DMX Joins Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis in Indie Film ‘Pimp’
*Rapper DMX has just signed on to star in “Pimp,” the indie film from writer-director Christine Crokos that looks at the …
Kanye West Expands Adidas Partnership to Include Line of Apparel, Accessories
*Adidas has just given Kanye West a re-up that expands their partnership beyond just Yeezy sneakers. The sportswear …
Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Lands New $10M in Financing
*All Def Digital, the company co-founded by Russell Simmons, has raised $10 million in a Series B financing led by Third …
‘Star Trek Beyond’ Trailer Features ‘Sledgehammer’ from Rihanna (WATCH)
*”Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, …
Jennifer Hudson Signs W/ Epic Records
*Jennifer Hudson has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records, it was announced today by Epic Chairman and …
BET Drops Trailer for New Edition Biopic [Watch]
*The trailer for the upcoming New Edition biopic premiered during the 16th annual BET Awards, and judging by the …
Drake Struggles With ‘Work Banter’ in Cut ‘SNL’ Sketch (Watch)
*An unaired sketch from “Saturday Night Live” featuring host Drake is finally seeing the light of day. The bit, titled …
Chris Brown Responds to Recent Exits from ‘People Claiming to Be My Team’
*Chris Brown has launched an all-caps response to recent reports that his alleged abusive behavior – both verbal and …
Shirley Caesar Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Watch Full Ceremony)
*Eleven-time Grammy-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar on Tuesday became the 2,583rd recipient of a star on the …
Rihanna Posts Crotch Video of Her Performance in Glasgow (Watch)
*Rihanna took her Anti World Tour to Glasgow Monday night, and shared a photo from her performance that has made …
Chris Brown’s Long Suffering Publicist Quits After He Curses Her Out
*Things got ugly between Chris Brown and yet another member of his team. In recent days, his tour manager Nancy Ghosh …
Sheila E on Her Prince Tribute for BET and its Emotional Toll
*Sheila E. goes into great detail about the creative process behind her sizzling tribute to Prince for the BET Awards, …
BET’s Debra Lee on Jesse Williams, D’Angelo’s Absence, Electrocution Concerns for Beyonce, More
*Billboard sat down with BET chairman/CEO Debra Lee for a post-mortem on Sunday’s 16th annual BET Awards, which she …
Ludacris to Play Guantanamo Bay on Fourth of July
*Ludacris will spend July 4th with the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay and perform in concert for everyone …
Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum Announces ‘Hip Hop Who’s Who’ Book
*NEW YORK — The Hip Hop Hall of Fame + Museum makes history and takes its mission to another level by launching …
