Music & Entertainment
In honor of the musical legacy left behind by famed singer/songwriter Nick Ashford, we’re looking back at the hits he and his wife Valerie gave the world over the last few decades. Take a trip down memory lane with the list of top singles written and/or performed by our favorite R&B/soul music lovebirds Ashford & […]
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: […]
Courtesy of: Mark Allwood – Radio One Atlanta, HotSpotATL.com Big Sean was on Hot 107.9’s Gangsta Grillz recently talking to DJ Drama about his recent arrest for sexual assault. The Detroit MC also discussed his peers now being competitors, his verse on DJ Drama’s “Oh My” Remix, Kanye West and working on a possible Gangsta […]
Actor Idris Elba said that he felt Black men are not considered “sexy” by mainstream America, during a recent interview. Idris elaborated on the issue, saying that Black actors are typically casted much differently than actors of other races, HuffingtonPost.com reports: “Black men, we’re never called sexy. We’re called athletic, intense, we’re described as being […]
HBCU alum and former BET executive Curtis Symonds will meet with the CBC later this month to propose his plans of creating the first television network dedicated solely to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A soft-launch of the network and a grassroots HBCU promotion tour are planned for the fall, BET.com reports: Although his vision […]
Grammy Award-winning country music duo Sugarland members Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles. Just a few days after the tragic stage collapse that took place moments before their live performance at this past weekend’s Indiana State Fair, country duo and popular entertainers Sugarland have released a statement and formal letter for the thousands of fans, the […]
Continuing our official birthday celebration for global superstar and entertainment icon Madonna, we’re taking a look back at a few of her most visually stunning and often controversial music videos. Travel down memory lane with a few of our top picks for Madonna’s best music videos over the last two decades. Where were you when […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADONNA WE SALUTE YOU FOR THE YEARS OF GREAT MUSIC There has never been nor will there ever be another pop star like Madonna. With more than 300 million records sold worldwide, Madonna is recognized as the world’s top-selling female recording artist of all time according to the latest statistics found in the […]
During the Hott off the Wire segment on the Russ Parr Morning Show, Aflredas confirmed Slim Shady has been crowned yet again. Rolling Stone magazine declared Eminem as the ‘King of Hip Hop’. Research shows due to album sales, youtube hits and social networking popularity. Em ranked above Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Drake. […]
What seems like a musical eternity has finally shown signs of a full fledged return for Philadelphia-bred soul singer Bilal. After a decade-long hiatus, Bilal has been spotted bouncing from every corner of the globe in support of his highly anticipated new release “Airtight’s Revenge,” which is currently available everywhere. Having released the project and […]
Check out Jade West as she steps out on her quest this time to find morning show host Russ Parr, as he promotes his brand new movie “35 and Ticking”
Hip Hop newcomer Dusty McFly picked the perfect time to release a sizzling hot trailer for his forthcoming project “Buffies & Benihana.” Not sure what it means exactly? We’ll let this young innovative talent share his perspective with you a little later. Just know in the meantime, he’s one worth watching. Taking a bit of […]
