Michael Jackson’s estate has generated at least $1 billion in revenues since the singer died a year ago, thanks in part to a lucrative new record deal with Sony Music and the most successful concert film of all time, according to Billboard estimates. Through interviews with industry experts and some number-crunching, Billboard examines the various […]
What’s going on with the ever huggable, so loveable Ruben Studdard? Well Singersroom.com says he is scheduled to be a part of TV One’s “Life After.” “Once a choir boy, R&B crooner Ruben Studdard became American Idol’s first African American winner during the show’s nail-biting second season, edging out runner-up Clay Aiken. Read more
It was fun while it lasted!!! Sources are claiming that Beyonce’s about to put a fork in the “Single Ladies” dance. “Beyoncé loves the fact the video and the routine have been so huge and has really enjoyed performing ‘Single Ladies’ live but that’s it now, she’s moving on. She doesn’t want to be part […]
A slimmer, sparkling Jennifer Holliday graced the small stage last night to perform a collection of songs for Harlem-based charity, Centre for Urban and Community Services (CUCS).
From WhiteHouse.gov: Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us…
Africa 1500 – 1860 juju (from the African Hausa language) – an object used as a fetish, a charm or an amulet in West Africa, or the supernatural power ascribed to such an object. Africa is the second largest continent on Earth. Africans account for over 12% of the world’s population, are distributed among 54 […]
British singer and animal activist, Leona Lewis is taking a stand after she spent $262,500 on ethical clothing by Antonio Berardi, in which she will be wearing on her first solo tour. Each item of clothing will meet specific animal welfare standards. “Leona has been very forceful with Antonio. She has insisted the outfits are […]
Sources connected with the doctor tell us Murray is torn up by Jackson’s death and the anniversary is an important milestone. And we’ve learned Dr. Murray has visited the Forest Lawn mausoleum where Jackson is entombed a number of times. “He goes there a lot,” we’re told. Murray avoids attention by going either early in […]
There are only 56 more days until the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans. The clock is ticking and the Fourth of July weekend will be here before you know it! Have you made your reservations, put your 2010 EMF plans in motion? Well, today, things get a little easier. Single ticket sales are now […]
Dallas police have announced that they’ve charged neosoul singer Erykah Badu with disorderly conduct for her nude video shoot on a downtown street. Police Sgt. Warren Mitchell said the video shoot for Badu’s song Window Seat happened March 13 on the streets bordering Dealey Plaza on the east and north. Mitchell said on Friday the […]
Whitney Houston’s ‘Nothing But Love’ Tour Off To Rocky Start Posted Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:45pm PST by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training Whitney Houston‘s return to the stage has been plagued with sub-par vocals since her performance on Good Morning America in August to promote her latest […]
It's been 12 months since the private lives of Chris Brown and Rihanna spilled out into the Los Angeles streets following a violent argument while driving home from a pre-Grammy party.
