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Gospel singer and songwriter Stephen Steward talks new album
Award-winning gospel singer and songwriter Stephen B. Steward is touring the East Coast singing God’s praises. His lead single, “With My Whole Heart,” is touted as a soul-stirring collaboration with Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Andre Crouch. It’s a hit on the Billboard Top Gospel Singles Chart and has helped him nab three 2013 Prayze Factor People’s [...]
Kanye West’s craziest quotes!
That $h*t cray! To promote his new album, “Yeezus,” Kanye West sat down with “The New York Times” for a lengthy, must-read Q&A interview. Were not quite sure yet whether his zany one on one was pure brilliance or if he’s really lost it this time, but it surely is a reminder that West is [...]
Goodie MOB almost landed Eminem on their ‘White Power’ track
Cee Lo explains how Eminem was supposed to guest on a controversial new song.
Chrisette Michele: Change is good; growth is ‘Better’
Story by Stereo Williams Images by DeWayne Rogers Grammy winner Chrisette Michele needed a break — so she took one. The release of her new album, Better, comes three years after her previous LP, 2010’s Let Freedom Reign. That lengthy hiatus was just a case of her needing to take care of herself for a [...]
Rihanna visits Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment, poses for ‘Lurve’ magazine
Rihanna visits Coco Chanel’s apartment in Paris
Miguel was allegedly warned not to attempt Billboard Awards stage jump
Miguel was told not to attempt his stage jump
Kelly Rowland opens up about abusive relationship
Kelly Rowland shocked fans across the globe when she debuted her candid and revealing new song, “Dirty Laundry,” in which she touches upon her envy of Beyoncé as well as a previous abusive relationship. Since then the singer has been mum about her abusive past, leaving many fans to speculate about who her abusive man [...]
Miguel criticizes fan, says black people are ‘the most judgmental’
Miguel shared some controversial thoughts regarding race issues during a heated Twitter exchange.
Pepsi lists top 10 female vocalists: Adele, Elle Varner, Solange and more
There are many great female singers and songwriters emerging on today’s scene. With Pepsi backing major artists like Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, and their huge involvement with hip-hop festivals like Hot 97′s Summer Jam, they are keeping an eye on the hottest artists of the moment. Take a look at Pepsi’s top 10 female vocalists. [...]
Chris Brown being investigated for hit-and-run, could be in violation of probation
Chris Brown is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department that could trigger a probation violation and send him to prison, the media has learned. The LAPD wants to speak with the R&B singer as soon as possible about the car accident last week in which his luxury whip lightly rear ended a Mercedes [...]
From Peabo to Sisqo: The 10 corniest male R&B singers of all time
There have been more than a few painfully-cornball R&B singers over the years.
Mary J. Blige faces tax lien after owing $3.4 million to the IRS
Mary J. Blige is the latest celerity to fall behind in taxes. The singer, who has won Grammy Awards and sold millions of records, was hit with a $3.4 million tax lien by the IRS. According to reports, Mary J. Blige owes the IRS $574,904 from 2009, $2.2 million from 2010 and $647,604 from 2011. [...]
Kanye West spotted filming a cameo in upcoming ‘Anchorman’ sequel
Kanye will make an appearance in “Anchorman: The Legend Continues”
Celebrities who lost endorsement deals
Multinational corporations have often entered into high-risk endorsement deals with controversial artists because of the financial windfalls they provide. But some of those companies have been getting burned quite frequently. Lil Wayne is but the latest artist to fall afoul of the public and the major companies that fork out millions to help them peddle [...]
Trinidad James’ private party to celebrate ‘All Gold Everything’ going gold (photos)
NORCROSS, Ga. — If hip hop heads didn’t know that Trinidad James had arrived when his thick island twang poured over the booming bass beats on the hood anthem “All Gold Everything,” then they began to take notes when rolling out hosted a pre-awards party for the ATL rapper off Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills., [...]
Wyclef Jean still supports Lauryn Hill: ‘She’s going to have a great album’
In a recent interview, Wyclef voiced his support for L-Boogie’s musical comeback
Michelle Obama inspires 4,000 percent increase in plastic surgery of the arms
Yes, you read the title right. Famously fit First lady Michelle Obama is listed as the main influence in an extraordinary increase in women undergoing plastic surgery on their triceps, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Poll data shows that the influence of celebrities with highly-toned arms is related to this huge growth, ASPS [...]
Style Wars: Rihanna Vs. Jordan Sparks Vs. Karrueche Tran
We recently posted that Chris Brown’s father made media (Read here: DADWARS) when he stated in the New York Daily News that he disagreed with Chris Brown and Rihanna’s relationship reconciliation. He also made a suggestion that he thought Jordan Sparks would be a better fit. Jordan recorded, No Air , with Chris some time ago, but Chris’s [...]
Chris Browns father thinks Rihanna and Chris should breakup
Ever since Chris Brown and Rihanna got back together last year, it seems like nearly the entire world has responded, whether in spite or in of support their love. Rihanna’s father got into the mix, speaking happily about their reconciliation. But not everyone is happy about the reunion, especially Brown’s own father, Clinton Brown. “I personally really didn’t want [...]
Lauryn Hill saved from jail by 5-song, $1 million Sony deal
The Grammy winner’s tax woes are over, thanks to an unexpected recording contract
2013 Coachella performance highlights
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the biggest music events in the country with a variety of performers and attendees from all walks of life. This year’s event held at the Polo Grounds in Indio, Calif., featured artists such as the ’90s rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers, hip-hop heavyweights Wu-Tang [...]
Sister to Sister: Celebrating a Bond of Excellence
HOUSTON-Some of the world’s most prominent and influential women business owners, finance experts, spiritual and motivational speakers made their way to the Wortham Theater in Houston for the 6th Annual Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) Sister to Sister Celebrity Food Drive in celebration of Women’s History Month. It was truly a special night full of [...]
Jay-Z and Beyoncé become music’s 1st billionaire couple?
Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s piggy bank was already chubby with coins but it now appears that their piggy bank runneth over with money as it’s been reported that they are music’s first billionaire couple. According to the International Business Times, Beyoncé’s recent “Mrs. Carter World Tour,” which began Monday night in Serbia, has pushed the couple [...]
‘The Sheards’: Meet the cast
“The Sheards” is a new docu-drama following the lives of Detroit based gospel super star family. The series premiere of “The Sheards” on BET commanded an audience of 1.2 million viewers, making the show the top ranked Sunday cable reality series this year (according to the Nielsen Company). Gospel icon Karen Clark Sheard, part of the legendary [...]
Black country musicians
Country music is not usually associated with the black community, but there is a small group that have made their boot print in the country world. Read the list of country musicians who made history by traveling the road less traveled. The Country Music Awards air April 7, be sure and keep a sharp eye out for [...]
