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Freaky Day is a raw b-boy from the Bronx, New York, who’s made a living break dancing on the streets of New York City. Growing up, he had to hustle to survive and make his own money. There were even days when he would hustle 14 hours straight. Here’s how he did it. How did you…

Name: Nahtali Industry: Entertainment and music City: NYC Genre: R&B and soul Favorite artist: Michael Jackson How would you describe your sound? I would describe my sound as different. The music I make is a combination of hip-hop, pop, R&B, and a bit of African soul. I grew up listening to a lot of different…

Kelsey Adams is a model savant. The New York resident has overcome an impressive amount of odds to make a name for herself within the modeling industry. And now, with her eyes squarely set on climbing to even greater heights, Adams took a moment to sit down with rolling out to share candid insights into her…

Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex charges. The disgraced movie mogul has been indicted for committing a forcible sex act by a third woman in 2006. District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. said in a statement: “A Manhattan grand jury has now indicted Harvey Weinstein on some of the most serious sexual offenses…

As most of us would agree, Beyoncé got us all in our feelings with her Coachella performances. For many of us whether we attended an HBCU or not we could relate on some level with the references to the bands, Greek life, homecoming or just hanging on the yard. HBCU SpringComing extended those memories and…

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Actor and musician Robert Riley is taking full advantage of his God-given abilities. As a leading character on “Dynasty,” “Hit the Floor” and Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse,” he accepts the hard work and dedication it takes to maintain longevity in the entertainment business. Read on to find out what Riley has in store…

A tragedy has unfolded before the new year as a massive apartment fire in the Bronx has claimed the lives of 12 people. Fire department officials say the blaze started on the first floor of a 5-story building located on Prospect Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood near the Bronx Zoo. Among the dead are 4…

Fantasia gives a Christmas show to remember. “I know y’all are used to me taking my shoes off and getting ugly with it, but there won’t be none of that tonight,” Fantasia told the nearly sold-out crowd at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. “I want everybody out there to know that there’s nothing…

Kevin Hart has revealed he will be running the New York City marathon. The Central Intelligence star has revealed he will be taking part in the event on Nov. 5. In a series of Instagram posts, he wrote: “Sometimes you gotta aim so high it scares you. Yes, I am running the #NYCmarathon. That’s my…

Police in New York made a grisly discovery on Monday when a former teacher and her 4-year-old son were found dead. Felicia Barahona made headlines in 2012 after it was discovered she was having sex with an 18-year-old male student. She first struck up a relationship with the boy when he was 15, but waited…

The sixth annual WEEN Awards took place Wednesday, Nov.16 at The Espace in New York City. The event was hosted by radio personality, Angela Yee. The event brought together a group of individuals driven to the success of leadership and solidarity; while honoring celebrities who are uplifting the movement. This year’s honorees included veteran actress…

Harlem School of the Arts honored Michael Feinstein, who received the Dorothy Maynor Award; actress Sanaa Lathan and her father, Stan Lathan who were presented with the Visionary Artist Award; and Sandra L. Richards, with the Betty Allen Lifetime Achievement Award.

Gorgeous songstress Vivian Green had the crowd jumping out of their seats to dance as she performed at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. She sat down with rolling out for a brief interview and sang her Frankie Beverly and Maze-sampled hit, “Get Right Back to My Baby.” Born in Philadelphia, Green was raised in…

Gorgeous songstress Vivian Green had the crowd jumping out of their seats to dance as she performed at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. She sat down with rolling out for a brief interview and sang her Frankie Beverly and Maze-sampled hit, “Get Right Back to My Baby.”

Alicia Keys paid tribute to record executive Clive Davis at her charity’s annual black-tie event. Davis, who signed Keys more than 15 years ago, received the Humanitarian award at the 13th annual Black Ball on Oct. 19 in New York. The event is an extension of Keys’ charity, Keep a Child Alive, which launched in 2003 and supports…

Alicia Keys paid tribute to record executive Clive Davis at her charity’s annual black-tie event. Davis received the Humanitarian award for his activism in AIDS awareness at Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball on Oct. 19. The charity aids victims of HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

Rick James famously stated that “Cocaine is a hell of a drug” and one New York City man has shown this to be true. According to law enforcement, Daniel Bertini, 39, went on a wild crime spree recently because of his drug habit. Bertini was caught at a Chase Bank location with $915 in stolen coins…

Emmy-nominated Fox News correspondent Simone Boyce talks about her new documentary, Footsteps to Freedom, which is about the little-known history of the Underground Railroad in New York City. It aired on Sept. 28. Contact Boyce on Twitter/Instagram/Snap Chat/Facebook @SimoneBoyce.

“Growing Up Hip Hop” follows the next generation of hip-hop royalty as they attempt to step outside the shadow of their famous families. Music legends Damon Dash, Rev. Run, Russell Simmons, Master P, El DeBarge and Pepa are always nearby as each up-and-comer tries to build their own life and fortune in careers ranging from music to acting and fashion.…

Emmy-nominated Fox News correspondent Simone Boyce talks about her new documentary, Footsteps to Freedom, which is about the little-known history of the Underground Railroad in New York City. Contact Boyce on Twitter/Instagram/Snap Chat/Facebook @SimoneBoyce.