On Thursday, May 1st, the historic Shrine Auditorium/ Expo Hall in Los Angeles, just across the street from USC, came alive with the unique sound and soulful swagger of Smino as he brought his Kountry Kousins Tour to town. As someone who has grown up attending shows at this legendary venue, I can confidently say this was one of the most creatively staged and musically tight performances I’ve seen there.

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Kevin Ross Talks New Project ‘Love Uptempo Vol.1’ and Upcoming Tour

by Jalyn Green March 3, 2025
written by Jalyn Green

R&B singer and songwriter Kevin Ross is preparing to release his upcoming album,  Love Uptempo Vol. 1, on April 4, 2025. “I raise the question, what pace are you living your life at?” Ross shares about his latest new project.

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Exclusive: Morace and Elaine Landy Talks Vybe Vault RnB Live Showcase [Video]

by Rebecca Eugene September 3, 2024
written by Rebecca Eugene

Vybe Vault RnB, a premier platform for showcasing unsigned R&B talent, is gearing up for its next big event on September 4th, 2024, at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY.

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The 2024 Roots Picnic Was The Perfect Start To Black Music Month

by Chantell Hayden June 6, 2024
written by Chantell Hayden

The 2024 Roots Picnic kicked off June 1-2 at The Mann at Fairmount Park where a sold-out crowd of over 60,000 festivalgoers flooded the park to see their favorite artists across three stages.

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Elijah Blake Unfiltered: Shedding Light on “Ghostbuster” and a Look Ahead

by Celine Kerik April 17, 2024
written by Celine Kerik

Justine Skye’s “Collide” and Justin Bieber’s “I Would” are from two distinct artists with completely contrasting styles, yet a behind-the-scenes force unites them: Elijah Blake. 

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The Nations Capital Moves to Miami For A Night

by Alfredo Banegas April 16, 2024
written by Alfredo Banegas

Like many times before in its history our nation’s capital relocated again. To Miami, this time, for one night as ZeyZey played host to an all-encompassing Washington D.C. cultural display.

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Singer Haben Is Ready To Soar

by Robert Frezza March 23, 2024
written by Robert Frezza

R&B singer and songwriter Haben was born in Seattle and her sultry voice is giving her fans something to wait for. Her new EP is almost finished but before we look forward, we take a look back at Haben’s career.

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Redefining the Age of 17: Gen-Z R&B Artist Obai Drops Debut EP ‘svnteen’

by Lucy Niederman February 13, 2024
written by Lucy Niederman

The Knockturnal interviewed the Phoenix, Arizona native in advance of releasing his debut EP with Geffen Records, svnteen. From a young age, the singer-songwriter was surrounded by music from a young age. Alongside listening to Sudanese, R&B, and pop music, Obai is dedicated to mastering his craft as a musician and sharing his talents with the world.

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In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest di In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest divide is not between left and right, but within the left itself.

The play brings together Greta (Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner), a longtime ACLU donor on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and Tanner (Emmy nominee Shannon Purser), the young representative sent to secure a substantial contribution. While initially united by progressive values, their conversation quickly exposes a widening generational and ideological rift.

Henner and Purser deliver performances that keep an ideological debate grounded in recognizable human emotion.

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An evening that brought two distinct culinary pers An evening that brought two distinct culinary perspectives into the same Midtown kitchen…

LOLITA welcomed the flavors of Baja California Sur to New York for a one-night culinary collaboration with Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, bringing Chefs JC Colón and Eric de Maeyer together for a tasting experience complemented by agave-driven cocktail pairings from Beverage Director Marshall Minaya.

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The next era of Delta is taking flight with an ele The next era of Delta is taking flight with an elevated Delta One. ✈️ 

The sky welcomes a lavish world of wonder with a journey full of the very best in airline dining, hospitality and rest.

Available first on transoceanic Delta One routes departing Los Angeles International Airport this fall plans are for the specialty line to expand across the full global network in early 2027.

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Drawing on journal entries and memories from her l Drawing on journal entries and memories from her late twenties, IS THIS THE END? documents a period of change that Cutler was still trying to make sense of as she lived through it. 

The Knockturnal caught up with Chelsea to talk about writing her way through her twenties, coming to terms with getting older and figuring out what comes next.

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Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carria Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carriage! The women of #TheGildedAge are back for more.

Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sonja Warfield stopped by PaleyFest to share behind-the-scenes stories and tease what’s ahead in Season 4.

The cult favorite HBO series returns November 1.

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Who says LA doesn’t do theater?  Marisa Tomei, Ro Who says LA doesn’t do theater? 

Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Natasha Rothwell, Rob Morrow and a roster of film, television and theater performers gathered Tuesday night at The Wallis in Beverly Hills for THIS IS CRAZY!, a one-night-only benefit performance. 

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Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact. 

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, actress Ellen Barkin reflected on her experience with beloved talent manager Chris Huvane, sharing a personal perspective on a life and legacy that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the importance of connection, compassion, and continuing the conversation around mental health.

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Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what m Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what matters. ✨

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cody Rigsby opened up about his personal mental health journey, the role of therapy, and how building a relationship with movement, maintaining a routine, and making time for loved ones can support overall well-being.

The evening brought together voices and advocates to spark meaningful conversations and remind us that we’re never alone.

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Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a lit Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a little ’90s R&B. 🎶

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Justin Sylvester opened up about the importance of prioritizing mental health and his personal relationship with therapy. He also brought a little nostalgia to the conversation, dishing on his favorite ’90s R&B hits.

Because taking care of yourself is always in style, and sometimes, the right soundtrack makes all the difference.

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A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

Revisit the full cover story and iconic shoot at theknockturnal.com

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At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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A Caribbean escape, redefined. The Knockturnal c A Caribbean escape, redefined. 

The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
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