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MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Jay-Z is part of a group trying to renovate Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum outside New York City. The rapper and music mogul attended a meeting Thursday on Long Island, where the media was briefed on four proposals to renovate the arena and surrounding property. Nassau County officials have been trying to […]
The untimely death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly has shocked and saddened millions, including DJ Nabs. During the apex of Kris Kross’ popularity in the 90′s, DJ Nabs toured with the duo, and maintained a friendship with Chris Kelly and Chris Smith even after they stopped performing. Click Here To Join Rickey’s Text Club […]
Singer, writer and Covergirl Janelle Monáe dropped her video for “Q.U.E.E.N.” featuring fellow eclectic singer Erykah Badu. The fun, dance-filled video works perfectly with Monae’s powerful lyrics that preach women empowerment and being who you are! Plus, Monae who typically rocks a pantsuit 99.9% of the time shows off those hidden curves in a cute […]
Lil Wayne has suffered yet another seizure, but has tweeted that he’s OK. According to TMZ, Wayne was taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles late Tuesday night by his bodyguards. It’s reported that he suffered a single seizure and was treated and released early this morning. As has been reported, in March Lil Wayne, […]
Alicia is not concerned with giving the competition a break! Only a week after releasing the tasteful video to her steamy song “Fire We Make,” Swizz Beatz wife dropped the visuals to her album cut “A New Day.” The concert heavy clip showcases Alicia’s amazing physique as she hits every beat in her choreography. When we aren’t watching […]
Ray-J “I Hit It First” [BHS] Stevie J may have a bus but that’s no comparison to Ray J’s jet, which makes an appearance in the behind the scenes footage for his controversial video “I Hit It First.” Ostentatious as usual, Ray-J finds himself in the midst of beautiful women and fancy cars while enjoying his current […]
Beyonce and Andre 3000′s version of Amy Winehouse’s “Back To Black,” from the upcoming soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” adaptation, hit the web yesterday after its debut on Mark Ronson’s EastVillageRadio show. Scroll down to listen. The “Back To Black” cover is the latest track to be released from the Jay-Z-produced “Gatsby” soundtrack, […]
All bad everything! Music journalists everywhere took a big gulp of air into their throats as reports began swarming the internets that AOL Music had been closed down and all of their staff had been let go! Says Mediabistro’s Fishbowl blog: “AOL has shuttered its AOL Music division and laid off its staff, according to pink-slipped employees on […]
Atlanta entertainment attorney James L. Walker, Jr. sued Sony BMG Music Entertainment for telling black artists not to use a black law firm and has found settlement with the music titan for an undisclosed amount. This settlement comes after the two have been in litigation for about 8 years. According to Rap Rehab Walker filed a 13 count complaint […]
One week after the late Luther Vandross‘ birthday, a video has gone viral of a Filipino boy named “La” singing an acoustic version of Vandross’ hit song “Dance with my Father”. The boy can only be about 12-years-old but he is singing from the soul while he belts out this classic tear-jerker. TIP: Play the […]
Mariah Carey uploaded a 25-second teaser of her new song “Beautiful,” a collabo with R&B crooner Miguel. The clip begins with the crackling sound of the needle dropping on vinyl and an image of a silver butterfly as a hypnotic, bluesy guitar riff plays behind a shot of Carey’s hair blowing around her face. The […]
Are you ready for Beyonce mania? Following the debut of her song “Grown Woman,” in Paris, Beyonce dropped a sizzling hot 90 second ad for her H&M line where we are introduced to her song “Standing On The Sun.” Written by Sia (“Diamonds”), “Standing On The Sun” is another cut off her highly anticipated album and fifth solo project “Mrs […]
