Like many other of you southern rap fans, chests tightened upon word that the rapper formally known as Tity Boi, now referred to as 2 Chainz, was arrested in NYC for allegedly wearing brass knuckles at the airport. 2 Chainz: “My Mom Raised A Helluva Dude” [EXCLUSIVE] However, it seems that there may be a […]
D’Angelo is inching closer and closer towards a full-fledged comeback. In his first major print interview in several years, the soul singer spoke with GQ magazine. In the feature, D’Angelo discusses “evil” present in the music industry, how he felt after the success of the “Untitled” video, and what it was like being hit on […]
Despite reports to the contrary, Pat Houston is denying reports that she had Ray J ejected from his seats at last night’s Billboard Music Awards. Pat tells Hip Hollywood, “I’m a woman of order and dignity, I would have not had anything to do with that.” Meanwhile, Ray J’s camp maintains that the story is accurate. […]
Last week Bobby Brown premiered his new single, “Don’t Let Me Die,” which was widely reported as his tribute to his late ex-wife, Whitney Houston. However, in an interview with Access Hollywood, Bobby insisted that the song isn’t about Whitney. According to the “Kang of R&B,” it’s about his fiance, Alicia Etheridge. Bobby explained: “I recorded […]
For weeks now there have been rumors that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have told their friend, Kanye West, to keep his new special friend, Kim Kardashian, away from them. Well, if you knew better than to not put much stock in that story, The Sun has a new report for you. Apparently, Jay-Z is throwing a big […]
Unlike John Legend, Mariah Carey is not here for anyone thinking she was shading Britney Spears the other day when asked about her thoughts on the pop legend (she is one, let it go) joining Simon Cowell’s signing competition series. When asked about Britney’s new gig on The X-Factor by Extra’s A.J. Calloway, Mimi said, […]
The lovely LisaRaye did not hold back in her JET cover star. The Chicago-bred actresses addresses longstanding rumors about the reported fight between she and Stacey Dash on the set of Single Ladies. LisaRaye also addresses her relationship with another former co-star, Duane Martin. What happened with Stacey Dash leaving the show? Believe me I […]
You would assume that someone who had huge success as an R&B star more in line with the tradition of the genre might take issue with the Europop turn many of her contemporaries have taken. However, Brandy says when it comes to the pop and dance trends of R&B, “Music is free.” Meanwhile, speaking with […]
John Legend isn’t excited about Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joining The X-Factor as judges. Legend, who himself will be taking part as a judge on the new ABC singing competition series, Duets, questioned the merits to which the Disney vets were awarded the coveted gigs. Speaking with E! News, the singer-songwriter said, “You know it’s […]
The man who presided over Whitney Houston’s funeral was carjacked earlier today in Detroit. Pastor Marvin Winans told a reporter for WXYZ that he realized he was “not a good situation” when he noticed a group of four men. Those men ultimately jumped him, striped him of the cash he had on hand and drove away in […]
The now former cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sheree Whitfield, spoke with Essence.com about life after the popular reality series — including her thoughts on her former co-workers (hey, that’s technically true), how audiences react to the show, and her rumored replacement, model Kenya Moore. Check out the excerpts below: ESSENCE.com: How […]
Rihanna’s partying ways has been the subject of rumors over the years, but have picked up immensely in recent months over fears that she’s overexerting herself. Now, according to British tabloid The Sun, Rihanna’s mom is so concerned about her daughter that she’s decided to travel with her. Why? To convince her baby to slow […]