Prince

Prince’s entire catalog is now controlled by NPG Music Publishing

Popular music icon Prince has announced that his massive catalog of classic material is now under the control of his own NPG Music Publishing. This is the first time Prince’s publishing has been controlled independently, for the better part of two decades it has been controlled and administered by Universal Music Group. Prince established NPG Music Publishing a little over a month ago as an LLC.

April 5, 2014 No Comments

Happy birthday Sheila E

Happy Birthday Sheila E! Born Sheila Escovedo, known to us as Sheila E, she is a Grammy nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist whose notable collaborations includes Lionel Richie,

December 12, 2013 No Comments

Celebrities who never age

It is not fair. But, then again, life is not fair. There are just some folks whose facial bone structure, coupled with healthy living and

October 6, 2013 No Comments

The Jay-Z-Belafonte controversy: Do blacks need more celebrity activism?

An activist is defined as one who is an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause—especially a political or social cause. The most celebrated and effective activists of the 20th century were especially devoted to their activism; it was their life’s work. Mr. Belafonte represents the rare celebrity whose life is as much about activism as it is entertaining—perhaps even more so.

July 31, 2013 No Comments

The Weeknd finally explains his mysterious image: ‘I hated how I looked …’

The Weeknd is close to releasing his official debut studio album Kiss Land in August, and the reclusive singer-songwriter is finally warming up to the idea of doing press. Notoriously mysterious since he emerged two years ago, the 23-year old gave a rare interview to Complex magazine and admitted that he’s been quiet because he didn’t feel he was that interesting.

July 17, 2013 No Comments

Black Music Month: 20 Greatest R&B Songwriters

The songwriter is sometimes the most overlooked component in hit making. The singer gets the adulation, the producer gets the accolades–and sometimes the songwriter gets

June 21, 2013 No Comments
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