March 12th – Boogie Down Productions release their fifth album “Live Hardcore Worldwide” on Jive Records, on this day in 1991. The album captured the essence of the live hip-hop show and featured all the BDP classics like “South Bronx”, “Jack Of Spades” and “I’m Still No. 1.”

<center SHOWTIME SAYS… Clifford connects with the newest members of Grand Hustle for this street anthem entitled “Happy Potter”. Tip and the boys from D.O.P.E. get real grimy on this Hit Boy produced track.

SHOWTIME SAYS… Drizzy and Rihanna got close for their video to “Take Care”.  The Yoann Lemoine directed clip will debut soon.

SHOWTIME SAYS… The first lady Michelle Obama is making her return to late night television. Mrs. Obama will be on the Late SHow with David Letterman on March 19. She will be talking about her Joining Forces initiative which supports military families.

Check out Brian Dawson on The BSpot along with Common & 9th Wonder. Also, I got a cameo in this episode.

Women’s Empowerment 2012 will be full of all the biggest stars from Robin Thicke to Anthony Hamilton to Wale and Keynote Speaker, Tyra Banks. Also, in attendance come meet your favorite personalities like Brian Dawson, Nikki Nikole and djing the main stage, Wade Banner. Tickets available through TicketMaster or the RBC Center Box Office!

Get ready for The April Fool’s Day Comedy Jam on Sunday April 1st with Donnell Rawlings, Joe Clair, Comedian Talent, Shawty, A.G. White and Shawn Larkins at The Progress Energy Center! Tickets on sale now at The Progress Energy Center Box Office, Ticketmaster locations or call 1800-745-3000. Peep out a little of what you’re in […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… While down in Charlotte for CIAA last weekend, singer Estelle sat down to answer a few questions.  She talks with Def Pen radio about her biggest disappointments, her favorite song of the moment and more.

Grammy winning singer Usher is refusing to fork $50,000 over to his wife so she can pay legal fees she’s accumulated by fighting the R&B star for custody of their two sons. Usher finds Tameka Raymond’s request ridiculous and counters that his ex-wife constantly defies court orders and files pointless motions, including one where she […]

Make sure you get your tickets for Women’s Empowerment and come check out Raleigh’s own Cardye ripping the stage this Saturday! To get to know him better and take a peek at what you will experience with him this weekend click here…..

One shooting was reported Sunday night just after 8:30 p.m. A man was shot in the leg in the 1400 block of North Hyde Park Avenue, according to Durham police. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, according to Kammie Michael, Durham police spokeswoman. […]

The North Carolina Central University Police Department has received multiple reports of a check fraud scam on campus. Campus police have identified a suspect who has been targeting victims as they walk on or near the campus, but no arrest has been made yet. The woman suspect has been reported to be flagging down her […]