Parliament’s Mothership Connection – One Giant Leap for Mankind: EUR VIDEO THROWBACK
*On this day in 1975, Parliament blasted “Mothership Connection” into the stratosphere, and the intergalactic-themed concept album boldly carried the liberation-through-funk banner where not even James Brown’s funk had gone before. “Mothership Connection” was Parliament’s first album to include horn players Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, fresh from Brown’s band, The J.B.’s. Front man George […]
Lizzo Reacts to Critics Who Claim She Makes ‘White Music’ | Video
*Lizzo recently chopped it up with shock jock Howard Stern and addressed the online remarks that she makes “white music.” It’s an issue that’s mentioned in her new HBO Max documentary, “Love, Lizzo.” As reported by Uproxx, when asked by Stern how she feels about the criticism, Lizzo explained “[It is] very hurtful only because […]
Kenya Barris Sued by Sister for Calling Her An Old ‘Hack’
*“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris is reportedly sparring with his sister Colette again, and this time she is suing him for allegedly calling her a “no talent hack.” Barris previously revealed that he’s had a rocky relationship with his sister for years. In 2020, he filed a restraining order against Colette Barris after claiming she was […]
Whoa! Youth Football Player, 12, Goes Viral Over Facial Hair and Tattoo | Pics
*Talk about having an old soul! Jeremiah Johnson is a 12-year-old running back from Fort Worth, Texas, who has the internet going crazy because his facial hair makes him look like a grown-a** man. The young athlete became a viral sensation after a photo of him sporting facial hair and a tattoo hit social media. […]
Charles Barkley Donates $1M to HBCU Jackson State Following Deion Sanders Exit
*Charles Barkley is donating $1 million to Jackson State University to show some love to the HBCU following the exit of the beloved head coach of the school’s football team, Deion Sanders. “They’re probably gonna take a little hit with him leaving, so I want to show them some love because, man, what (Sanders) accomplished […]
Love Triangle Ends in Baltimore Man’s Fatal Shooting | VIDEO
*TOWSON, Maryland (WBAL) — A love triangle ended in the fatal shooting of a man in Baltimore County, according to police charging documents and court testimony. County police said they charged Timothy Brice, 23, of Woodstock, with first-degree murder and a firearm violation in connection with the fatal shooting on Wednesday of a man in […]
Singer Patti Austin Speaks Out on Anti-Semitism & Says She’s Boycotting Russia | LISTEN
*On Wednesday (12/14/22), famed singer Patti Austin joined SiriusXM Urban View host Joe Madison and shared why she’s boycotting Russia, spoke about Brittney Griner’s release, and said what happened when she sat next to Vladimir Putin the last time she was in Russia. “I feel about Russia like I felt about South Africa during apartheid. […]
