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Khao Opens Exclusive Catalogue to Indie Artists

*Not long ago, Kevin “Khao” Cates resided atop the music industry as one of hip-hop’s premier super producers. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum hit-maker is behind...

LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan Must Sit With Trump as 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees

*LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, actress/dancer/choreographer Carmen de Lavallade and television writer/producer Norman Lear were announced Thursday among the 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees – the first to...

Patti LaBelle on Frisky Fan at Vancouver Show Who ‘Showed Me His Ass?’

*Soul legend Patti LaBelle has sold more than 50 million records, won multiple Grammy and NAACP Image awards, received a star on the Hollywood...

Drake-Backed Green Tea Brand Matchabar Brings New Bottled Drink to Whole Foods

*Green tea brand Matchabar announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Whole Foods to release their new Better Energy bottled matcha drink in September,...

Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy’s New Album Out Now

*Multiple Stellar-Award winner and number one artist Anthony Brown & group therAPy, have been celebrating the release of their third album ‘A Long Way From Sunday’...

Second Trans Woman Allegedly Exposes Bobby Valentino, This Time With a Phone Log

*A second trans woman has come forward alleging a hookup with R&B singer Bobby Valentino…and she has receipts. Shauna Brooks, who has previously been linked...

Safaree Samuels Thanks ‘L&HHH’ Boss Mona Scott Young for Saving Him: ‘This is Our Oprah’

*Rapper Safaree Samuels has taken to Instagram with a message of gratitude toward his TV boss Mona Scott Young, producer of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop”...

R. Kelly Camp Radio Silent Amid Sex Cult Allegations and Cancelled Tour Dates

*Ticket sales for R. Kelly’s The After Party Tour have dropped off since his sex cult allegations surfaced, and the people representing the troubled...

Kanye West Files $10M Lawsuit To Collect Insurance Payout Over Cancelled Tour

*Kanye West has filed a $10 million lawsuit against various syndicates of insurer Lloyd's of London, claiming they are stalling on paying out claims...

Jackiem Joyner’s ‘Main Street Beat’ Inspired by Motown & Baby

*Jackiem Joyner has spent a lot of time on airplanes the last few months, paving the way for the arrival of his sixth release, Main...

First Look: Queen Latifah Shares New Art for ‘Star’ Season 2

*Queen Latifah has revealed Season 2 art from her Fox series “Star.” The second season of Lee Daniels’ drama premieres on Sept. 27, and Latifah...

Solange Added as Headliner for Brooklyn’s Afropunk Festival

*Solange will head to Brooklyn later this month as the newest performer added to Brooklyn's Afropunk Festival, to be held on August 26 and...

Rihanna Brings Scholarships and Bikes to Malawian Girls

*In her continued effort to further education in the impoverished southeast African country of Malawi,  Rihanna is ensuring that young girls can actually get to...

Rihanna’s ‘Needed Me’ Single Reaches 5x Platinum Status in the U.S.

*Rihanna, who currently holds the record for most RIAA-certified digital single units, has just added another certification in the United States. Her hit “Needed Me,”...

Mariah Carey’s Daughter Monroe Makes Singing Debut at Hollywood Bowl (Watch)

*Mariah Carey had some special guests join her on stage at the Hollywood Bowl Monday night (July 31). Dem Babies – her 6-year-old twins Monroe and...

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