All photos courtesy of:  ChrisJasper.com   Bringing back the funk…”Raise The Bar…the Title Track from Chris Jasper’s 17th solo album “Raise The Bar” available on CD and Vinyl at ChrisJasper.com (Free Domestic Shipping). Also available at iTunes, Amazon and More! If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know Rock & Roll Hall […]

PHOTO COURTESY OF:  Nicky Harwood   The Legendary London DJ, Dancer and Club Culture Icon … PAUL “Trouble” ANDERSON’S ALLSTAR Macmillan BIRTHDAY BOOGIE Sunday, 25th September, 20223pm – 11pm At Egg LDN Featuring Sean McCabe, Kid Batchelor, Jeffrey Hinton, Bobby & Steve Zoo, Neil Pierce, Roy The Roach, Rap Saunders, Rhythm Doctor, DJ Soulprovyder **LIve […]

All photos credit: Liz Lauren   TWO-TIME PULITZER PRIZE WINNER LYNN NOTTAGE RETURNS TO GOODMAN THEATRE THIS FALL WITH CLYDE’S, STARRING DE’ADRE AZIZA, KEVIN KENERLY, REZA SALAZAR, NEDRA SNIPES AND GARRETT YOUNG ***KATE WHORISKEY DIRECTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF THE BROADWAY TRIUMPH, SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 9*** Yesterday, Monday, September 19, 2022, The National Association […]

Photo credit:   Lyle Owerko & Associated Press photographer Richard Drew Story by: TOP DOCUMENTARY FILMS https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/   Today is the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.  The September 11, 2001 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated suicide terrorist attacks carried out by the militant Islamic extremist network al-Qaeda against the United States. […]

Photo courtesy of: PBS.ORG Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died Thursday, September 8. She was 96 years old. Queen Elizabeth II’s life was full of notable achievements, even before she became the Queen. During World War II (which ended when she was 19) Queen Elizabeth — princess Elizabeth at the time […]

Photo courtesy of: OBAMA.ORG   Hi Pierre, Today, Michelle and I returned to the White House together for the first time since leaving office, to join President and Dr. Biden in unveiling our official portraits. These portraits have a special significance, because they will hang in the White House alongside portraits of other presidents and […]

Photo courtesy of:  Pirooz Moshavash   Julian Demond Thomas (born November 5, 1993), known professionally as Julian Keyz, is an American recording artist, musician, record producer, disc jockey (DJ), singer/songwriter, actor, dancer, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, he became involved in the local music scene at the age of 10. […]

All photos courtesy of:  Emanuel Love Dee Jay Alicia (DJA), a Chicago native, developed a love for music at a young age. Her musical beginnings were rooted in Soul, Steppers, and R&B. She began her DJ career in 1996 under the guidance of her mentor and then husband DJ Raphael. When she was properly prepared […]

All Photo Credits: Eric Williams Born and raised in Chicago through two Belizean parents, Steve’s musical journey started at birth through osmosis. His journey marks are with vinyl, instruments, and action. His humble musical beginnings included guitar and piano lessons, as well as choirs until the Hot Mix 5 and Prince came into his life. […]

Billy Ray Valentine comes with this fourth release in three years, “Roseland”, a film about a village trying to raise and protect their own. “Roseland” stars Julian T. Allen, Mike Sampson, and Shanta’ Renee Smith. The film takes you on a trip back down memory lane to a time when hanging on the block in […]

Previews: August 13, 14, 19 Opens: August 20, 2022 Press Opening: August 21, 2022 Closes: September 18, 2022 Written and directed by Rueben Echoles. TICKETS; https://ci.ovationtix.com/35140/production/1102184 Do you know Langston Hughes? Everyone who cares about the fate of humanity – should know Langston Hughes. Join us to learn more about this outstanding and controversial Harlem Renaissance […]

“MOTHER, A CRADLE TO HOLD ME” BY MAYA ANGELOU “It is trueI was created in you.It is also trueThat you were created for me.I owned your voice.It was shaped and tuned to soothe me.Your arms were moldedInto a cradle to hold me, to rock me.The scent of your body was the airPerfumed for me to breathe.Mother,During […]

Please join me in wishing my son Isaiah aka Zay, a HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY! (4/27/22) He has really come a long way in life. He’s not in jail! He’s independently living on his own, working, in school and raising his 5 yr. old daughter, my grand daughter Cali. It’s sad to say, but making it […]

Photo animation by: Darlisa Taylor   Please join us in wishing our Owner, Publisher and Senior Writer Pierre Andre’ Evans a belated 55th Birthday. We celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Please feel free to leave belated birthday wishes below or just comments regarding the magazine, which just celebrated its 2nd year anniversary […]

On November 24, 2019, I accepted an offer for my dream job with a radio station, as a freelance writer and social media manager. This was my first time fully pursuing my dream of being self-employed, so I took a leap of faith and accepted the position, as a side hustle to my main job. […]

Photo & Stylist Credit: Stacy Jordan The Corbett Music Group Presents JD Wesley! J.D. Wesley was born John Wesley Wilson Jr., an extremely talented young man. At an early age his parents along with the community, noticed that his vocal ability was strong and like none other. From that moment onward, singing and music was […]

Video courtesy of: https://www.nfl.com/ Watch the full Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with performers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar featuring 50 Cent and Anderson CLICK LINK BELOW:   https://www.nfl.com/videos/full-pepsi-super-bowl-lvi-halftime-show-featuring-dr-dre-snoop-dogg-eminem-mary-

YouTube video courtesy of: @wipeout2649 CLICK VIDEO LINK ABOVE      #BlackHistoryMonth Stevie Wonder’s “Black Man” resonates even more in 2022, just as it did in 1976! Check out this revised video that really gives LIFE to the original monumental song. LYRICS: First man to dieFor the flag we now hold highWas a Black Man(Crispus […]

  Black History Month, February 2022, will continue to usher in the song, which has become an anthem and movement, “The Bell Tolls for You.” “Lyrically speaking, ‘The Bell Tolls for You’ speaks to the socio-economic injustices and marginalization of people of color. It also shines a spotlight on those souls “we lost along the […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2022 Contact: Pierre A. Evans Media/PR Director The Corbett Music Group Contact: pierreevans@hotmail.com The Corbett Music Group presents the timely release of “The Bell Tolls for You” A poignant and profound social justice song featuring the rich and powerful voice of singer/actor/producer J.D. Wesley VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwiShOzKJ-o&list=RDMwiShOzKJ-o&start_radio=1 In the spirit […]

  THE BELL TOLLS FOR YOU Video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwiShOzKJ-o&t=2s Tyrone Corbett is a songwriter, producer, engineer, videographer and owner of The Corbett Music Group. Corbett is not new to the entertainment industry and has worn many hats over the years. He started as a background singer and has worked with some of the industries finest […]

MERCURY THEATER CHICAGO ANNOUNCESCASTING AND ARTISTS FORWOMEN OF SOUL – WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ARETHAA soulful musical salute Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brookswith Musical Direction by Robert Reddrick Chicago –Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team […]

Reprint of LIFETIME’s YOUTUBE video: VIDEO PROMO HERE: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPHFcDHJYTU It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Night one of #Janetdoc premieres Friday, January 28th at 8/7c. The four-hour event, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Janet’s first album, Janet Jackson (1982), is set to simulcast on Lifetime and A&E, two of the flagship […]

Merry Christmas!Happy Kwanzaa!Happy Hanukkah!Ramadan! Looking back at the year, which we tend to do during the holiday season, I would like to thank all of the supporters of GO BANG! Magazine. From the interviewees to the advertisers and sponsors. But, most importantly… I would like to thank YOU, the readers. THANK YOU! One year and […]

