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12 Lemonade Hacks to Help You Win Summer

Emerald Catron — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:53:01 +0000

Hey, did you notice it's summer outside? It's time to start working on that "beat the heat" thing, and since the neighbors gave us weird looks when we just held a hose over our head during the hottest hour of the day, we're thinking lemonade might be the way to go. Sure a tall glass of classic lemonade sounds good, but why drink that all summer long, when you can add stuff to it like tequila? Or other fruit. But also tequila!

107 JAMZ Playlist — June 2013 Top Songs

Scott Lewis — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:30:30 +0000

Wale holds down the top spot for the second month in a row. Who got kept from the top spot? Where did your favorite fall this month?

Top 10 Andre 3000 Guest Verses

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:37:45 +0000

Andre 3000 is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. As one-half of the legendary rap group OutKast, the Atlanta rhymer is considered one of the best emcees in hip-hop.

Outside of 'Kast, Three Stacks has made hundreds of guest appearances on other artists' s

Top 10 Legendary R&B Singers

Nadine Graham — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:35:46 +0000

The term “legend” is so misused in today’s music industry. One great album does not a legend make. No. Not when there are singers like Aretha Franklin and the Isley Brothers still performing onstage at sold-out venues. Since the origin of R&B there have been two types of legends: those who debuted and were instantly [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Destiny's Child

Emily Tan — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Destiny's Child is one of the biggest girl groups in music history and perhaps deemed as the queens of R&B. Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams are not only known for their effortless harmonies

107 JAMZ Playlist — May 2013 Top Songs

Scott Lewis — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:01:47 +0000

Drake and Rihanna are still at the top of the charts as we head into May -- but we have a new No. 1. Where did your favorite fall this month?

10 Controversial Hip-Hop and R&B Songs

Natelege Whaley — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:21:11 +0000

R&B and hip-hop lyrics have always excited the people -- but not always in a good way. Every once in a while, an artist will release a track that causes an onset of attacks from bloggers, critics and even social justice groups. As a result, the singers or rappers are faced with boycotts and removed from the radio.

Southwest Louisiana Election Ballot for April 6

Scott Lewis — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:10:33 +0000

The polls for Saturday’s election are open till 8 p.m. Make sure you get out and vote — and bring your pictured I.D. Here’s everything you’ll see on Saturday’s ballot: ALLEN PARISH Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 Rodney Botley, D Ricky Mahaffey, O Stephen B. Manuel, D Constable, Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 [...]

107 JAMZ Playlist — April 2013 Top Songs

Scott Lewis — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:26 +0000

Rihanna's at the top of her game a s"Pour It Up" takes the top spot on this month's Top 40.

107 JAMZ Playlist — March 2013 Top Songs

Scott Lewis — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:26:04 +0000

Rihanna's at the top of her game a s"Pour It Up" takes the top spot on this month's Top 40.

Twitter Says Louisiana is the Saddest State in America, Beaumont the Most Bummed Out City

Scott Lewis — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:22:13 +0000

People study the strangest things. For instance, researchers at the University of Vermont grabbed 10 million posts off of Twitter and used that highly scientific data to determine which states in America were the happiest and the saddest. And we get to come in last in yet another list. Well, whaddaya know -- that does make me kind of sad.

25 Artists Who Surprisingly Haven't Won a Grammy

Emily Tan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:01:41 +0000

Winning a Grammy Award is deemed as a major achievement for many music artists. However, as we’ve seen time and time again, selling out shows and topping the Billboard charts doesn’t mean that’s enough to win a golden gramophone or earn a nomination. This is especially true in hip-hop and R&B. We’ve teamed up with [...]

2013 Grammy Awards: Best and Worst Dressed

Emily Tan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:49:42 +0000

The Grammy Awards have always been one of the award shows where fashion is pushed to the limit. From classic and traditional ballgowns to eccentric and sometimes inappropriate clothing, music’s biggest names didn’t hold back when it came to their fashion choices last night at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Here is TheDrop.fm’s list of [...]

How Many Super Bowls Have Been Held in New Orleans? See a Full History of Big Easy Championships

Scott Lewis — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:19:14 +0000

Super Bowl XLVII has already taken over New Orleans, even though the game itself won’t kickoff until Sunday, Feb. 2. But New Orleans is no stranger to Super Bowls, having hosted nine previous ones. This year makes the 10th championship in the Big Easy, tying it with Miami as the city that has hosted the [...]

Best Lake Charles Restaurants for Valentine's Day — Our Top Five

Scott Lewis — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:40:10 +0000

A romantic setting, a wonderful menu, a night out on the town — you can never prepare for Valentine’s Day too early. There’s a lot of great places to take the person you love on love’s holiday, but we have a few recommendations for you, in no particular order. Bon appetit! Harlequin Steaks & Seafood [...]

Sandbags Available in Southwest Louisiana — Bring a Shovel

Scott Lewis — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:12:19 +0000

If you feel you need some sandbags thanks to the crazy rains this week, there are several places around Southwest Louisiana where you can get them — but be warned, for most places, you’ll need to bring your own shovel and prepare to do some labor.Thanks to our friends at KPLC, here’s a list of [...]

The Best of 2012 — Our Most Viewed Stories of the Year

Scott Lewis — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:06:00 +0000

There’s no doubt about it — 2012 was the year of ‘American Idol’ contestant Joshua Ledet. While he didn’t take home the grand prize, Josh inspired all of us, uniting an entire community behind him. But that wasn’t all that happened in 2012 — here’s the Top 15 stories of the year: 15. Joshua Ledet [...]

Fat Joe Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:40:40 +0000

As most people are making plans for the new year, Bronx bred rapper Fat Joe will more than likely be reporting to prison. Following in the footsteps of actor Wesley Snipes, Joe plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion. However as Joe will be going in, Wesley Snipes will be finally getting out. Like [...]

Frank Ocean Reveals His Father Is Trying To Sue Him For A Million Dollars — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:40:04 +0000

Over the last several months Odd Future singing sensation Frank Ocean has sent out a few tweets in regard to his absent father. There’s no doubt that his dad not being a part of his life hurt him deeply. The talented singer openly spoke of his father’s absence prior to this, in his song “There Will [...]

Judge Puts The Breaks On Meek Mill's Plans To Tour — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:36:20 +0000

Back in 2008, rapper Meek Mill was convicted of assault, gun and drug possession. He ended up serving eight months of a 23-month sentence, plus probation. It’s the probation that’s really putting a choke hold on his music career, because there’s this thing called touring that kinda goes hand-in-hand with any successful entertainer. Get the [...]