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Prince’s Background

Prince’s Background

I always thought that Prince was half African American and half Puerto Rican. I guess I just made that up. Here’s the scoop on Princes early life: Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, the son of Mattie Della (née Shaw; 1933–2002) and John Lewis Nelson(1916–2001). His parents were both African American,[9] and his family…MORE

Iggy Azalea Suicidal! Whaaaaat!

Iggy Azalea Suicidal! Whaaaaat!

Iggy Azalea Reveals She Was Suicidal After Industry Backlash The “rapper” is opening up about the team that helped steer her away from the suicidal thoughts that threatened to end her life. It’s well documented how “in” it was to drag “Iggy Azalea” deep down to the trenches in the wake of her social media showdown’s with fellow…MORE

Carey’s brother calls her a witch! Wow!

Carey’s brother calls her a witch! Wow!

Mariah Carey’s Brother: “You Think You’re Fabulous…But You’re A Witch!” ‘Honey‘ songbird Mariah Carey may be adored by millions, but it seems her success on a creative tip means all of nothing to her relatives. For, her brother has stepped out to claim that she is a “witch.” Find out why he’s perturbed with the glass-shattering…MORE

The Tender Lover

The Tender Lover

Kenneth Brian Evans…but I think we all know him by the name Babyface. Many may not know, but he obtained that famous nickname from Bootsy Collins while performing with him earlier in his career. Along with his gentle face, he was a pretty shy guy as a youngster. He started writing songs as a way…MORE

92Q Black History Series: “Nashville’s Jubilee Soprano”

92Q Black History Series: “Nashville’s Jubilee Soprano”

  “Georgia Minor Gordon Taylor- Nashville’s Jubilee Soprano” Born in the Black Athens of the South to a free “mulatto” mother and an enslaved father, Georgia Minor Gordon Taylor was born on April 22, 1855. The law of the land in Nashville back in 1855 permitted that children of free mothers were free. Therefore, Mercy…MORE

Spreadluv-1996

Spreadluv-1996

1996 may arguably be the best year in the history of R&B and Hip-Hop. In that one year you had albums like Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Blackstreet’s Another Level, Nas’ It Was Written, Aaliyah’s One in a Million. We could go on for days: Fugees’ The Score, 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me…MORE

92Q Black History Series : “Nashville’s Queen of the Blues”

92Q Black History Series : “Nashville’s Queen of the Blues”

Nashville’s own Queen of the Blues, Marion Agness James, was born October 8, 1934. Resembling the early years of most musicians, James life-long journey with music was embedded in the church. With a church pianist and vocal teacher for a mother, a sister that sang with the legendary Clara Ward Singers, and professional musicians for…MORE

Cuba Gooding Jr in the tighty whities!!

Cuba Gooding Jr in the tighty whities!!

If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit—but what about tighty-whities? Cuba Gooding Jr. got a sense of what it was like to be in O.J. Simpson‘s shoes—and underwear—as he shot a scene in character for FX’s American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson. As you can see from these set pics, the Oscar…MORE

Chris Brown blows his top..again

Chris Brown blows his top..again

RCA‘s Chris Brown has been accused of assaulting a woman who believes she resembles the Reality TV star Kim Kardasian. The entertainer threw a party in Las Vegas to celebrate the arrival of the New Year hours ago where he has been accused of punching a woman who claims to be a “Kim Kardashian look-alike”…MORE

“New York” is changing up her image??

“New York” is changing up her image??

Report: Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard To Enter ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ House fter etching her name into Reality TV history with her run on VH1’s ‘Flavor of Love’ and her spin-off ‘I Love New York‘ the hilarious force that is Tiffany Pollard has reportedly set her sights on ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’ Read more: http://thatgrapejuice.net/entertainment/report-tiffany-new-york-pollard-enter-celebrity-big-brother-house/#ixzz3vYerPtXM Follow us:…MORE

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MARY J BLIGE THINKING ABOUT QUITTING

MARY J BLIGE THINKING ABOUT QUITTING

We’ve got good news and bad news for Mary J. Blige fans. The bad news is that the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” is thinking about calling it quits, after more than 30 years in the game. The good news is, she isn’t stopping anytime soon. M-J-B told Extra that “Right now, I’m definitely gonna do…

TIFFANY HADDISH DISHES ON COMMON

TIFFANY HADDISH DISHES ON COMMON

Tiffany Haddish thinks she has her ex-boyfriend Common figured out. In a recent interview, Haddish theorized his dating pattern. She said, “It’s every two years. It’s like six to nine months single and then two years on [in a relationship] and then six to nine months single and then two years on. That’s his schedule.…

TYSON-PAUL FIGHT SANCTIONED AS PROFESSIONAL

TYSON-PAUL FIGHT SANCTIONED AS PROFESSIONAL

July’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be an official professional fight. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the bout. There will be eight two-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will land on each fighter’s professional record. The fight takes place on July 20th…

KANYE WEST GOING X-RATED?

KANYE WEST GOING X-RATED?

Ye’s latest ambition is X-rated. TMZ reports that he’s kicking around the idea of expanding the Yeezy brand to include a pornography studio. Insiders claim that Ye and his inner circle are deep into talks with Stormy Daniels’s ex-husband, adult entertainment producer Mike Moz, on building out the “Yeezy Porn” division. Ye’s relationship with porn…