9-1-1 NASHVILLE CASTS CHRIS O’DONNELL

Chris O’Donnell is headed back to the small screen to star in the 9-1-1 spinoff series, 9-1-1: Nashville on ABC. We don’t know many plot details yet, but the show will follow first responders in the Tennessee-based city. Chris will play Captain Don Sharpe, who Variety describes as “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider…MORE

WILL SMITH HAS A NEW ALBUM!

Will Smith announced his new album, Based On A True Story, will be released on March 28, 20 years after his last album. The album features DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, and Smith’s son Jaden. The tracklist is divided into “episodes” instead of songs. He also recently revealed that he and Prince discussed launching an…MORE

SZA TIES WITH MICHAEL JACKSON

SZA is feeling speechless after her album SOS managed to tie Michael Jackson’s classic Thriller. The two artists are officially tied at 79 total non-consecutive weeks spent in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. According to Luminate, that’s the most for a Black artist. TMZ Hip-Hop caught up with SZA after her appearance on…MORE

ANGIE STONE’S SALES SOAR!

Angie Stone’s catalog received a hefty boost following her recent death. Billboard reports that Stone’s streams have increased by 1,300 percent to 8.4 million. Stone’s sales have risen by 10,700 percent. Her 1999 hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” got the biggest bump in listens. Stone died in a car accident in Alabama on…MORE

AMBER ROSE NOT INVITED TO THE ‘FREAK OFF’?

Amber Rose has a big question about Diddy’s infamous “freak off” parties — where’s her invite? In a new Club Shay Shay interview, the taboo topic came up, when she told Shannon Sharpe, “I’ve been to every Puff party. I’ve been to every White Party since 2009. I’ve been to every party… If these freak…MORE

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER CLAIMS INNOCENCE

The man accused of killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 is maintaining his innocence. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is currently in a Las Vegas jail awaiting trial for his alleged crime. He spoke to a local television station about his case. Davis said, “I did not do it. They don’t have nothing. And they know they…MORE

ANGIE STONE TO BE MEMORIALIZED

Angie Stone’s family will provide a public memorial for fans to show love to the singer. Stone was killed in an auto accident last Saturday. She was 63. Stone’s representative Deborah R. Champagne told TMZ that the family is planning an event in Atlanta to pay tribute to the singer. A date for the memorial…MORE

Celebrate Your Birthday With 92Q!

We’re showing love for your special day! Hit 92Q up – text BIRTHDAY to 615-737-9292 and you’ll get a text back with a link to submit your birthday to 92Q for a shot at winning a pair of tickets to the National Museum of African American Music! What better way to celebrate your birthday than…MORE

JEFF BEZOS’ NEXT SPACE PROJECT INCLUDES ALL WOMEN

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space project will have some special passengers on its next mission. Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, among others are heading to space. The flight will also include aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn. Bezos fiance’ reportedly brought the crew…MORE

JAM MASTER JAY KILLER STABBED IN PRISON FIGHT

The man who killed Jam Master Jay was stabbed during a prison fight. Karl Jordan Jr. was attacked at MDC Brooklyn while he was awaiting sentencing. The New York Daily News said the fight was between rival gangs. Jordan was treated for his injuries. Jordan is one of two men convicted for killing Jam Master…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,…