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NYC Pays $7 Million to Settle Sean Bell Case Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:57AM*The city of New York agreed Tuesday to pay more than $7 million to settle a wrongful death civil suit filed by the fiancée and friends of Sean Bell, the unarmed black groom gunned down by cops on his wedding day, reports the New York Daily News. The settlement, approved by a Brooklyn federal magistrate, [...]
‘SYTYCD’ Star ‘tWitch’ Lands Two Films Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:12AM*”So You Think You Can Dance” alum Stephen “tWitch” Boss has just booked two new roles for Trimount Pictures. In the first, “Perfectus,” Boss will play Marcel X, a superhero mutant who sets out to save what is left of the destroyed planet. Malcolm McDowell, Tom Savini, Elise Avellan, Electra Avellan and Danny Trejo also [...]
Video: Kanye Performs for Facebook Employees Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:42AM*For some reason, Kanye West chose to preview material from his upcoming album at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, where he performed for employees from atop a conference table. [View clips below.] Based on a leaked track list of his album “Good Ass Job,” the rapper – dressed in a suit and tie – appeared [...]
Common to Play Freed Slave in AMC Pilot Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:12AM*Rapper-actor Common is moving from film to television with his first TV role in AMC’s pilot “Hell on Wheels.” The show is described as a contemporary western that centers on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Common will play Elam, a freed slave who goes West to work on the railroad [...]
Old Spice Guy Joins Jennifer Aniston Film Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:57AM*Isaiah Mustafa, the former NFL player whose fame skyrocketed as “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like,” has just been cast opposite Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in Warner Bros. upcoming comedy “Horrible Bosses.” The film follows three friends who conspire to murder their awful bosses for standing in the way of their happiness. Mustafa [...]
Photos: Aretha, Leezy and Surprise – Ron Isley – Perform in Philly Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:12AM*A crowd of about 8000 crammed into Philadelphia’s Mann Music Center Tuesday night to witness Aretha Franklin and former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice team for a rare musical performance. Rice, a classically trained pianist, backed the Queen of Soul during a three-hour concert filled with Franklin’s catalog of hits as well as arias from [...]
Lisa Wu Hartwell: Leaving 'Real Housewives of ATL' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:38AMFiled under: Exclusives , Television BV Buzz can report exclusively that 'Real Housewives of ATL' star Lisa Wu Hartwell is leaving the hit Bravo reality series. Speculation that the originating cast member from the 'ATL' franchise was leaving the show began earlier this spring when talk that she was only shooting on a limited production schedule surfaced online. Now BV Buzz has learned that the ...
VH1 Creates a New Foursquare Badge for Music Lovers and Provides Fans With Valuable Tips About Live Music Venues ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:00AMStarting today, music lovers can earn the 'VH1 Fanatic Badge,' a new foursquare badge that concert-goers can earn by following VH1 on foursquare at foursquare.com/vh1.Â Using foursquare's GPS-enabled application on their mobile devices, users can check-in at over 10,000 music venues in the foursquare database, including rock clubs and concert halls nationwide. Â Users will be able to unlockÂ the ...
Demi Lovato Wants To Embrace Her ‘Inner Soul’ Diva On Next Album Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:22PMLast year, Demi Lovato released her pop/rock sophomore album, Here We Go Again, and now Lovato is, well, at it again. She's back in the studio, but unlike her first two efforts, this one will sound a little less hardcore, as Demi embraces her inner-R&B diva. "I'm really excited for working on new music in the spare time that I have before I go out on tour with the Jonas Brothers," she told MTV ...
Demi Lovato Wants To Embrace Her 'Inner Soul' Diva On Next Album Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:19AMDemi Lovato says she's going for an R&B/pop sound on her next album, exploring her "inner 'soul.' "
Video: Jordan Doesn’t Approve of LeBron’s Decision Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:29PM*Now the man himself, Michael Jordan, has stepped up to have his say about the LeBron James move to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. NBC caught up with him Sunday after playing in a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. He says it’s something he wouldn’t have done. “There’s no way, with hindsight, [...]
