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Daphne Joy is still single, despite recent reports. The mother of 50 Cent‘s 3-year-old son was recently pictured with Jason Derulo and though the two seemed very close, Joy is saying that is not the case. She addressed the rumors via Twitter: …being at the same place and time doesn't mean your an item… — DaphneJoy (@DaphneJoy) […]

Benzino is the proud dad to a new baby boy that he and fiancée Althea Johnson welcomed over the weekend.

A Black protester was attacked during Donald Trump's Birmingham, Alabama rally over the weekend.

Yellow Claw, an Amsterdam-based EDM trio, has a lot to celebrate now that their new album Blood For Mercy is out. The electronic group recruited some of the top Hip-Hop artists in the game right now for their ninth project. In one of their singles, the upbeat “In My Room,” Yellow Claw calls upon Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, and DJ […]

There's a fine line between freedom of speech and hate speech. Emily Faz, a student at Georgia Southern University, has had to learn that the hard way.

Nine Adele impersonators were shocked when the singer wore a disguise and showed her humorous side by pretending to be a nanny named Jenny.

Chrisette Michele’s is getting ready to spend a couple forevers with a very special man. Her road to Happily Ever After has been a rocky one that included a nasty lawsuit and an enchanted reconciliation. A few weeks back, Chrisette hinted at a huge change in her life with a post on Instagram that suggested […]

A young pregnant woman was fatally stabbed in the Bronx, a helicopter crash in New Zealand kills seven, and more.

There are a few conspiracies circulating in regards to what caused KyGa to breakup.

Billboard may have tried to start some beef between Missy Elliott and Nicki Minaj, but Missy shut it down. Missy just got back, and folks are already starting mess. Ugh. The music news website published an interview, where Missy discussed who she loves among the younger crop of MCs. Missy told Billboard that she’s not […]

Ronda is of course up for the rematch and Holly is letting fans know she's down for the cause as well.

Jason Derulo is reportedly dating Daphne Joy, Seth Meyers and his wife are expecting their first child together, and more.