R &B diva Patti LaBelle [says] in a countersuit filed against the West Point cadet (Richard King) who claims she ordered her bodyguards to beat him up, “the altercation began after the cadet hurled racial insults at me.” In the countersuit, Patti’s lawyers accuse Richard King of being intoxicated, staggering around outside the terminal, [...]

J ada Pinkett Smith covers the August 2011 issue of Redbook Magazine where she talks about making sacrifices for her family. In the article that hits stands on July 12, Jada Pinkett Smith talks to Redbook about making sacrifices for her family.

On putting family first:
“I had to make choices. Believe me, I would still [...]

W ill Smith has his sights set on getting Denzel Washington to star in “The American Can,” a film that tells the heroic story of John Keller, who saved several elderly residents during Hurricane Katrina. Will was originally going to produce and star in the film, but he wants to remain behind-the-scenes and have [...]

J anet Jackson is set to perform a virtual duet with her brother, Michael on stage in London tonight at the Royal Albert Hall. Janet will perform her parts of the single, Michael vocals will be played on the screen for his section of the song. She admits performing the collaboration makes her feel [...]

T he eagerly anticipated new single from Jessica Reedy is finally here! It’s called “Put It On The Altar,” produced by new comer, Tony Homer. Jessica departs from her usual smooth contemplative flow this time around, she opts for an upbeat tune to showcase her rich and deep in tone voice. The bouncy, fun [...]

T racy Morgan doesn’t seem to know how to watch his mouth. The comedian performed at Caroline’s in New York City and is under attack again for cracking offensive jokes, this time targeting the mentally disabled. Tracy joke: “Don’t ever mess with women who have retarded kids,” Tracy said during his set. “Them young [...]

R &B singer, Jill Scott celebrates her first number one album on the Billboard 200 charts in her career! Her fourth studio effort, “The Light of the Sun,” debuts atop the list with 135,000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. There’s no denying that Jill Scott’s new album, has been one of this year’s [...]

B eyoncé releases her brand new album “4″ today. Beyoncé discusses the meaning behind the title, “We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday, and a lot of my friends’ birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4th is my [...]

P astor Norman Hutchins is back with his, foot stomping, hand clapping, and uplifting brand of music. Released through Central South Distribution, “If You Didn’t Know, Now You Know” features 12 songs of hope is available online and in stores today. Pastor Hutchins’ faith is imaginably stronger than ever on “If You Didn’t Know, [...]

G ospel artist, LaShun Pace releases her new album “Reborn,” today. LaShun is back after a four-year break from the recording. This is the first album LaShun has recorded on her new label, Shanachie Entertainment. The album was recorded at Atlanta’s Rehoboth Church of God in Christ, where her father once served as pastor. [...]

T he Game star, Tia Mowry and her actor husband, Cory Hardrict have welcomed a son into the world today. The 32-year-old actress gave birth to a 8lbs baby boy in Los Angeles, her rep confirmed. The couple’s bundle of joy came just under a week early, with his original due to be on [...]

T he iconic red and black leather jacket, Michael Jackson wore in his 1983 “Thriller” video was sold for 1.8 million U.S. dollars at an auction held Sunday in Beverly Hills, almost 10 times the original price an auction house asked for. The jacket was estimated to sale between 200,000 dollars and 400,000 dollars [...]

B eyoncé has made history by becoming the first ever female solo artist to headline the world famous pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Music Festival, Europe’s largest music festival. Speaking backstage about her headlining status at the iconic festival, Beyoncé said “I am honoured, especially as my message is for women and I always [...]

S inger, Lloyd has slammed the BET Awards for being excluded from the Patti LaBelle tribute and not giving him one nomination this year despite his many accomplishments including a remix with Patti LaBelle. Lloyd, who performed during the Pre-Awards Show, unleashed his fury on Twitter, after the weekend’s awards ceremony. In a series [...]

A leather-bound volume, adorned with a gold-embossed cross on the front cover—this is what many people imagine when they think of the Bible. This conventional look of the Bible will quickly change once you’ve experienced the Bible published by the German Bible Society (DBG). Creative director, Eva Jung has given the Bible a face [...]

A licia Keys is pushing into a new territory with her latest project, co-producing the Broadway premiere of the play “Stick Fly.” The critically acclaimed work by Lydia R. Diamond will open on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in December, with previews beginning on November 18. “This is a story that everybody can relate [...]

W arner Bros. was no match for Prince back in the ’90s, but in this new digital age, it could be the Internet that keeps him from releasing new music. Prince is reluctant to record another album due to ongoing problems with illegal downloads, he has decided he won’t be releasing any new material [...]

T he Red Carpet for the 2011 BET Awards, ran along Royal Street at the corner of Jefferson Blvd. The people with the best views as the stars entered the back of the Shrine Auditorium, where the BET Awards were held, were the occupants of a near by apartment building. Mostly college students from [...]

P atti LaBelle was the recipient of the BET Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s BET Awards. The Elton John of modern soul, Cee Lo Green, dressed as Patti LaBelle, kick off the tribute in a spiky black wig and a shimmering jacket, he absolutely slay “Somebody Loves You” as part of an [...]

W ant more of the 2011 BET Awards? Well don’t worry because we’ve got backstage photos at the event. Ever wonder what happens after the winners accept their statuettes, give their speeches, and head off stage? They go backstage for a mini-media tour, of taking photos and where they talk to the press and [...]