TO NJPAC ON SATURDAY, JULY 18

Mayor Ras J. Baraka joins Joy Reid, Taye Diggs, Bevy Smith, and cast members from Power Book III: Raising Kanan for first-of-its-kind entertainment and fandom experience

Newark, NJ – July 13, 2026 –– Mayor Ras J. Baraka will join nationally recognized journalists, actors, producers, and entertainment executives at the inaugural ViewerCon, a first-of-its-kind entertainment and fandom experience presented by STARZ, on Saturday, July 18, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.

Part fan convention, part entertainment summit, and part cultural festival, ViewerCon was created by NBC News Entertainment Contributor and PopViewers CEO Chris Witherspoon to bring audiences closer to the people and projects shaping television, film, and popular culture. The full-day event will feature exclusive conversations, behind-the-scenes panels, celebrity appearances, and advance screenings while exploring the future of storytelling, media, and entertainment.

“It’s an honor for our city to host the first ViewerCon festival, and it makes so much sense that the debut conversation about storytelling would happen in a city named as the eighth most vibrant arts community in the country,” said Mayor Baraka. “Newark is steeped in our artistry: murals and music, painting and poetry, dance and drama, sculpture and spoken word, photography and film. Storytelling and artistic expression are born into our community and nurtured here through a mentoring pipeline that now includes workforce training for the jobs in our burgeoning film industry.”

Mayor Baraka will participate in a featured conversation with award-winning journalist and political commentator Joy Reid on Newark’s emergence as one of America’s fastest-growing destinations for film, television, technology, and the creative economy.

Additional programming throughout the day will feature conversations with acclaimed actors, producers, creators, media personalities, and industry leaders, culminating in a special panel with the cast and creators of STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan and an advance screening of the upcoming STARZ drama Fightland, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

KEY PROGRAMMING & SPEAKERS:

10:00 a.m.: Opening Fireside Conversation

Joy Reid, award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of The Joy Reid Show
Chris Witherspoon, Founder and CEO, PopViewers
Ras J. Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark
Midday Programming

Taye Diggs, actor and entrepreneur
Shelby Stone, Emmy Award-winning producer and co-founder, MicroHouse Films
Troy Brookins, co-founder, MicroHouse Films
Bevy Smith, media personality, author, and host of In Bed with Bevy
KeiLyn Durrel Jones, actor
Traci Saulsberry, author
Additional guests to be announced
4:00 p.m.: Flagship Programming – Victoria Theater

Patina Miller
Mekai Curtis
London Brown
Leslie Grossman
Sascha Penn
Featured presentation:

Advance screening of Fightland, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
As an entertainment journalist for more than a decade, Chris Witherspoon created ViewerCon to strengthen the connection between audiences and the entertainment industry.

“ViewerCon is designed to put audiences at the center of the conversation,” said Witherspoon. “I wanted to create a space where fans, talent, creatives, and industry leaders can come together for meaningful conversations about the culture, creativity, and where the industry is headed.”

ViewerCon also reflects Newark’s continued growth as a destination for film, television, and digital media production. The conference is partnering with organizations including the Newark Office of Film & Television, Newark Film Works, Newark Alliance, Audible, and MicroHouse Films to strengthen opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and residents while showcasing Newark’s expanding entertainment ecosystem.

ViewerCon will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

For tickets and additional information, visit viewercon.co.

About Viewercon

ViewerCon is a first-of-its-kind entertainment and media festival bringing together fans, creators, journalists, tastemakers, and industry leaders through exclusive screenings, celebrity conversations, immersive experiences, and community engagement. Founded by Chris Witherspoon, CEO of PopViewers and NBC News Entertainment Contributor, in partnership with STARZ, ViewerCon celebrates the intersection of television, film, culture, and fandom while creating meaningful opportunities for audiences and industry professionals to connect.

