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URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL
Here’s the lineup for the 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks (BET) with founding sponsor HBO, which takes place September 23-27, 2015. If you’re in NYC in late September, this cou...
DOG PARKS AND COFFEE SHOPS
The term “gentrification” brings to mind a myriad of images and ideas that could or could not resonate in the minds of a diverse group of people. The term means different things to different people, and is sure to spark an ...
WHAT’S NEW IN MUSIC
Janet Jackson, currently on tour, has released new music from her upcoming album “Unbreakable.” Below, get a first listen to the title track which just dropped! The new album UNBREAKABLE is available October 2nd, 20...
SANKOFA HIP HOP PROJECT
Directed by EZ STREET Radio personality EZ Street was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He was a self- described military brat who went to Kansas State University, where he discovered his passion for the airwaves and became a ra...
MAYSA LEAK
BLUE VELVET SOUL To know Maysa Leak is to know soul. If you know Maysa, it may be tied to Incognito, which by music industry standards is a classic example of soul perfection. With over 20 albums, and musical legends such as ...
Diana Ross’ MAHOGANY Celebrates with a 40th Anniversary Couture DVD
Paramount Home Media Distribution celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic story of one woman’s passion to achieve her dreams with the release of MAHOGANY The Couture Edition. Academy Award® nominee and legendary m...
SUMMER OF 2015 TELEVISION SEASON
It’s that time again…summer. Remember once upon a time when summer meant television season was over? I mean, “must see TV” only happened in September, when it was time to go back to school and all the new and returning ...
Summer Fest Chosen
Quiet on the Set Magazine has been making the rounds visiting some of our favorite summer music festivals. Most notably, we were at Summer fest in Milwaukee. The eleven day event known as the world’s largest music festival bo...
2015 SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL GUIDE
Lights, camera, action! If you are a filmmaker, there are countless film festivals out there to solicit and showcase your work. It seems as though each year there are more and more festivals popping up in the United States and ...
Quiet on the Set Magazine Celebrates Black Music Month
Black Music Month began in 1979 when Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams developed the idea to set aside a month dedicated to celebrating the impact of black music. Created by music business insiders, the group successf...