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Since the dawning of MTV, music videos have become a main component in the presentation of a new artist. If the song is mediocre, you might be able to have a hit song if the video is on point. The music video has become so important to our culture, models have harnessed their five seconds […]

Platinum Sound producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis has been experiencing a sonic boom. The producer for everyone from Justin Bieber (“U Smile”) and Shakira (“Hips Don’t Lie”)  has had the streets humming along to that infectious bassline on  Dirty Money and Mary J. Blige’s “Someone To Love Me.” In the midst of planning the entertainment for […]

Rihanna, Solange, Keri Hilson and more celebs attended the 5th Annual DKMS Gala last night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Rihanna was awarded for her commitment to the fight against leukemia. She said in a statement, “Anyone can be affected by leukemia. It is the number one disease children in the U.S. […]

Producer Khari “Needlz” Cain was honored at the 28th Annual ASCAP Pop Awards ceremony for his work on Bruno Mars’ Grammy Award-winning smash, “Just The Way You Are.”  After a decade of producing hits for 50 Cent (“Piggy Bank”) Jadakiss (“Letter To B.I.G.”) and Lupe Fiasco (“Hurt Me Soul”) and many other hip-hop staples,  Needlz […]

NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal and girlfriend Hoopz sure do have a crazy workout plan. The couple recently taped a segment for a TV show in Boston and let’s just say these two sure do take things to the extreme. Hoopz reportedly wants to branch out into the health & fitness field. Take a look: Hoopz And […]

Earlier this year, Superstar Beyonce Knowles announced her involvement with First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to stop childhood obesity. Mrs. Obama is currently visiting cities across the country speaking about this epidemic and how we can provide better solutions for families.  Several celebrities and other concerned individuals have donated their time and energy to join […]

Kevin Cossom (@kevincossom) is another artist who started out behind the scenes writing hits for artists like Mary J. Blige, Keri Hilson, R-Kelly and more. Now being signed to super producer Danja’s New Age Rock Stars/JIVE records, Kevin is ready to show the world that he is not just another song writer turned artist but […]

Michael Vick says he wants to be on the cover of “Madden NFL 12”, despite being superstitious. Vick broke his leg in 2003, just days after it was announced he would grace the cover of Madden 04. “I won’t say what kind of superstitions I have, just know I have plenty of them,” Vick told […]

On the 25th of April, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year’s theme “Get Up Go!” — a part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to raise a […]

Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross and Rosario Dawson were spotted on the set of “Project 5” – a Lifetime original movie comprised of 5 short films, one of which Alicia is directing. The five-part film will explore the effect that breast cancer has on people’s lives and Alicia’s segment is titled “Lilli.” According to Lifetime, […]

Beyonce and Jay-Z who have been enjoying some well-deserved down time in Paris, France were spotted gearing up to catch an outbound flight out of the city of love. The “Crazy in Love” singer looked cute and casual as she made her way out of Le Meurice Hotel and headed off to the airport. Take […]

Lil’ Wayne’s record label Young Money boasts talented individuals like Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Mack Maine, Jae Millz,Corey Gunz, Lil’ Twist, Gudda Gudda, Lil’ Chuckee and Shanell aka SNL. While Drake and Nicki Minaj have both released a platinum plus album the rest of the band awaits their chance to shine. Shanell is more than an […]