About Popviewers

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org

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Listen to “Nobody Wants to Die” Featuring Ice Cube: https://youtu.be/K8MPp4ylAiw

Endtroducing…..30th Anniversary Tour
21 North American Shows This September-November; to Perform Landmark Album Live For First Time Ever

One-Night-Only Performance of Endtroducing…..with BBC Symphony Orchestra at Barbican in London December 18

[Photo courtesy of Mass Appeal Records]

July 10, 2026 — Pioneering producer/DJ/composer DJ Shadow will celebrate two major releases in his catalog this year: the 10th anniversary of The Mountain Will Fall, and the 30th anniversary of his landmark debut album Endtroducing…..

Today he has detailed the Standard and Deluxe vinyl versions of The Mountain Will Fall 10th Anniversary Edition, available for pre-order starting today via Mass Appeal, along with the digital release of his track “Nobody Wants To Die” featuring Ice Cube. “Nobody Wants To Die” was originally released in 2016 with the video game Mafia III, and available today on DSPs for the first time ever. “Nobody Wants To Die” is courtesy of Take Two Interactive / 2k Games.

Listen to “Nobody Wants To Die” here: https://youtu.be/K8MPp4ylAiw

The Mountain Will Fall 10th Anniversary Standard Edition is a 2-disc high quality black vinyl release with a new cover by UK visual artist Paul Insect, who also designed the original cover. The 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is a limited edition 4-disc vinyl release that comes with a bonus zine, packaged in Metallic Silver Mylar Outer Bag and Pop-Up gatefold sleeve. The Deluxe Edition also includes “Nobody Wants To Die” featuring Ice Cube. The Deluxe Edition is only available from shop.massappeal.com and djshadow.com, and the Standard Edition is available at all retailers. Listen to the digital release now at https://djshadow.lnk.to/TMWFDLX

[Deluxe edition product shot, courtesy of Mass Appeal]

The digital version of the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Mountain Will Fall is available on DSPs today, and features both “Nobody Wants To Die” featuring Ice Cube and “Nobody Speak 2,” a new track released in June featuring Denzel Curry and TiaCorine.
“Nobody Speak Part 2” is a revisited version of the breakout song from The Mountain Will Fall featuring Run The Jewels and newly recorded verses by Denzel Curry and TiaCorine, who are also collaborators in The Scythe. Curry and TiaCorine revel in the chaos with relentless bars and a ferocious energy that meets the moment.

Listen to “Nobody Speak Part 2” here: http://djshadow.lnk.to/ns2

The Mountain Will Fall is the sixth studio album by DJ Shadow and was released on June 24, 2016 by Mass Appeal. It found Shadow shifting further toward original composition, a path that he would continue exploring further on his subsequent albums – 2019’s double LP Our Pathetic Age, and 2023’s Action Adventure.

The original version of “Nobody Speak” would go on to be certified gold by the RIAA, and has over 120 million streams on Spotify. The track exploded at radio globally and was performed by DJ Shadow and Run The Jewels on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. For the past decade the track has been omnipresent, soundtracking countless TV shows, commercials, video games, films and beyond (even prompting Fast Company to say “No, you’re not hearing things: This song is now in every movie trailer”). The music video for “Nobody Speak” was an instant classic, depicting an all-too-real scene of politicians brawling and released just months before the 2016 Presidential election. At the time, Shadow said they set out to make a “positive, life-affirming video that captures politicians at their election-year best. We got this instead.”

DJ Shadow also recently announced the Endtroducing…..30th Anniversary Tour, in which he will perform a set that is solely focused on his debut album for the first time ever. The 21-date tour of North America begins September 24 in San Diego, includes Los Angeles and New York City, and concludes November 1. He will then perform Endtroducing…..front-to-back with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican in London for a one-night-only concert on December 18. The event sold out in under two hours after tickets went on sale.

