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This is Daft Punk without their helmets on giving a rare interview back in 1995. Someone in their promotion and marketing team must have bitch…

Timbaland To Produce Jodeci’s Next Album This may be the best news we’ve heard all day. One of our favorite boy bands from the 90s is back and working with one of the greatest producers of our time! Timbaland hooked up with his old friend Devante and will be working on Jodeci’s upcoming album! “I […]

“Atlanta Exes” is set to air this year on Vh1 and based off “Hollywood Exes,” there shouldn’t be any physical fights taking place. But listen…

Gary With Da Tea reports Beyoncé has fired another manager. Supposedly, she wants her husband Jay Z to play a larger role in her music career. Listen to Gary’s…

Bernice Jenkins watched the Super Bowl last night and is making some interesting observations in today’s  Church Announcements. Listen to the audio player to hear why based…

Since the Super Bowl was last night, “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” is doing the Super Bowl edition of Man Law Violations. Listen to the…

Bad Boy Records closing?? Rumors are swirling all over the place that they could be on their last legs as Diddy seeks to shutter the…

Bruno Mars had an amazing Super Bowl halftime performance last night, but was something missing? Listen to HeadKrack‘s Hip-Hop Spot in the audio player to find out what…

The final hours of Oscar Grant’s life are played out in front of your eyes through Michael B. Jordan in “Fruitvale Station.” The film has…

What happened during the lettuce vs. ketchup race? Listen to Rock-T‘s  Joke Of The Day in the audio player to hear this throwback joke!  Click here for more…

It doesn’t matter how fine you are, there is one thing Rickey Smiley can’t tolerate when it comes to dealing with a female. Listen to…

As the countdown until the release of ScHoolboy Q‘s forthcoming album “Oxymoron” begins, Q teases fans with a look at his 15-track LP. “Oxymoron” hits…