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August Alsina wraps up the year in his latest visual, “Don’t Forget About Me,” as he reminisces on his recent success and some of his…

If anyone has a reason to stay off of social media and just ring in the New Year in private it’s Gabrielle Union. The actress…

According a to a recent Gallup Poll, Americans voted President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the most admired living man…

If you’re like me, then you’re readying yourself for an epic night out of partying so hard, you’ll rival “The Hangover” and the sequel. Must…

Love is in the air for the 2013 holiday season. Not only did basketball superstar Dwyane Wade pop the question to his longtime girlfriend actress…

When Beyonce’s early Christmas present dropped a million downloads ago, a common response to the particular song, “Rocket” was that it bore more than a passing…

Timothy Lewis (pictured) is one happy father after being able to walk his youngest daughter, Lolaycia (pictured,) down the aisle Saturday for her wedding day.…

Beyonce may have gotten herself into hot water for the sample used in the first six seconds of “XO.” The track samples NASA public affairs…

The head Barbie in charge, Nicki Minaj has been diligently at work prepping for her K-Mart clothing line. Throughout the creative process, she’s taken to…

Action Bronson isn’t slowing down for anyone. Following the recent success of being named part of the XXL Freshman Class of 2013, the Queens native…

If you were thinking about tallying up the year’s hottest freestyles, mix tapes and albums, you may want to stop dead in your tracks.  …

Just a few weeks ago actor/rapper Tray Chaney released the latest single from this “Hungry, Humble, Honest” EP called “Dedicated Father,” the follow-up to the…