New Documentary Opening in LA: ‘Mugabe and the White Africans’ Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:14PM*First Run Features is proud to announce the Los Angeles premiere of MUGABE AND THE WHITE AFRICAN, the acclaimed documentary by Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson that exposes the battle of one white farmer against President Robert Mugabe and his dictate to re-appropriate Zimbabwe’s farmland from whites to blacks. Short listed for the Academy Award® [...]
Obama Sends Birthday Wishes to Mandela Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:44PM*President Obama called Sunday for Americans to perform community service in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday. “On behalf of the United States, I wish Nelson Mandela a very happy 92nd birthday,” Obama said in a White House statement, referring to the former South African president who spent 27 years in prison before leading his [...]
Beverly Todd Talks New Film Roles, Gives Props to New Director on the Rise Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:14PM*Veteran actress Beverly Todd has been working in film and theatrical productions for over 40 years, having learned from none other than Sidney Poitier himself. Her list of achievements are too numerous to list here, but some of our readership may remember her for her role in the now classic offering “Roots,” “Lean on Me,” [...]
Enquirer: Whitney Resumes $300K Per Year Drug Habit Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:59PM*The National Enquirer cites sources who say Whitney Houston spends over $300,000 a year on drugs – and friends believe she’s back in a downward spiral that will soon take her life. Her entourage recruited a drug dealer who sold her $6,000 worth of cocaine during a tour stop in Europe in June – this, [...]
NBA’s Paul Pierce Has Sunset Wedding in Calif. Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:29PM*Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce married his interior-designer fiancée in an intimate Saturday ceremony at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, Calif. The athlete, 32, and his bride Julie Landrum, 27, exchanged vows underneath a gazebo surrounded by white orchids, roses and hydrangeas as the sun set over the Pacific, reports People.com. The [...]
Dwyane Wade in ‘World Trade’ Quote Mixup Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:14PM*Folks are up in arms about a quote attributed to Dwyane Wade comparing several expected losses during the upcoming Miami Heat season to the World Trade Center “coming down.” While Wade did mention the Sept. 11, 2001 collapse of the World Trade Center in a Sunday interview with NBA FanHouse, the remarks were transcribed in [...]
Angelina on Liz’s ‘Cleopatra’ – I Will Play it Differently Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:29AM*While plugging her new action thriller “Salt,” Angelina Jolie was inevitably asked about her upcoming lead role in producer Scott Rudin’s “Cleopatra,” a casting that has drawn criticism for its selection of another white actress to portray the iconic Egyptian queen. “I will play it differently to Elizabeth Taylor, but I could never be as [...]
We Remember: Gospel’s Walter Hawkins Dies at 61 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 10:00PM*Gospel music icon Bishop Walter Hawkins passed away in at his home in Ripon, CA on Sunday after suffering with pancreatic cancer, according to online reports. He was 61 According to his older brother Edwin, Walter fought a brave battle with the disease. “Today, I lost my brother, my pastor, and my best friend … [...]
Video: Doug E. Fresh Drops ‘Dougie’ Knowledge on Cali Swag District Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 1:59PM*As you may know Capitol Records artists Cali Swag District performed for the BET Awards 2010 Pre-Show and was joined by hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh. If you missed that historic and entertaining scene, all you gotta do is scroll down to watch. But first, we’ve got footage of Cali Swag’s meet and greet with [...]
Grammy Nominated Pop & R&B Divas En Vogue to Headline Free Concert in Philadelphia Titled Global Fusion Festival Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:00AMPHILADELPHIA----En Vogue, the popular R&B vocal quartet that won more MTV Music Awards through 2008 than any female group in MTV history, will headline the 4th Annual Global Fusion Festival on Saturday, July 17, 2010.
Fantasia's 'Bittersweet' video: Her best? Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:09PMBy Michael Slezak Michael Slezak will answer that one for you: Yes, it is! Do you think ''Idol'' champ has a crossover hit here?
Photo: Oh My Goodness, It’s Omarosa and Lenny Green Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:51AM*Infamous reality queen Omarosa left no stone unturned while promoting her brand new reality television show, “Donald J. Trump Presents the Ultimate Merger,” which airs Thursdays on TV One at 9pm Eastern. On the reality dating series, Lady O tries to find a mate. One of her recent stops was a visit to Lenny Green, [...]
