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You remember 90s R&B group Next, right? Well, if you do, I’m sure you’ve already heard that one of their members was accused of beating…

R&B crooner Trey Songz is stil enjoying the success of his uptempo single “Na Na.” But like all R&B singers like to do, Trey Songz…

New Caress spokesbeauty Kelly Rowland wants the world to know her fitness DVD with Jeanette Jenkins is paying off. She attended the launch event for…

Despite having been deceased for five years, Michael Jackson is still raking in the big bucks. The upcoming posthumous album titled “Xscape” looks to add…

Here’s a word to the wise. Don’t ever get close to Christina Milian without wearing a shirt. Otherwise, you will be popped in your face…

Days after signing struggling quarterback Mark Sanchez to back-up Nick Foles, The Philadelphia Eagles have release All-Pro wide receiver DeSean Jackson. He was set to…

Looking at Bill Bellamy‘s lips it’s hard to believe he was teased for them as a kid. Watch the funny clip to see Ebony Steele…

Raphael Brown, member of 90′s R&B group Next (pictured left), was accused of kicking his pregnant wife and attacking their daughter. His wife, Juliette Gil-Brown, filed…

Singer Alicia Keys is all about empowering one’s self. For her latest track off “The Amazing Spider Man 2″ soundtrack, Keys gets Kendrick Lamar and…

Columbus, Ohio native Tanesha Holland sang her way into the spotlight as she beat out an amazing group of vocalists to become Praise 103.9’s 2014 Best Inspirational Singer In America. The event showcased highly competitive singers from not only all over the country, but all over the world. Tanesha Holland battled her way through vocalist […]

Pharrell’s Oscar-nominated hit record, “Happy” has had quite a few makeovers, but none quite like this. Oakland, California based producer, DJ and drummer DJ LV…