Carlos Santana, Isley Bros & Cindy Blackman Join Forces on New Album: ‘Power of Peace’

Available Friday, August 4 from Legacy Recordings *New York, NY – Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is pleased to announce the release of Power of Peace, a new studio album from Santana (Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana) and The Isley Brothers (Ronald and Ernie) coming Friday, August 4. Pre-order available here: https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/isley-santana_pop […]

D.L. Hughley Defends Kathy Griffin, Calls Critics ‘Hypocrites’

*Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley has come to the defese of fellow comedian Kathy Griffin, following the fallout from her controversial photo of Donald Trump’s bloody, severed head. TMZ caught up with Hughley at LAX, where he called Griffin’s critics hypocrites because they were silent when Ted Nugent threatened President Obama. “I think ultimately, if […]

That Time Rick James Sued His Gay Friend on Judge Joe Brown [WATCH]

*Late soul singer, and the originator of the Turn Up, Rick James, appeared on Judge Joe Brown many years ago and sued his friend for stealing his guitar, and he also accused him of sexual harassment. Footage of the 1999 episode has resurfaced online, and the case centers on Rick James and musician Geronne Turner. […]

Common Serenades Halle Berry On Stage at Chrysalis Butterfly Ball (Watch)

*Common not only earned himself an award on Saturday, but he also got the chance to serenade Halle Berry on stage. It all went down Saturday night (June 3) at the 16th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, an annual fundraising benefit for low-income individuals and the homeless. Common was on hand to accept a Spirit of […]

Sen. Al Franken Cancels on Bill Maher Over N-Word; So Far Ice Cube Still Set for Next Broadcast

*HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” just lost booked guest Sen. Al Franken amid the backlash of the host’s N-word moment during Friday’s live broadcast. Franken announced Monday that he’s cancelling his scheduled June 9th appearance on the program due to Maher’s use of the term “house n**ger” during an interview with Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse. A spokesperson for […]

Blue Ivy Twirls On Her Haters During Ballet Recital (Watch)

*Blue Ivy Carter went viral today thanks to leaked footage of her performance in her school’s ballet recital. TMZ posted footage of Beyonce and Jay Z’s 5-year-old daughter getting her Misty Copeland on to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” Sporting braids and a pink tutu, Blue got into formation with her classmates and slayed, of course. […]

Rihanna Uses Pics of Gucci Mane to Finally Address her Fat Shamers

*With an unsolicited assist from Gucci Mane, Rihanna has finally responded to critics who fat-shamed her based on recent paparazzi pics of the singer sporting extra curves. It all started last month with an article on Barstool Sports that crudely lamented Rihanna’s extra pounds. The piece went viral and its author, Chris Spags, was flame broiled over hot […]

Kodak Black Rides Out of Jail to Lauryn Hill’s ‘Ex Factor’ (Watch)

*Kodak Black is a free man again…a free man who will spend the next year on house arrest. The rapper was released Monday morning from Broward County Jail after serving just 97 days of his 364-day sentence on a probation violation, which stemmed from his arrest in February on two misdemeanor drug charges. According to reports, his […]

BLIND ITEM: Comedian Being Manipulated By Reality Star

*You heard the latest about that comedian gushing over the soon-to-be ex-wife of that baller? Well, it seems our comedian may have entered the realm of no return (for black men), and the darkhaired witches who protect the realm are said to be manipulating him. According to this Mr. X Blind Item: This A+ list […]

Cosby Trial: Prosecutors Go After Andrea Constand’s Credibility in Opening Statements

*Prosecutors on Monday said Bill Cosby knew full well what he was doing when he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand in 2004, while the defense launched an  attack on the credibility of Constand and another Cosby accuser during opening statements in the 79-year-old comedian’s sexual assault trial. As previously reported, Cosby arrived to the packed, media-filled Pennsylvania […]

HBO Has No Plan to Fire Bill Maher for Using N-Word (Report)

*HBO will reportedly keep Bill Maher on the air after his use of the N-word during Friday’s live airing of “Real Time with Bill Maher” sparked outrage and calls for his removal. According to TMZ, sources familiar with the situation say the cable network will not fire him for referring to himself as a “house […]