Today's "Hot Off The Wire" includes an interesting report involving Kanye West and the major attempts he's been allegedly making in public recently to win back soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

Sad news today in our "Hot Off The Wire" report, including the death of Tommy DeBarge of '70s R&B group Switch and a freak accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's new movie that left the cinematographer dead and the director with a gunshot injury.

On the 'Russ Parr Morning Show' today, Alfredas has new details around the R. Kelly trial, T.I.'s response to dropped charges with new music, actor Willie Garson passing away at 57 and a new vodka by Cardi B — would you try it?

In today's "Hot Off The Wire" on the 'Russ Parr Morning Show,' Alfredas has the latest surrounding T.I. and Tiny, the R. Kelly trial and more!

Oprah is worried for her safety; Evelyn Lozada suffers a huge loss; Cardi B gets political again – all of these headlines, plus more, in this edition of Hot Off The Wire. Don’t Miss Out! Follow The Russ Parr Show on Twitter and Instagram  and On Facebook Too!

The coronavirus has postponed SXSW, Coachella, the American Black Film Fest and now, Essence Festival. The 2020 Essence Festival has been officially postponed until the fall. Organizers say they’ll still honor tickets that have been purchased. Russ believes this was a smart move because it is believed that Mardi Gras was a huge contributing factor […]

Drama alert! Remember the feud between Kanye, Kim and Taylor Swift from 2016 over a the lyric in his song Famous where he called Taylor a b*tch? Well, it has been resurrected. Unseen footage of the phone call between West and Swift ended up online and during the call West never told Swift that he […]

Superstar Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus. The money will support “on-the-ground partners working on the frontlines of disaster response especially those focused on protecting and serving marginalized communities — helping the most vulnerable in the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa prepare for what […]

Erica Supreme Barrier, the daughter of hip-hop legend Eric B., has passed away. Erica was hospitalized after she was involved in a serious car crash in Connecticut on Sunday, March 15. “She fought a valiant fight, however we trust God & His ultimate decision to bring her home. We want to sincerely thank everyone from […]

Hip-Hop icon Eric B.’s family is asking for prayers after his 28-year-old daughter was involved in a serious car accident. According to reports Erica, was driving a mini cooper when she was hit by a truck. She is currently in the hospital suffering from a number of life threatening injuries, including neck and spine fractures.

Alfredas is waiting for Nicki Minaj to respond to Wendy Williams who threw her and her man major shade. As we all know Minaj’s husband has to wear an ankle monitor since failing to register as a sex offender when he moved to LA. Yesterday Williams said on her show, “You should’ve never married him, […]

Nicki Minaj’s husband is officially a registered sex offender in California. Kenneth Petty was convicted on first degree attempted rape in 1995 and recently arrested after failing to register as a sex offender when he moved to LA from New York. He is currently out on $100,000 bond and his trial is scheduled for next […]