Viewers of Sunday’s American Music Awards probably wondered why the St. Lunatics appeared with Nelly if the group was suing their former leader for $50 million. TMZ reports that all but one member of the group really wanted to be a part of the lawsuit. Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, and City Spud did not give authorization…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has been named the third-best song of the 2020s. As the decade enters the halfway point, Pitchfork released its list of the top 100 songs of the 20s so far. K-Dot’s diss track about Drake landed in the number three spot. Which songs were ahead of “Not Like Us?” Number…… MORE
What do Missy Elliott, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj have in common? All three ladies are in an elite group as the only female rappers to ever earn more than $2 million from a single concert. Touring Data shouted Missy for earning the accolade with her “highest-grossing concert of all-time on August 8th with $2.050…… MORE
Even laundry day looks amazing when you’re Beyonce. Queen Bey re-created a classic denim commercial from the ’80s as part of her new collaboration with Levi’s. In the 30-second spot, called “Chapter 1: Launderette,” Carter walks into a laundromat with a bucket full of diamonds and rocking a pair of Levi’s Premium 501 90S Women’s…… MORE
Rrapper T.I. and wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris are $71 million richer. A jury agreed with the couple, who sued MGA Entertainment for violating their intellectual property rights. The company released a line of dolls that appeared to copy the likeness of their teen pop group, OMG Girlz that featured Tiny’s daughter. The jurors in a…… MORE
A concert film shot during Whitney Houston’s three-city South African tour 30 years ago is headed to theaters next month. Whitney Houston — The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) was filmed during the late singer’s November 8th, 1994 show in Durban. The previously unseen footage will be shown in over 900 theaters in…… MORE
Wendy Williams was paid merely $82,000 by filmmakers for the docuseries on Lifetime. A revised lawsuit demands that 100% of the profits fund her medical care. Her court-ordered guardian filed suit in the spring to block the series arguing that Wendy did not have the mental capacity to sign a contract. The docuseries showed her…… MORE
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will happen in Las Vegas .The show will be filmed on October 8th. BET will air the ceremonies on October 15th.BET President and CEO Scott Mills said, “BET is excited to bring ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ to a city known for its electrifying atmosphere and rich history of awe-inspiring…… MORE
Diddy’s new home for the foreseeable future is prison. A federal judge in New York has denied him bail. Sean Combs pleaded not guilty in New York to sex trafficking, racketeering and kidnapping charges. He also offered to put up $50 million in bond, wear a tracking monitor and limit his movement to New York…… MORE
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing yet another lawsuit. Danity Kane‘s Dawn Richard filed a new suit, claiming Dididy belittled, terrorized, and sexually abused her, according to TMZ. She also claims in the lawsuit she witnessed him beat his ex, Cassie. Dawn participated in Diddy‘s 2004 MTV show Making The Band. The suit alleges that Diddy…… MORE
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…