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News Headlines Archives for July 2006
Chris Brown Runs to the Silver Screen
R&B singer Chris Brown is set to make his big screen debut early next year in Steppin’, a film about a dancer who is recruited by two black fraternities to compete in a step show.... (read more)
Beyonce Gets Kissing Lessons
Beyonce Knowles may have been a diva-in-training since grade school, but all the vocal training and dance lessons in the world couldn’t prepare the pop diva for a certain love scene in the upcoming film Dreamgirls.... (read more)
Ashanti Shares Her Style in Second Book
R&B singer Ashanti, who is currently starring in the film John Tucker Must Die, will release a youth-targeted book called Ashanti Style next fall.... (read more)
Unheard Jimi Hendrix Track Up For Bid
Calling all Hendrix fiends. ... (read more)
Janet Jackson Super Bowl Wardrobe Mishap Still Raising Ire
Despite ongoing homicide in the mid-east, the suffering of CBS over 2004's half-time show peek-a-boo breast continues to matter.... (read more)
Monica to Drop New Album
If you think the ladies of Cherish are the only females who can add a little sass to “snap” music, Monica’s about to prove you wrong. ... (read more)
LL Cool J Lands Development Deal
The ladies aren't the only one loving Lady Lover Cool James these days. CBS execs, having peeped LL Cool J's critically-acclaimed guest spot on "House" last season, have signed the rapper to a seven-figure development deal.... (read more)
Mo'Nique Speaks Out Against United Airlines
Racism is no laughing matter for actress and comedian, Mo’Nique. The star of Phat Girlz was infuriated after being kicked off a United Airlines flight on Sunday, following a heated argument with a flight attendant.... (read more)
Charges Dropped Against DJ Star
A conditional victory purges Troi "Star" Torain of criminal charges, provided that the former belligerent half of Power 105's “Star and Buc Wild Morning Show” keeps his verbal mortar locked on safety.... (read more)
A Tribe Called Quest Reunites for Video Game Tour
Eight-years after their break-up, A Tribe Called Quest has reunited for more than a dozen fall 2K Sports Bounce Tour dates, which will promote the basketball game "NBA 2K7."... (read more)
Prince and Second Wife Divorce, Bootleg Prince DVD Banned in Germany
Just when Prince fans find out he's married for a second time, his divorce becomes a public affair.... (read more)
Charles Barkley Considering Running for Governor, Again
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is hanging up his blue political suit to rep the red, as he plans on running for governor of Alabama, again, in 2010, this time as a Democrat. ... (read more)
Sunshine Anderson Signs With Matthew Knowles Music World Music Label
Sunshine Anderson has "Something I Want To Give You," and its a lot more than just "Lunch or Dinner," since the R&B songstress has recently signed a new deal with label house Music World Music.... (read more)
Young Dro's Shoulder Lean is No. 1
“Let me see ya bounce right to left n’ let ya shoulder lean (let ya shoulder lean, just let ya shoulder lean).” Pretty infectious, isn't it? It’s Young Dro’s simple step that seems to be spreading contagiously across the nation. ... (read more)
Gnarls Barkley Meets Biggie for Mash-Up Album
If the Notorious B.I.G.’s Duets was the final chapter, perhaps this is the epilogue.... (read more)
Makaveli Branded Continues Tupac's Legacy With New Artists
Hoping to continue the legacy of the late great Tupac Shakur, Makaveli Branded is banking on two very talented MCs to carry the tradition forward and rep the gear.... (read more)
Author Pens The Soul of a Hustla Book
Jay-Z once exclaimed that he embodies the, “Soul of a hustler” and that he really “ran the street.” The same can be said for Miami-based author Ata Gonzalez, who recently released his first book entitled, The Soul of a Hustla – The Ultimate How-To Book for Using Your Mind To Make a Fortune.... (read more)
DMX Turns Down Plea Bargain in Traffic Case
DMX turned down a plea bargain today (July 25) that would have ended his traffic case in White Plains, New York. The Yonkers, New York- bred rapper turned down the plea bargain because he believes he wasn’t treated fairly. His case was adjourned till Aug. 25, which was later, then changed to Aug. 21. ... (read more)
Fat Joe Gets Personal on New Me Myself & I Album
Fat Joe is about to get so personal on his new album, that he decided to name the upcoming Fall compilation, Me Myself & I.... (read more)
Pharrell Leads List of Today's Album Releases
