- A Short History of … “Via Con Me”Paolo Conte is a prominent Italian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, whose most famous works often evoke his love and admiration of classical American jazz and swing. His most famous song, and arguably one of the most internationally well-known Italian songs of all time, is “Via Con Me” (translation: “Come Away with ... read more
- Covington Catholic Wins Racist Bingo: Blackface as ‘School Spirit,’ Feeling ‘Threatened’ by Hebrew Israelites
No matter how many times we go through it, it’s always a wonder to witness a spin job in real time. And make no mistake—this latest series of media appearances by the Covington Catholic High School students, who went viral last weekend after their confrontation with a Native American elder ... read more - Born to Flex: Cardi B Signs Las Vegas Residency for Spring 2019
Cardi is heading to the strip. Nope, not her previous gig, but the Las Vegas block where everything stays.Read more... ... read more - Back in Business? While Federal Workers Remain out of Work, Ivanka Trump Secures New Trademarks from China
The government may be shut down, but someone in Trump’s administration is still hard at work. CBS News reports that “White House Senior Advisor” Ivanka Trump has been quietly securing trademarks from the Chinese government in recent months.Read more... ... read more - Black Grad Student Accused of Stealing His Own Car and Beaten by Police Gets $1.25 Million Settlement
The police tackled him for “stealing” a car that was his—now they may have to run him his money for the trouble to the tune of over a million dollars.Read more... ... read more - Mario addresses rumors about his relationship with TinasheR&B singer Mario is setting the record straight about his relationship with Tinashe. The “Let Me Love You” hitmaker and the 25-year-old singer were spotted on what appeared to be a dinner date at Craig’s in West Hollywood recently. The 32-year-old hunk has insisted they are just friends, saying he and Tinashe “have ... read more
- Chris Brown Fights Back; Plans to Sue Rape Accuser For Defamation
Chris Brown is fighting back after a woman accused him of rape. The Grammy-winning singer plans to sue the 24-year-old woman for defamation following his arrest in Paris, France on Monday. The woman, who goes by the pseudonym name Karima, claims Brown raped her at the Le Mandarin Oriental hotel in Paris. ... read more - Django Reinhardt – “Nuages”Guitarist Django Reinhardt was born on this day in 1910 to a Romani family in Liberchies, Pont-à-Celles, Belgium. A seminal figure in the creation of Gypsy jazz, Reinhardt remains one of the most important figures in jazz guitar and major influence among many of today’s top players. This version ... read more
- Don’t Worry, Y’all. I Solved America’s Problems. It’s Pizza
Politics, man.Read more... ... read more - Chris Brown is taking legal action against his accuserChris Brown is taking legal action against a woman who he says falsely accused him of rape. The “Yeah 3x” singer and two other men, including his bodyguard, were arrested in Paris on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, after a 24-year-old woman made an allegation of rape and after he spoke out to deny ... read more
- Boy, 10, commits suicide after bullying over colostomy bagThe parents of Seven Bridges, 10, called him a miracle child because of his difficult birth and medically fragile condition. Now they are burying their son after he took his own life. Tami Charles was told by doctors that she was unable to have children. But all of that changed in 2008 ... read more
- James Worthy Releases New EP ‘Blu Leisure’
Emerging R&B talent James Worthy blesses us with the new EP, 'Blu Leisure.' "My EP is called Blu Leisure," James said. "This project is my debut to the world but I also feel like I'm giving the most creative work I've ever done." The 7-song project highlights Worthy's knack for ... read more - Gina Rodriguez: For Colored Girls Who Had Anti-Black Sentiments and Black Twitter Decided Their Tears Weren’t Enuf
Gina Rodriguez. Sigh.Read more... ... read more - Taraji P. Henson Is Fierce on the Pay Gap, Racism and Sexism in Hollywood—but #FirstThem on Social Media?
Houston, we have a problem.Read more... ... read more - Pope Francis On Border Wall: Irrational Fear Of Migration Drives People ‘Crazy’
The pope, who is visiting Central America this week, has made speaking up for migrants and refugees one of his top priorities. ... read more
Adult Urban Music Station – The Sound of the Sun
