Ben Vereen: Among the Many

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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LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS

We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…

PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE

PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE

On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…

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…