Based on the 1943 Broadway musical, Carmen Jones is an updated version of the George Bizet opera “Carmen” in an African-American setting. When director Otto Preminger decided to adapt it for the big screen, his goal was to make a dramatic film with music rather than a conventional film musical. Realizing that movies with an […]
SHOWTIME SAYS… Before the summer has even really gotten started Christian Louboutin is introducing some crazy kicks for the fall/winter. Check out these new kicks the designer has released. These Black and White checkered sneakers come with a little bit of blue to accent the top portion. These will be available on July 29th and […]
SHOWTIME SAYS… Ace Hood’s new CD Blood, Sweat and Tears is coming soon, and here is the art work. But er-rah…Did somebody not tell this young man that this cover had already been done by Mr. Earl Simmons. SPOTTED @ SHOWTIMESAYS.COM
SHOWTIME SAYS… I would usually have some sort of brief synopsis of the episode of VH1’S Single Ladies that I post but ummm…I haven’t even watched it yet. If you didn’t get a chance to see the show you can watch it here…Leave me a comment and let me know where the sex scenes are […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The GE Building (formerly the RCA Bldg) 30 Rockefeller Plaza When: February 4, 1981 What: Performing on Saturday Night Live with musical guest Blondie, the Bronx quintet becomes the first rap act seen on national television. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All […]
Missy Elliott is featured on VH1’s latest Behind The Music episode where they delve deep into her past, exposing how she got signed, how she met Aaliyah and all the drama in-between! The show airs tomorrow night at 10pm on VH1. Missy Elliott Opens Up About Her Battle With Graves Disease FACT OF THE DAY: […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) RUN DMC JMJ Way, Hollis Avenue & 205 St When: August 30, 2009 What: The pioneer rap trio get a street named after them in their neighborhood of Hollis, Queens. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music […]
Diggy Simmons was spotted on the set of his new music video “Copy & Paste.” The young rapper is photoed in a lab connected to a machine by wires. “‘Copy, Paste’ is about just giving an anthem to original people, innovators, people that feel like their style’s been copy, pasted,” Diggy tells Rap-Up.com. This is […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Baltimore School for the Arts. 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5298 When: June 25, 1986 What: In 1986, Afeni Shakur relocated her daughter and son Tupac from Harlem to Baltimore. After two years at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, the late rapper transferred to the Baltimore School […]
Nicki Minaj breathed life to David Guetta’s “Where Them Girls At” with her animated and infectious flow. Bubbles flow through speakers and follow Nicki through a crowded club which causes females to burst out into dance! Flo Rida let’s his swag hang loose by the pool! Mary J. Blige ft. Nicki Minaj “Feel Inside” [NEW […]
New Music from DJ Khaled, “It Ain’t Over Til Its Over” featuring Mary J. Blige, Fabolous and Jadakiss. Mary J. Blige premiered this track during her performance on the 2011 BET Awards this past Sunday. DJ Khaled We The Best Forever hit stores July 19. Check out the audio below! Recent Post: DJ Khaled ft. […]
Today, Detroit rapper Big Sean released his debut album on Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D. Music label. When I listen to Finally Famous, I can’t help but draw comparisons to Drake; both artists are obsessed with fame and women, and their lyrical content reflects that. But unlike Drake’s Thank Me Later, Big Sean’s debut album is markedly […]