The entertainment circle is all a buzz with the news that 44-year-old hip hop executive and pioneer, Chris Lighty has passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Suicide. According to NewsOne, Lighty was the powerhouse behind Violater Records and management and in that position, he guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like 50 Cent, Busta […]
A gray cloud hovers over the Hip Hop world as veterans, musicians and anyone who has been influenced in any way by Chris Lighty, mourn his death. Lighty, 44, was allegedly found in the backyard of his apartment with a semi-automatic firearm and single gunshot wound to the head. His death, while still under investigation, […]
“Love & Hip Hop” star Kimbella Vanderhee have welcomed a little girl named Bella into the world. Kimbella took to twitter to share the pic of the little beauty: It looks like Kimbella and Juelz are back together again as she has posted a few pics of the couple having fun times! Congrats to the […]
Chris Brown has dyed his hair blue and well, I’m not 100% opposed to it. He’s either looking for attention or just making a statement that his hair doesn’t define him. The “Sweet Love” singer Instagrammed this new blue ‘do and I’ve been thinking–blue hair isn’t so bad. Must Read: Frank Ocean To Be ‘SNL’ […]
Various sources have confirmed that pioneering hip-hop executive Chris Lighty has died. The native of the Bronx died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The powerhouse behind Violater Records and management guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott. Lighty began his career working for DJ Red Alert. He […]
Yahoo News’ Washington bureau chief David Chalian was fired on Wednesday after a hot-mic incident during an online broadcast from the GOP convention in Tampa. Media watchdog NewsBusters was first to post audio of the incident. Politico broke the news of his firing. Chalian later apologized for his remarks (UPDATE BELOW).
It’s been a long time coming for R&B songstress Brandy Norwood who reached stardom in the 90s with the release of her self titled debut album–Brandy. Her “girl next door” persona was a welcoming mat for fans and critics; she has sold over 30 million records worldwide and won over 100 awards in her career. […]
Sherman Hemsley who died over a month ago has not been laid to rest as his family fights over his will. The embalmed body of the actor is being kept refrigerated in a funeral home in El Paso, Texas until the local court decides on the validity of his will. Richard Thornton, who claims he […]
(BlackDoctor.org) — What is a man really thinking. For just about forever, women have tried to interpret the male species. While, in theory, every man…
Creative updos are HOT for natural hair this fall. Moving beyond 2-strand twist sets, braid outs, and afro puffs, Design Essentials® educators presented a collection of natural updos at the most recent Bronner Bros. Hair Show that will inspire both professional stylists and do-it-yourself-ers. The right tools, techniques and products are key to achieving stylish […]
Condoleezza Rice has this stigma that follows her around–at least in the minds of black people. She’s that evil black woman that’s turned her back on her people by falling in line under George W. Bush as his Secretary of State. I’m not going to lie, her name usually leaves a sour taste in my […]
Brooke Bailey hasn’t appeared on our TV set as yet, and she is already caught up in some baby daddy drama. The new cast member of “Basketball Wives LA” is dating former Detroit Piston baller Vernon Macklin (another C-lister), who is currently playing overseas and word on the street is he may have gotten one […]
