Category: Soul/R & B

Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark

A celebrity family feud is taking place because of a trademark of the family name. According to TMZ, trouble is brewing within The Isley Brothers‘ family after Rudolph Isley accused his more famous brother Ronald Isley of silently obtaining the rights to The Isley Brothers’ trademark without telling him. In doing so, Ronald is the… Continue reading Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark

DJ Khaled Appears With Naomi Campbell in Runway Debut

DJ Khaled Appears With Naomi Campbell in Runway Debut Grammy Award-winning producer DJ Khaled made an appearance at the Hugo Boss spring-summer 2023 fashion show in Miami earlier this week. But, instead of being in the audience, the producer stepped on the runway making his fashion show debut as a walking model. According to Complex,… Continue reading DJ Khaled Appears With Naomi Campbell in Runway Debut

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET With the recent reporting of Paramount possibly fielding offers to buy a majority stake in BET Networks, Tyler Perry‘s name emerged as a potential buyer. After gaining the interest of other Black executives (Byron Allen and Group Black), another Black power player has… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET

MARIAH. – Maybe

MARIAH. continues to break barriers and prove naysayers wrong. Last year, she released her groovy and in-your-face single, “Bizness” to rave reviews and accolades after securing a new record deal with a new record company, University Park Records. She co-directed the music video and received a world premiere from BET SOUL along with on-going rotation… Continue reading MARIAH. – Maybe

India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’

India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’ Last year, in a protest against Spotify, recording artist India.arie removed her music from the streaming platform in part because the company had paid actor turned podcaster Joe Rogan $200 million. More than that, it was also to protest the rate… Continue reading India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’

Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview

Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview Chaka Khan never disappoints whenever she opens her mouth, whether with her singing or her straight talk. She had some candid words for some singers who were listed in a recent list by Rolling Stone. In an exclusive podcast… Continue reading Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview

Jozzy Lands #1 R&B/Soul Album on iTunes with Debut EP

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOVE RECORDS LOVE RECORDS ARTIST JOZZY LANDS #1 R&B/SOUL ALBUM ON ITUNES WITH DEBUT EP “SONGS FOR WOMEN, FREE GAME FOR N****S”   LISTEN TO THE EP HERE Today Multi-platinum songwriter and music visionary Jozzy’s debut EP snagged the top spot on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart. Songs For Women Free Game for N****s, is her… Continue reading Jozzy Lands #1 R&B/Soul Album on iTunes with Debut EP

Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’

Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’ The Recording Academy presented music producer Dr. Dre with the Global Impact Award at the most recent Grammy Awards ceremony. As celebrated as the former N.W.A. member is, there is at least one person who feels… Continue reading Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’

Urban One Inc’s Reach Media Announces Ralph Tresvant as Host of ‘Love and R&B’

Ralph Tresvant

Today, Urban One Inc’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network’s long-running syndicated show “Love and R&B,” heard nightly on all affiliate stations, effective February 13. David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio… Continue reading Urban One Inc’s Reach Media Announces Ralph Tresvant as Host of ‘Love and R&B’

Lola Brooke Will Join A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on Tour

Primed for global impact, Brooklyn M.V.P. and 2023’s artist to watch, Lola Brooke will support multi-platinum chart-topping rap superstar A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on his upcoming international headline tour. This marks her very first international tour, introducing audiences everywhere to her show-stopping stage presence and powerhouse performances. The North American leg kicks off on… Continue reading Lola Brooke Will Join A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on Tour

Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Roc-A-Fella Records, birthed by Damon Dash, Kareem Burks, and Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z became a hot commodity in part because of the marketing, the business, and of course, the artistry of Jay-Z. Dash revealed recently that many years after… Continue reading Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Missy Elliott is First Female Rapper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott is First Female Rapper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Two legendary hip-hop acts have been nominated to be inducted into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that Virginia native, Missy Elliot and New York City’s very own A Tribe… Continue reading Missy Elliott is First Female Rapper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’ Less than a day after appearing on The Sherri Show on Wednesday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has apologized for slighting upcoming Super Bowl halftime performer, Rihanna. The fiery sports announcer went on his personal Instagram page to clarify what he meant when he seemingly… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’

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