His career in film and theater expands for nearly 40 years with countless awards and recognitions but it all comes to a halt today. The once beloved actor is now joining the list of many men who have sexually harassed women in the entertainment industry. It was reported that in 2015 he held auditions for…… MORE
Oprah says “Time is Up”
Last night the biggest stars in television and film walked the red carpet dressed in black pushing the message that time is up. Stars posted their best symbolic black wear on social media with the #TimeIsUp and #WhyWeWearBlack to symbolize the moving force of women speaking their truth on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry…… MORE
Junior Mafia, Jamie Foxx & Lil Wayne….
OK, LETS GO BACK TO 95…. JUNIOR MAFIA PLAYAS ANTHEM….. REMEMBER THAT JOINT GRAB YA…IF YA LOVE HIP HOP RUB YA..IF YA LOVE BIG POPPA!! WELL, JUNIOR MAFIA SAMPLED THAT FROM A FUNK & R&B BAND CALLED NEW BIRTH FROM THE 70’S Remember Jamie Foxx’s song Unpredictable? He sampled that from one of New Births…… MORE
New Music From Some Favs
Jeffrey Osborne, Toni Braxton lead 2018 Upcoming Album Release Classic Soul Favorites It is always fun for us to hear new music from artists who have been bringing us joy for years. And the new year will bring a few of them back for their first releases in awhile. Leading off the pack is classic…… MORE
Anita Baker Farewell Tour
Last year Anita Baker announced on social media she will be retiring from music. Her artistry expands over thirty years starting in 1970 when she was in the Detroit based band, Chapter 8. Her solo album, The Songstress debuted in the 1980’s and fans fell in love with her soulful alto voice leading to her…… MORE
Mary J Blige’s New Honor
Just Fine she is as it was just announced that the multi-platinum artist will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rapper, actress, songwriter and so many more started her career as a backup vocalist on Uptown Records then debuted as a solo artist with her first album What’s the 411? in…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar’s New Project
Kendrick Lamar fans get ready to celebrate with some new music as he will coproduce Black Panther: The Album. In a statement he released to the press he stated, “The magnitude of this film showcases a great marriage of art and culture. I’m truly honored to contribute my knowledge of producing sound and writing music…… MORE
Essence’s New Ownership
With the slogan “Fierce, Fun, and Fabulous” the monthly magazine was established in 1970 under Essence Communications becoming a black-owned publication. The company aimed to be the leading source in black inspired fashion, lifestyle, and beauty featuring woman like Oprah, Maxine Waters, and Kerry Washington just to name a few. In 2005, management shifted as…… MORE
More Drama for Mary J. Blige
After a money bleeding divorce at the tune of $30,000 a month Blige’s ex-husband Kendu Isaacs is asking for more money from the No More Drama singer. In recent news Isaacs claims the divorce has caused him emotional and physical stress leading him to be hospitalized and he wants her to pay. He’s also claiming…… MORE
Erykah Badu’s New Years in Dallas
On Monday the headlines read that a stalker flew from Detroit to trespass on Badu’s Dallas property, and police detained the suspect issuing a warning for criminal trespassing. After the story broke Badu had this to say, “There was no break-in, stop it. Story overblown. The only thing that happened, was there was a kid…… MORE
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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
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 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‘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,…