Photo: Two Music Vets and a Newbie Visit Radio’s Lenny Green Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5:36AM*Three outstanding vocalists, who are now labelmates, recently visited Lenny Green at his syndicated radio show, KISSing After Dark, which broadcasts from Emmis Studios in New York City. All signed to Destin2b1 Records, Lenny caught up with Grammy nominated vocalist Trey Lorenz, whose next solo CD will be gospel/inspirational; Wayne Starks, an up-and-coming young gospel [...]
July 4th ‘Pardon’ Rally set for Jack Johnson Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:36AM*Fans of late heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson will rally in Nevada this weekend hoping to stimulate a posthumous presidential pardon for the fighter. [See promo clip below.] On July 4, 1910, Johnson defeated “Great White Hope” Jim Jeffries in Reno in what was billed as the “Fight of the Century.” [See second clip below.] [...]
New Roots CD its best in a decade Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMIt's been nearly two decades since the Roots hit the Philly scene, smartly latching onto the alternative-music spirit of the '90s to help spur the burgeoning world of backpack rap.
SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR VH1'S 'YOU'RE CUT OFF!', 'BEHIND THE MUSIC' AND 'DAD CAMP' Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:02AMBeginning next week, "Dad Camp" heads to Wednesdays while "You're Cut Off!" moves to Mondays.
Brandy to Sign With Def Jam? Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:34AMFiled under: Soul/R'n'B , R'n'B News The rumor mill is spinning with reports that R&B-mainstay Brandy is in the process of inking a deal with Def Jam. If true, the news would put Brandy head-to-head with other pop sensations on the historic hip-hop label such as Rihanna , Mariah Carey , Ne-Yo and Kanye West . The speculation stems from a radio interview with The-Dream that took place last week ...
Navigating the African American Heritage Festival Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 10:39AMAmong the acts making a joyful noise at this weekend's African American Heritage Festival is a choir consisting of workers from a corporation known for its department stores. The Sears Holdings Associate Gospel Choir, a collection of employees from the chain's corporate headquarters in suburban Chicago, is one of the many attractions at this year's ninth annual celebration of culture, arts and ...
Navigating the African American Heritage Festival Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 7:54AMAmong the acts making a joyful noise at this weekend's African American Heritage Festival is a choir consisting of workers from a corporation known for its department stores.
(Video) Trey Songz and Drake Are Some Freaks In Boston… Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 5:01PMTrey Songz and Drake were wildin’ out at...Read more
From Renaissance man to 'The Bachelorette' and good books Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 1:13AMNever have I seen a celebrity with a more eclectic resume than James Franco.
LOCAL MUSIC ISSUE Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 2:13PMLOCAL MUSIC ISSUE
Local Music Issue Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 2:13PMLocal Music Issue
ARTISTS JOIN THE 7TH ANNUAL '2010 VH1 HIP HOP HONORS: THE DIRTY SOUTH' CELEBRATION PREMIERING ON MONDAY, JUNE 7 AT 9 ... Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 12:45PMAsher Roth, Bow Wow, Brandy, Diddy, DJ Kid Capri, Drake, Fabolous, Geto Boys, Jonah Hill, Keri Hilson, Khujo Goodie, Lauren London, Romeo, Ray J, Silkk the Shocker and T.I. are among those set to appear.
VH1'S 'BRANDY & RAY J: A FAMILY BUSINESS,' 'BASKETBALL WIVES' AND 'WHAT CHILLI WANTS' RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASONS Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 10:30AMPlus: "Basketball Wives: The Reunion" is set for Sunday, June 20 at 10:00/9:00c.
VH1's 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,' 'Basketball Wives' and 'What Chilli Wants' Renewed for Second Seasons Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 5:08AM"Basketball Wives" and "What Chilli Wants" Season One Finales Premiere Sunday, May 30th read more
VH1's 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,' 'Basketball Wives' and 'What Chilli Wants' Renewed for Second Seasons Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 5:00AMVH1 announced today that its latest hit series "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business," "Basketball Wives" and "What Chilli Wants" have all been picked up for second seasons. Â Closing out their first seasons, "Basketball Wives" and "What Chilli Wants" finale on Sunday, May 30th at 10PM* and 10:30PM* respectively. Â "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business" will finale on Sunday, June 27 at 9PM*.
