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 Rumors are swirling around the internets that Detroit Piston star Brandon Jennings was attempting to pass drugs to some friends in the club and it was…

“The soul of Otis Redding is in Chicago” – ‘The Ellen Show’ blog Talk about pressure. But then again, maybe not. Meet spoken word artist, Harold Green. A Chicago native with impeccable wit and natural charisma. Add in a love for music and art and sprinkle a bit of poetry on top, and you’ve been introduced to […]

The 2014 BET Awards is around the corner and everyone who’s hot in the game is hitting the stage. MUST READ: Bring On The Laughs!…

She woke up like this! Beyoncé brings her undeniable beauty the latest issue of T, The New York Times Style Magazine. In the chic spread,…

It’s Run’s house, cooking style! The Simmons family is returning to reality TV with a new Cooking Channel show, titled “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers.” In…

As a Mariah Carey fan it’s hard to say this, but the superstar may need to start plotting her comeback. According to reports, her new studio…

A Louisiana school teacher has been arrested for having sex with an underage student, intentionally infecting him with AIDS, WUSA9 reports. SEE ALSO: Obama Plans…

After a messy breakup nearly a year ago, Fantasia Barrino is still bitter towards ex, Antwaun Cook.   Adding fuel to the fire, Cook went…

Every year BET tries to outdo themselves when they pick the lineup of performers for their award show. This year is no different. Some of…

Jennifer Lopez has created quite a buzz lately with a free concert she plans on giving in her hometown, The Bronx, but residents of this…

New York City’s Summer Jam will always be one of the hottest concerts to go to because you never know what’s going to happen and…

“When it comes to TIG Entertainment, we believe in artist development,” says former artist turned CEO Fly of T.I.G. (Think It’s A Game), the label…