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You don’t rush a man like DMX. It’s impossible, potentially dangerous and…a complete waste of time. It’s taken ten years to get X back on a New York stage – for reasons evidenced in news headlines and court records – so when you think about it, what’s a couple more hours? But it’s 10:45pm on […]

TV One’s  show, “Verses and  Flow,” which is engineered by Lexus, brings poetry to life, offering viewers a rare chance to see spoken word performances from familiar music artists, right alongside world renowned poets. Here are five reasons why you should not miss a single episode: 1) Laz Alonso Each episode is hosted by accomplished […]

As dance instructor Lydia Grant in the 1980 film Fame Debbie Allen dropped one of the most iconic lines in cinema history “You’ve got big dreams? You want fame? Well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying…in sweat.” Allen’s career is a testament to those very words. After a successful career as […]

So someone triple-dog dared you to go to New York’s Times Square On New Years Eve. The countdown nexus of The Big Apple may be pretty Disneyfied of late but you still need to be prepared. Here are some quick tips if you want to catch the ball drop without catching a fade. 1. Get […]

Lil Scrappy was involved in an incident that left his gums and teeth broken and severely damaged. He was hit in the face with a bottle which led to him having to get them fixed. Before going to the Atlanta Center For Cosmetic Dentistry he encountered a “father, son” company who gave him mediocre service […]

With 40 years of music as part of his legacy, it's a daunting task to pick the Top 10 Michael Jackson songs. But it's a challenge we were glad to take on!

Whitney Houston will be returning to the big screen for the first time in years in the remake of the 1970’s classic movie “Sparkle.” Jordin Sparks and Tika Sumpter co-star beside Whitney who plays their mother. Whitney’s previous movies include “The Preachers Wife” and “The Bodyguard.” She and Jordin sat down with “ET” where she […]

Not one legend but three! Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston performed at Prince’s concert at the L.A Forum last Thursday! The divas performed “Tell Me Something Good” side by side! Whitney Houston Spotted Out On The Town [PHOTOS] Original Cast Of “Waiting To Exhale” Confirmed For Sequel [VIDEO]

Here's a look at when your favorite hip-hop and R&B albums will be available.

Given the amount of TV that the average American child watches (28 to 32 hours per week), the fathers on TV can be almost more influential than the real life ones. Flavor Flav, Big Boi, Consequence And Rhymefest Discuss Fatherhood While we’ve seen the number of Black Dads on TV diminish over the years, thanks […]

Making a list of Prince's 10 best songs is no easy feat, but we've given it a shot, covering the well known jams to the slightly obscure album cuts.

It’s time for summer cookouts! And no cook-out is complete without music loud enough to make your neighbors complain…. or at least come over and join in the festivities. Here are ten songs guaranteed to provide the perfect soundtrack to your summer BBQ! Total “Kissin You / Oh Honey Remix” Built around a sample of […]