Photo credit: Jake Scherm   Originating from Chicago, Illinois, Quis Wright aka Cuee, is a hip-hop artist in Lawrence, KS. He exhibits an energetic and fun, yet smooth and motivational edge to his style of music. One of his most meaningful steps in his evolution, has been writing more openly about his sexuality and queerness […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021 SISTER ACTthe hit musical for the holidaysMUST CLOSE January 2, 2022 Kelvin Roston Jr. gets into the holiday habit withAlexis J. Roston and the acclaimed cast of Sister Act for the final week of performances, December 29 – January 2 Chicago –Disco diva Deloris Cartier and the Sisters […]

Cedric “Whoa Boi” Collins, was raised in the most impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Englewood. Despite all the crime, violence and drugs that saturated his community, Whoa Boi wrapped himself in his music. At the age of seven, Whoa Boi was playing the organ and drums for his neighborhood church. […]

 House music is the third largest music genre in the world!!!! Here is the trailer. https://vimeo.com/633808501   Black Harvest Film Festival will virtually stream The Woodstock of House November 13- December 2, 2021. Streaming Ticket Info:  https://watch.eventive.org/gsfc/play/6168922c7c7500030b0cfe7a The documentary “The Woodstock of House”, a film that explores the origins of Chicago House music and its’ […]

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Documentary “The Woodstock of House” a Film That Explores the Origins of Chicago House Music and its Enduring Worldwide Appeal Selected for Chicago’s Prestigious Black Harvest Film Festival CHICAGO (OCTOBER 18, 2021) – 2CHi Entertainment LLC is excited to announce its documentary film, The Woodstock of House (Woodstock) has […]

Photo Credit: Dean Bernard Kerry James Rogers Jr. aka Kerry James or “KJ” is a 28 year old R&B/Soul artist, singer-songwriter and musician born in Chicago and raised in Gary, IN. KJ began singing at the age of 19 when his mother (and #1 fan!)) gave him his first acoustic guitar for Christmas, in 2012. […]

Bari Gee aka BIMPGOD, a Hyde Park, Chicago native, has always been into music since his third-grade teacher put him in the school talent show to RAP and he won. Since then, Bari has been developing his rap and fashion style and has stayed active and relevant in the Chicago music scene. BIMPGOD is the […]

Photo credit:  Clayton DeLa Chappelle   Nigel Ridgeway aka TREW has a love for DJing that began in grade school when using two tape decks to spin basement parties. TREW’s main aim is to weave a common thread through seemingly disparate genres. Drawing inspiration from the early 1980s NYC art/music world, he believes no genre […]

Phote credit: Power Quevedo    Julius the Mad Thinker (JtMT) is a dynamic producer and must-see international DJ talent. Since the age of 17, Julius has worn many hats while distinguishing himself in the dance music industry. He is a true visionary with infectious energy and amazing music. In 2009, Julius and business partner Jenn […]

Photo credit:  Kevin Corbett   Songwriter, Producer, Vocal Arranger/Producer, Recording/Mixing Engineer, Videographer, and Visionary are a few of the hats Tyrone Corbett wears to accomplish his goals in the entertainment industry. He studied Commercial Music at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va. and has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. Tyrone […]

#20yearslater WHERE WERE YOU ON THE MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 11TH? The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11, were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the militant Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States of America on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. I was at work at URS, the […]

Photo credit: Katrina Monea   As a native Chicagoan, Djedi was born Kenneth Russell. He is the second child to be born out of four siblings. Djedi, has been involved in the performing arts since he was eight years old. He started out in tumbling class at Mayfair Academy. But after two years of repetitive […]

Reprinted from pbsupdates@pbs.org FRONTLINEAmerica After 9/11From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker and chronicler of U.S. politics Michael Kirk and his team, this documentary traces the U.S. response to the September 11 terrorist attacks and the devastating consequences that unfolded across three presidencies. This two-hour special offers an epic re-examination of the decisions that changed the world and […]