Endtroducing…..was released on September 16, 1996, a masterpiece that changed music forever. Crafted using two turntables and a sampler, it has long been appreciated as one of the most influential hip-hop albums ever made, and a fascinating musical world that generations of listeners have gotten lost, and found themselves, in. It is featured on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, Pitchfork’s Top 150 Albums of the 90s, Time Magazine’s 100 Greatest Albums of All Time, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and beyond. Endtroducing…..positioned DJ Shadow as a creative force that has pushed forward the boundaries of instrumental, electronic, hip-hop music and beyond over the past 30 years.

‘The Mo’ Wax Singles, 1993-1997 Box Set is also available now. The first legitimate reissue of DJ Shadow’s classic Mo’Wax Singles in decades, the eight-piece vinyl set was half-speed remastered from the original tapes by Miles Showell at Abbey Road.

https://djshadow.com/

Endtroducing….. 30th Anniversary Tour
9/24 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
9/25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
9/26 – San Francisco, CA – Portola Music Festival
10/1 – St. Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre
10/2 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
10/3 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/7 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
10/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
10/10 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
10/11 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
10/15 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
10/16 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
10/17 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
10/22 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/23 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
10/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
10/29 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
10/30 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
10/31 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
11/1 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
12/18 – London, UK – Barbican with BBC Symphony Orchestra & Jules Buckley

(July 8, 2026 The legacy of Biz Markie continues to reach new audiences and deepen its cultural impact through a series of recent milestones from the Biz Markie Estate, underscoring the enduring relevance of one of Hip-Hop’s most original and beloved icons. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking 1986 debut EP, Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz, the release that first introduced Biz’s unmistakable voice and creative spirit to the scene.

From new music that draws directly from his catalog, to major business partnerships, to the launch of a living archive dedicated to preserving his story, Biz Markie’s influence remains alive across music, media, and culture.

Downtown Music Publishing recently announced a new deal to represent the catalog of the Hip-Hop pioneer, including publishing administration, sync licensing, and representation of the late artist’s name, image, and likeness rights. The agreement marks a significant new chapter in the stewardship and expansion of Biz’s legacy, reflecting continued momentum around one of Hip-Hop’s most recognizable and enduring voices. “Biz always believed in the future of his work, and now it’s my responsibility to protect and carry that forward,” said Tara Hall, widow of Marcel Hall (Biz Markie) and executor of the estate. Read more about the deal in Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/lists/publishing-briefs-seeker-virgin-music-group-umpg-rebrand/biz-markie-downtown-music-publishing/

That momentum follows the successful debut of The Biz Markie Experience in New York, a special exhibition and living archive dedicated to preserving and celebrating Biz’s life, music, and cultural legacy. Unveiled on April 8, on what would have been Biz Markie’s birthday, the event featured over 50 estate-sanctioned artifacts from Biz’s personal archive, many of which had never before been shown publicly. The evening introduced SELECT CUTS, a limited-edition collection of original prints featuring rare 1986 photographs taken by legendary photographer George DuBose that capture Biz at the very beginning of his rise. The event drew notable figures from across music, media, and culture, and was further spotlighted in a Rolling Stone feature that described the exhibition as “a living, breathing timeline of Hip-Hop history.” Notables have been picking up their collector-prints, including fellow rap luminary and collaborator Marley Marl.

Biz continues to soundtrack contemporary culture: His timeless and iconic hit, “Just A Friend,” was prominently featured throughout the Knick’s legendary NBA Championship run, with sold-out crowds at Madison Square Garden singing every word. His presence is felt everywhere: Fat Joe recently wore a Biz Markie hat on his Joe & Jada podcast, and one of the lead characters in the final season of hit TV show The Boys wore a Biz Markie shirt. Biz is also featured in Episode 6 of Netflix’s Hip Hop Treasures, where Tara Hall meets with museum curators as part of the ongoing work to preserve his history for the Universal Hip Hop Museum. The episode further underscores the importance of Biz’s personal archive, prized collectibles, and cultural artifacts, while also acknowledging the growing recognition of his place within the larger story of Hip-Hop history.

