Cabell “Cab” Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was a jazz singer and bandleader. Calloway was born in Rochester, New York, on Christmas Day in 1907. The family relocated to his parents’ hometown, Baltimore, Maryland, in 1918. He was a regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City. For more information about Cab Calloway click […]
Dru Hill is an American singing group founded in Baltimore, Maryland. Dru Hill was most popular during the late 1990s. Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits “In My Bed“, “Never Make a Promise“, and “How Deep Is Your Love“. Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin was the group’s founder; […]
Marion “Suge” Knight, 49, is charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly ran over two people following an argument in Compton last week. One of the victims Carter was killed. If convicted Knight face up to live in prison. The Los Angeles Times reports, The official charges come hours after Knight’s $2.2 million bail […]
Maysa Leak aka Maysa (born August 17, 1966) is an American jazz singer. She is well known and loved by fans of smooth jazz both for her solo projects and for her work with the British band Incognito. I’m honored to have Maysa as a friend! For more information about Maysa Click here
Prime Prep Academy, the school founded by Deion Sanders in 2012 is in danger of losing its charter. According to members of the former administration, the Charter is said to be in a serious financial crisis. According to The Dallas Morning News, it’s not certain if the school can survive until the end of this […]
James Hubert Blake aka Eubie Blake was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Blake was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed byAfrican Americans. Blake’s compositions included such hits as, “Bandana Days”, “Charleston Rag”, “Love Will Find […]
Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone, the legendary funk/soul singer was awarded over 5 million in damages from an attorney and accountant who ripped him off by diverting his funds into their own companies and accounts. Because Stone didn’t get his royalties from 1989 through 2000 it eventually left him homeless. The Los Angeles Superior Court announced the verdict […]
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith born Jada Koren Pinkett; September 18, 1971) is an actress, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman. Her career began in 1990 with a guest appearance in the short-lived sitcom True Colors. She starred in A Different World, Menace II Society, Set It Off,and The Nutty Professor opposite Eddie Murphy. Jada has appeared in more than 20 films including Scream 2, Ali, […]
Stevie J of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” tested positive for cocaine 10 times and is currently in a court-ordered rehab. His wife Joseline Hernandez gave indicated he’ll get out in time for she and “Steebie” to host a special party in Memphis, Tenn. on Feb. 13. Stevie J made headlines at the end […]
Chris Brown postponed his “Between the Sheets” tour after a Los Angeles judge denied his request for a waiver allowing him to travel. Brown violated his probation to stay in Los Angeles County. This caused his probation to be revoked earlier this month. The probation is from his conviction for assaulting Rihanna in 2009. The judge found out […]