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Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice’s legal fight has now focused on the video from the media rumor outlet TMZ. Rice attorney’s claim the clip in an Atlantic City casino elevator was a doctored version. According to an ESPN report, Rice’s side is expected to argue that the NFL suspended the former Baltimore Ravens running back indefinitely […]

Beyoncé and Jay Z took over HBO over the weekend to show their amazing “On the Run” tour special. The concerts took place on September 12 and 13 at Paris’ France, where the superstar couple performed to a sold-out crowd of 160,000. Jonas Åkerlund directed the nearly three-hour spectacular, which featured music’s king and queen at […]

According to MarketWatch.com, Apple Inc. has said it sold 10 million of its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices over their first weekend in stores. Last week, the company said it received more than four million pre-orders of the phones during the first 24 hours, which the company declares a record. The number […]

This past May, the YMCMB Princess asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed against her where her former wig designer was demanding $30 million for dissolved reality TV plans. Yesterday Nicki Minaj got her wish. U.S. District Judge Harold Murphy says the plaintiff, Terrence Davidson failed to state a valid claim against Minaj […]

Snoop stopped by The Queen Latifah Show to discuss a few recent projects for the Doggfather Uncle Snoop is currently prepping to host again this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, GA. He also discussed a upcoming album and collaboration with Pharrell Williams. “There’s a real R&B feel to it. There’s a lot of singing, a […]

Jhené Aiko gave America an acoustic performance on the “Today” show. The L.A. songstress stripped down her single “The Pressure” with some help from her guitarist. Her debut album Souled Out enters the Billboard 200 at No. 3 this week, selling 70,000 copies in its first week. Jhené kicks off the “King of the Fall” tour with The […]

After controversy surrounding the family of the fallen R&B princess and threats of lawsuits, the Lifetime network announced a premiere date for its biopic. Aaliyah: Princess of R&B will air on Saturday, November 15, Lifetime announced today via Twitter. The made-for-TV movie has been marred by controversy since it was announced in June. Zendaya Coleman […]

Ahead of the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend in Atlanta, comes the official lineup for The Cypher. This year’s string of participants merges heavy weights with some fairly new artists. The 2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher participants are Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Sign, Tuki, Berner, Chevy Woods, Lil’ Mama, G. Eazy, Kevin Gates, […]

Chris Brown’s long-awaited sixth album X finally arrived in stores this week. The line of features star appearances from Brandy, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Rick Ross, R.Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and Trey Songz. But how did “X” do with critics? Los Angeles Times: Though it sags toward the end, the long-delayed X contains some of his […]

August Alsina is still hospitalized after collapsing on stage Monday evening during a show in New York. TMZ reported that the New Orleans singer suffered multiple seizures. One of Alsina’s reps explained that he is currently in ICU at a New York City hospital and receiving treatment. According to the rep, doctors did not find any drugs aside […]

Jhené Aiko scores into the top 3 on the Billboard 200 charts this week with her debut Souled Out. Christian rapper Lecrae took the top spot earning his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. Anomaly sold 88,000 copies and it marks the Grammy winner’s sixth No. 1 on the Gospel Albums chart and his fifth Christian […]

Will K.Dot deliver? Kendrick Lamar readies his highly-anticipated follow-up to his 2012 debut good kid, m.A.A.d city in the fall and it promises to be worth the wait. The project has been a well-kept secret, but Kendrick decided to talk about his sophomore album with Rolling Stone, which picks up where he left off. “There was a […]