By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Gill might be considered an old-school crooner these days, but age has only been a number for the R&B veteran who is still making his presence felt. Gill’s “Soul of a Woman” topped Billboard’s adult R&B songs chart in June and “Perfect” featuring […]
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New Series ‘Snowfall’ ,Co-Created by John Singleton, Tells Birth of Cocaine in Los Angeles
ATLANTA (AP) — Filmmaker John Singleton remembered taking a ride through a section of a south Los Angeles neighborhood seeing security bars on every window and huge metal gates surrounding each home. FILE – In this Feb. 4, 2017 file photo, director John Singleton appears at the 69th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in […]
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TV Drama ‘Greenleaf’ Helps Get Oprah Winfrey’s TV Mojo Back
ATLANTA (AP) — Oprah Winfrey had long been looking for something that would keep OWN viewers from switching to other channels. The answer to her prayers turned out to be a juicy drama series set in a house of worship. FILE – In this June 15, 2016 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at the season […]
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Historic Drama ‘Underground’ Reflects on State of US
ATLANTA (AP) — As “Underground” starts its second season, it remains firmly rooted in history — but it also very much reflects on present-day American issues. This Feb. 2, 2017 photo shows cast members from the TV series, “Underground,” from left, Amirah Vann, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aisha Hinds and Aldis Hodge in Atlanta. The second season […]
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DeVoe: BET Miniseries Tells ‘Authentic’ Story of New Edition
ATLANTA (AP) — New Edition’s ascension to the top of the charts in the 1980s was meteoric. They sold millions, but turmoil was as integral to their story as their hit records. From the departure of Bobby Brown to other internal rifts to financial difficulties, the drama involving New Edition is as legendary as the […]
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Snoop Dogg Honored in Politically Charged BET Hip-Hop Awards
ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg said he initially felt misunderstood at the beginning of his rap career that ended up turning into a legendary one while accepting his “I Am Hip Hop” honor during a politically-charged BET Hip-Hop Awards show near Atlanta. Snoop Dogg, left, is greeted by Kendrick Lamar, right, as Lamar presents him […]
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Kendrick Lamar Says Taylor Swift’s Remarks Help Himself, Hip-Hop
ATLANTA (AP) — Kendrick Lamar appreciated Taylor Swift for paying homage to his music in a recent interview. Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs. Lamar said Saturday night Sept. 13, 2014 he was grateful to hear about Swift knowing the words to his lyrics and putting her in a great mood. Lamar was grateful to hear […]
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Jay Z Opens 40/40 Club at Atlanta Airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Jay Z brought his 40/40 Club to the world’s busiest airport on Wednesday, with the opening the swanky bar’s third location. 40/40 is open to ticketed passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to spokeswoman Victoria Hong of Delaware North Companies, which partners with the rap mogul. The sports bar is in […]
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Kenya Moore Says She May Not Return to ‘Housewives
ATLANTA (AP) — Kenya Moore says she’s seriously considering leaving “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after her televised brawl with co-star Porsha Williams. “We all agree that we don’t condone violence,” Moore said in an interview on Monday. “We’ve become angry with each other, we’ve threatened each other and gone to the edge. But at […]
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Whitney Houston’s Daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Gets Married
ATLANTA (AP) — Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, has tied the knot with her friend Nick Gordon. A representative for the family confirmed Friday that the 20-year-old Brown married Gordon. But the rep did not know where or when the marriage took place. Brown tweeted about her marriage Thursday, posting a photo of the […]
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Kendrick Lamar Nominated for 14 BET Hip-Hop AwardsSnoop to Host
ATLANTA (AP) — Kendrick Lamar made a splash with his major label debut. He recently called out some of rap’s best by name, warning them about his aim for hip-hop’s top spot on Big Sean’s “Control.” Now, BET is taking notice. In a statement to The Associated Press, the network said Thursday that Lamar received […]
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Chris Kelly Remembered at Atlanta Funeral
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Smith remembered his Kris Kross hip-hop partner Chris Kelly Thursday as a true friend who he’s sure is in heaven now. Smith struggled to blurt out words at the pulpit of Jackson Baptist Memorial Church at Kelly’s funeral attended by some 300 friends, family and fellow entertainers The 34-year-old Kelly, who […]