The estate’s work arrives at a moment when Biz’s music and image continue to inspire new generations: Rising Def Jam R&B group 2BYG recently released their new single and music video “I Want You,” built around a sample of “Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz.” Biz’s voice and presence have also continued to echo through landmark works by other icons, including his memorable appearance onJay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls.” His work has been sampled over 1,500 times, including by Wu-Tang Clan (“Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit”), Nas (“Is Like”), A Tribe Called Quest (“Check the Rhime”), The Notorious B.I.G. (“Things Done Changed”), Beastie Boys (“Get It Together”), and even The Rolling Stones (“Anybody Seen My Baby?”).

Rolling Stone also spotlighted Biz over Fourth of July weekend in their Permanent Wave: 25 Album Covers That Brilliantly Use the American Flag feature, highlighting the cover of his 1993 album All Samples Cleared. The inclusion served as yet another reminder of Biz’s lasting place in the visual and cultural canon, featured alongside other legends, past and present, including Sly & the Family Stone, Beyoncé, Johnny Cash, 2 Live Crew, Bruce Springsteen, A$AP Rocky, OutKast, and more.

Biz Markie became one of music’s most distinctive personalities through his humor, vulnerability, originality, and unshakable sense of self. But his impact has always stretched far beyond any one song. As a pioneering rapper, beatboxer, DJ, performer, and cultural figure, Biz helped expand the creative boundaries of Hip-Hop and opened doors for generations of artists to bring more personality, experimentation, and humanity into the music.

The estate’s efforts also remain rooted in community. A portion of proceeds from recent releases supports the Biz Markie Just A Friend Foundation, which continues Biz’s spirit of generosity through programs serving children and families in need, including work in Harlem through Biz Markie’s Emergency Food Pantry, located at the Harlem Dowling West Side Center. More info here: https://www.bizmarkiesjustafriend.org/

These recent developments reflect more than remembrance, they point to a legacy that is not only still active and evolving, but shaping culture in real time. Biz Markie’s voice and impact remain as present as ever.

More news from the Biz Markie Estate will be announced soon.

Debuted during a live performance at the Obama Presidential Center dedication on June 18, “Better Believe” was co-written and performed with Guitars Over Guns and is now available on all major streaming platforms – listen HERE.

The Obama Foundation brought Vedder and Guitars Over Guns together for the project. Audio Arts students and alumni from Columbia College Chicago, where the song was recorded, joined young musicians from the nonprofit through a collaboration facilitated by Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Columbia adjunct professor of instruction and Chicago regional director for Guitars Over Guns.

All royalties earned by Eddie Vedder and the song’s co-writers will benefit Guitars Over Guns, an arts-based youth development organization that uses music, mentorship, and the arts to empower young people and expand opportunities for their future.

“Better Believe” Song Credits

song title:“Better Believe featuring Mark Anderson, Giselle Castro, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Jeremiah Fristoe, Mason Harris, Michael “Myskie” Hightower, Cassidy Lee, Naomi Owens, Isabella Santillan, Ayden Smith, Joy Viltz”

artist: Eddie Vedder, Guitars Over Guns

songwriters:

Eddie Vedder

Giselle Castro

Andre “Add-2” Daniels

Jeremiah Fristoe

Mason Harris

Michael “Myskie” Hightower

Naomi Owens

Joy Viltz

Iya Waters

producers: Andrew Watt, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Paul LaMalfa & Eddie Vedder

engineered by: Anthony Abruzzo – Lead Engineer, Jacob Araiza – Lead Engineer, Joey Fraider, Grace Kay, Kathrynn Vettas, John Burton mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound recorded at Columbia College, Chicago

performers:

