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EXCLUSIVE: Shyra Sanchez - Dance With me (Extended) In this Exclusive first-listen for The Hype Magazine readers, Billboard-charting dance artist Shyra Sanchez just delivered another magical musical statement to buttress her currently Billboard-charting single “Operator.” The new extended single, “Dance With Me,” is supported by an army of remixes, and Shyra is set to appear as a special guest performer Ft. DJ Lee Dagger during the Dallas Pride celebration on June 6th. Download/Stream Dance With Me The Dance With Me release follows a breakout run for “Operator,” the high-energy debut single that introduced Sanchez to a wider audience and gave her career a massive blast off. “Operator” is currently ranked … #RhymeReport #EDM #exclusive #firstlisten #Music #ShyraSanchez

Cinema Center Returns To Tribeca 2026 With New Flatiron Venues As New York prepares for another exciting Tribeca season, one of the festival’s most anticipated hospitality destinations is making its return in a major way. Cinema Center, the signature entertainment and hospitality platform produced by Twenty35 Agency, is back for Tribeca 2026 with an expanded presence, a star-powered lineup of films, and a week of exclusive celebrations designed to bring together the worlds of film, culture, media, and entertainment. After successful activations at Sundance and SXSW, Cinema Center will once again transform the festival experience for filmmakers, talent, industry leaders, and tastemakers. This year, the platform expands into two of Manhattan’s … #AuthorsFilmTV #Tribeca

Brad Wolfe Talks "Why Wait" an Ode to His Grandmother For musician and non-profit founder Brad Wolfe, there is no pain too heavy to transform into purpose. Though he has always been a creative soul, his deep interest in the intersection of art and death stems from a profoundly personal chapter in his own life. Performing regular bedside concerts for his dear friend Sara L. showed him firsthand the comfort and relief art can bring during life’s most arduous battles. When she died from a rare pediatric cancer at 21, Wolfe channeled his grief into action—co-founding the Sunbeam Foundation to support pediatric cancer research, as well as launching a new musical … #Interviews #BradWolfe #Grandmother #Grandparents #Health #suffering

2 Chainz and Weedmaps Light Up Detroit: Inside the Kickback Michigan Event Weedmaps recently descended upon Detroit, Michigan, transforming the city into a vibrant, late-night nexus of cannabis culture, music, and community connection with its signature Kickback experience. The event, hosted by legendary producer and DJ Statik Selektah, drew a packed crowd of creators, artists, and cannabis insiders to downtown Detroit for an immersive experience rooted in the city’s unique culture. The night was anchored by an unforgettable live performance from the Atlanta icon, 2 Chainz. Beyond a concert, Weedmaps Kickback Michigan was designed to be an immersive celebration, highlighting the evolving intersection of cannabis, entertainment, and local community. The atmosphere was charged with … #Happenings #WellnessCannabis #Event #2Chainz #420cannabisculture #CannibusComunity #Weedmaps

Comedian Chanel Omari Tapes NYC Special: '40 is the New 20' Comedian, actress, producer, writer, media personality, and host of the pop culture and comedy podcast Chanel in the City on iHeartRadio, Chanel Omari has cemented her growing momentum with the taping of her first-ever live comedy special, “40 is the New 20,” in Manhattan. The event took place LIVE in New York City at the iconic The Cutting Room in Midtown Manhattan over Memorial Day Weekend, playing to a sold-out room of 200 guests. The special was produced by Matt Feresten (SNL), Ashley Frey, and Sammy Cohen, AEP (iHeartRadio). The evening was hosted by Taylor Graves, featuring an opening performance by influencer comedian Dom Lionelli. “40 … #Happenings #40IstheNew20 #ChanelOmari #iHeartRadio #NYCcomedy #TheCuttingRoom

Emily Gregory: A Community-First Voice Transforming Florida’s Legislature In this “Live Session”, I speak with Florida State Representative Emily Gregory, 87th District, who embodies a new wave of leadership by prioritizing the everyday concerns of her neighbors over divisive culture wars. In this conversation, we explored her journey from a concerned community member to a state legislator, shining a light on her approach to governance, the challenges she’s facing, and how she inspires others to get involved. You can catch our full interview below, following this recap Understanding the Motivation Behind Emily Gregory’s Political Journey The Spark for Change Emily leaped into politics after years of witnessing legislation in … #LiveSessions #communitypolitics #EmilyGregory #Floridalegislature #kitchentableissues

Perukua Crosses Memoir-Plus-Soundtrack Format Into Adulthood Two summers ago, the cross-format book-and-record launch was a marketing ploy. Last year it was a category. This year, it is something an artist can build a career around — and the strongest argument for the new format on the publishing calendar this season is the memoir Perukua is releasing alongside an eleven-track original soundtrack she made with several top professionals, including a GRAMMY-honored producer. We look at why the format has finally found its footing and what makes this particular release the one to watch. How the format grew up The book-and-record cross-launch is not new — musicians have been … #Interviews #Interview #MemoirPlusSoundtrack #Music #Perukua

Pop Artist Rylai Discusses His "Issues" Music, as an art form, is widely regarded as a purely creative practice. Yet clever artists like Rylai recognize that a scientific mind can bring a great deal to the table when producing high-quality arrangements that resonate with listeners worldwide. For Seoul-native Rylai, unique and enchanting melodies are always bouncing around in his brain. “I have my own radio in my head,” he says. But it was not until his early teenage years, when he began plunking out melodies on an old digital piano that had sat untouched for years, that he truly connected with music. As soon as his hands … #Interviews #Interview #Pop #Rylai #Seoul #SouthKorea