Janelle Monáe Is Everywhere as Critically Acclaimed Debut Album Arrives; Grammy-Nominated Artist Set for Network TV ... Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:50PMWondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has slated a busy schedule surrounding today's release of her eagerly awaited debut album. "The ArchAndroid" is available now in stores and at all DSPs. read more
Janelle Monáe Is Everywhere as Critically Acclaimed Debut Album Arrives; Grammy-Nominated Artist Set for Network TV ... Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:46PMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 18, 2010) - Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has slated a busy schedule surrounding today's release of her eagerly awaited debut album. "The ArchAndroid" is available now in stores and at all DSPs.
Janelle Monáe Is Everywhere as Critically Acclaimed Debut Album Arrives; Grammy-Nominated Artist Set for Network TV ... Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:38PMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 05/18/10) - Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Mone has slated a busy schedule surrounding today's release of her eagerly awaited debut album. "The ArchAndroid" is available now in stores and at all DSPs. The album includes the acclaimed first single, "Tightrope (Feat. Big Boi)," which was hailed by Pitchfork as "a star performance all around" in ...
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) ANNOUNCES 2010-2011 DEVELOPMENT SLATE Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMSaid offerings include projects from Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz, Nick Swardson, Denis Leary, Norm Macdonald, JB Smoove, Jon Benjamin, Patrice Oneal and Nick Kroll.
V Vintage: Michael Jackson 2001 Interview Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 7:47PMVIBE: How does it feel to be re-entering the market and competing in sales with likes of ‘N Sync and Britney, kids who were being born at the height of your fame?
Back For More: Fantasia's Reality Show Renewed Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 7:38AMFiled under: Music , Television Season two 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino is getting a second season for her VH1 reality series 'Fantasia For Real.' The show debuted to stellar ratings on Jan. 11, 2010 and now VH1 is planning to rollout a new season of the docu-series later this year. ' Fantasia For Real ' shows the 25-year-old singer working towards not being the bread winner for her ...
Critics' Picks Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 5:58PMEach member of Kentucky Thunder — Etta Britt, Vickie Carrico, Sheila Lawrence and Jonell Mosser — is a formidable vocalist and bandleader who can pack clubs and raise roofs on their own.
Joyful Sounds: Gospel Across America Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:39PMIn Joyful Sounds: Gospel Across America , the Kennedy Center presents acclaimed American gospel artists—from established traditional artists to contemporary rising stars during a week of both ticketed and free performances April 1825.
On TV One's 'Unsung,' singer Stacy Lattisaw gets a second life Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMStacy Lattisaw guesses that more than a decade had elapsed between her last television interview and the ones she taped for an episode next month of TV One's music biography series, "Unsung." Lattisaw, a Southeast Washington native whose 1980 singles "Dynamite!" and "Let Me Be Your Angel" made her a star at age 14, abruptly ditched her music career for the quiet life in Prince George's County in ...
Mike Ragogna: This Charming Life: A Conversation with Joan Armatrading, Plus Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back Review ... Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 1:29AMJoan Armatrading's music covers a wide range of genres that include jazz, folk, rock, and pop. But it was her 2007 album, Into The...
Grace Potter plays Snowmass Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 3:11AMSNOWMASS VILLAGE - Grace Potter talks like a direct punch - fast, hard, no nonsense, no room for worrying how her words might be interpreted. When she reveals the subject matter of her recent song, "Paris" - "It's pretty clear it's about having sex, and nothing else," she said - it doesn't come off as calculated or affected. It's just Grace Potter. Early in her musical career, such an ...
MURPHY’S LAW: ‘Beyoncé Is The New MJ…Is Questlove Nuts? Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 12:45PMAt a moment when virtually everyone is debating the pros and cons of a Tiger Woods Masters comeback , the Roots’ opinionated bandleader and drummer Questlove drops a little something to make the Net go crazy.