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Don Cornelius Death Ruled a Suicide
Nearly a week after ‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius was discovered dead of a gunshot wound to the head, the Los Angeles coroner’s office has officially ruled his death a suicide.
Hip-Hop Pioneer Sylvia Robinson Dies at 75
Sylvia Robinson, the singer who rose to prominence as half of the duo Mickey & Sylvia before embarking on a solo career and earning the title the “Mother of Hip-Hop” as a co-founder of the seminal rap label Sugar Hill Records, passed away Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering congestive heart failure.
The New York City native first tasted success with ‘Love Is Strange,’ the Mickey & Sy
Mary J. Blige Returns in November with New Album, ‘My Life II’
There is truly one diva of our generation and that would be Mary J Blige. She has literally conquered basically every chart and has a history of personal scars to show for it. ‘Mary’ collection, Mary J. Blige has released a new album every two years, and she’ll keep that streak alive this fall with the upcoming ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues…Act I.’
For her 10th full-length studio effort, Blig
Jay-Z and Kanye West ‘Otis’ Music Video – A Hip-Hop Joyride With Spike Jonze and Aziz Ansari
What’s the recipe for Jay-Z andKanye West‘s new music video for ‘Otis?’ Two parts successful MCs, one part Hollywood’s most inventive director (Spike Jonze), a dash of comedy’s hottest act (Aziz Ansari) and, of course, the leadoff single from the most highly anticipated hip-hop album of the year.
Sean Kingston Says He’s ‘Coming with Straight Heat’ on His Next Album [VIDEO]
Life-threatening experiences have a way of forcing us to re-assess our priorities and making us realize what’s truly important.
For Sean Kingston, who endured a battery of surgeries after nearly dying in a jetski accident over Memorial Day weekend, what matters most is getting back to his musical roots.
Drake Gets Help from Stevie Wonder on His New Album, ‘Take Care’
‘Take Care’ isn’t just the title of Drake‘s new album — it’s also apparently his philosophy when it comes to lining up guest artists.
During sessions for the upcoming release, due October 24, Drake invited current hitmakers like Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, but he also enlisted the help of a timeless icon whose name might surprise a few fans: Stevie Wonder.
The Roots Hard at Work on New Album, ‘Undun’ [VIDEO]
Between touring, their prolific recording schedule, and their gig as the house band for ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,’ the Roots might be the hardest-working band in show business — and they aren’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Barely a year after the release of their ninth studio album, ‘How I Got Over,’ the Roots are back in the studio, laying down tracks for a new full-length release.
Ludacris Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Mixtape, ‘1.21 Gigawatts’
It’s been 10 years since Ludacris dropped a mixtape, but for fans seeking a new dose of street sounds from the multiplatinum rapper, the wait is almost over.
During a recent interview, Luda revealed the upcoming release of ’1.21 Gigawatts,’ explaining the title by saying “Gigawatts, that equals to a billion watts and so we basically taking it out of control. This whole thing is something you’re go
Beyonce Plans to Release Soul Food Cookbook
Looking for a few new ideas in the kitchen? Soon, you might be able to pick up some tips from Beyoncé.
Britain’s Daily Mirror reports that the pop megastar, apparently inspired by her friend Gwyneth Paltrow’s recently released cookbook, has started making plans to publish one of her own — with a soul food twist.
50 Cent Throws Twitter Tantrum, Threatens to Stop Making Albums
If you’ve been impatiently waiting for 50 Cent’s new album to drop, he feels your pain. In fact, as he demonstrated during a recent Twitter rant, he’s ready to give up on his longtime label, Interscope — and maybe quit making records altogether.
50′s outburst was triggered by Interscope’s decision to delay the long-in-the-works project, which he’s been tinkering with for over a year. “Man I’m not
Pablo Dylan, Bob Dylan’s Teenage Grandson, Is a Rapper – Hear His First Single
If you remember when Bob Dylan’s son Jakob started the Wallflowers, prepare to feel really old, because Bob’s grandson Pablo has just released his musical debut — and he’s a rapper.
That’s right, world — say hello to 15-year-old Pablo Dylan, who lists Eminem as a major influence and calls his famous grandfather “the Jay-Z of his time.” Pablo recently released his first mixtape, ’10 Minutes,’ and i
Jay-Z and Kanye West Announce Fall Tour, Now Call Themselves the ‘Throne’
With the title of their joint album project, Kanye West and Jay-Z warned us to ‘Watch the Throne’ — and now we’ll have an opportunity to do it in person.
The duo, whose work will now be performed under the name the Throne, will release tickets for their fall tour on August 8th — not coincidentally, the same day ‘Watch the Throne’ is scheduled to finally make its iTunes debut.