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Currently still riding out the success of his latest musical effort, Maxwell plans to press pause on the release of the second installment of the BlackSummersNight trilogy he promised us over a year ago. The smooth-talking, soul-singing superstar has placed a halt on the process after holding onto the idea and lengthy concept for over […]

This morning, folks are tweeting like crazy and all we’re talking about is how Janet Jackson pulled off a show-stopping performance last night. For those of us with our nose in the books or cranking it out at work, you might have missed the news, but the stunning and surprising performance on American Idol’s season […]

Earlier we informed you about this year’s Rock the Bells lineup which is slated to feature hip hop and R&B’s own living legend Lauryn Hill, but today, with the help of our good friends over at HelloBeautiful.com, we were able to put together a special music related birthday package for our girl, Lauryn Hill. We […]

One of these brothers has been writing and singing about love while the other has been rapping about it for years, but today, we hear both of them are now finally ready to try falling “in love” together. Say what?! Ok, ok, didn’t mean to alarm you. So maybe I ought to rephrase that for […]

It’s been a very busy week so far for our singing sister Jennifer Hudson. With news that her sophomore album wasn’t soulful enough then onto her new slim and slender appearance, Jennifer’s keeping herself on our minds and in the headlines effortlessly. Jennifer’s Back Behind The Booth This afternoon, we hear the darling diva has […]

It’s official! We’ve seen Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul, taking her place atop the charts for years. Her music has appealed to the masses with each new album and new film project she’s be a part of, but even after a few early successes on the big screen, Mary has decided she […]

Ok, so you know I couldn’t let the weekend come to a close without wishing a very “Happy Birthday” to my fabulous friend and one of the flyest ladies still reigning and ruling over the music game – the one and only Janet Jackson. Yes, today, May 16th is our favorite dancing, singing and acting […]

You’ve heard the songs, purchased the albums and seen our girl Alicia Keys do her thing live on stages all across the world. Today, Alicia Keys launches her brand new music video, a visual and artistic accompaniment to the singer’s latest hit single “Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready).” 101.1 The Wiz is excited to help you catch […]

A very unique and gifted child was born on May 13, 1950. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, and even later changed to what we all know him by today as Stevie Wonder. Blind at birth yet has seen more than many of us will see in a lifetime. The Grandfather […]

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DID YOU MISS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE “PROM NIGHT OUT” WITH YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH? THE WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN *CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS LIDIA AGUSTIN OF PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL* CINCINNATI YOU CAN STILL FIND OUT WHO THE SURPRISE CELEBRITY DATE WILL BE THIS WEEKEND We’ve announced the lucky lady who has selected as the winner of 101.1 […]

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ince making his worldwide recording debut in 2005, we know rising music star Trey Songz (born Tremaine Aldon Neverson) is guilty of nothing but steadily climbing the Hip Hop/R&B charts in the last five years, gaining a strong fan base and a charming reputation with the ladies. But did you know the “I Invented Sex” […]