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Anthony Mackie stars in new film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Not only does he star in this box office hit, he’s the first black…

It was reported Lil’ Scrappy’s daughter’s birthday was ruined by racism. He talked to ”The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to explain exactly what went down.…

  Bernice Jenkins is back on “The Rickey Smiley Show“! Watch the video to see what odd place she finds Jesus! To see this full…

Pharrell Williams is the music man of the hour. He’s made some of the best music of his career in the last year and a…

Well it looks like the often litigious Donald Sterling is ready to do battle in court. According to TMZ Sports, the now confirmed racist Sterling said, regardless…

Despite more artists blurring the lines between musical genres, we live in a world where labels are a necessity. Chicago-born singer/songwriter Jesse Boykins III doesn’t…

Yasss! Usher is serving straight “My Way” swag in the teaser visuals to his new track “Good Kisser” and we’re sooo here for it. After…

It looks as though Selena Gomez may (finally) be moving on. Her much-discussed, turbulent relationship with Justin Bieber has been tabloid fodder for actual years…

“Glee” will come to a close next season, but it’s already the final curtain call for star Naya Rivera. The star has been reportedly dismissed…

If you’ve been sleeping on Big K.R.I.T., you will won’t anymore after hearing his latest track “Mt. Olympus.” Listen to Headkrack‘s Hip Hop Spot to hear a snippet…

You beauties know that I am a hardcore product junkie. To the point that I officially have a beauty closet that is over flowing with…

With as many run-ins as they’ve had with the law, it’s not hard to believe rappers T.I. and The Game have no love for the…