Al Sharpton, Andre Leon Talley to Guest Star on ‘Empire’ This Fall
*Rev Al Sharpton and ex-Vogue editor André Leon Talley will be at the forefront of the “Free Lucious” movement next …
Rihanna to Advise All Coaches on ‘The Voice’ This Fall
*Rihanna is taking her talents to NBC. NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt announced Thursday that the singer will …
‘The Wiz Live!’ Adds Ne-Yo as Tin Man; Elijah Kelly as Scarecrow, Common as Oz Gate Keeper
*NBC’s live version of “The Wiz” has found its Tin Man and Scarecrow. Ne-Yo has been cast as the Tin Man, while Elijah …
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 …
‘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 …
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 …
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 …
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” …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Exclusive Jody Watley Statement Re: Shalamar Controversy
*I [Jody Watley] became the legal and registered trademark owner of Shalamar in May of 2014 after a thorough and lengthy …
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 …
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 …
