Diddy takes over Pacha in New York for his mixtape release party

Diddy knows how to throw a party. The Bad Boy impresario threw a lavish bash in Manhattan to celebrate the release of his new MMM Hosted By Bad Boy mixtape. The release finds the mogul getting back to his Diddy-bopping roots, and his party featured him in full Puffy mode. Take a look at Mr. Sean Combs’ getting the crowd going.

Spike Lee, Nick Cannon get real at the ‘Chi-Raq’ premiere in New York City

Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq hits theaters on December 4, and the film has drawn both early praise and derision from fans and critics. At the New York City premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in Manhattan, Spike, stars Nick Cannon and Harry Lennix, as well as other celebs in attendance, shared their thoughts on community, Black Lives Matter, Chicago and what they hope the audience takes away from the movie.

Real talk on race: Adele’s talent shouldn’t blind anyone to her privilege

Adele’s music simmers with sincerity, a sort of lived-in pain and hope that resonates deeply with many listeners. She’s been able to turn her heartache into gripping art in a way that feels more mature than contemporaries like Taylor Swift — and more timeless. But regardless of how you may love Adele’s music, make no mistake — Adele is definitely benefiting from White privilege.

‘The Wiz Live!’ star Shanice Williams: ‘It’s a roller coaster right now’

Shanice Williams may be living her dream, but soon after she learned that she would be starring in NBC’s presentation of The Wiz Live! as Dorothy, the New Jersey native was thrust into the reality of carrying a major production and sharing the stage with luminaries such as Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and David Alan Grier.

Right-wing reactions to Paris attacks wallow in racist delusions

On Friday the 13th, a series of attacks in Paris claimed the lives of 130 people in what is being reported as an ISIS-orchestrated plot. The attacks in Paris have drawn the world’s attention and compassion, but there was another, stranger reaction to what happened this past Friday in France.

Album review: Logic’s ‘The Incredible True Story’

Most of Logic’s “The Incredible True Story” works. The story follows refugees from earth, QuentinThomas and William Kai, traveling through space as they head for “Paradise.” The duo’s banter forms the framework of the album