‘Straight Outta Compton’ Theaters Hiring Enhanced Security
*Some theaters playing “Straight Outta Compton” (opening this weekend) plan to hire enhanced security for screenings, …
Rick Ross Gets OK to Travel … for Work Purposes Only
*Rick Ross is free to go wherever. Sort of. TMZ reports the rapper was approved by an Atlanta judge on Thursday to start …
DuSable Museum Presents ‘Free at First: The Audacious Journey of the AACM’ Continues Through Sept. 6
Chicago, IL — The DuSable Museum of African American History invites visitors attending the 36th annual Chicago …
Dr. Dre Addresses Abusive Past: ‘I Paid for Those Mistakes’
*Dr. Dre’s history of domestic violence with women has been a topic of discussion as the release of the N.W.A biopic …
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 …
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” …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
