Lauryn Hill sentenced to three months in jail

Ludacris was not lying in the track “Large Amounts” (Red Light District) when he rapped how the IRS will indeed come take what is theirs when and how they want. Their newest victim? Legendary hip-hop artist Lauryn Hill. Ms. Lauryn Hill is facing three months behind bars, followed my three months of house-arrest for failing to …

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Yung Reno talks ‘Long Live the King’ mixtape

Yung Reno - Long Live the King frontcover

Yung Reno isn’t your typical New York rapper. The Queens-bred artist, born Nicholas Hamilton, manages to incorporate party, gritty and socially conscious themes into one sound. The ability could in part be a result of the diversity that surrounds the very confident young man who set off for Washington, D.C. back in 2007 to attend …

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Papoose & Remy Ma release ‘What’s My Name’

“What’s My Name” is a new track off Papoose‘s upcoming album The Nacirema Dream and features his no. 1 lady, Remy Ma. Tight! because Remy Ma is still in prison, by the way. But anywho, the gangsta lovebirds belt their hiphop duet over a sample of The O’Jays‘ “For the Love of Money.” Take a listen:

Rihanna launches River Island clothing line in London

Rihanna took to Instagram last night (March 4) to timeline the launch of her clothing line with River Island. It was at a flagship River Island store in London where the 25-year-old stopped by to greet hundreds of fans ready to get their hands on her collection. “My first collection launched today and its [sic] the …

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Jhene Aiko – ‘Burning Man (3:16pm)’

Bobby Rogers, co-founder of The Miracles, dies at 73

Bobby Rogers, a co-founding/original member of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, died on Sunday (March 3) in his Southfield, Mich. home. The Motown legend was 73-year-old. ALIYA’S 2 CENTS: Sometimes when I listen to oldies, I picture what it would be like to grow up in the 60s and 70s. My grandparents and mother played …

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Rihanna releases rehearsal video for ‘Diamonds’ world tour

Rihanna Diamonds World Tour

Rihanna may soon be coming to a city near you! With just four days left before the kick off to her ‘Diamonds’ world tour, the Bajan beauty gives us a sneak peek into what to expect for the live show. Check out the rehearsals for the tour’s ”Pour It Up” set: Mar. 8 Buffalo, NY First …

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VIDEO: Brianna Perry – ’9′

Carol City, Florida’s own Brianna Perry is gearing up to release a mixtape she’s titled Symphony No. 9: The B Collection, and her latest “9″ track gives us a glimpse into the theme. In the success-declaring song, Bri Perry raps of “blocking out” the nonbelievers. The idea was confirmed in today’s release of the visuals for …

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Behind the Scenes: Kelly Rowland in ‘Kisses Down Low’

Kelly Rowland gets fun and flirty for a music video in the pipeline for her latest single, “Kisses Down Low.” The song comes from her upcoming album Talk A Good Game.  Sneak peek of the visual’s here! Enjoy…

The 2013 Oscars: Best and Worst Dressed

The Oscars recognizes the year’s best films, but just like any other major award show, is a fashion show in itself. Below we grade the best and worst dressed. Best Supporting Actress / Best Leading Actress  (left) Anne Hathaway Les Misérables / (right) Jennifer Lawrence Silver Linings Playbook Best Leading Actress nominees (left) Jessica Chastain Zero Dark …

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