[ooyala code=”l1bnNtNTp3Zb4uKM_iN2B1m-udtLGk4D”] The best comedy is born out of real life experiences and the most popular funny people know how to tap into the worst times for a gem of truth. In the movie Sparkle comedian Mike Epps plays Satin Struthers, a controversial stand-up that uses his jokes to mask his own demons. MUST READ: Think […]

In the next episode of Torae’s “Off The Record” docu-series the MC  takes us behind the scenes of recording his album, For The Record. In episode 3, Torae meets with his business and creative consultants to answer the following questions:  How do we build buzz?  What producers will take us to the next level?  What […]

Russell Simmons can motivate almost anyone to part with their money. But it means so much more when it’s for a good cause.  For the past 13 years the hip-hop mogul has invited a few hundred of his friends for a Hamptons garden party to raise funds for his Rush Philanthropic Foundation via Art For […]

In Spike Lee’s latest movie Red Hook Summer, the veteran director and longtime Knicks fan devotes some screen time to celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s roots in The Red Hook projects of Brooklyn and to his tenure in the blue and orange. So during our interview TheUrbanDaily asked Spike about the future of his team post-Linsanity, his […]

Last week, Cash Money/Young Money artist Shanell hosted an intimate mixtape listening for select journalists, bloggers and radio personalities in NYC. Unlimited drinks, including GTV–Birdman’s new liquor, flowed at the Red Bull sponsored event at Jungle City Studios. Shanell interacted with the crowd as we listened to cuts from her EP “Nobody’s B***h.” The 14 […]

In 1986 Spike Lee’s first feature film, She’s Gotta Have It, made a young woman named  Nola Darling (played by actress Tracy Camilla Johns) the poster child for the sexual revolution. Nola debunked all societal norms by openly dating three different men with all of her suitors being aware of the others existence. And in […]

In the next episode of Torae’s “Off The Record” docu-series entitled “What It Sound Like,” the MC shares his life as a father and his humble beginnings as a rapper. WATCH: Torae Talks Losing Vision In Left Eye, Gun Violence In Projects [VIDEO] Episode 2 traces Torae’s journey as an MC, starting as a young […]

On August 17th the world will finally get to see Whitney Houston in her last on-screen performance as the doting mother Emma in Sparkle. Days after her untimely death on February 11th  fans already began speculating on who could play the Grammy Award winning singer and actress in a biopic of her life. Like TheUrbanDaily.com […]

When you visit a hot spot nicknamed the “City of Brotherly Love” you better be prepared to mingle. Thankfully, when you spend any amount of time in Philadelphia, PA, there are no shortage of opportunities to expand yourself culturally while having fun. In the next installment of “Summertime Remixed,” we visit the Global Fusion Festival […]

In this week’s “What’s Hot” from TV One and TheUrbanDaily.com, the Jackson Family vows to continue plans with their tour despite all of the custody drama that has unfolded of late. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest entertainment news and original interviews! Watch more videos on TheUrbanDaily.com: Spike Lee Explains Why […]

This August Detroit singer/producer Dwele will be releasing his sixth (!) album Greater Than One. Since releasing his first album RIZE in 2000, the Detroit native has also recorded some memorable collaborations with Big Sean, DJ Quik and Kanye West, just to name a few. In this first part of our interview, TheUrbanDaily asked Dwele […]

As if telling her brother-in-law Lamar Odom that his breath stinks wasn’t bad enough, Kim Kardashian may be cursing every man she becomes involved with. Don’t believe us? Watch the Sports Stoop crew break-down for the evidence. MUST WATCH: Who Has The Worst NBA Swag? Should Kanye be worried? Stay up with the STOOP by […]