- T.I., Killer Mike, David Banner give insight on Black empowerment at ComplexConThree of the leading voices of hip-hop served as keynote speakers at ComplexCon Chicago. The event took place on the second day of the festival that highlights hip-hop culture, art, fashion and sneakers. During a panel discussion held at McCormick Place titled “Take Over the Block,” Killer Mike, T.I., and ... read more
- Reality Check exclusive with ‘Ready to Love’ star Alexx BlanksAlexx Blanks, one of the stars of OWN’s popular dating series “Ready to Love,” sits down with Reality Check host Christal Jordan for his first interview since leaving the show because of complications with brain flu. The post Reality Check exclusive with ‘Ready to Love’ star Alexx Blanks appeared first ... read more
- Rain Pryor Vane, Daughter of Legendary Comedian Richard Pryor, Announces Run for Baltimore City Council
While most of us spend our birthdays guzzling Ciroc and gyrating on our exes, actress Rain Pryor Vane decided to celebrate her 50th birthday by announcing her decision to run for Baltimore City Council.Read more... ... read more - K. Michelle blasted for returning to ‘LHHH’ after quitting last year (video)Many fans are appalled that singer K. Michelle of “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” is going to reappear on the show after she made a big production of quitting the series last year. K. Michelle abruptly walked away from the popular reality show after season 5, blaming producers for their ... read more
- Say what? The man who attacked A$AP Rocky will not be chargedThe authorities in Stockholm are not going to charge the man who allegedly hit A$AP Rocky’s bodyguard before becoming the object of a mob-style beatdown. In the two videos that have been circulated widely on social media, A$AP Rocky, aka Rakim Ayers, is seen trying to squash the potentially explosive ... read more
- JAZZIZ Weekly Discover Playlist: July 22, 2019Jeff Coffin’s Dream Shanti is among the new albums featured in our Weekly Discover Playlist for July 22. As writer Whitney Balliett once said, “Jazz is the sound of surprise.” Our Weekly Discover playlist will take your ears to new places with the latest sounds from your favorite artists — and ... read more
- Music – Fresh Start Worship – ‘Have It All’ Featuring Sarai
Chart-topping Fresh Start Worship gospel group returns with the single, “Have It All,” featuring Sarai. The Atlanta based gospel group, Fresh Start Worship includes six members: Chanda Mukula, Patrique Fortson, Ashley Hunter, Lauren William, Sarah Barnhill, and Kevin McGee. The members of the church are worship leaders at Fresh ... read more - Watch Lupita Nyong’o react to Beyoncé shouting her out on ‘Brown Skin Girl’Cocoa-coated cutie Lupita Nyong’o was in a celebratory mood the other day when she learned that pop goddess Beyoncé shouted her out on the hit song “Brown Skin Girl.” “Brown Skin Girl,” which has already ignited the #BrownSkinGirlChallenge on Twitter, is an ode to women of varying brown tones. One ... read more
- Young Dro arrested for assaulting girlfriend … with foodThis is something you don’t hear every day. Rapper Young Dro was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend with banana pudding. Yes, you read that right. And now Young Dro is stuck in jail due to a charge from a separate matter. TMZ just got ahold of the police report that ... read more
- Miles Davis – “Gone”Miles Davis’ timeless album Porgy and Bess, featuring arrangements of the 1935 George Gershwin opera of the same name, began recording on this day (July 22) in 1958. The album came at a pivotal point in Miles’ career, with the trumpeter swiveling away from the fast-paced, harmonically intricate chord progressions of ... read more
- Crisis Manager Defends R. Kelly Even Though He Wouldn’t Want His Daughter Alone With Him
Darrell Johnson insisted it wasn't "a contradiction" to defend the disgraced R&B singer and accused serial sexual abuser, who faces new federal charges. ... read more - Cardi B reveals new Offset tattoo (photo)Cardi B has a new tattoo of her husband Offset’s name, and she’s showing it off. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker revealed her new inking, which is on the back of her thigh, to her husband during a FaceTime chat, and he posted it onto his Instagram account. He captioned it: ... read more
- Beyoncé-inspired #BrownSkinGirlChallenge melted the internet (photos)The song “Brown Skin Girl” by Beyoncé just came off the assembly line, but it is already considered by urbanites as the breakout song from Queen Bey’s highly anticipated The Lion King: The Gift. “Brown Skin Girl” has people in their feelings not just because the adorable daughter, Blue Ivy ... read more
- New Music Monday: Elena Maque, Catherine Russell, MoonchildLooking for some Monday motivation. We’ve got you covered! From a masterful new interpretation of a Louis Jordan classic to the laid-back, soulful sounds of new school jazz, here are five new songs you can listen to right now to start your week the right way. Catherine Russell, “Is You ... read more
- BIRTHDAY: Jazz Musician of the Day: Al Di MeolaAll About Jazz is celebrating Al Di Meola's birthday today! Al Di Meola's ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three ... read more
