Music

There’s a certain confidence that radiates when Avant sings. It could have something to do with the way women react when he hits his falsetto or how his voice rides the  beat like a surfer cruising the waves. Avant first appeared on the music scene with his summer anthem “Separated,” that peaked at number one on the […]

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Erica Campbell of Mary Mary has been talking about exploring a solo career for a while and she’s officially made the first step. The Grammy Award-winning gospel artist recently released her first single titled “A Little More Jesus.” The upbeat track doesn’t stray too far from Mary Mary’s original sound, but Erica does a good job […]

Music

It’s a pop/funk fusion and everything we’d expect from a collaboration between music heavyweights Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu! The soulful songstresses recently dropped a new single called “Q.U.E.E.N.,”  and it’s sure to go down in history as one of music’s legendary collabos. “Q.U.E.E.N.’ was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me,” Janelle revealed to her […]

When R&B artists Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank combined forces for TGT, a new R&B supergroup, it was a shot of musical TNT that R&B needed.  While each has had individual hits, the trio is counting on their combined starpower to bring old-school aR&B, currently suffering from a loss of prominence among musical genres, back to […]

After being taken to task by Tom Joyner on his blog and making headlines nationwide for his comments about fat people, Tyrese apologized via his Twitter account. This morning on the  “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” Tyrese apologized again, saying his comments were not specifically directed at Black women. “I want to go on the record and say this. I […]

Life & Style

Music has a way of increasing productivity in most of us, and even does a great job of soothing and motivating many to stay the course in stressful work environments. I have used music to get me through days at work since I worked as an intern. And with live streaming today, many of you […]

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“It is easier to raise strong children than repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass Douglass said those words years ago, but their wisdom is timeless. Watching DMX on the latest episode of “Iyanla, Fix My Life,” I was reminded of them. The rapper/actor, born Earl Simmons, agreed to appear on the show at the urging […]

Entertainment News

As Tom and the crew continue on the Fantastic Voyage there’s a plenty to do on dry land… This weekend, there’s much to do for everyone on your entertainment list. Art abounds in Florida, which boast two separate art exhibitions or show this weekend, while those down South can chill to the smooth sounds of Anthony Hamilton […]

Did you love the 80’s? Well, National Geographic Channel did, too.  Their new six-part documentary reviews the decade that they say set up the next two. In the 80’s hip-hop was born as were tech companies like Microsoft and Apple started to become dominant with the advent of the personal computer. Narrated by actor Rob […]

Usher has been in the game for a long time, so it’s no surprise that he’s been able to make things happen since he’s joined the NBC hit reality show “The Voice.” He and Shakira are the new judges this season, temporarily replacing original judges Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo Green. Already in a friendly rivalry with country […]

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This weekend it’s ladies first – Alicia Keys continues her “Set the World On Fire” tour which is criss-crossing the U.S. as we speak. Keyshia Cole, trust and believe us, is working hard as well, heading to a city near you with Chrisette Michele. Erykah Badu is popping up all over the place lately; from […]

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Theaters are sure to be packed this weekend when Tyler Perry’s “Tempation” hits theaters nationwide. Starring Jurnee Smollett (“The Great Debaters,” “Friday Night Lights”) Lance Gross and Robbie Jones the movie is a relevant look at the temtpations that can threaten even a solid relationship. Erykah Badu continues her tour around the country performing the […]