One day before the death of Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch, the group was hit with a lawsuit over the use of samples on two of their most critically-acclaimed albums, “Paul’s Boutique” and “Licensed to Ill.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39912

Bloomberg Businessweek reported last week that OWN may have lost a whopping $330 million since it began in 2008. An analyst told the magazine that it was the most “successful failure in television today.” Read More  

Anyone who listens to the TJMS knows that if the fly jock Tom Joyner roots for a team?…That team will LOSE…Comedian Dominique who is a big LA Laker fan has to cheer her team on against the hottest west conference team the Oklahoma City Thunder…So for good luck she asks Tom to cheer for Oklahoma […]

The brotherhood of New Edition continues their tour, heading down South this weekend. Anita Baker makes a rare appearance in New York City, so if you’re in or near the area it may be worth trying to get some tickets to see the “Sweet Love” singer. (Remember Mother’s Day is coming soon.) http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39768

Attention all reality show lovers. If you still can’t get enough of the weekly arguing, slapping and female amateur boxing that is “Basketball Wives,” get ready for even more drama. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/movies/39716

Despite the tragedy of losing two of his talented sons, R&B legend Eddie Levert continues to find healing in the music. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39695

According to the AP, the man responsible for one of the most famous r&b rhythm guitar riffs ever has passed away….The ‘Shaft’ theme was composed mainly by Isaac Hayes but the rhythm was Charles “Skip” Pitts….May he rest in peace. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39655

You already know they have fancy footwork on the football field, but who knew football players could be so talented on the dance floor? http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39672

  John Legend is in and Lionel Richie is out of ABC’s upcoming musical competition series “Duets,” which pairs contestants with established singers. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39619

As you probably know by now if you’re anywhere near a working Internet connection, crooner Brian McKnight recently released a graphic song about, well, the va-jay-jay, although he used a common but more graphic word for it. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39623

The 2012 Olympic Games in London is about to be taken over by Roc Nation. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39483

There won’t be a Left Eye hologram working the stage, but TLC says it’s planning to “resurrect” the late rapper for a reunion outing later this year. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39473