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
Freddie Jackson’s Dramatic Look
After pictures and videos on Instagram surfaced of a dramatic weight loss rumors spread of Freddie Jackson having HIV or soon to be taken by the reaper. He responded to such claims in a recent interview with WBLS radio saying “I couldn’t do anything about getting older. We’re gonna get older by the grace of…… MORE
New Year Resolutions
What many don’t know is that the month of January has various implications and with a few of its names we want to give you some ideas to for you to come into the New Year.… MORE
K. MICHELLE GETTING RID OF BUTT IMPLANTS!
K. Michelle has not been quiet about her butt implants, saying that her legs can no longer hold her butt. In a recent interview, she said she initially got the implants because she didn’t think she had ‘enough’ back there and wanted more. She wanted to go to the extreme. Well, that extreme has lead…… MORE
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MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…