NY’s Apollo, Hard Rock, Spike Lee and Borough of Brooklyn Honor Prince
*He may have been from Minneapolis, but major New York City institutions are remembering Prince today following his sudden death at age 57. As one person in New York put it, all of Manhattan is in mourning: @_hera_ Sadness in the streets of Manhattan. Prince playing everywhere. — Lesly Remy (@BlackLauren) April 21, 2016 “Purple Rain” […]
President Obama Remembers Prince as a ’Creative Icon’
*The death of Prince has sent shock waves all the way to the White House. President Obama has released a statement remembering the artist as a “creative icon” and “an electrifying performer.” Read the statement in its entirety below: Today, the world lost a creative icon. Michelle and I join millions of fans from around […]
Rev. Al Sharpton Discusses Prince’s Civil Rights Involvement (Watch)
*MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton was still “numb with shock” when he appeared today with anchor Brian Williams during the network’s round-the-clock coverage of Prince’s death. “I got to know him first many years ago because of my father/son relationship with James Brown, whom he admired a lot,” Sharpton said. The activist went on to speak about […]
Prince Visited Local Pharmacy Hours Before his Death (Pic)
*TMZ is reporting that Prince was spotted last night at around 7 p.m. leaving a Walgreens near his home in Minnesota. The artist died Thursday morning at his home, according to his publicist. He was 57. Officials are investigating the cause of death. According to TMZ, it’s the fourth time he’s visited the pharmacy this […]
Prince’s Hometown Teams – Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx – Mourn Loss
*Even the sports world is feeling the loss of Prince Rogers Nelson. His Royal Badness was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57. “We’ve lost a legend way too soon. #RIPPrince,” tweeted the Minnesota Vikings, his hometown NFL team. We’ve lost a legend way too soon. […]
Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, More React to Prince’s Death
*The Internet has understandably exploded with thoughts and condolences regarding the shocking news that Prince is gone. “MTV is heartbroken and in utter disbelief at the news that the world has lost Prince Rogers Nelson so suddenly and so before his time,” the music network said in a statement. “Prince was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who […]
Prince’s Publicist Says He Was Found Dead at His Home
*The Associated Press is reporting that Prince’s publicist has confirmed earlier reports of his death. The news comes as Carver County deputies are on the scene of a “death investigation” at Paisley Park, Prince’s recording studio in Chanhassen. While the Carver County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation, they have not given any details as to […]
The Artist Known as Prince Has Died at Age 57
*TMZ now reports that the fatality reported earlier at Paisley Park was indeed Prince: The artist known as Prince has died … TMZ has learned. He was 57. Prince’s body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning. The singer — full name Prince Rogers Nelson — had a medical emergency on […]
Michael Lington Back with New Album ‘Second Nature’ (WATCH/LISTEN)
*Multi-talented saxophonist, producer and composer Michael Lington‘s ninth solo project, “Second Nature,” in tribute to the roots of Memphis soul is set for release April 22, 2016. The album reunites Lington with producer by Barry Eastmond and features all originals with the exception of one cover, the chart-topping soul anthem, “Soul Finger.” In preparing for this album, Lington immersed himself […]
Reports Surface of a Death at Prince’s Paisley Park Studio
TMZ is reporting that a death occurred at Prince’s estate in Minnesota. According to the website, authorities responded to a medical emergency at Paisley Park studio on Thursday morning: The Carver County Sheriff’s department in Chanhassen, Minnesota tells TMZ there has been a fatality, and they’re notifying next of kin. According to the Sheriff’s dept […]
Sisters Divided in ‘Braxton Family Values’ Season 5 Teaser (Watch)
*Season 5 of “Braxton Family Values” will see the sisters divided over the importance of their geographic locations – with Tamar and Toni on the West coast; and Traci, Towanda and Trina in the South. WE tv is hyping this so-called “Atlanta vs. LA beef” as akin to hip hop’s East Coast/West Coast drama. The […]
Janet Jackson’s Lady Mobster Biopic – Fred Hammond Records Live
*Janet Jackson will executive produce the story of the first and only woman gangster during prohibition – 1920’s New York City mobster, Stephanie St. Clair – AKA Queenie. The film will be set against the backdrop of The Cotton Club, with Kenny Leon (“A Raisin In The Sun”) directing. Queenie (photo above) was a mob […]
Kris Bowers and Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Magical Night of Splendor in LA
*On practically any night in Los Angeles, there are benefit galas that bring out the stars of television, film, and music, as well as other movers and shakers in the City of Angels. While such galas are meant to elevate the awareness and raise funds for respective causes, sometimes, a special gala is held that […]
DJ Quik Dogs Kanye’s Music – Khloe K Snapchats Pic of Lamar Odom
*Looks like Kanye West’s latest album has a certified critic in DJ Quik. According to TMZ, Quik went in on West and his new album “The Life of Pablo” during an appearance on Noah Ayala‘s radio show, saying fans aren’t stupid and can spot a bad product. On top of that, Quik offered some advice […]
Whole Foods Countersues Openly Gay Pastor…For Lying (Watch)
*Well, I suppose this could be a case of “he said, she said” or he said, IT said; seeing as we are talking about a person and a retail chain. Here we have Jordan Brown, an openly gay pastor from Austin’s Church of Open Doors, who put a video online last week claiming the cake he purchased at […]
