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Via: hiphopcrunch.com Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jill Scott, and Trey Songz will headline the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this summer. The festival, which will be held July 1-3, will also feature performances from Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Boyz II Men, Stephanie Mills, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Macy Gray, Dwele, Alexander O’Neal […]

The incredible Jennifer Hudson told Ellen all about her beautiful baby boy — then shared how she lost the weight, and why she loved herself with and without the extra pounds. Jade West “Always on a Musical Quest” Producer of the Russ Parr Morning Show M-F 6-10am Producer of Straight Talk Live with Nathan Ive […]

Via:Ballerstatus.com Twitter started a war on Friday (February 18), when they suspended the use of the popular Blackberry app, Ubertwitter, and along with it, halted tweets some various major celebrities. On Friday, Twitter claimed that UberMedia’s Ubertwitter app, as well as twidroyd, two popular mobile apps for accessing the social network, had been suspended because […]

Via:(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross continues to make deals for his Maybach Music imprint, which recently inked a new distribution deal with Warner Music Group. Rick Ross shared the news via Twitter early this morning (February 19th). The rapper thanked WMG CEO Lyor Cohen, as well as executives Todd Moscowitz, Joey IE and his manager, Gucci […]

Drake has started partying early at the All-Star Weekend festivities. He was photo’d with Lebron James who will playing in the game for the East. The game comes on at 7pm on Sunday February 20, 2011. All Things All-Star: Kobe Bryant Top Vote-Getter For 2011 All Star Game Blake Griffin Mourns Death Of High School […]

Eminem was spotted on the set of his up and coming music video “Space Bound.” It features actress Sasha Grey and takes place at a Roadside Diner. “Space Bound” is off the Grammy Award winning album “Recovery.” Spotted @RapRadar.com Eminem News: Eminem & Lil’ Wayne Headlining Bonnaroo Festival Scholarship Launched In Memory Of Proof

Via:allhiphop.com (AllHipHop News) Police in Charlotte, North Carolina have revealed that a high speed chase that took place in the city last night was connected to a shooting involving Waka Flocka Flames. Authorities in Charlotte have been looking for two suspects and two vehicles, one an old Land Rover and the other a white Dodge […]

R&B singer Miguel released his debut album last year and has been blazing music sets around the world since. He performed his second single “Sure Thing” on Jay Leno with a curly Mohawk and funky microphone stand. Of all the singers out now, Miguel is one of the most talented; he writes, sings and dances! […]

Before the glitz and glam of Young Money Nicki Minaj was…well, glam. The Head Barb in charge may not have always had booty, but she always had beauty and a nice tidy weave to go along with it! Here are some never before seen photos of the “Pink Friday” superstar! 15 Scenes We Love From […]

Via: newsone.com Washington — Actress Gabrielle Union has been selected to work with the National Advisory Committee for Violence Against Women by President Obama. While she’s been working in fashion and film, she said this job is the most “fulfilling” one at the moment. Nonetheless, check out the clip below to what else, Gabby had […]

Via: blackcelebkids.com Swizz Beatz and his sons Nasir,11, and Kasseem,4, are slated to appear on an all-new episode of the PBS KIDS GO! series, “The Electric Company”, to promote literacy. The episode will premiere on February 21st. Swizz says of his appearance on the show: “It was a honor to be able to have some […]

Alicia Keys’ longtime business partner and producer, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, who was also rumored to be her ex-boyfriend, recently revealed that we can expect a new album from the singer this year. 25 Reasons We Love “Love Jones” Top 9 Music Videos Of The 2000s At last weekend’s ASCAP 2nd Annual Grammy Brunch, he told […]