Charlie Wilson on Crippling Back Issues and Upcoming Tour
*Billboard sat down with Charlie Wilson to discuss his latest challenge – recovering from crippling back issues …
Prince Announces ‘Hit & Run’ American Tour with 3rdEyeGirl
*Prince and his backing band 3rdEyeGirl have announced their Hit & Run American tour, which kicks off May 14th in …
Rihanna’s ‘Harper’s Bazaar China’ Covers & New Song ‘American Oxygen’
*Rihanna unleashed new audio and visuals upon her Navy today. The singer, appearing this month in the new animated film …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Columbia Pictures’ ‘Chappie’ is Evolution At its Best
Columbia Pictures’ Chappie is evolution at its best, arrives in IMAX theaters March 6, 2015 *Imagine a world where …
Usher, Missy Elliott Join the Essence Festival Lineup
*Usher and Missy Elliott were both added to the Essence Festival lineup. This comes after a first round of entertainers …
Turns Out Beck’s Dad Worked on Beyonce’s ‘B’Day’ Album
*Long before Kanye West ever forged a link between Beck and Beyoncé, the two had an even less degree of separation. …
Pharrell Says ‘Blurred Lines’ Copies Marvin Gaye ‘Feel,’ Not Song
*Pharrell Williams says his song “Blurred Lines” is not a copy of Marvin Gaye’s song “Got to Give It Up.” What his …
Eric Benet Begins Conga Room Residency with Angie Stone, Faith Evans
*This Friday, March 6, Eric Benét will kick off a new, monthly showcase “Eric Benét & Friends” at the Conga Room in …
R. Kelly, Lady Gaga Not Performing at Selma Event, Despite Reports
*Despite earlier reports from local Alabama media, neither R. Kelly nor Lady Gaga will perform in Selma this weekend to …
‘Blurred Lines’ Trial Reveals Hit Song Brought in $16.6M in Profits
*The drama surrounding Robin Thicke’s hit song “Blurred Lines” continues as new information reveals that $16,675,690 in …
Film, Broadway and Our Culture
*Oscar season just came to a close and the big winner “Birdman” is a piece that combines both Broadway and …
Entertainment One Music Hosts Billboard #1 Gospel Hits Album Celebration in Chicago
*Nashville, TN – Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) continues to be a big hit on the charts, inspiring listeners with …
Chance The Rapper Talks Chicago’s Gun Violence and Friend’s Death
*Chance The Rapper opened up about the inspiration behind his mixtape hit, “Paranoia,” and Chicago’s …
Common on Why He Didn’t High Five Oprah on Way to Oscar Stage (Watch)
*In the heat of the moment, everybody makes mistakes, right? According to Common, that was the case during the Oscars …
‘Empire’ Sons Preview Intense Elevator Scene, Plus Full Video of Jussie & Estelle’s ‘Conquerer’
*Have some tissue ready for the next episode of “Empire.” We won’t give anything away, but let’s just say that episode …
