Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Rap icon Kurtis Blow, most famous for his hit “The Breaks,” is set to co-host the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards (HHHOF) in June. This will be the first broadcast of the awards show since it aired in national and international syndication. It will also appear on the BET Cable Network.  This year’s show, which […]

After dominating radio waves, the big screen and the fashion world, Beyoncé has laid her stake in the perfume industry, releasing her signature scent, Heat, to the masses. In just over one month, the perfume, which comes in a sloping crimson-colored bottle with gold accents, has reached sales exceeding $3 million, according to BlackAmericaWeb.com. In […]

According to The Associated Press, 51-year-old music icon Prince is facing a number of financial woes, including unpaid taxes in his home state, Minnesota, and a whopping fine from Irish concert promoters for skipping out on a concert. The report shows that Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, is listed on the Carver County, Minn., tax […]

Known for her deep, soul-searching lyrics and guitar-laden hits, Grammy-nominated singer India.Arie has based her career on socially conscious, uplifting music. In several postings on her Twitter page, the Atlanta-based singer slammed Lady Gaga, a flamboyant pop star, for her latest video for “Telephone,” which also features Beyoncé. “I agree gaga is being her image […]

The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) is celebrating 25 years of artistic ingenuity and innovation with the 25th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, the highest honor conferred by the District of Columbia in recognition of artistic excellence and service. This year, 33 finalists, whose talents span the artistic gamut, have been recognized for […]

R&B singer/songwriter Lyfe Jennings visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s Richard England Clubhouse No. 14 on March 25. The Ohio native spoke to local teens about his experience growing up in the inner city and his incarceration at 14. While spending 10 years in jail for arson, Jennings perfected his craft and […]

According to The Associated Press, protestors outraged at news of a concert by R&B singer Akon hurled stones at Sri Lankan broadcast headquarters. Four workers were injured and the building was damaged. Police spokesman Prishantha Jayakody said the group of protestors were taken into custody after throwing rocks at the Majaraja Organization, who is sponsoring […]

Celebrated author Walter Mosley’s latest book, Known to Evil, continues the saga of Leonid “LT” McGill as he tries to “find the off-ramp to redemption from the dark highway I was on.” Full of page-turning drama and unexpected twists, Known to Evil follows the protagonist as he is confronted with his past transgressions and charged […]

Makeba Riddick, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and vocal producer, has returned to the top of music chart with new collaborations and up-tempo dance tracks. Riddick has worked with leading artists like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez and her latest hits, “Rude Boy” and “Acapella” are quickly burning up music charts. “Acapella,” sung by Kelis, hit […]

Multiple Grammy award-winning vocal group Boyz II Men will set sail with fans Feb. 11-14, 2011, on Carnival Cruise Lines Imagination for “The Love Cruise.” The four-day voyage, which will travel from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, will celebrate the group’s current album Love. Members Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris and Nathan Morris will entertain fans on […]

The biggest moment of actress Mo’Nique’s career could happen at the Academy Awards on March 7, as she is among the nominees for Best Supporting Actress. The Baltimore, Md. native currently hosts “The Monique Show” on BET and is best known for her comedic roles in films such as “Soul Plane,” “Phat Girlz” and “Welcome […]

Although Avatar and The Hurt Locker landed nine Academy Award nominations each, I foresee the former and director James Cameron enjoying a clean sweep. Breaking all box-office records, Avatar is a juggernaut that nobody will be able to stop on Oscar night. This means that The Hurt Locker, which was directed by Cameron’s ex-wife, Kathryn […]