Radio One Exclusives
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday (June 29) that affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional. As reported by WRAL, the decision came in two lawsuits challenging the admissions process at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvard University. UNC considered prospective students’ race and socioeconomic status among its factors into admitting […]
Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary released a statement earlier Wednesday letting fans know that Madonna is recovering from an infection. PageSix reported that the singer was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive and intubated in the ICU on Saturday. Oseary said, “On Saturday, June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to […]
And baby makes six for John Legend & Chrissy Teigen! On Wednesday (June 28), the couple announced that they welcomed their 4th child, baby boy Wren Alexander Stephens, on June 19. Teigen broke the news on her Instagram, revealing that they chose surrogacy this time around. https://www.instagram.com/p/CuCsL8bJ0pd/?hl=en As reported by PEOPLE, Teigen gave a shoutout to […]
After over four decades and memorable roles in countless films and shows, Angela Bassett is FINALLY getting her Oscar! Variety confirms that Bassett, along with director Mel Brooks and editor Carol Littleton, will receive an Honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards, held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition, Michelle Satter of the Sundance […]
The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts announced their 46th honoree class in a press release on Thursday, June 22. In a statement, Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said that the honorees each “explored new terrain, stretched artistic boundaries, and most importantly, committed to sharing their gifts with the world.” The five honorees […]
The fearless frontman of "Morris Day & The Time" chats with Karen Clark about what he calls the most memorable moments of his career.
After making the official announcement back in March, the tour dates for the highly-anticipated Tony! Toni! Toné! reunion tour have finally dropped. Raphael Saadiq posted the dates on his Instagram account Tuesday morning (June 20), dubbing the tour a "revisit" rather than a reunion. Either way, it will be the first time that the classic lineup (Saadiq, D’wayne Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley) have performed in this capacity in nearly 30 years.
As the old saying goes, “When you point one finger, there are three fingers pointing back to you.” As previously reported, veteran actor John Amos had to dispute accusations made by his daughter, Shannon Amos, claiming that he fell victim to “elder abuse and financial exploitation” at the hands of an unnamed caregiver. RELATED: [UPDATE] John Amos Denies […]
An autopsy has determined the cause of death for Memphis rapper Lola 'Gangsta Boo' Mitchell.
Music publishers are claiming that the popular social media platform has allowed users to share copyrighted songs without a license.