Rylai - "Issues" [Video] Rylai’s ethereal vocals on “Issues” not only radiate a vulnerability that immediately pulls at the heartstrings but also carry a sense of imbalance, that uneasy feeling of being stuck between two places with no clear path forward. In the “Issues” music video, he drifts through “some of the loneliest scenes in New York” like a ghost, trapped in his own mind and fully in the thralls of his torment. #Videos #Issues #Rylai

Drake - Janice STFU [video] How do you feel about it? #Videos #fyp #debate #Drake #Iceman #Music

Data Fellowship Helps Journalists Transform Reporting Are you a journalist looking to enhance your reporting skills and dive deep into data-driven investigations? The Center for Health Journalism is offering a unique Data Fellowship that could be the perfect opportunity to transform your approach to storytelling. This fellowship provides journalists with the training and mentorship needed to “interview the data” and uncover critical insights. What the Data Fellowship Offers This five-month program equips journalists with the tools to find, obtain, and analyze data, enabling them to produce impactful investigative reports. Here’s what you can expect: Comprehensive Training: Learn data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and visualization from skilled data reporters … #WellnessCannabis #DataFellowship #datajournalism #healthjournalism #investigativereporting #journalismfellowship

Jaydense x Staten Island Producer Jboogz: COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS Buffalo rapper Jaydense and Staten Island producer Jboogz  release COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS, following the success of charting singles “RISING” and “DIFFERENT OVER HERE.” Buffalo’s underground rap movement has quietly been producing some of the most emotionally raw and authentic voices in independent Hip Hop, and Jaydense is quickly becoming one of the names impossible to ignore. Built around themes of mental conflict, distorted thinking, ambition, and emotional survival, the project is already generating momentum thanks to two standout singles that helped push Jaydense into a much larger spotlight. For fans tapped into underground rap culture, Jaydense’s rise hasn’t happened overnight. Over the … #RhymeReport #COGNITIVEDISTORTIONS #Jaydense #Jboogz #StatenIslandproducer

NE-YO Rides a New Lane With “Ms. Tundra” NE-YO Goes Down a New Road With “Ms. Tundra” NE-YO has never been hard to find in the pocket. For two decades, the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker has built a career on clean melodies, sharp songwriting, and the kind of vocal presence that can turn a phrase into a memory. Now, he is testing that gift in a new lane with “Ms. Tundra,” a high-tempo, country-inspired single released alongside an official visualizer. The track marks the latest preview of Highway 79, NE-YO’s forthcoming album due July 10 via Compound Ent. The project was recorded fully in Nashville and continues his growing … #RhymeReport #countryRB #Highway79 #Ms.Tundra #NeYo #RhymeReport

Ne-Yo - Ms. Tundra [Visualizer] Ne-Yo brings us an official visualizer for “Ms. Tundra”, which you can stream/download on your favorite platforms here Look out for Ne-Yo’s new album Highway 79 coming July 10! You can pre-save here – CDs and Vinyl will also be available! #Videos

Hurricane Wisdom Links With Chance The Rapper On “Barbie Doll” Hurricane Wisdom Keeps the Forecast Moving Hurricane Wisdom is carrying real momentum into his next chapter. The rising rap artist returns with “Barbie Doll,” a new single featuring Chance The Rapper, and the collaboration arrives at a key point in his young but increasingly visible career. With a catalog that has now surpassed 1 billion streams across platforms, Hurricane is moving from emerging name to one of the more closely watched voices in the current rap conversation. “Barbie Doll” gives that rise a melodic new entry point. The track pairs Hurricane’s sharp songwriting and instinctive ear for melody with Chance’s animated … #RhymeReport #BarbieDoll #ChancetheRapper #HurricaneWisdom #RhymeReport #WeatherTheWorld

Breakfast Club Live on Netflix: A New Era Breakfast Club on Netflix: A New Era in Streaming iHeartMedia and Netflix are revolutionizing morning entertainment by bringing “The Breakfast Club” to Netflix as a live, daily video stream. Starting June 1, fans can experience the show‘s unfiltered conversations and exclusive content like never before. What to Expect from the Live Stream The Netflix live stream offers nearly three hours of uninterrupted programming each weekday. Unfiltered Conversations and Exclusive Content Netflix members will enjoy bonus segments and behind-the-scenes moments during breaks. Global Access and Enhanced Experience This partnership expands the reach of “The Breakfast Club” globally, providing real-time access to a … #Podcasts #BreakfastClub #iHeartMedia #livestreaming #morningshow #Netflix

Shyra Sanchez Turns Up With "Dance With Me" A Dance Floor Invitation From Shyra Sanchez Shyra Sanchez is stepping into the next phase of her dance-pop rise with “Dance With Me,” a club-ready EDM single set for release June 5. Pre-save Dance With Me The release follows a breakout run for “Operator,” the high-energy debut single that introduced Sanchez to a wider audience and gave her career a measurable jolt. According to campaign materials, “Operator” recently ranked No. 37 on the Billboard Dance chart and, at the time of reporting, was positioned ahead of Lady Gaga. The single also reached No. 1 on the DRT Global Top 100 … #RhymeReport #BillboardDancechart #DanceWithMe #EDMmusic #LadyGaga #Operator #ShyraSanchez