Multi-platinum rap superstar Cardi B will host the 2021 American Music Awards,In what’s sure to be an epic celebration of music, the five-time AMA winner expressed excitement about hosting the awards show for the first time.“When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited,” Cardi said in a statement. “I’m ready…… MORE
Jay-Z Joins Instagram, Only Follows His Wife Beyoncé (VIDEO)
The 51-year-old rapper and Rock Hall inductee already made his first post.For years, Jay-Z has flirted with the idea of being online.He had a short stint on Twitter, but now, after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that the hip-hop icon is ready to embrace his own social media…… MORE
Luther Vandross Estate Inks $40M Deal With Primary Wave Music To Carry On His Legacy
The influence of the late Luther Vandross will always be seen throughout the music industry. Today, his estate is making sure of that as they keep the R&B legend’s legacy and music alive through a new partnership.Variety reports that Vandross’ estate closed in on a $40 million deal with Primary Wave Music — an independent…… MORE
Should R. Kelly Be Able To Keep His GRAMMY Awards?
The fall from grace that R. Kelly has been living through for the past two decades has seen him lose everything from his house of horror allegedly filled with underaged girls and boys all the way to the immense amount of respect he once had in the music industry.One thing he has been able to…… MORE
Janet Jackson’s ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ To Be Explored In New FX Documentary
FX and Hulu are moving from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson in their latest documentary.In 2004, the controversy involving Janet Jackson and her wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl was all anyone could talk about.Now, as the streaming era is fascinated with all things docu-series and exploring the early aughts, FX and Hulu will tell…… MORE
R. Kelly, Hoping To Avoid Lengthy Prison Term Hires Bill Cosby’s Lawyer To Appeal His Conviction
The disgraced singer is facing 10 years to life in prison but is now getting help from someone experienced in a similar legal area.Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly, who was convicted on charges of sex trafficking racketeering last month is trying to fight his way out of prison and he has reportedly got help from…… MORE
Ronnie Wilson, Gap Band Co-Founder, Passes Away At 73
Ronnie Wilson, the older brother of Charlie Wilson and one-third of the legendary Gap Band, has passed away.According to TMZ, Wilson passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday (November 2). His wife Linda Boulware-Wilson said Wilson passed away peacefully as he held her hand before he drew his final breath.Ronnie Wilson suffered…… MORE
Fetty Wap Is Arrested on Federal Drug Charges at Citi Field
Fetty Wap may not have the cooked pies in the kitchen but the feds say he was slinging them.The 30-year-old New Jersey rapper was busted for his alleged role in a bicoastal opioid drug ring based out of Long Island, law enforcement said Friday.The “Trap Queen” artist — who brags in his 2014 hit song…… MORE
Singer Chanté Moore Announces Engagement to Former BET Exec Stephen Hill
R&B songstress Chante Moore and former BET executive Stephen G. Hill have announced their engagement.The singer went public with their relationship while on baecation with Hill, who celebrated his 60 birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 26). Both shared the same photo on their Instagram accounts, showing them cozied up on a boat watching the sunset over…… MORE
AKA Sorority Director Taking Legal Action Against ‘Insecure’
The organization’s leader is “taking steps to protect our brand.”Alpha Kappa Alpha’s director is reportedly seeking legal action against Insecure after the series season debut featured characters wearing clothes featuring the sorority’s logo and colors.The fifth season premiere episode of the hit HBO series sparked backlash from members of the AKA on Twitter, who tweeted…… MORE
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JELLY ROLL IS GOING TO THE WWE
Jelly Roll is about to become a professional wrestler. The artist will compete at WWE Summer Slam in a tag team match. Jelly Roll is teaming up with WWE legend Randy Orton to face social media sensation and former WWE Intercontinental Champion Logan Paul and WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. The match came about after Jelly…
CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT
Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged. Jones posted an Instagram photo of herself and Mitchell, where she showed off her ring. The couple had been dating for about a year, but both of them kept things quiet. Jones revealed that she and Mitchell were dating on Club Shay Shay in March.
AKON’S CITY IS A BUST
Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…
CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…