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In a behind the scenes clip of ”Dish Nation,” the cast suddenly clears the room. Watch the video below to find out Gary With Da Tea‘s…

The young guns of Hip-Hop are being recognized for their impact on pop culture by one of mainstream’s most prestigious publications. Forbes Magazine named Kendrick…

  There are new beginnings in 2014 for singer-songwriter and all around music jack-of-all-trades The Dream. He announced yesterday via Instagram that he was ending…

Rickey Smiley has a very unique sense of style. Sometimes it’s received well and sometimes not. Watch the latest clip from “Dish Nation” to see…

When you have as many tattoos as Kid Ink, you’re bound to have a few regrets. He talks to“The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about some…

Blogger Doyin Richards (pictured), founder of the website Daddydoinwork.com, received an overwhelming response when he posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter of him being…

While BET is riding a wave of success with their new hit show “Being Mary Jane,” there is a dark cloud looming over the company…

According to Gary With Da Tea first lady Michelle Obama is living it up in Hawaii for her birthday, but people are criticizing her for it. Listen to…

In today’s News You Can’t Use, Special K reports his favorite actress Gabrielle Sidibe was involved in an altercation in Baskin Robins. Listen to the audio player to…

It’s  Juicy‘s first Song Of The Week in the new year and she’s feeling the spirit. Listen to the audio player to hear her sing gospel song…

  Actor Shemar Moore is known for his model good looks and playboy ways. Normally, a man like that can get with any woman he…

Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy is in a mess of legal trouble following his arrest for assault, false imprisonment, and making terroristic threats. All of this…