“American Idol” has crowned a new diva. The 23-year-old from St. Helena Island, S.C. took the Season 12 honors in a year that was marred by public catfighting between rapper Nikki Minaj and singer Mariah Carey as well as the lowest ratings in “Idol” history. Glover was part of the first all-female final since Season […]
LL Cool J’s DJ Cut Creator has been by his side for over two decades. The two met as teenagers in Queens when the hip-hop scene was first blowing up in the late 70’s. While LL, or James Todd Smith, has gone on to a career in films and TV, Cut Creator, born Jay Philpot, […]
The Jacksons and New Edition will perform together during the BET Awards weekend this year, Stephen Hill, Director of Music Programming and Specials, told the Tom Joyner Morning Show today. That two of the hottest male groups in music history will share a stage was but one of many announcements around the BET Awards this week. […]
The fallout behind Lil Wayne‘s controversial lyrics where he referenced the heinous death of Emmett Till continues. After Mountain Dew dropped him as their celebrity…
With her husband, Fatin, one half of the musical duo Kindred The Family Soul, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut “Surrender to Love.” Their concert CD, “Live in London,” is available now. Mother to Aquil, 13, Diya 10, Nina 8, twins Lanaa and Ain, 5, and Deen, 3. My biggest revelation about motherhood […]
Moms, this weekend’s for you. Tank and other hot and sexy male balladeers are as happy about Mother’s Day as you are, because they are all doing shows this weekend. Ginuwine, Anthony Hamilton, Will Downing, Calvin Richardson, Johnny Gill, Silk, KEM and more are all headed to a stage near you to celebrate your hard […]
Rapper/actor Common is in a rapping mood. After putting his own spin on Jay-Z‘s “Open Letter,” Common gives Chris Brown‘s homage to Michael Jackson “Fine…
Beyonce and Kelly Rowland may have higher profiles but their sister in Destiny, Michelle Williams, isn’t sitting home waiting for the phone to ring. Since January, she’s been starring as part of the touring ensemble of “Fela!” the Tony-wining Broadway production about the life of controversial Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, produced by Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett […]
This weekend, old school is new again as Earth, Wind and Fire, the O’Jays and Tony, Toni, Tone all are performing around the country. Bishop T.D. Jakes has a new book out to help people with their spiritual walk and Oprah’s “Lifeclass” is giving fatherless sons a voice. Here’s what else is going on this […]
Singer/songwriter Raphael Saadiq has had career longevity some artists can only dream of. With over two decades in the business and starting out on the road with Prince at 16, you can certainly call him an icon. (And he still looks 25!) Boys and Girls Clubs of America thought so, too, so they inducted the […]
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 […]
They used to be your favorite soul singers. Now they’re yet another group of reality show stars, reuniting for a tour of fabulous vocalists and for Season 2 of “R&B Divas” a show that chronicles the personal and professional struggles of singers Angie Stone, Faith Evans, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Brownstone’s Nicci Gilbert […]
