New Artist: D.R.A.M. It's one thing to discover a unique music artist on the internet, but it's another when the artist introduces you to even an even more talented artist. I first came up on Hampton, VA based rapper D.R.A.M. via B... Read More...
New Artist: RVMIRXZ It seems as though 90s southern hip-hop has a special place in the hearts of many of today's emerging emcees. This is certainly true when you listen to rappers like Robb Bank$, A$AP Rocky, and Bones. The artist... Read More...
Rick Stevens, formally of Tower of Power Passes Rick Stevens Rick Stevens was the lead vocalist on Tower of Power's "You're Still A Young Man". Many think he was the original lead vocalist however, that isn't correct. Rufus Miller was the ... Read More...
ESSENCE To Honor Jill Scott at ‘Black Women in Music’ 2015 ESSENCE will kick off a year-long commemoration of the 45th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine in 2015 with a special ‘Black Women in Music’ GRAMMY Awards Week celebration. Now in its sixth year, ‘Black Women ... Read More...
Chris Rock and Wife Call it Quits After Nearly 20 Years Chris Rock and his wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, are splitting up after nearly 20 years of marriage. Compton-Rock released a statement on Sunday: "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and ... Read More...
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Welcome 2nd Baby Boy Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are the proud parents of a son. Genesis Ali Dean was born on Saturday, December 27, at 1:52 a.m. The newborn is the second for the couple and Alicia, real name Alicia Cook. 36... Read More...
T Boz announces “Project Next” in Search of Girl Group Tionne Watkins (T Boz/TLC) announces “Project Next,” a web-based global talent search for the next hit Girl Group. The contestants will vie for a record deal with a major label, then immediately begin filming a... Read More...
Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith in HBO Biopic Queen Latifah Bessie Smith While the HBO biopic still doesn’t have a release date, the network has let loose the first pictures of Queen Latifah as iconic Blues singer Bessie Smith in a small-screen film sl... Read More...
BET Ups Stephen Hill to President of Programming BET announced the appointment of Stephen Hill as its new President of Programming. Hill fills the position in place of his predecessor Loretha Jones. Jones exited the President of Original Programming posit... Read More...
Sony Hires Real Life Olivia Pope To Handle ‘Interview’ Runoff After the premiere of "The Interview" was canceled, Sony received serious criticism from moviegoers, Hollywood's hottest names and even President Obama. With all eyes on them, Sony did the only logical thin... Read More...