After heavy anticipation, Pharrell finally let’s fans see his most personal thoughts, as he hits stores today (July 25) with his album, In My Mind. ... (read more)
Watch World Premiere of Pharrell's HP Commercial
Super producer Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes has become the latest hip hop cultural icon to take part in HP’s Computer is Personal Again ad campaign.... (read more)
Jay-Z Reportedly Working on New Album
If media reports turn out to be true, then hip hop fans will have a lot to be thankful for this Thansgiving holiday.... (read more)
Janet Jackson's Love For Jermaine Dupri Helps Recording Process
Superstar pop culture icon Janet Jackson believes being in love with boyfriend and veteran producer Jermaine Dupri put her into a zone, while recording and prepping the release of her new album, 20 Years Old.... (read more)
Rapper Big Tuck Begins Dallas Hip Hop Movement
It took the likes of UGK, Scarface and later MCs such as Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Mike Jones and Chamillionaire to fully put Houston on the hip hop map. Now, Big Tuck hopes to lead the movement for Dallas.... (read more)
Mya Celebrates Being Free With New Liberation Album
Mya may have had a hit single named “Free” in late 2000, but ask the alluring songbird and she’ll tell you she feels more liberated now than ever. That’s why her fourth studio album is aptly-titled, Liberation.... (read more)
Tha Bizness Production Duo Inks Deal With G-Unit's Sha Money XL
The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Cool & Dre and other prominent hip hop production groups officially have competition.... (read more)
The Roots Announce National and World Tour Dates
What started as a domestic tour has turned into a world tour for the Roots. ... (read more)
YouTube Sued For Copyright Infringement
Your days of wasting time at work watching YouTube videos may be over soon, if a certain journalist has his way.... (read more)
T.I. Sells Script To New Line Cinema
After establishing himself as an actor in ATL, T.I. has sold a script for a film called For Sale to New Line Cinema.... (read more)
Spike Lee to Develop New NBC Drama Series
Filmmaker and screenwriter Spike Lee has signed a deal with NBC to develop a new drama series.... (read more)
Gun Possession Charges Dropped Against Sticky Fingaz
Gun-possession charges against rapper/actor Sticky Fingaz have been dropped.... (read more)
Pimp C Hits No. 1 Spot With The Pimpalation Album
Pimp C, one half of the legendary group UGK, has returned to hip hop in style.... (read more)
OutKast Declines Appearance on Oprah Winfrey Show
Oprah Winfrey continues to feel backlash from the hip hop community. After Winfrey reportedly invited OutKast to her show, the influential rap group from Atlanta turned her down.... (read more)
Janet Jackson Asks Fans to Create Art For New Album
Janet Jackson is celebrating her upcoming album, 20 Years Old, by allowing her legions of fans to create the art work for the new project.... (read more)
Ice Cube Added to VH1 Hip Hop Honors Show
Ice Cube has been added to the list of artists that will be honored at this year’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors show.... (read more)
Lloyd Banks Rotten Apple LP Due in September
Despite Lloyd Banks setting his album, Rotten Apple, for a Sept. 19 release date, G-Unit’s lyrical Boy Wonder keeps recording.... (read more)
Method Man Curses Out Wendy Williams
Gossiping radio host Wendy Williams has got on a lot of artists’ nerves. Method Man, however, feels as though Williams crossed the line.... (read more)
Assault Complaint Against Eminem Dropped
The man, who claimed that Eminem assaulted him in a Detroit strip club bathroom last week, has withdrawn his complaint according to MTV.com.... (read more)
Foxy Brown Speaks About Her Accuser
Foxy Brown is breaking her silence about Rasheeda Ellis, her former personal assistant and current accuser. Ellis is accusing the Brooklyn rapper of threatening and abusing her via phone calls and emails. ... (read more)
Bobby Valentino Preps New Special Occasion Album
The smooth R&B crooner that brought us hit singles like “Slow Down” and “Tell Me” is back with a new album.... (read more)
Lil Scrappy to Drop How to Rob Sequel
In 1999, 50 Cent lyrically jacked nearly every MC in hip hop with his controversial track, “How to Rob.”... (read more)
Pharrell Follows in Jay-Z's Footsteps With HP Spot
After the incredible success and attention it has garnered with its Jay-Z commercial, HP has recruited none other than Pharrell Williams for its next spot.... (read more)
Usher to Star in Chicago Broadway Musical
Usher will be making his Broadway debut with the cast of the hit musical Chicago beginning on Aug. 22. The R&B superstar will star as Billy Flynn in Chicago till Oct. 1.... (read more)
