The University of Kentucky’s mens basketball team was denied a chance to accomplish what only seven other NCAA teams have done when they lost to Wisconsin in a 71-64 upset Saturday night. Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky keyed a comeback win by scoring 20 points on his birthday, as Kentucky and their squad stacked full of potential […]
Despite a press junket, a lengthy commercial, and a social media takeover, there isn’t a general consensus among fans or the tech crowd about Jay Z’s Tidal streaming service. After Jay Z told Billboard Tidal hoped to offer “high-quality videos” and “something that we haven’t seen before,” that content may have arrived in the form […]
In a Billboard interview that found her admitting she should probably “tone it down,” Azealia Banks failed to do so and found herself issuing the rare mea culpa. When discussing what attracts her, the Harlem rapper referenced the President with the following: “He’s so fine. Those big-a** white teeth and ears hanging off his head? […]
A knee injury and the end of her boycott at Indian Wells drew headlines when Serena Williams returned to the BNP Paribas Open weeks ago. After knee inflammation forced her to withdraw from Indian Wells, Williams returned and dominated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-0 in the final of the Miami Open. The victory not only […]
A Tallahassee, Florida concert was marred by violence Friday night when Plies had his performance interrupted by a fan he invited on the stage. What initially appeared to be a friendly gesture got physical after Plies warned the unnamed, male fan he was too close. The man then gripped Plies by the waist and threw […]
Whether he’s checking out of line agitators on Twitter or live at a sporting event, Wale has been hasn’t been reluctant about combating what he deems as disrespect. When asked how he balances or altogether avoids negative criticism, Wale was as direct with his appraisal of himself as he is with detractors. “I’m not very […]
Over the course of selling millions of albums primarily categorized as Soul/R&B, Jodeci developed a following among Hip-Hop fans. Individually and collectively, the group collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan and Gang Starr, among others. Members of Jodeci also appeared on the Above The Rim Soundtrack, Tupac’s All Eyez On Me, and Tupac’s album recorded under the […]
A pair of Bill Duke documentaries, 2015’s Light Girls and 2011’s Dark Girls, respectively drew a range of reactions since their initial debuts. Participants such as Viola Davis and Amber Rose faced backlash for their personal anecdotes, and some felt the work was divisive. Duke appeared on Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club” and explained his […]
Things have gotten off to a fairly serious start for Common in 2015. The Chicago-bred rapper and actor kicked off the year with an Academy Award for his John Legend collaboration “Glory” from the movie Selma. I March, he caught some backlash for appearing on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and giving his take […]
The film Furious 7 opens this weekend, and early projections have the franchise’s latest installment earning over $115 million. After a role in 2003’s 2 Fast 2 Furious, despite having no formal training as an actor, Furious 7 co-star, Ludacris, has gone on to take roles in the Academy Award-winning film Crash, Hustle & Flow, […]
Duke’s 66-52 victory over Gonzaga solved the remaining mystery of which teams will participate in the 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four. Texas native Justise Winslow led the Blue Devils in scoring with 16 points at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas Sunday. Earlier in the afternoon, the Michigan State Spartans squeezed past Louisville 76-70 in overtime […]
Despite some lukewarm reviews, the DreamWorks/Fox animated comedy Home was expected to bring in roughly $30 to $35 million in box office receipts during its opening weekend. It has surpassed those forecasts with an initial opening weekend of over $40 million. Variety reports the film cost $130 million to make, and it features vocal talent […]