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The California Music Festival and AIDS Walk

Los Angeles, CA– The California Music Festival and AIDS Walk, presented by K-EARTH 101, will take place on Sunday, May 20th from 2:00 to 9:00 pm in Griffith Park and at The Greek Theatre. The family-fun event will be hosted by NBA Legend, 2-Time Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Motivational Speaker Earvin “Magic” Johnson. [...]

Jacksons to Record New Album Following Summer Tour

LOS ANGELES, CA- After the Jacksons wrap their Unity Tour this summer, the siblings are planning a return to the studio to record their first studio album since 1989′s “2300 Jackson Street,” eldest brother Jackie tells Billboard.com. “That’s what we gotta do, right after the tour, we’re gonna go back into the studio and start [...]

‘Basketball Wives’ Producers May Sue Jennifer Williams; Star Jones Launches Boycott

Miami, FL– The producers of VH1 reality TV show “Basketball Wives” are reportedly plotting to sue one of the show’s cast members after she filed a lawsuit following a physical altercation. Jennifer Williams recently filed a lawsuit against a Harlem resident know as Nia Cooks after she was viciously attacked while filming a segment, and [...]

Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul Announces New Possible Pick to Play Her in her Upcoming Film

New York, NY– Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Aretha Franklin sees Audra McDonald as a strong contender to play the Queen of Soul in an upcoming film. During a recent visit to New York City, Franklin attended Broadway’s Porgy and Bess. It was Franklin’s first time seeing McDonald’s on the Great White Way. She was very impressed [...]

Hip Hop’s Influence on the 1992 Civil Unrest

INGLEWOOD, CA–Continuing its coverage and commemoration of the 1992 civil unrest, West Coast rappers and music veterans discussed the influence of gangsta rap on the 1992 civil unrest Wednesday, April 25 on KJLH-FM’s Front Page show. Show participants included Compton rapper DJ Quik, Blood & Crips Bangin on Wax album legend Big Wy, Grammy-nominated rapper [...]

WealthTV Premieres “Insider’s Look” With Ray J

San Diego, CA– WealthTV, cable television’s premier lifestyle and entertainment network, debut a new series giving an “insider’s look” at the world’s most captivating celebrities, politicians and entrepreneurs. The premiere episode will take viewers behind the life of headline grabbing celebrity Ray J as Insider’s Look captures the true essence of this sometimes controversial and [...]

Tamera Mowry-Housley is Pregnant

LOS ANGELES, CA- Just a bit under a year after her sister gave birth, Tamera Mowry-Housley is pregnant and she and her husband Adam are more than excited, calling it a miracle. “Adam and I are excited about having a baby and the blessing that he or she will bring to our lives and to [...]

Les Misérables Coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Costa Mesa, CA– Cameron Mackintosh’s New 25th Anniversary Production of Les Misérables performances coming in June. The all-new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The New York Times calls this Les Misérables “an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” The London [...]

BET to Face Tough Competition from New Black Networks

ATLANTA, GA- With the host of African American television networks set to broadcast in the upcoming months, African American TV viewers will soon find themselves with a host of new programming to watch. Good news for the viewers, but bad news for Viacom’s BET, which has had a monopoly on African American TV programming for [...]

Singer/Songwriter Monica Debuts New Album and Dishes on Career

LOS ANGELES, CA- Monica has been plastered all over the media lately, and for good reason. The singer has been busy, with her marriage, appearances, and of course her seventh studio album, “New Life.” The instant hit made it to stores Tuesday and it includes the long awaited duet with now good friend Brandy, “It [...]