Music

Last night at the New York Public Library the MC who became famous for not writing rhymes (even though the late B.I.G was among the first to it) discussed his book of those very verses with Dr. Cornel West. Jay-Z’s book of rhymes, Decoded, is available in stores now and online now and the rapper […]

In the latest episode of “The Spark” Amanda Diva sits down with the legendary Quincy Jones to discuss his tribute CD, Soul Bossa Nostra. Like most of us Ms. Diva was scratching her head at the T-Pain remake of Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T” and we applaud her for respectfully calling him out on it. But Mr. […]

Sony has just issued the first "official" single from the posthumous Michael Jackson album, "Michael," MJ's 2008 duet with Akon, "Hold My Hand."

Today is Rev. Run aka DJ Run aka Joseph Simmons Birthday. The founding member of RUN DMC and one of our favorite TV Dads is 46 years young today.

T.I.'s incarceration is believed to potentially have a rather significant affect on the economy thanks to jobs and other opportunities being lost due to the forced cancellation of his tour.

Two of R&B's greatest: Ron Isley & Aretha Franklin have come together for this remake of "You've Got A Friend." Take a listen!

50 Cent, Akon and Lenny Kravitz will appear on the upcoming Michael Jackson album. 50 appears on "Monster," Akon on "Hold My Hand" and Lenny on "Another Day"

R.Kelly and Ron Isley are back together for the Soul Train Awards.

To celebrate the launch of Microsoft's XBox Kinect, Ne-Yo performed a special set in Times Square, performing cuts from his forthcoming album, Libra Scale.

Cee Lo Green was asked to perform his hit single "F*** You" on "The Colbert Report" but in order to make the song "family friendly" audience, Colbert suggested a lyric change...

Natalie Cole is known for her fabulous voice and her famous father, the legendary Nat King Cole. But the singer is now known for something she never thought she’d ever have to face – she’s a survivor of kidney disease. In her new book, “Love Brought Me Back: A Journey of Loss and Gain,” Cole details just one part of her amazing life story.

Last week DJ Semtex leaked a portion of his interview with Jay-Z where he pretty much shrugged off MC Hammer’s “Better Run Run” diss record and video. He’s continued his overseas tour promoting his book, Decoded, with BBC’s Tim Westwood.