SHANNON SHARPE GETS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH ESPN

After some personal outreach from Disney CEO Bob Iger, ESPN has inked NFL Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe to a new, expanded multiyear deal. News of Sharpe’s new agreement with ESPN was announced Tuesday morning. The new deal will expand Sharpe’s role on the morning show First Take, where he appears alongside Stephen A. Smith and host…MORE

NEW ALBUM FOR DRE AND SNOOP

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will reportedly release their anticipated Missionary album next month. During an interview, Dogg Pound member Kurupt said, “Dogg sacrificed ’cause he got an album dropping in July. This album with Dr. Dre dropping in July.” Daz added, “He got an album coming out next month with Dr. Dre.” Dre and Snoop…MORE

JERMAINE DUPRI AND THE STATE OF HIP HOP

Jermaine Dupri has used the release of Sexxy Red’slatest album to make a point about the true current state of Hip Hop and how he believe the genre can be salvaged.. Appearing at United Masters’ SelectCon conference in Atlanta over the weekend, the So So Def legend spoke in conversation withe the distribution platform’s CEO Steve Stoute…MORE

RAY J IS DISGUSTED WITH DIDDY

Ray J is disgusted by the Sean “Diddy” Combs attack video of Cassie Ventura.He went off on The Art of Dialogue podcast about the brutal beatdown.Ray said, “It’s not OK. When somebody is around somebody and we’re counting on them to be our one of our leaders in a space that we’re all trying to…MORE

MARTIN LAWRENCE RESPONDS TO HEALTH RUMORS

Martin Lawrence fans were concerned last week after a recent red-carpet appearance and interview for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Some felt Lawrence looked disoriented during both occasions. Lawrence addressed the rumors about his health in another interview. He said (to Ebro in the Morning), “I’m fine. I’m in God’s hands. I’m blessed- I’m glad…MORE

MARY J BLIGE THINKING ABOUT QUITTING

We’ve got good news and bad news for Mary J. Blige fans. The bad news is that the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” is thinking about calling it quits, after more than 30 years in the game. The good news is, she isn’t stopping anytime soon. M-J-B told Extra that “Right now, I’m definitely gonna do…MORE

TIFFANY HADDISH DISHES ON COMMON

Tiffany Haddish thinks she has her ex-boyfriend Common figured out. In a recent interview, Haddish theorized his dating pattern. She said, “It’s every two years. It’s like six to nine months single and then two years on [in a relationship] and then six to nine months single and then two years on. That’s his schedule.…MORE

TYSON-PAUL FIGHT SANCTIONED AS PROFESSIONAL

July’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be an official professional fight. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the bout. There will be eight two-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will land on each fighter’s professional record. The fight takes place on July 20th…MORE

KANYE WEST GOING X-RATED?

Ye’s latest ambition is X-rated. TMZ reports that he’s kicking around the idea of expanding the Yeezy brand to include a pornography studio. Insiders claim that Ye and his inner circle are deep into talks with Stormy Daniels’s ex-husband, adult entertainment producer Mike Moz, on building out the “Yeezy Porn” division. Ye’s relationship with porn…MORE

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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

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…

SNOOP AND NBC

SNOOP AND NBC

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 ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

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 HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE

SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE

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,…