The 25th Anniversary ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles — normally held during the BET Awards weekend. Check out the pictures from the event — after the click:

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Steve Rifkind’s Pre-BET Awards Party Honoring Melanie Fiona was held at Nobu in Los Angeles. Check out the rest of the pictures — after the click:

Jermaine Dupri hosted the 6th annual Pre-BET Awards Producer’s Ball at Mansion Hollywood in Los Angeles. Check out the pictures from the event — after the click:

L auryn Hill may be delaying her highly-acclaimed return to music. The singer plead guilty to tax evasion charges today in federal court. Lauryn failed to file three years of taxes on income of $1.8 million, and is now taking full responsibility for it. Reports also claim that Lauryn only spoke briefly at her [...]

R &B star Usher has obtained a temporary restraining order against a 26-year-old Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw, who according to court documents say that the deranged fan showed up uninvited to his Georgia home on June 23rd and pounded on the door demanding to be let in, with the intention of harassing him and his family. [...]

S creen Gems is moving ahead with a sequel to Think Like a Man, which made Hollywood notice star Kevin Hart and grossed more than $91 million domestically. Based on the Steve Harvey book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man – Will Packer will return to produce and Steve Harvey is executive [...]

A lot has happened in the three years since Alicia Keys released her last full-length album, The Element of Freedom. The singer wed music producer Swizz Beatz and gave birth to their first child, Egypt, in 2010, which has given the singer-songwriter a fresh perspective on practically everything. Alicia Keys’ renewed vision is reflected [...]

R &B singer, Kelly Price is known for her sweet disposition, but now she’s fighting mad! Kelly Price was in Houston, Texas on her way to another gig in Mobile, Alabama to perform for her fans at the Funk Fest. Here’s the rundown: Kelly was standing in the premier first class line, ready to [...]

T o kick off his huge debut on Wednesday, Magic Johnson hosted a star studded event at Cipriani’s 42nd Street in New York City for his brand new cable network Aspire. More pictures, after the click:

“Tho’ we been going through changes, just trying to make it from day to day. Tonight, don’t you worry about and thing, just cast your cares away”

R. Kelly has canceled a book launch event in New York City today due to a health emergency, according to reports. The singer was scheduled to be in New York City today to promote his memoir, Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, which debuts tomorrow from SmileyBooks. A spokesman for R. Kelly said in a [...]

E arvin “Magic” Johnson has spent a lot of time on TV over the years — but now he is now working behind the scenes, launching his own Atlanta-based cable network called Aspire that will focus on family-friendly programming. It debuts tonight, Wednesday, June 28, at 8 p.m. Magic is the majority owner, in [...]

W hoopi Goldberg is directing a documentary entitled I Got Somethin’ To Tell You! The 90-minute film is about the life, impact and legacy of Jackie “Moms” Mabley, who was an American standup comedian. She was a pioneer and one the most successful entertainers of the Black vaudeville stage of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Whoopi [...]

After nearly two years of delays and a new distributors, Winnie, the biopic of Winnie Mandela, is gearing up to hit theaters this fall. We have an extended promo for Winnie which features Jennifer Hudson singing a new Diane Warren-penned tune Bleed For Love!

T yler Perry, Gayle King, and other celebrities attended the Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection New York City Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater. Check out the rest of the celebrities posing on the red carpet at the premiere — after the click:

C haka Khan goes sailor chic for her appearance on the Wendy Williams Show in New York City, where she showed off her new trim physique. Romeo Miller, was also in the building. Check out the pictures — after the click:

M ariah Carey seen carrying a toy sheep and greeting waiting fans while leaving the Dorchester Hotel in London. More pictures — after the click:

C armelo Anthony, La La Vazquez Anthony, and their son Kiyan Anthony, attended the Carmelo Anthony wax figure unveiling at Madame Tussauds in New York City. More pictures — after the click: