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SWV is making a comeback! The sisters with voices have released the cover art for their new single “Cosign.” Coco, Taj and Lelee recently signed a deal with Mass Appeal Entertainment and E1 Entertainment and are also looking at a reality show. This will be the girls first single in 15 years! Which Artist Made […]

Thanks to Hollywood Stylz Unisex, there has been a hair/fashion show added to the New Years Extravaganza at the RBC Center. If you are interested in modeling in this show, reply to this post with an email address.

The Florida Family Association, a Tampa Bay group feels that it is and has led a campaign urging companies to pull ads on “All-American Muslim.” The FFA contends that 65 of 67 companies it has targeted have pulled their ads, including Bank of America, the Campbell Soup Co., Dell, Estee Lauder, General Motors, Goodyear, Green […]

Last night (December 11th) at Christmas in Washington 2011, President Barack Obama joined his family and celebrities like Justin Bieber and Jennifer Hudson for a Christmas song. The event took place at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Here’s the video of the celebrity-filled stage. RELATED POSTS: Jay-Z, Will Smith & More Attend Heavy […]

Over the weekend rapper Canibus added J.Cole to the  list of MCs he’s had issue with over the years. What made this latest assault so bizarre is that J. Cole has publicly stated that Canibus is one of his favorite MCs and biggest influences, even playing his music at his shows. Well, it seems that […]

One of the most competitive categories in the first annual Digital Gospel Music Awards, presented by Elev8, is undoubtedly Best Male Gospel Artist. Congratulations go out to all of the nominees, but LeCrae dominated the competition and pulled in 33% (746 votes) of the 2,225 votes cast in this category. Kirk Franklin was the runner-up with […]

Oprah Winfrey, speaking openly about the spiritual aspects that help drive her career, told Dr. Mehmet Oz during a recent appearance on his show that she has found that, at the current stage in her life, “everything is about moving closer to that which is God.” In the last few weeks Oprah has been seen […]

Forget all the rumors about the end of Will Smith’s marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, because the 3rd edition of his hit franchise Men In Black 3 is coming out in 2012! The official release date is May 25th, and Smith will be reunited with Tommy Lee Jones. Find out more about Men In Black […]

Saturday December 31st, 2011 SE7EN Production | Radio One | BD Ent | Private NC Presents… North Carolina’s OFFICIAL NYE EXTRAVAGANZA 2012 RBC Center Coliseum 1400 Edwards Mill Road | Raleigh, NC Hosted By: K97.5 & Fox 50:Brian Dawson | 7: Ron-te | K97.5: J. Breezy | 7: JFlexx | K97.5: Nikki Nikole Foxy 107: […]

Willow Smith & Boys & Girls Club Go Shopping SHOWTIME SAYS… Young Willow Smith is getting her philanthropy on already. Willow took members of a Boys and Girls Club on a shopping spree at her favorite store Target recently. Check out the video as the kids race around the store and pick up all kinds […]

Cheryl Fortune, the First Lady of FIYA, showed her support for her husband James Fortune‘s upcoming album Identity by singing “What If.” The song will be featured on James Fortune & FIYA’s new project, which will be available on January 17th. In addition to singing with FIYA, Cheryl is a respected singer on her own, […]

Tyler Perry may have competition in the Gospel comedy arena when Vickie Winans premieres her self-titled show on the Word network. The funny singer will sport a fat suit to play a character, and at first glance it’s reminiscent of Tyler Perry’s Madea. Check out this sneak peek of “The Vickie Winans Show” in this […]