Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. His former publicist told the Associated Press that the singer and songwriter died in a New York City hospital on Monday. He had undergone radiation treatment for throat cancer. Ashford & Simpson were known for their hit “Solid” […]

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Khia was arrested on Saturday in Dekalb County, Georgia. The rapper was charged with concealing/endangering property-secured interest. She was later released on a $500 bond. Unfortunately, getting arrested is nothing new for Khia.  Her mugshot collection is extensive, rivaled only by DMX. In the past, Khia has been arrested under the name Khia Chambers, but this […]

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Legendary rapper Scarface has been released from prison. The rap star was incarcerated since October 2010, for non-payment of child support to several women. He was accused of failing to pay child support on four cases, three in Texas and one in Missouri. Scarface is already in the studio working on his next album with […]

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Beyonce will perform via satellite at the Michael Jackson tribute concert which takes place October 8 in Wales. Other performers include Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Cee Lo Green, Smokey Robinson, JLS, Alien Ant Farm, and Craig David. Bey will be hitting the stage to perform her favorite Jackson 5 song which is being described as […]

National

Celebrated writer Oscar Wilde once quipped that there was “only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” It was an early turn-of-phrase that helped give birth to the concept that there’s no such animal as bad publicity. Certainly The Help, whose writer and producers appear to […]

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Ray J recently hit New York City to promote his new single “Bananaz” featuring Rick Ross and Rico Love. I recently revealed to you guys that Ray had become one of the newest members of Diddy’s Ciroc Boyz. Ciroc brought out the camera to follow Ray J around while here in NYC. Check out the […]

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Confirmed today by Pop and Hiss, Grammy Award winning R&B singer Brandy has signed a record deal with RCA Records. She returns to Sony Music Entertainment through  a joint venture between RCA and producer Breyon Prescott’s Chameleon Records. “This is truly a blessing. Breyon Prescott, Peter Edge and Tom Corson [RCA Music Group’s president and […]

Russ Parr went into the vault today, dusted off the cassette tapes and shared with us classic tracks from the days of “Bobby Jimmy”. B.J. just so happens to be Russ’ alter ego. Back in the day, Bobby Jimmy was known for writing rhymes and busting flows. You may also recall some of his songs: […]

For a second there I thought J. Cole’s album would be pushed back due to being overshadowed by Big Sean and mentor Jay-Z. Cole’s debut album will be released September 27. The cover art appropriately shows him waiting in the locker room for his chance to shine. J. Cole’s “Any Given Sunday” [MIXTAPE REVIEW] J. […]

Terrius “The Dream” Nash is back with new music that will murder your ears literally!”Murderer” is the first single off Dream’s free Internet release 1977 but fails to capture Dream’s electro-funk R&B essence. The music video is inspired by Zoe Saldana in “Columbiana.” The Dream Defends His Album Cover Against “Watch The Throne” The Dream […]

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Last week an explosive rumor claiming that Lil Wayne had sex and spent the night with a 16-year-old girl named Sarah spread like wildfire over the Internet! Sarah who has many suspect photos with Wayne from the alleged night, including images of her on his tour bus while he was shirtless(even though it seems like […]

Cincy

After what should’ve been another peaceful weekend in the city, surveillance footage from a Fountain Square squabble turned deadly between a local police officer and a young man reportedly toting a gun at the scene of the crime. Cincinnati police office, Oscar Cyranek and 16-year-old Davon Mullins were involved in an altercation shortly after the […]