June 2014

Black Music Month: Erick Sermon, hip-hop’s overlooked genius

One name that you are likely to never hear mentioned alongside the Dr. Dres and DJ Premiers is a man who was as prolific and as significant as all of those legendary beatmakers. That man is the Green-Eyed Bandit, better known as Erick Sermon.

Jay Z’s 40/40 beverage hits Duane Reade and Walgreens

Rapper/business mogul Jay Z has released his new “40/40” drink in Duane Reade and Walgreens stores across the U.S. Named after his famous nightclub, the beverage is listed as retailing for $1.99 and is sports-themed drink with an Arnold Palmer-ish flavor.

Zendaya Coleman’s Instagram fashion

Zendaya Coleman is no stranger to the limelight, but news recently surfaced that Coleman might be playing Aaliyah in the highly anticipated self-titled Lifetime’s biopic.

Update: Tracy Morgan’s condition improves

Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan, 45, has been upgraded to fair condition following the tragic New Jersey car accident that left him in critical condition,and