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Delta Airlines provided travelers on a recent flight to Los Angeles International Airport to some in-flight entertainment courtesy of B.O.B. The Grammy nominee performed his hit single “Airplanes” during the flight.

A woman who believes “luck is preparation meeting opportunity,” Oprah Gail Winfrey has continuously shattered gender and racial barriers in America. Winfrey is the most successful talk show host in American TV history — male or female, Black or white — and the first female African-American billionaire. As one of the most influential women in […]

Via: Hiphopwired.com This is some straight random ridiculousness right here… Red Bull is accused of second degree murder by a Florida resident! Stephen Coffeen says Red Bull, in part, made him do it. The Pinellas County, Florida man said through his attorney that a lethal combo of the energy drink and lack of sleep put […]

1927 – University of Chicago and Harvard University Graduate, Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.

For this edition of our Mixtape Mayhem we hit Mista Commercial- New Era Muzik. This collection features 21 strong songs that cover a large range of topics. Check out the video of my favorite tracks below Xtra (2 Much) – Mr. Commercial, Tigo B. & Blac Boi Rating: 3 Stars Link

Usher paid a touching tribute to his idol Michael Jackson during a recent tour stop in London. The R&B crooner, who has credited the late superstar for being his mentor, did the King of Pop’s signature moonwalk halfway across the stage in the second night of his five night residency at London, England’s O2 Arena; […]

Birdman is playing no games about the Super Bowl! The Cash Money CEO has placed a $1 million dollar bet on the Green Bay Packers to win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, which goes down tonight in Dallas, TX.

Wale announced yesterday that he is signing to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music. The rapper said via Twitter “Wale and ROCNATION still handles business!…Shotout to @Richkleiman” he continued with “The music won’t change…the energy will.Maybach Music” Complex says Rick Ross is in a bidding war with Warner Music Group, Interscope Records, Jay-z’s Roc Nation and Cash […]

1945-Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae star is born in Nine Miles, Saint Ann, Jamaica. He continues to be an internationally recognized musical icon.

The ladies lover, Trey Songz isn’t breaking stride and prepping an album for 2011.The Passion, Pleasure Pain star says “I want to release an album this year. We’re starting in the studio now. I’m always thinking about music. I’m in the studio whenever I can be. I’m not pressed or in a rush to make […]