Ruben Studdard’s plans for a nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama may come to a stop after recent tax reports revealed more that $193,000 in unpaid taxes.
According to the state of Alabama liens have been placed on all property belonging to the American Idol winner for the unpaid taxes between 2003 and 2005 which amount to $171, 911 in federal taxes and $21,731 in state income taxes.
Upfront, uncensored, and unstoppable, Sandy Denton better known as Pepa of the Iconic Hip Hop group Salt-N-Pepa is set to bare all in a new book hitting stores this month.
Never at a loss for words, Pepa tells her side of the story in her new book "Let's Talk About Pep." Leaving no stone unturned the Hip Hop pioneer talks for the first time about her troubled childhood, surviving abuse, h ...Read
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on 08/27/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: Hip Hop News, T.I.
Hip Hop Star T.I. established a new record on Billboard's Hot 100 chart this week as his single "Whatever U Want" jumped 70 spots to #1.
According to Billboard News, "Whatever U Want" becomes the chart's biggest jump in history moving from #71 to #1 beating out Rihanna's 53-1 jump with "Take A Bow."
A No. 1 opening on Hot Digital Songs with sales of 205,000 downloads is
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on 08/27/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, R. Kelly
In response to yet another legal issue, R.Kelly says he has nothing to do with a South African woman who reportedly used his name to pull thousands from investors looking to bring the singer to the country.
In a statement released Thursday, the R&B singer/songwriter's publicist wrote: "There is absolutely no truth to the reports that R. Kelly received money
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on 08/27/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, Ray J
It looks like VH1 has picked Ray J to fill the void of the recently wrapped up Flavor of Love series.
According to recent reports, VH1 is looking for "single, beautiful women" who think they can take Ray J, a gossip/tabloid heavy playboy known for his infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian and much-talked-about relationship with Whitney Houston.
In a surprising revelation, Hollywood Actor/singer Terrence Howard says he was inspired to pen a song about spying on his wife.
According to Howard, after the split from his wife of 14 years he stalked her for some time, providing inspiration for what would be a song on his debut album "Shine Through It." "I wrote that song ("No. 1 Fan") as a stalker," said the actor. "It was
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Essence Magazine revealed its final list of 'Do Right Men' this week including Hollywood stars Laman Rucker and Lance Gross; R&B crooner Jaheim; and Atlanta Falcon's fullback Ovie Mughelli.
Chronicling over 30 single black men including businessmen, artists, ballers and everyday heroes, Essence sat each gentleman down to find out why they love black women, what they consider doing rig ...Read
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R&B singer Joe Thomas, also know as Joe has revealed a slate of new tour dates in support of his forthcoming album "New Man" this week. The "Why Just Be Friends" singer has also kicked off an online video contest for fans.
Joe is going to have a busy fall, with an album release set for September 23rd, the R&B crooner has lined up at least ten promotional tour dates, album signings a ...Read
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on 08/26/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, Brandy
R&B singer Brandy says she channeled Will Smith’s blockbuster “I Am Legend” for her new video “Right Here,” her first new music video since 2004's “Who Is She 2 U.”
“The video concept is me crossing over to the other side and coming back into my family's life” says Brandy who recently shot the video for her comeback single “Right Here (Departed).
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on 08/26/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, Jodeci
Jodeci’s K-Ci says JoJo passed out due to a documented medical condition over the weekend, dismissing reports that the singer had passed out due to drug use.
According to an exclusive interview with Hot 97's Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg on Monday, K-Ci repeatedly refuted claims that his brother passed out after smoking cocaine. Calling the rumors false and dropping the F*** bomb on Bill G ...Read
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