Recording Artists
Photo by: Anthony Barboza/Contributor Betty Davis, a pioneer of funk music and the wife of jazz legend Miles Davis, died on Wednesday at the age of 77. According to lifelong friend Connie Portis, Davis died of natural causes at 4:40 a.m. at her home in Homestead, Pa. “It is with great sadness that I share […]
Photo by: Rodin Eckenroth/Stringer Fans of Jennifer Hudson are not happy this morning! Fans and critics gave the powerhouse singer and actress so much love and praise for her performance as the late Aretha Franklin in the film Respect. However, the Oscars struck again! When the Oscar nominations were announced on Feb. 8th, Hudson was […]
Photo by: David Crotty/Contributor India.Arie is the latest artist to remove her music from the streaming service Spotify in response to their continued support of Joe Rogan’s controversial podcast. The 46-year-old singer revealed the circumstances behind her decision to leave the streaming behemoth on Instagram Friday night (January 31), following Neil Young’s, Joni Mitchell’s, and Graham […]
Photo by: Paras Griffin/Stringer Oop, it looks like Jermaine Dupri is catching all the smoke following the premiere of Janet Jackson’s self-titled documentary! As the legendary singer gave the world a deeper look inside her personal life and career, that also meant clearing the air about her former relationship with the award-winning Atlanta-based record producer. […]
Photo by: Noam Galai/Stringer She’s always been in control! In 2022, Janet Jackson is still demonstrating the “Control” that made her a global phenomenon nearly 50-years ago. Janet Jackson, a two-night, four-part documentary airing on Lifetime and A&E (Friday and Saturday at 8/7c), was executive produced by the beloved artist and her brother Randy. “It’s just something […]
Photo: Leon Bennett/Stringer Uh-oh! Looks like the Hip-Hop police strike again, and Rap music is on trial this time. Rap titan, Jay-Z is leading the force of other heavyweight rappers to propose and push for a New York State bill to stop using rap lyrics against rappers in criminal trials. Senate Bill S7527, better known […]
James Mtume, a decorated songwriter, composer, producer and activist, has died. He was 75. Mtume’s niece Lisa Lucas, who remembered him as her late father’s “partner in crime,” confirmed the news in a tweet Sunday afternoon. “So much loss. So much grief. Rest in power to Uncle Mtume,” she wrote. “He was essential part of […]
Photo by: Stephen J. Cohen/Contributor Snoop Dogg wants people to know that the Super Bowl Halftime Show will go down in history this year. The West Coast rap legend will perform alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, and during a recent appearance on “Monday […]
Photo by: Gary Miller/Contributor Cheryl Elizabeth Gamble, better known as Coko from the Grammy-nominated ’90s girl group SWV, recently shared that she was among the hundreds of people stranded on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia after a massive snowstorm hit the D.C. area earlier on Monday, causing gridlock in both directions along a 50-mile stretch of […]
An investigation has started after Lil Wayne allegedly pulled a firearm on his bodyguard last month. The guard at first, did not intend on pressing charges on his then boss, until recently he decided to change his mind. According to TMZ, the charges are still unclear, but the guard further released more information on physical assault, […]
Photo by: Mindy Small / Contributor Uh Oh! Amid his divorce process from his wife Faith Evans, Stevie J is facing issues as his attorney jumps ship. Kimia Klein, the music producer’s lawyer, has filed a motion to withdraw him as a client after the two had their own separate troubles. “There has been an irremediable […]
Photo by: Scott Dudelson/Contributor Rapper/actor Ice Cube isn’t one for nonsense. Faizon Love, who portrayed Big Worm Friday, recently revealed in an interview with Comedy Hype that he was only paid $2,500 for his role. A Twitter user accused Ice Cube of “robbing his own people” for Love’s amount when the interview emerged online. Ice […]