Reprinted from pbsupdates@pbs.org “Generation 9/11” is an intimate film driven by the stories and personalities of its protagonists, who were born in the wake of a global tragedy which, for them, was also deeply personal. But it is also the story an entire generation that has been shaped by the attacks and their aftermath. VIDEO […]

We are excited to announce our latest addition to the winner’s panel: producer and exec, Liza Glucoft (FX Network, Ridley Scott’s company, AwesomenessTV). The NexTV WRITING & PITCH COMPETITION is for those extraordinary writers who are looking to get their material in front of top industry professionals. Regular Deadline on OCT. 1 Submit Your Work:Features, […]

Photo credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago A student looks on as public officials tour classrooms at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy while CPS continues its reopening plans in the Lake View neighborhood on March 1, 2021. Reprinted from: https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/09/09/vaccines-for-kids-under-12-could-be-coming-in-november-officials-say/?mc_cid=cb992d96c3&mc_eid=e278cacef7 Click HERE for link to BLOCKCLUBCHICAGO article.

Courtesy of: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/third-dose-faq DISCLAMER: GO BANG! Magazine neither defends nor opposes the vaccine. This article is for informational purposes only.   Anyone 12 years of age and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.Find your nearest vaccination location at https://www.vaccines.gov/ or call (833) 621-1284 to schedule an appointment near you. Who should get a third dose […]

Photo credit:  Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch Reprinted from https://www.laineygossip.com/ Who is the Queen of Pop? It’s the great debate of our time, or at least of last week after Lizzo summoned the ire of Madonna fans around the world when she bestowed the label on one Miss Janet Jackson. When I saw her tweet I […]

Photo Credit: Anthony O. Studios   I got started in Entertainment through modeling, at the young age of 11. Slowly though, I took a liking to working behind the scene, rather than being in front of the camera. So, a few years later I decided to study photography to further my knowledge. I was also […]

Many thanks to everyone who supported and participated in Part 1 of our RSD / One Year Anniversary celebration! Despite a short burst of heavy rain, we couldn’t have asked for a better day for digging 🙂 If you missed the event, check out the recap here, so many good records were waiting to be […]

Video courtesy of Obama Foundation/YouTube: President Obama met with South Side Chicago business owner Eric Williams, founder of The Silver Room and the upcoming Bronzeville Winery. In conversation, Eric talked about his passion for creating opportunities in his own community and President Obama discussed ways to leverage the expected boost in tourism from the future […]

“The Walk of Rufus” , premiering on WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 through Maverick Movies, and Singles Film & Music Entertainment, is a film based on two brothers from South Carolina growing up in Chicago. It’s about the Jones family, Rufus Jeremiah Jones and Theodis Pierre Jones, trying to make their family name legit and do […]

Photo courtesy of ChicagoTribune.com   Dear Pierre, Two years ago, you elected me to bring real reform and a progressive path forward in a city that had for too long been rife with corruption and systems that weren’t inclusive, equitable or fair. Little did we know that you’d also be electing me to guide Chicago […]

Jump on in and get your soul fed full of information in Music/Entertainment and most importantly Life! As a staple in the scene of Chicago, Journalism, and The Culture the dynamic personality of the author of the new book “Inside The Mind Of Entertainers” (available on www.Amazon.com asks the questions you want to hear. Pierre […]

Jump on in and get your soul fed full of information in Music/Entertainment and most importantly Life! As a staple in the scene of Chicago, Journalism, and The Culture the dynamic personality of the author of the new book “Inside The Mind Of Entertainers” (available on www.Amazon.com asks the questions you want to hear. Pierre […]

Photo credit:  Chloe’ Wallace   Tanisha “FaceByGrace” Conley, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, licensed esthetician based out of the Chicago suburb of North Chicago. Affectionately known as “Grace,” she was engulfed by the beauty industry at a very young age. It was just as difficult then as it is now to try and not focus on […]