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James McBride’s Next Book: ‘Searching for the Real James Brown’

*National Book Award winner James McBride is turning his attention to the Godfather of Soul for his next project. The author of "The Good Lord...

‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ Follows Coming Out Stories of Two Gay Pastors

*(Los Angeles) -  An all-new season of OWN's award-winning self-help series, "Iyanla: Fix My Life," begins with an emotional three-part, multi-week episode focusing on...

Chris Brown Criticized After Video of ‘Imaginary Sex Beating’ Surfaces (WATCH)

*Trouble-prone Chris Brown is catching heat yet again after video posted online from a performance shows him "grinding on" an imaginary lover and viciously punching...

Jerry Heller: Still No Respect for Ice Cube, Calls Eazy-E a ‘True Visionary’

*In the N.W.A biopic "Straight Outta Compton," Jerry Heller is depicted as the typical conniving music manager out to line his own pockets and...

Nick Young Lip Sync Battles Iggy Azalea With ‘Sugar’

*Spike released a clip from Iggy Azalea vs. Nick Young episode of “Lip Sync Battle,” with Swaggy P “performing” “Sugar." Here’s a taste before the...

Jesse Jackson’s Daughter, 16, is an Aspiring Rapper (Listen)

*TMZ has gotten its hands on a song recorded by Jesse Jackson's 16-year-old daughter Ashley, who reportedly wants to be a rap star. According to...

Dr. Dre’s ‘Compton’ Expected to Top Billboard 200

*Dr. Dre’s first album in 16 years, "Compton: The Soundtrack," is projected to move around 300,000 units, according to Billboard. The estimated figures will...

Craig Robinson Rewrites His History for New NBC Comedy

*Comedian Craig Robinson stars as the title character in the delightful new NBC comedy "Mr. Robinson." The series is inspired by Robinson's time working...

Public Enemy’s Intimate Live London Show Available Sept. 4

*Los Angeles, CA - On August 6, 2014, Hip-Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London’s world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of...

Exclusive Jody Watley Statement Re: Shalamar Controversy

*I  became the legal and registered trademark owner of Shalamar in May of 2014 after a thorough and lengthy examining process by the USPTO. The acquisition...

Prince Hosts Disappointing Meeting With NABJ Members

*Leave it to Prince to give the media something to talk about. Or not. Citing TheWrap.com, the Star Tribune reports the entertainer’s Paisley Park...

Oprah Praises ‘Straight Outta Compton’; Calls It ‘Eye Opening Rap Education’

*Over the weekend, Oprah tweeted her praise for the film “Straight Outta Compton” to her friend, “Selma” director Ava DuVernay. Winfrey called the film “powerful”...

Aretha Franklin Reschedules Las Vegas Concert Due to Exhaustion

*Aretha Franklin has had to reschedule her upcoming concert engagement at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas due to exhaustion, read a statement from her...

‘Empire’ Bus Tour Skips St. Louis Due to Ferguson Unrest

*Citing the current unrest in Ferguson, Fox has opted to forgo the scheduled Tuesday stop of its “Empire” bus tour in nearby St. Louis, reports Billboard. The...

Showtime Orders Coming-of-Age Pilot from Common, Lena Waithe

*Showtime has given a pilot order to an untitled one-hour drama created, executive produced and written by Lena Waithe (“Dear White People”) and co-executive...

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