C-Murder Off House Arrest, Mysonne Released From Prison
C-Murder, who now goes by his government name Corey Miller, has been released from house arrest. ... (read more)
Man Claims Eminem Assaulted Him
Detroit Police continue to investigate a man’s claims of being assaulted in a Detroit strip club bathroom early Thursday morning (July 13) by hip hop superstar Eminem.... (read more)
Dwyane Wade is The King of Bling
Dwyane Wade seized the bling on the NBA court last month. However, the NBA Finals MVP award and world championship trophy wasn’t enough for the young superstar.... (read more)
Def Jam Grabs J. Period to Assemble Greatest of The Roots Mixtape
After putting together memorable best-of compilations for illustrious artists like Nas, Lauryn Hill and the Isley Brothers, DJ J. Period has been summoned by Def Jam to do a promo mixtape for The Roots.... (read more)
Paul Wall and Raekwon Film VH1 Documentary in Sierra Leone
Paul Wall, Raekwon and reggaeton star Tego Calderon are in Sierra Leone this week to begin filming Bling: A Planet Rock, a new VH1 documentary.... (read more)
Jacob The Jeweler Pleads Not Guilty
About a month after his arrest in New York City, Jacob ‘The Jeweler’ pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges on Wednesday (July 12).... (read more)
Snoop Dogg and The Game Co-sign on Tyrese Rapping
Snoop Dogg, The Game and Method Man are publicly co-signing on the skills of Tyrese’s rapping alter-ego Black-Ty.... (read more)
Manhattan Businessman Sues Beyonce
A Manhattan businessman hit Beyonce Knowles with a $1.5 million lawsuit Wednesday (July 12), claiming that the “Déjà vu” diva breached a contract and owes him money.... (read more)
Will.I.Am Says Hip Hop is Angry, Negative Music
Will.I.Am wants to distance his Black Eyed Peas from hip hop.... (read more)
Notorious B.I.G.'s Family Asks to Expand Lawsuit
The family of the late Notorious B.I.G. wants to expand their wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles.... (read more)
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Damon Dash Team Up for Shadowboxer Film
The likes of Cuba Gooding Jr., Damon Dash and Macy Gray hope to have the indy smash movie of the summer with their film, Shadowboxer, due in theaters on Friday, July 21.... (read more)
Remy Ma to Speak With Under-Privileged Teen Girls
Remy Ma knows all about the struggles that girls in the hood must deal with on a daily basis. ... (read more)
Commodores Member Milan Williams Dies
Milan Williams, the founding member and keyboardist of the legendary R&B funk group the Commodores, died Sunday (July 9) due to cancer. Williams was 58.... (read more)
Foxy Brown and Her Accuser No-Show in Court
Foxy Brown didn’t show up for her court date in the Jersey City Municipal Court yesterday (July 11). Lucky for her though, her accuser didn’t show up either.... (read more)
Rhymefest and JR Writer Drop Albums Today
Rhymefest and Dipset’s own JR Writer each hit the streets today (July 11) with their respective albums.... (read more)
Dead Prez and The Outlawz Can't Sell Dope Forever
Dead Prez and The Outlawz are set to release their collaborative album, Can’t Sell Dope Forever, on July 25. ... (read more)
Black Gay Bloggers Protest Beenie Man and TOK
A coalition of Black lesbian and gay bloggers have launched a worldwide campaign against LIFEbeat for still going through with plans to have Beenie Man and TOK perform at their July 18 concert.... (read more)
Michael Jordan and Nike Founder Sued for $832 Million
Does this man (pictured) look like Michael Jordan? Well, he tends to think so. While there are young kids and even grown men that want to be like Mike, Portland, Oregon resident Allen Heckard isn’t one of them. ... (read more)
Foxy Brown in Court Again
After having to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court over accusations of assaulting a New York manicurist, Brown is now scheduled to appear in Jersey City Municipal Court to answer misdemeanor charges of harrassment. ... (read more)
Dave Chappelle's Tupac Skit
Since Dave Chappelle’s Lost Episodes began on Comedy Central Sunday (July 9), hip hop fans and devotees to the show have been talking about the comedian’s skit about Tupac Shakur.... (read more)
Snoop Dogg Shows West Coast Unity With Blue Carpet Treatment LP
Early last year, Snoop Dogg held a West Coast peace summit to unify all California MCs. More than a year later, Snoop proves he’s a man of his word. Chuch.... (read more)
T-Mobile Sidekick 3 in Stores
After heavy anticipation, T-Mobile finally hits stores today (July 10) with its Sidekick 3.... (read more)
