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A former Alabama democratic congressman who ran to try to become the state’s first Black governor last year, has come out in support of the state’s new controversial voter ID laws. Artur Davis, who many compared to President Barack Obama and Newark Mayor Cory Booker, came out in support of the state’s controversial law which […]

Arizona police are receiving a flood of tips in the case of a missing 5-year-old from Glendale. Kindergarten student, Jhessye Shockley, was reported missing two weeks ago. RELATED: Eddie Murphy Addresses Controversies RELATED: Family Of Missing Girl Slams Police Calling Lack Of Attention Racism There have been tips coming in all the way from Ohio. […]

This new Mary J. Blige song “Mr. Wrong” featuring Drake has been greatly anticipated, but does it live up to expectations? Take a listen and let us know what you think about it! Should Mary J. Blige Do A Song About This City? RELATED POSTS: Mary J. Blige To Honor Soul Cities For VH1 “Divas” […]

Legendary rapper LL Cool J has been tapped to produce and co-host the 54th Annual Grammy Awards pre-show, which will take place this November. LL will return for the second year as cohost of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!,” which will feature a number of performers and presenters. LL has landed some major star power […]

James Fortune has been a recording artist for less than a decade, but he’s already released enough hits for a best of collection: The James Fortune & FIYA Story: Songs & Videos – Greatest Hits. The compilation will be available on November 21st, and includes “I Believe,” “I Trust You,” “The Blood,” “Encore,” “I Wouldn’t […]

Keri Hilson on 106 and Park reveales that she is working ona new album!

Susan Page of USA Today is reporting that President Obama’s re-election campaign launches an initiative this week aimed at rekindling the connection with younger voters that helped fuel his 2008 campaign. The outreach effort, called “Greater Together,” will tap Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites and target students on college campuses in key states, […]

Born June 16, 1971, Tupac Amaru Shakur became perhaps the most legendary Hip-Hop artist of all time. Famous for his hit records, radical political views, unabashed comments, beefs, controversies and an often overlooked positivity and compassion for underserved people and communities, Tupac may be one of the most widely recognized American celebrities of the late […]

JET Magazine is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week. The pocket sized weekly has been through it all — economic downturns, turmoil at parent company Johnson Publishing, and most importantly, the impact the Internet has had on magazine sales. RELATED: How Former President Bush Boxed In President Obama RELATED: Video Of New Orleans Best Sites […]

Despite regular reports on NFL players being arrested, a new study shows that NFL players are actually arrested less than average citizens. Of all sports, NFL players have the smallest arrest rate. Man Shot For Wearing Anti-49ers Shirt At NFL Preseason Game Steelers Hines Ward Arrested For Drunk Driving The Post Game reports: The numbers […]

Three men have been brought in by the NYPD in the shooting death of a mother who saved several children from gunfire that erupted last week in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The mother, 34-year-old Zurana Horton, died from a shot to the chest. RELATED: Stop Snitching Only Kills More In Our Community Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly […]