According to his U.K. publisher Jamie Byng (via The Daily Swarm), Gil Scott-Heron, the celebrated poet, musician, and author, died today. He was 62 years old. Scott-Heron’s cause of death remains unknown. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word […]

Check out this Dove Body Wash ad that has stirred up some controversy on the net. I would like to know what you guys think. No the ad is not fake, it can be seen on Dove’s official website. “Visibly more beautiful skin” is what the ad is promoting while there are three women placed […]

The legendary R&B Singer, George Clinton has been hospitalized with an infection in his leg. The infection was discovered by doctors during a routine check up. Doctors decided to keep the 69 year-old  as a precaution to make sure he received proper medical treatment. Reps for Clinton said that he is expected to make a full recovery. […]

Bishop Eddie Long, the Georgia megachurch pastor, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the four young men who accused him of sexual abuse, representatives for both sides said Thursday May 26th. Today B.J. Bernstein, the attorney representing the men, said in a statement that the lawsuits against Long and his church have “been resolved.” Bernstein’s two-paragraph […]

Did Amar’e Stoudemire and Ciara break up already? People were wondering if this was true when Amar’e showed up at a Whitney Art Party event without the singer, who was seen at the “Hangover” movie premiere instead. The ball player seemed to be a bit touched when press asked where Ciara was, he relied “She’s […]

Lil Wayne sings on his latest new music leak “How To Love.” Weezy F. grabs his guitar and begins singing to a lady who has gotten her heart broken in past relationships. I wonder if Weezy is singing to that new boo? Check out the audio below. Spotted @TheSocietyOnline.biz Related Post: Lil’ Wayne & Mystery […]

Actor Richard T. Jones best known for his role in Why Did I Get Married, Why Did I Get Married, Too, Gives Embarrassing Commencement speech at University of Maryland University College. He steps up to that podium and totally bombed during his entire speech. “Wow! I had this great speech ready for you guys and […]

New documentary directed and produced by Bill Duke, D. Channsin Berry, and Urban Winter Entertainment titled, Black Is Beautiful: Dark Girls, a film based on color bias in and out of the African American community. Skin color has been a silent issue in the black community for a long time but people are starting to be […]

Turn The Lights Out! Now you know the saying, “Turn The Lights On!” After 10 weeks of its debut, Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” featuring Lil Wayne hits #1 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B charts. She knocks Miguel’s “Sure Thing” down a notch, making this her biggest solo single. Meanwhile Beyonce’s single “Run The World (Girls)” has […]

Young Jeezy and DJ Drama mixtape “The Real Is Back” drops this Saturday May 28th @ 1:03pm Est. They calling this the reunion of the undisputed champions of the mixtape game.  The long awaited “TM 103” is finally set to drop this summer. Related Post: Young Jeezy & Tity Boy “Count It Up” (Remix) [MUSIC […]

Today in WTF news, a 300 pound man decides to perform Beyonce’s “Run The World (Girls)” dance routine from the music video. He clearly has no shame in his game since he recorded the routine for all of us to see. Wanna see it, here it go. Spotted @CarltonJordan Related Post: No Neck Dougie, Mya “Sex […]

Real Housewives of Atlanta, Marlo Hampton. Looks like Bravo has created some new drama for the viewers on season 4. Marlo Hampton is engaged to Nene Leakes rumored NFL boyfriend, Charles Grant. I know we all remember the rumors of Nene Leakes cheating on Greg with Charles and possibly being pregnant, right? Well Marlo Hampton […]