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Jay-Z Surprises His New Roc Nation Sports Signee, Skylar Diggins With A New Benz — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:51:55 +0000

I guess it’s safe to say that WNBA baller Skylar Diggins is having a good year. So far, she’s signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports, was the third overall WNBA draft pick and got the ultimate graduation present, a new Mercedez Benz. Not to shabby. As Jay-Z is busy solidifying his image as a sports agent, [...]

Eve Drops Her New Album Today — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:03:20 +0000

It’s been a minute since we heard something new from former lady Ruff Ryder Eve, but that’s about to change. Eve hasn’t had something on the radio since her 2007 hit “Tambourine” or dropped an album since 2002, and that’s mainly because of issues with her former labels Interscope and EMI. However, label issues are [...]

Check Out the Latest Mixtape Hosted by Your Favorite Kynnfolk [EXPLICIT]

Kynnfolk — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:24:38 +0000

Greetings www.107Jamz.com listeners and viewers! It’s your favorite KYNNFOLK(yes, all caps mean I’m yelling at you). I’m a proud member of the WorldWide Fleet Djs crew. We have Djs, models, artist, and more from all over the world. Many of us collaborate on different projects and I had the opportunity to host this particular project. FLEET [...]

Man Files A Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson's Estate Claiming The King Of Pop Molested Him For Years — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:44:36 +0000

Believe it or not a choreographer by the name of Wade Robson has filed a lawsuit against Michael Jackson’s estate, claiming the late King of Pop molested him for years. In a story released by TMZ Robson allegedly experienced sexual abuse at the hands of MJ from the age of 7 to 14. Last week [...]

Wyclef Jeans Yéle Hati Under Fire Again — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:12:16 +0000

Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Haiti foundation is the focus of a lawsuit filed by a consulting firm that claims never got paid. HVC Global Hospitality Services provided job training for 120 students in May of 2011, and accused Yéle of walking out on a $108,972 bill. Ever since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake ravaged Haiti in 2010. Wyclef has been [...]

New Richard Pryor Documentary Coming To Showtime — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:40:38 +0000

If you are a fan of Eddie Murphy, Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps or Kevin Hart there’s one man who deserves credit for being their inspiration. Nine times out of ten, the legendary Richard Pryor is probably your favorite comedian’s…favorite comedian. Epps, along with Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, [...]

Former Security Guard Says Universal Music Group's West Coast Office Is A Drug Hotspot — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:40:11 +0000

A former security guard claims the Santa Monica, CA complex of Universal Music Publishing Group was allowing open drug use by celebs and employees. This can’t be good. According to court docs filed on Tuesday by a former security guard, Universal Music Publishing Group’s West Coast office has been “infiltrated with pervasive drug use where [...]

Bow Wow Sued For $80,000 Dollars — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:40:12 +0000

These days things are going extremely well for Bow Wow. He’s signed to Cash Money, one of the most popular labels in the industry right now, he’s hosting one of the most popular countdown shows on TV, 106 & Park. It’s been a good year for the YMCMB MC, plus he just dropped his new [...]

Tamar And Vince Are Having A Baby – Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:40:39 +0000

Stop the press! Tamar Braxton is having a baby.com. Hello! I couldn’t be happier for Ta-Ta and her loving husband Vince. Who knew? They had been talking about it for a while on both their shows, Braxton Family Values and Tamar and Vince, however it’s still a surprise. Here’s how she dropped the bomb! Appearing [...]

Hollywood Stylist Gets 39 Years For Murdering His Partner — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:40:37 +0000

Herbert Van Stephens was a well known fashion designer to the stars and one of his most notable clients, was Oprah Winfrey. Stephens spent decades styling the biggest names in Hollywood, however the only thing he’ll be styling from here on out is a prison jumpsuit. The 53-year-old costume and wardrobe designer had a open [...]

Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly Turns Lake Charles Out [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:52:53 +0000

If you were unable to make the Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly concert Sunday….you missed a good one. I’ve seen Maze at least 10 times and I’m already looking forward to seeing them again. The music is so captivating and soul stirring, all you want to do is dance. Last night, just like any other time, [...]

Don't Miss CeeLo Green Live In Vegas This Month — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:40:17 +0000

Plan on being in Las Vegas anytime soon? For the next 6 weeks the one and only CeeLo Green will be live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino showcasing his alter ego “Loberace”. If there’s one thing CeeLo can do, is put on a show and that’s exactly what you can expect to get if [...]

Bobby Brown Pleads No Contest, While His Brother Tommy Gets Arrested — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:40:31 +0000

Sadly Bobby Brown is really having tough time. Though he’s had his share of legal problems in the past. Up until Whitney died, Bobby had pretty much kept himself outta trouble. However, since Whitney’s death he’s been charged with two DUI’s. In previous interviews, Bobby has admitted that alcohol has always been a problem for [...]

Diddy's Got A New Drink! — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:40:04 +0000

If anybody can sell something, Diddy can. Just ask the CEO of Ciroc. There is no denying it. If you are a business owner and you don’t advertise with the Urban market, you are truly missing out. At the end of the day, it’s not what you listen to, rather what your costumers do. Hip-Hop [...]

Music Loses Two Legends In One Week — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:40:31 +0000

Family and fans alike mourn the lose of two legends in the music world, Otis “Damon” Harris of The Temptations and Cleotha Staples of The Staple Singers. Cleotha Staples, was one of the founding members of The Staples Singers. She died on February 21 in Chicago at the age of 78, after battleing Alzheimer’s disease [...]

2 Chainz Arrested In Maryland — Tha Wire (VIDEO)

Gina Cook — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:40:39 +0000

Up until now, 2 Chainz has managed to stay out of the news. However, he was arrested recently in Maryland and from the looks of things the police enjoyed his company. Things have been going pretty good for 2 Chainz, he’s been nailing all kinds of awards, touring and recently dropped his debut album “Based [...]

Lil Wayne Under Fire For Disrespectful Emmett Till Lyric — Tha Wire

Gina Cook — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:00:04 +0000

There’s some things you just shouldn’t say and unfortunately, Lil Wayne is learning that the hard way. He hooked-up with Future for the remix of ‘Karate Chop’ and made a disrespectful Emmett Till comment and Tills family is speaking out. So what’s the big deal? Emmett was a child when he was brutally murdered. His [...]

NBA All-Star Weekend — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:40:12 +0000

The NBA All-Star weekend officially kicks off in Houston, Texas in a couple of days. The party get jumping with the Sprint All-Star Celebrity Game. Suiting up will be Common, Kevin Hart, NBA legend Mutombo, actor Josh Hutcherson, Olympic track star Usain Bolt, Nick Cannon, Trey Songz and Neyo just to name a few. For [...]

Rick Ross Steps Up His Security- Will It Be Enough To Save His Life? — Tha Wire [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:40:23 +0000

Rick Ross got the worst birthday present ever this past Monday, as he almost lost his life in a drive-by shooting. Theirs no doubt the rapper was getting a very serious warning. Problem is, it may not be his last. It’s no secret that he’s received several death threats in regard to him using the [...]

New Orleans Bounce Music- See And Hear What It's All About [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:30:39 +0000

Think you know what New Orleans bounce music is all about? Listen the Mannie Fresh explain why this music belongs to Louisiana. What the documentary here.