Eddie Vedder – Vocalist, Guitar, background vocals

Joy Viltz – Vocalist

Giselle Castro – Vocalist

Naomi Owens – Vocalist

Michael “Myskie” Hightower – Vocalist

Mason Harris – Vocalist

Jeremiah Fristoe – Background Vocalist

Andre “Add-2” Daniels – Background Vocalist

Mark Anderson – Background Vocalist

Isabella Santillan – Guitar

Ayden Smith – Bass

Cassidy Lee – Drums

Josh Klinghoffer – Keyboard

For Eddie Vedder, please contact sarah@pearljam.com

For Guitars Over Guns, please contact katie@guitarsoverguns.org

OUT NOW – More music on the way

(Los Angeles, CA) June 12, 2026: Heating up the summer to a boiling point, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop legend, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ludacris tags in GRAMMY® Award-nominated rap powerhouse and CMG signee GloRilla for a brand new single entitled “Real Hustla” out now via DTP Records/Def Jam Recordings. It marks the first-ever collaboration between these hip-hop titans.


Stream the song https://ludacris.lnk.to/RealHustla
Watch the official visualizer https://youtu.be/oL3UnnnULng?si=nm1OZXPfzAvrEDQc


Ludacris first previewed “Real Hustla” with a clip on social media, inciting widespread anticipation for its release from his global audience. The track’s distorted synth loop twists around a loose beat punctuated by the thump of 808s and jittery hi-hats. Against this backdrop, Ludacris and GloRilla lock into an incendiary back-and-forth boosted by highly quotable bars. Fittingly, this banger culminates on a chantable chorus, “This the real hustla, this the real flow.”


Stay tuned for the premiere of a wild cinematic music video to accompany the song.


Just last month, he and GloRilla joined forces for the first time during the 2026 American Music Awards. Together, they presented the “Song of the Summer” award to global juggernaut BTS. Following the show, he dropped a super popular photo dump on Instagram, cataloging candid moments with the K-Pop superstars as well as Katseye, Leon Thomas, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Blackpink, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, and more. The carousel of pics reeled in 1 million-plus “likes.” EVERYBODY wants to party with Ludacris!


He maintains his momentum on the heels of “Pull Over.” Beyond stacking up millions of streams, its hilarious music video directed by legendary Dave Meyers, that still has the internet in a frenzy. Beyond plugs from Billboard, That Grape Juice, and more, The Source praised, “The release continues Ludacris’ legacy of delivering memorable and visually inventive music videos that blend comedy, storytelling, and hip-hop culture.”


In advance of the song’s release, he had HBCUs nationwide buzzing just in time for graduation. Marching bands took over school football stadiums with the drumlines and horns making the track Friday Night Lights-ready! Baller Alert documented the phenomenon as did The Neighborhood Talk along with many more. Check out the viral videos now!

In case you missed it, he debuted “Pull Over” during his showstopping performance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards where he also hosted the award show.


In 2025, Ludacris commemorated the 25th anniversary of his breakout second full-length album, Back For The First Time, with a brand-new limited-edition Vinyl version out now. It has incited widespread retrospective acclaim. Looking back, VIBE recalled, “The album was the launchpad for what has been a legendary career, as Ludacris went on to release several more studio albums and is now widely regarded as one of the most popular and acclaimed artists the south has ever produced.”

Reigniting southern hip-hop, Ludacris vaulted to the forefront of the culture when he originally dropped Back For The First Time on October 17, 2000—exactly 25 years ago. Upon arrival, the album bowed at #4 on the Billboard 200 and captured #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. It eventually earned a 3x-Platinum certification from the RIAA. Among a myriad of heaters, it boasted the 2x-Platinum-certified classic “What’s Your Fantasy” [feat. Shawnna], which reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and graced the soundtrack of the cult classic comedy How High.