Ludacris Says War With God is About Himself
Hip hop fans lit up Internet message boards when Ludacris dropped his very serious “War With God” track. Some fans said Luda’s track was aimed at T.I.. Others said that Luda’s lines were intended for Young Jeezy.... (read more)
DJ Clue and Funkmaster Flex Begin On-Air Rivalry
DJ Clue has officially started his 6 – 10 p.m. shift on Power 105.1, which means he’s in direct competition with rival New York City station Hot 97 heavyweight Funkmaster Flex.... (read more)
Suge Knight's Death Row Faces Bankruptcy Takeover
Marion ‘Suge’ Knight is facing a bankruptcy takeover.... (read more)
Dave Chappelle's Lost Episodes to Begin Sunday
Before Dave Chappelle walked away from his hit self-titled Comedy Central series, he taped more than enough skits for extra episodes. Now the three Lost Episodes will begin airing Sunday (July 9) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. ... (read more)
DMX: Soul Of A Man BET Reality Series
We have heard DMX rap with the utmost conviction in his voice. We have also seen DMX wear his heart on his sleeve in numerous onstage performances. Now, it’s time to learn about DMX: Soul Of A Man.... (read more)
The Rock Steady Crew Celebrate 29th Anniversary
The world renowned Rock Steady Crew is celebrating its 29th anniversary.... (read more)
Jay-Z and Beyonce Didn't Get Married
Jay-Z and Beyonce didn’t get married over the weekend.... (read more)
India.Arie's New Album is No. 1
Behind the power of her first single and video, “I Am Not My Hair,” India.Arie’s new album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship on Universal Motown Records entered the Billboard Top 200 albums chart at No. 1.... (read more)
Eminem Launches Big Proof 4Ever Site With T-Shirts
Eminem wants to make sure hip hop fans always remember his late best friend and fellow D12 member Proof.... (read more)
Tyrese Unveils Rap Guise Black Ty
As the lines between R&B and hip hop get more and more blurred, with more rappers singing their own hooks and singers like Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly taking stabs at spitting verses on their tracks, Tyrese ‘Black Ty’ Gibson, combines the best of both musical worlds. ... (read more)
Jacob & Co. Sneakers in High Demand
After featuring expensive exotic materials like crocodile and interchangeable stainless diamond bezels, the Jacob & Co. Sneaker Collection has decided to target a slightly younger demographic with a more affordable price.... (read more)
Mick Boogie Teams With Reebok For Lupe Fiasco Mixtape
Mick Boogie has linked up with RBK/Reebok to create the new RBK Artist Spotlight mixtape series. The first edition of the series will feature hip hop’s favorite skateboarder Lupe Fiasco, whose new RBK shoe, The OG, is already on sale.... (read more)
Lil Wayne Working with Juelz Santana, Baby and Preps Tha Carter III
Lil Wayne is putting in some heavy overtime in the booth. ... (read more)
Michael Jackson Reportedly Wants to Collaborate With Eminem
Despite being ridiculed in Eminem’s infamous Just Lose It video, Michael Jackson reportedly still wants to collaborate with the Detroit MC.... (read more)
LL Cool J Gets 50 Cent For His Last Def Jam LP
It is safe to say LL Cool J, who dropped his debut album, Radio, on Def Jam in 1985, has had a legendary career with the label.... (read more)
Dallas Austin Pardoned and Released From Jail
After being pardoned on drug charges, hip hop and R&B producer Dallas Austin has been released from a jail in Dubai. ... (read more)
Lil' Kim Released From Jail
Fans, close family and friends gathered to greet Lil’ Kim this morning (July 3) at 6 a.m., as she was released from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia.... (read more)
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Speak Easy
I have to say I'm very excited to see what the good folks at Black Entertainment Television have in store for us with this year's BET Awards. With the (read more) -
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7:51: We are coming to you live from an upper middle class neighborhood in South Brooklyn, ready to report on this momentous night. 106 & Park's pre-s (read more) -
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Sunday, June 7th--SUMMER JAM. After Jay-Z's "D.O.A" song dropped on Hot 97 on Saturday I became a bit more excited about my attendance. Great weathe (read more) -
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Jay-Z: "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" (Produced by No I.D. & Kanye West) from the forthcoming Blueprint 3 (Props to LowKey) It's hot, but it's bad (read more)
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