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When my Senior Editor sent me a text late one night that only read “URGENT!!!” (preceded by two phone calls back to back), I was worried. Then when I responded and she only casually asked me about my plans for the next day, I was confused (and annoyed). It was only then she said, “No, […]

Musiq Soulchild is the ambassador for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise initiative, but he’s doing even more to show his support for breast cancer awareness. Find out how he’s merged his music with this message in TV One and TheUrbanDaily‘s weekly segment “The Playlist.” RELATED POSTS: Musiq Soulchild “Run & […]

Rumors have been swirling that Chris Brown’s girlfriend Karrauche Tran is preggers and now some pictures have surfaced to make us ask, what’s the due dat. Check it out for yourself…

After a short run in television on “Law & Order: LA,” Terrence Howard is making a big return to the big screen this year in “Mandela” and in “Red Tails,” the 2012 film about the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Our sister site KYSDC.com spoke with him about this role, and also spoke with Dr. Roscoe Brown of the […]

Grandmaster Dee of Whodini stopped by the studio Friday before the Soul Picnic Family Reunion and took over the 12 O’Clock Rewind with me.Big shouts to DJ Assassin and DJ Skagg who were in the building! Check him out here: //

The blogosphere was on fire today with the rumor that Chris Brown was going to be a dad. Mediatakeout says Brown and his girlfriend, model Karrauche Tran, are expecting a baby, and claimed to have “EVIDENCE” to back it up. Yours truly didn’t run with this one because I looked at the pic and clearly […]

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It was his 43rd birthday yesterday (September 25th), but Will Smith spent some time with Willow Smith by taking her shopping. Instead of getting her a new outfit or kicks, big Willie took his daughter to Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles. Check out the photos of them out and about at Bossip.com. RELATED POSTS: […]

Jay Z is bringing the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn in a big way. The Nets Co-Owner will headline a 8 concert series during the Arena’s grand opening. And yes New York will now have 2 professional teams………..The Brooklyn Nets! Check out Jay Z speak on the New Brooklyn Nets…. Jay Z: NBA Nets Renamed […]

Chris Brown found himself in a somewhat embarrassing situation during a performance of his hit song ‘Beautiful People’ on his ‘F.A.M.E Tour‘.Breezy was performing on a rain-soaked ramp at his concert last night and while trying to shimmy his way down a wet ramp, he slipped and went SLAM right on his back. But he […]

North Carolina’s own J. Cole Debut CD “Cole World:The Sideline Story”hit stores tomorrow!!! Check out the video for the Itunes bonus track “Daddy’s Little Girl”