The Oprah Winfrey Network is seeing a ratings hike thanks in part to the success of Oprah‘s in-depth interview series “Next Chapter”. If you haven’t seen it, the series follows the Queen of Media as she visits some of pop culture’s biggest names and current news makers in their own… Read More →
In one of the most anticipated interviews of late, Rihanna sat down in her native Barbados to share her story with Oprah, on OWN‘s “Next Chapter”. It was by far the most candid interview I’ve ever seen the 24-year-old pop star give… which truly left me with a new found respect… Read More →
It’s been 12 years since D’Angelo has released an album. Yet and still, he is regarded as one of the greatest soul artists of our generation. Born Michael Archer, the Virginia native is a preacher’s son… and grandson. Growing up in the Pentecostal church served as the launching pad for… Read More →
I like T.I… but today, he’s making it really hard for me. After sticking his nose in the beef between his latest protegee Iggy Azalea (the white, Australian-born femcee) and Azaelia Banks another burgeoning female MC from Harlem, he took some heat from a variety of sources, including Banks herself…. Read More →
On this past Sunday, April 1st, I had the opportunity to partake in the 1 year anniversary celebration of the urban political blog MyBlackCoffee.com, and might I say, it was quite the snazzy affair. Held at the world renowned Ensemble Theater in Houston, Texas, the celebration was a perfect mix… Read More →
Rihanna phoned in to Ryan Seacrest‘s LA radio show this morning and finally explained her controversial decision to collaborate with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown on their recent hit single “Birthday Cake (Remix)” Of course, she’s taken a lot of heat for it, but… she couldn’t care less. Here’s what she had… Read More →
Brandy and Monica are busy on the promo trail in support of their reunion duet “It All Belongs To Me.” Today, they stopped by Power 105.1 to chat with New York City’s #1 rated morning show crew, The Breakfast Club for an interview. Of course, Angela Yee, Charlamagne & DJ… Read More →
I’ve always enjoyed watching other people’s creative process. I like to know what drives people to tell their stories, or create their art. It’s inspiring. If you share the same sentiments, you’re in luck. In promotion of her highly anticipated sophomore album The MF Life, Melanie Fiona is giving her… Read More →
Today, in our new artist spotlight, I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a rising MC from Chicago. His name is Rello, and he’s on a mission to inspire his peers and the world with the positive message in his music. Get to know Rello, and you’ll… Read More →
Proving that she is still the media queen, Oprah has nabbed the first interview with Whitney Houston‘s family since her untimely passing last month. As a part of her show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” on OWN, the interview she taped last week in Atlanta with Patricia Houston (Whitney’s former manager &… Read More →
It’s been 6 years since we last heard a full project from Atlanta Hip-Hop duo OutKast. As you can imagine, fans have been clamoring for new material, especially from the ultra-elusive Andre “3000″ Benjamin. In 2011, he answered in the form of a few features… one on Chris Brown‘s Deuces… Read More →
The-Dream gets up close & personal with the ladies in the video that accompanies his new single “ROC”. The track is the first offering from Love IV: Diary Of A Madman, which will be in stores by the summer. He’s not reinventing the wheel here, but… it’s still worthy of… Read More →