There are no hustlas as real as Ludacris and GloRilla…
ABOUT LUDACRIS

Ludacris has consistently ushered hip-hop forward, defining the Atlanta scene at a pivotal moment upon his debut in 1999 and going on to impact the culture forever. Not only has he garnered three GRAMMY® Awards and sold over 24 million albums worldwide, but he has also simultaneously shined as an actor renowned for performances in everything from the Academy® Award-winning Crash to the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise and NETFLIX’s animated Karma’s World—which he created and produced. Along the way, he picked up dozens of Multiplatinum, Platinum, and Gold certifications and scored four #1 debuts on the Billboard 200. Generating billions of streams, he’s the rare artist who’s versatile enough to collaborate with Justin Bieber, Future, Jamie Foxx, and Lil Wayne or Usher, Missy Elliott, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, and Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. As a successful entrepreneur, his purview encompasses his label Disturbing tha Peace, various business ventures, and dozens of major brand collaborations. At the same time, he gives back at every turn as a committed philanthropist. In 2026, Ludacris kicks off his next sonic season with “Pull Over” and a whole lot more to come.


ABOUT GLORILLA


The world got its first taste of the multi-platinum recording artist GloRilla with her breakout single “FNF (Let’s Go)” in 2022, which sparked the viral #FNFChallenge and paved the way for the rising star to sign with Yo Gotti’s prestigious CMG record label in partnership with Interscope Records. The Memphis native’s 2024 rap domination kicked off when she released four Hot 100 top 30 hit songs, including “Yeah Glo!,” “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME,” “TGIF,” and “Wanna Be.” Along with amassing the highest opening week for a female rapper on the Billboard 200 with her acclaimed debut album GLORIOUS earning a career-best 69,000 units, Big Glo became the first female rapper to have multiple projects, Ehhthang Ehhthang and GLORIOUS, sell over 500,000 units in 2024.

GloRilla has received multiple GRAMMY nominations, including Best Rap Performance in 2022 with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and in 2024 with “Yeah Glo!.” She has earned several nominations and awards from BET, Billboard, BMI, iHeartRadio, MTV and more. Billboard crowned her the “Hottest Female Rapper of 2024.” This year GloRilla received the Powerhouse Award at Billboard Women’s In Music event. She also took home the BMI Impact Award for her groundbreaking artistry, and influence on the future of music. GloRilla became the youngest female artist to receive Songwriter of the Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, further cementing her status as one of the premier artists of today. In 2025, GloRilla was the Top Female Rap Artist for Billboard’s year-end chart.

Cops and Robbers Clash on the Streets of Los Angeles

Check out the new series from Courtney A. Kemp and Tani Marole.

“Real men live by our own set of rules,” Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel) intones in the opening moments of the Nemesis trailer. “Nah,” Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law) responds, “real men know right from wrong.”

At its heart, that’s the central conflict of Nemesis, the new drama from Power creator Courtney A. Kemp and Tani Marole. Stiles and Wilder are adversaries on opposite sides of the law, but they’re also
reflections of each other: two men trying to provide for their families the only way they know how.

Nemesis is all about this delicate dance between Stiles and Wilder, right down to its title. “We definitely wanted to address the idea of a nemesis, someone who takes you down because of you,” Kemp told Netflix. “You make all the wrong decisions because of them, and you blow up your whole life by making bad choices.”

Adds Marole, “We’re used to the white shining knight and the black cat.

What if the black cat’s actually this great human being, and he just happens to do crime for a living? And what if the shining knight has some real anger issues, might need therapy, but he’s the hero?

They both have moral compasses. It’s just about which side of the coin they’re on.”
Wilder’s line of work is cracking safes and stealing jewels; Stiles’s job is catching men like Wilder.

“Isaiah has a despair and a hatred for something that is reflected within himself,” Law told Netflix. “These two men are trying to defeat the thing that they themselves embody. It’s a fascinating character study that Courtney and Tani have created.”

Wilder won’t make catching him easy. The “reformed” convict is now a respected entrepreneur, with a thriving business and a charitable streak that keeps the law off his back. “Wilder is always looking for a worthy opponent, and he finds that in Isaiah Stiles, unbeknownst to him,” Noel told Netflix. “They’re like soulmates, and they don’t even know it.”

