Snoop Lion Records Theme Song for New ‘One Life to Live’ Series
When Snoop Dogg recorded “The Next Episode,” no one realized he was talking about soaps: The newly christened Snoop Lion will both record the theme song of the new “One Life to Live” and appear as himself in several episodes. Prospect Park/The Online Network, which is producing the new version of the show, announced Friday that Snoop will write, perform [...]
Brandy Keeps Her Word After Making A Youtube Blogger’s Dream Come True
This past weekend, Brandy was giving us a serious flashback from her Moesha days when she posted photos of herself in poetic justice-inspired braids, however, it was the caption of the photo that really got our attention. She posted: Yes @beatfacehoney! In case you aren’t familiar with the name Beat Face Honey, she is a [...]
Reebok to Rick Ross after Date R@pe Comments: “You’re Fired “
Just add Rick Ross to the list of rappers who are learning that you can’t just say whatever you want about women. Ross just found out that his comments about r@pe are not acceptable for a company like Reebok. The company dumped Ross after major protests over a song in which Ross joked about sleeping [...]
“That’s So Raven” Star Arrested Again for DUI
Orlando Brown, who played Eddie Thomas on the Disney Channel sitcom “That’s So Raven” from 2003 to 2007, was arrested Sunday (April 7) on suspicion of drunk driving. Brown, 25, was taken into custody just before midnight on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood. He reportedly remains in custody because of a $26,000 arrest warrant over [...]
Emmett Till’s Family Wants a Boycott of Mountain Dew For Supporting Lil Wayne’s Disrespect
The family of the late Emmett Till gathered to discuss their concerns about Lil Wayne’s relationship with Mountain Dew. Click to watch
The Hotter The Berry, The Sweeter The Hook
By Staff For over twenty years, Halle Berry has been mentioned in more rap songs than any other actress. From Kendrick Lamar’s current track, “Money Trees,” to Missy Elliot’s 2002 hit “Work It,” Berry does not seem bothered by the attention. In fact, she actually finds the references quite flattering. The 46-year-old thespian opened up [...]
Whitney Houston’s FBI Records Released to the Public
An FBI investigation requested by Whitney Houston, has been released a year after her untimely death. On Monday, the FBI released records showing the agency investigated an alleged extortion attempt of the singer back in 1992, the investigation proved inconclusive. Later it was determined that no crime occurred. The agents also investigated an alleged threat [...]
Kendrick Lamar Defies The Industry, Requests a Dark-Skinned Model
By Staff Hip Hop star Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, who goes by just his first two names, is a different kind of rapper. And unlike Drake, Lil Wayne, Wale and scores of other artists who typically feature lighter-skinned or European-type models in their videos, Lamar has challenged the status quo by requesting a dark-skinned model, Brittany [...]
Destiny’s Child Singer Lands New Reality Show
Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams is to star in her own reality TV show. Titled My Sister’s Keeper, the series will follow Williams and her sisters as she prepares to release her new gospel solo album. It is being made by Entertainment One, which also produces a reality show starring gospel duo Mary Mary. [...]
Shawty Lo Arrested In Atlanta For Not Paying Child Support
Just when you thought it was ok to celebrate a man who is spraying kids all around Atlanta like he’s popping bottles of Crystal in the club, this happens. The rapper Shawty Lo was arrested this week, and some say that it was due to his not paying child support. That’s what happens when you [...]
Dr. Boyce: Does Reality TV Inspire a Generation of Young, Female Bullies?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins I find myself consistently fascinated at how angry and ugly women can be on Vh-1 reality shows. Rather than attempting to understand the inner beauty that makes a human being lovable, too many seem to think that attraction comes down to long hair, a short dress and a shapely backside. The women [...]
Jay-Z & Beyoncé Drop More Than $200K For Blue Ivy’s First Birthday Party
In celebration of their daughter’s first year of life, Beyoncé and Jay-Z held a $200,000 party for their first born, and gifted her with an $80,000 Barbie doll. The UK Sun reports that The Carters threw BIC a princess-themed party in New York, spending nearly $100,000 on roses, and over $2,000 on a cake, while [...]
Rapper Shyne Urges President Obama To “Do Something” About Gun Violence In Chicago
Shyne is a vocal critic of President Obama and judging by his Twitter page, he has no plans of backing down. Earlier today, the Belizean rapper tweeted the commander in chief demanding that he help to stop the violence in Chicago. With a home and headquarters in the Midwest city, the president calls Chicago [...]
Rapper Nas Hospitalized
According to reports, the 39-year-old rap legend was scheduled to perform on “Live! with Kelly and Michael” on Friday, but had to cancel his appearance. The hosts announced, on-air, that Nas was hospitalized with vertigo after his flight. Vertigo is a balance disorder and results in lightheadedness and dizziness. Side effects include nausea and vomiting. [...]