En Vogue Tributes Beauty & Glamour with ‘Déjà Vu’
* Déjà Vu ~ Beauty, class, transcendence…the award-winning, multi-platinum female group, En Vogue, embodies the very definition of each word. After countless accolades, 20 million albums sold, multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Awards and Soul Train awards, the ultimate girl group of the 90s has now evolved into legendary R&B icons affectionately known as the […]
Prince Albums Takeover Number 1,2 Spots on Billboard Chart
*Since his passing last week, Prince fans have rushed out to buy his music, most of which isn’t available to stream online. Still, their devotion has resulted in an “amazing leap in sales and chart positions” for much of the icon’s work. “The Very Best of Prince” has claimed the number one spot, while previous […]
The Hamiltones Create Gospel Remix of Birdman’s ‘Respeck’ Rant [Watch]
*Anthony Hamilton’s back-up vocal group, The Hamiltones, have gifted the Internet with a rendition of the most quotable lines from Birdman’s recent interview on “The Breakfast Club”. Singing from a tour bus, the trio harmonizes the memorable parts of the rant, including “is we finished, or is we done.” Watch it below. Birdman made an […]
Lenny Kravitz on How Prince’s ‘Dirty Mind’ Album Changed his Life
*In an extensive article for Rolling Stone, Lenny Kravitz details his close friendship with Prince, recalls memories of various gigs and visits to his homes, and how Prince’s music – particularly the “Dirty Mind” album – opened up new possibilities in his life. Below, Lenny’s own words as told to Andy Greene: My first memory of […]
New Trial Ordered After Juror Objects to Jury With ‘No Blacks’
*In Nashville, after an eight hour jury selection process to try a case involving two Black male defendants, a new trial was ordered by Judge Cheryl Blackburn of Davidson County Criminal Court after one of the jurors objected to the selected jury. It is unclear who the juror was, or what his or her race was. […]
Carly Fiorina Awkwardly Breaks Out in Song at VP Announcement (Watch)
*Republican Ted Cruz has not been chosen as his party’s nominee for president, nor is he even close after Tuesday’s primaries. But today, he put the cart before the horse and introduced Carly Fiorina as his potential running mate, should he ever make the ticket. And then she broke into song. Before it happened, Cruz informed the […]
RHOA’s Phaedra Parks Expresses Political Aspirations
*Everybody knows that Phaedra Parks is all about her business, but the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star is also about the black community. Her “Phaedra Foundation” includes such programs as Save Our Sons, and this summer will launch Camp Joy outside of Flint, MI for children affected by the city’s water crisis, according to RealityTea. […]
HBO to Submit Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ for Emmy Consideration
*HBO’s airing of Beyonce’s visual album “Lemonade” during a 27-hour window over the weekend has it eligible for Emmy consideration, and the cable channel is submitting the work for Best Variety Special, according to Variety: Whether Kahlil Joseph and Beyonce herself, the credited directors of the piece, can be joined by “additional directors” Melina Matsoukas, Todd Tourso, […]
Prince’s Band The Revolution Formally Announce Reunion in Video (Watch)
*It’s official. The Revolution will reunite for several shows following the death of their former leader Prince, who first formed the band in 1979. Original members Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, BrownMark, Bobby Z and Dr. Fink appeared in a video posted to BrownMark’s Facebook page Tuesday. Seated together on a sofa, Melvoin says the group […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph Featured in CBS’ ‘Criminal Minds’
* Sheryl Lee Ralph – The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will host The Delta Sigma Theta International Film Festival, “Housed In Strength & Dignity” on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center. Sheryl Lee Ralph Actress/Singer Soror Sheryl Lee Ralph, a member of the sorority, […]
Judge Confirms Prince Died Without Will; Bank Appointed to Handle Assets
*A judge has confirmed that Prince died without a will in place and appointed the singer’s longtime bank to manage his assets, according to TMZ. The website says it obtained documents from a hearing held Wednesday morning in Minnesota after Prince’s sister, Tyka, filed papers to start probate proceedings. The judge ruled that Prince’s assets […]
Fox Gives Series Order to Lee Daniels’ ‘Star’; Corey Hawkins’ ‘24: Legacy’
*Lee Daniels’ new music-related drama has moved past the pilot stage at Fox. The network has given a series order to “Star,” which follows three young singers as they endure the cut-throat music industry to become the next big female singing group. As previously reported, newcomers Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady play the young […]
Jay Z Heard and Supported Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ Album Before Its Release
*Jay Z knew what was coming on Saturday when his wife, Beyonce, poured out her “Lemonade” and unleashed upon the world its theme of infidelity and healing. So far, there’s been no confirmation that Bey is indeed referring to her own marriage on “Lemonade,” but for the handful of folks wondering if Jay Z may […]
R. Kelly Helps Fund Funeral of Two Young Fire Victims in Illinois
*R. Kelly heard about the death of two young siblings from a fire in Kankakee, Illinois and decided to donate money toward their funeral costs. Four-year-old Justice Stewart and 2-year-old Ju’shaun Watson died after being injured in a fire on April 13. According to Kankakee’s Daily-Journal, R. Kelly donated $5,000 toward costs of the funeral: […]
Obama to Visit Flint for First-Hand Accounts of Water Crisis
*President Barack Obama will visit Flint, Michigan next week to hear first-hand about the city’s water crisis. A White House official confirmed Wednesday that POTUS will visit on Wednesday, May 4, to hear directly from residents about the city’s health crisis and receive an in-person briefing on federal efforts assist Flint residents. Obama also plans […]