Stiles’s superiors have no patience for his pursuit of Wilder. “Think of what you could cost him if you’re wrong,” police chief James Sealey (Michael Potts) tells his colleague.

“Think of how many more people will die if I’m right,” he responds.

And what about those already dead as a result of Wilder’s crimes? Stiles’s partner is one of those, making this a uniquely personal pursuit for the headstrong detective. Before things are over, the blast radius of their conflict will have grown to encompass both of their families. “Why can’t I get through to you, Isaiah?” Stiles’s wife Candace (Gabrielle Dennis) asks him in the trailer. “Where are you?”
Elsewhere, Wilder’s wife Ebony (Cleopatra Coleman) begs him to end his campaign. “One more big job,” he promises, “and we start the next chapter of our lives.”

That big job is six million dollars in untraceable diamonds — not exactly the type of haul Stiles can be persuaded to ignore. “I love cat-and-mouse chases,” Kemp teased. “They’re not easy to write because you really have to believe that both people have a shot.” These two certainly do.

“When two people meet, one yields to the other,” Wilder tells his lawful counterpart.

Now Streaming on Netflix.

Attendees will be able to witness a livestream of the historic event in a free, picnic-style atmosphere with an art market featuring local vendors and community organizations.

“This is an historic day for Chicago’s South Side as we welcome the world into our neighborhood,” said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of The Obama Foundation. “We are excited to share this celebration with our extraordinary community and city who are such an integral part of President and Mrs. Obama’s story, and where they will always call home.”
Those interested in attending are invited to fill out a request form for up to four tickets for the free Watch Party by May 26 at obama.org/grandopening.Space is limited, and form submissions do not guarantee a ticket.

Entry to the free watch party will open at 9 a.m. with a live DJ and pre-ceremony activities. There will be an ADA viewing area and accessible restrooms. Public transportation on CTA and Metra is strongly recommended, as parking will not be available on site.

The Grand Opening Ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center will be held at 11 a.m. The Center will be officially dedicated in a dynamic celebration that features performances by global icons and engaging storytelling about the Foundation’s work to inspire, empower and connect people to make change in their own communities.

For anyone who prefers to join the celebration virtually, the Grand Opening Ceremony will also be live streamed online at obama.org, and on The Obama Foundation’s social media accounts.
Located on Chicago’s South Side, the Obama Presidential Center is a global hub designed to inspire, empower, and connect people to create change. The Center officially opens to the public on June 19. Beginning that day, visitors of all ages will be invited to explore the free campus, engage with immersive exhibits and public programs, and discover how they can make a difference in their own communities. Celebratory events will continue through the weekend.

While museum tickets are sold out for opening weekend, the rest of the campus is free and accessible for the general public.

The Grand Opening Ceremony and Weekend of the Obama Presidential Center is made possible through the generous support of GCM Grosvenor, Abbott, ITW and Northern Trust.
For more information, visit Obama.org.

About The Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. That mission begins on the South Side of Chicago, where the Foundation is building the Obama Presidential Center.

But that approach extends to all our work, whether it’s holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity.

From every corner of the globe, our program participants are working together to address some of the biggest challenges of our time—from renewing our democratic institutions, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, fighting climate change, and so much more.

His funeral services, including a viewing and visitation, were scheduled for April 25, 2026, to honor his significant impact on hip-hop culture as an original “WildMan” MC.

Key Details Regarding JDL’s Passing:
Legacy: JDL was celebrated as a trailblazing MC and a foundational member of the Cold Crush Brothers.
Funeral Services: A viewing/visitation is set for April 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
Memorial Fund: A GoFundMe campaign was established to help cover funeral expenses and celebrate his life.
Tributes: Members of the hip-hop community, including fellow Cold Crush Brothers, shared tributes and condolences following the news of his death.
For the most up-to-date information on the services, community members have been sharing updates on Facebook and Instagram.

