F amed singer and songwriter Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant and soulful classics hits, was laid to rest at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem New York on Monday (Aug29) in a fitting musical ceremony. Family and friends packed the prominent church including Nick’s wife and [...]

C lifford Harris, better known to the world as T.I. was released from prison early Wednesday morning (Aug31) and is on his way to a halfway house to serve out the rest of his 11-month sentence for probation violation. The Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke confirmed that T.I. was released from Forrest [...]

G ospel superstar Marvin Sapp is planning to follow up his highly successful 2010 album “Here I Am” with a live album of all new songs, which he’s gearing up to record on October 7, 2011 at Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro, Md., near Washington, D.C., for a 2012 release. “It’s the first time [...]

W e learned this week that NBA player Ron Artest would be a part of the celebrity cast for season 13 of Dancing With The Stars on ABC. In an interview Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers player said he will be donating all the money he earns to cancer research in honor of his [...]

P atti LaBelle has been invited to take part in “A Call to Compassion,” the three-day commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the “9/11 attacks”. Patti will perform on September 11th at “A Concert for Hope,” along with Country legend Alan Jackson and renowned mezzo soprano Denyce Graves, at The Washington National Cathedral in [...]

F amed poet, Maya Angelou has a mouthful to say about the inscription on the new monument of Martin Luther King, Jr. “The quote makes Dr. Martin Luther King look like an arrogant twit,” Dr. Angelou, said Tuesday. “He was anything but that. He was far too profound a man for that four-letter word [...]

M ariah Carey‘s husband Nick Cannon is as supportive as they come. The new father of twins says his wife will not only get the baby weight off, but she’s going to look like she did back in 1990! Nick, who is the host of America’s Got Talent shared how difficult it has been [...]

T he global prestige cosmetics brand for women of color appoints celebrity makeup artist, Sam Fine as its Creative Makeup Director. In his new role as Creative Makeup Director, Sam, a 20 year makeup artist veteran, will apply his accumulated artistic acumen and fuse it with Fashion Fair’s brand DNA, to advise on the [...]

D orinda Clark-Cole, made a grand solo debut in 2002, since then, she has created a passionate and stellar solo career for herself. The Clark Sister, today is releasing her fourth solo album, I Survived. The main thing to take away from I Survived is the message. Each song tells a story or conveys [...]

E sther Gordy Edwards, sister of Berry Gordy, Motown executive and founder of the Motown Museum, has died at age 91. As many would say, “without her, there’d be no Motown.” She died Wednesday in Detroit of natural causes. Esther was “born bossy” (her brother Berry once said), she had helped set up the [...]

C hef G. Garvin wants you take a road trip! G. Garvin, one of America’s hottest names in the food business on television is taking you beyond turning up the heat asking you to join him for “Georgia Road Trip with G. Garvin” on Cooking Channel. On “Georgia Road Trip,” Chef Garvin returns to [...]

A ctor Hill Harper says he noticed something was wrong while filming Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls” last summer in Atlanta. The actor revealed, he woke up one morning unable to swallow, a visit with a doctor revealed a sobering diagnosis: thyroid cancer. Fans will be happy to know that Hill Harper is doing [...]

T he 11th annual BMI Urban Awards were held at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Friday night, where the best music creators shared the stage. Snoop Dogg was honored as a BMI Icon, the veteran rapper thanked Dr. Dre for discovering him, as well as Drake for inspiring him to keep rapping in [...]

B eyoncé and her obvious baby bump stole the show at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards — and that was before the show even started. Cradling her stomach, the singing superstar took the opportunity to share her big news while posing for pre-show photos on the red carpet. A swath of fluid orange Lanvin [...]

A nother year, another unbelievably action-packed Video Music Awards! As expected, viewers were treated to mind-blowing performances and several jaw-dropping surprises. The most unexpected moment came courtesy of Beyoncé, who announced to the world that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child. Baby bump aside, the show went on for Beyoncé, who [...]

T he MTV Video Music Awards are famous for bringing out the most daring red carpet styles. Worlds collide when music meets movies and stars like Beyoncé and Zoe Saldana make an appearance at arguably the most zany award show of the year. From Kelly Rowlands in her Falguni & Shane Peacock dress to Nicki [...]

T ia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict welcomed their first child Cree Taylor Hardrict on June 28 — and they are now introducing their pride and joy to the world. “He’s smiling, laughing and trying to talk,” The Game star said of her little guy, who weighed 8 pounds when he arrived. After giving [...]

W ill Smith popped into a charity event hosted by Trey Songz by mistake after going to the wrong floor at The Setai in South Beach Florida. Trey Songz hosted a party Thursday night with Moet Rosé at The Setai penthouse to celebrate their donation to Trey’s charity, Angels With Heart. Will was in [...]

J anet Jackson just announced that she once again will be the face of Blackglama for their “What Becomes A Legend Most?” campaign this year. Janet shows off her legendary physique in What Becomes A Legend Most? ad campaign in a fur and leather black skin tight suit. “She embodies glamour, luxury and sophistication, [...]

J amal Parris, one of the young men who accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual abuse will serve a year of probation on a drug charge. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana in a Miami courtroom Tuesday morning. “Do not come back before me on a probation violation,” Judge Bronwyn [...]