– Bringing an unparalleled live experience on the road, GRAMMY® Award-winning, global reggae legends Buju Banton and Stephen Marley join forces to co-headline the Roots And Rhymes U.S. Summer Tour 2026.

It marks the first time these two legends have teamed up for a full-scale tour, taking Jamaica’s rich culture, soul, style, and spirit directly to the people. This unprecedented jaunt kicks off on June 17 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA, visits legendary venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO on June 24, canvases the country including an appearance at Milwaukee Summerfest on July 3, and concludes at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA on July 25.

They will be accompanied by special guest Gramps Morgan, from Grammy winning reggae family Morgan Heritage on select dates and Splackavelli will level the vibes providing DJ sets throughout the tour!

An official artist pre-sale is now available using code: ROOTS via Buju Banton’s website and Stephen Marley’s website. Venue presales begin on April 15 at 10am local time. General on-sale commences this Friday, April 17 at 10am local time via Buju Banton’s website and Stephen Marley’s website. VIP packages are available across all presales, offering unmatched access from your favorite duo. VIP packages include Ultimate Roots & Rhymes Side Stage Experience, Buju & Stephen Meet and Greet Experience, Roots & Rhymes Soundcheck Experience, and VIP Exclusive Merch Package.

In the spirit of giving back to Jamaica, $2 per ticket will be allocated towards the artist’s charities; with $1 from every ticket sold benefitting the community work of Ghetto Youths Foundation, founded by Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley. And, $1 from every ticket towards the charitable work of Buju Banton Foundation, founded by Buju Banton.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

About this history-making run, Buju stated, “I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with fans, friends and well-wishers and I’m sure Stephen Marley feels the same. It’s a moment in time to experience the awesome display of reggae music and dancehall music presented by reggae warriors. Love you all and we’ll see you on the road!”

“Looking forward to sharing the stage this summer with my longtime friend Buju Banton. We have shared a long musical journey, so it’s always a blessing to get together like this. It’s going to be a powerful celebration of reggae and dancehall—see you on the road.”

– Stephen Marley

Both Buju and Stephen remain renowned worldwide as captivating performers whose shows overflow with emotion, electricity, energy and pure passion. Expect an unforgettable evening of reggae classics as well as new music from both artists, surprise collaborations, and the raw power of two of Jamaica’s musical icons gracing the same stage on the same night.

There’s nothing like the combination of Roots And Rhymes, and there’s nothing like the long-anticipated union of Buju Banton and Stephen Marley.

TOUR DATES

6/17 Redmond, WA [Maymoor Park]

6/19 Cota Mesa,CA [OC Pac Amphitheatre]

6/20 Oakland, CA [The Fox]

6/24 Morrison, CO [Red Rocks]

6/26 Dallas, TX [Longhorn Backyard Amphitheatre]*

6/27 Huntsville, AL [Orion Amphitheatre]*

7/1 Detroit, MI [The Fillomore (Detroit)]*

7/2 Chicago, IL [Bylne Bank Aragon Ballroom]*

7/3 Milwuakee, WI [Summerfest]

7/5 Terre Haute, IN [The Mill Terre Haute]*

7/7 Cincinnati, OH [Riverfront Live*]

7/9 Boston, MA [Leader Bank Pavilion]*

7/11 Bridgeport, CT [Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre]*

7/12 Bethel, NY [Bethel Woods]*

7/15 Bristow, VA [Jiffy Lube Live]

7/1 Elmont, NY [UBS Arena]

7/19 Atlantic City, NJ [Hard Rock Live]

7/22 Portsmouth, VA [Portsmouth Pavillion]

7/23 Raleigh, NC [Red Hat]

7/24 Charlotte, NC [The Amp Ballantyne]

7/25 Atlanta, GA [Lakewood Amphitheatre]

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