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Ballin!
In 2006, these five sports moments kept our offices talking... and talking... and talking.... (read more)
Stars to Light Up New Year's Eve Celebrations
It's a big night on TV, jam-packed with music superstar performances to ring in 2007. MTV features Ciara, Chamillionaire, Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Dolls and AFI. "Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve," on ABC features Christina Aguilera, Fergie and RBD. Carson Daly hosts on NBC, with live performances by OK Go and Panic at the Disco.... (read more)
Augusta Bids Goodbye to the Godfather
Thousands of James Brown's fans - including Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton - filled the James Brown Arena in Augusta, GA today for a final tribute to the Godfather of Soul.... (read more)
Tiger Woods to Be a Father
On his birthday (12-30) today, the world's greatest golfer, Tiger Woods, made a surprise announcement on his website: his wife, Elin Nordgren, is pregnant!... (read more)
Michael Jordan Files for Divorce
Michael Jordan and his wife, Juanita, files for divorce Friday after 17 years of marriage. A statement issued by their lawyers reads: "Michael and Juanita Jordan mutually and amicably decided to end their 17 year marriage.... A judgment for dissolution of their marriage was entered today. There will be no further statements." ... (read more)
Mike Tyson Arrested, Lands in One of the Toughest Jails in America
Mike Tyson was caught riding dirty by Arizona police today (December 29) and arrested for driving while under the influence and for possession of cocaine.... (read more)
James Brown - A Superstar on His Own Terms
Instead of the star studded memorial that many expected, James Brown was eulogized this evening (Dec. 28th) by close family and friends, with over 1500 fans in attendance at New York's Apollo Theater, and with thousands more waiting outside.... (read more)
Thousands Welcome James Brown at The Apollo Theater
James Brown's body arrived for his memorial at Harlem's Apollo Theater around 1PM today and was welcomed by thousands of fans who cheered his name.... (read more)
The Apollo Welcomes the Godfather
The hardest working man in show business rests in peace today - on the most famous stage in show business. A public viewing for the legandary James Brown is underway at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. VIBE.com reporters are at the Apollo right now, covering today's events and getting reaction to the passing of this legend. Check back with VIBE.com (just click this story's headline, above) throughout the day for photos, video and news from today's events.... (read more)
Fans Await the "Godfather of Soul" at the Apollo
Fans of the late James Brown began lining up outside Harlem's Apollo Theater early Thursday morning (Dec. 28) to pay their last respects to the "Godfather of Soul." ... (read more)
James Brown's Music Biggest Download on Amazon
The world of digital downloads reacted instantly to the death of the "Godfather of Soul." Less than 24 hours after the announcement of his passing, Amazon.com saw James Brown's recordings become the company's fastest-selling downloads in the country.... (read more)
Eminem's Ex-Wife's Twin Sister Arrested
The twin sister of rapper Eminem's ex-wife is in police custody after Kim Mathers, who has custody of her sister's 7-year-old-son, filed a parental kidnapping complaint Tuesday (Dec. 26) with Detriot police.... (read more)
Spike Lee To Direct Movie On James Brown
Director Spike Lee has signed on to shoot a movie about the late, great "Godfather of Soul," James Brown, Daily Variety reported today (Dec. 27).... (read more)
James Brown's Body To Lie At Harlem's Apollo
The body of soul singer James Brown will rest on the stage of the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 28), and thousands of people will be allowed one last look at the "Godfather of Soul". ... (read more)
James Brown's Partner Says She Has Proof of Marriage
James Brown's lawyer says the late great singer and his partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, were never legally married. In a phone interview with The Associated Press, Hynie said she had documentation to prove she was Brown's legal wife.... (read more)
Diddy Responds to HSUS Fur Accusations
Following accusations made by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), claiming Diddy was advertising certain garments of his Sean John clothing line as being made of "faux fur" when they were indeed of "raccoon dog", Diddy responds, stating he was "completey unaware of the nature of this material."... (read more)
James Brown's Partner Not Allowed In Brown's Home
James Brown's widow has not been allowed to enter the home she shared with the late, great singer and their 5-year-old son, since Monday (Dec. 25), after the 73-year-old "Godfather of Soul" died at an Atlanta hospital. Brown's lawyer says they were never legally married and that she was locked out his home for estate legal reasons. ... (read more)
World Mourns the Death of James Brown
The world has lost a music legend: James Brown, "The Godfather of Soul," is dead at the age of 73. The Associated Press reports that Brown died early Christmas morning at 1:45 a.m. at Emory Crawford Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Musicians worldwide lamented the loss of a legend and a giant. "James presented obviously the best grooves," rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy told The Associated Press. "To this day, there has been no one near as funky. No one's coming even close." ... (read more)
James Brown Dies At Age 73
The world has lost a music legend: The Associated Press is reporting that Godfather of Soul James Brown has passed away at the age of 73. Brown reportedly died Christmas morning at 1:45 a.m. at Emory Crawford Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Brown's hit singles include classics like "Livin' in America," "(Get Up I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine," "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Get Up Offa That Thing." See VIBE's official James Brown biography, slideshow - or check out VIBE's exclusive James Brown Video Tribute site now!... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: Trade of Djimon
Edward Zwick’s controversial, eye-opening movie, Blood Diamond (Warner Bros.), set amidst Sierra Leone, West Africa’s violent diamond trade, hits especially close to home for co-star Djimon Hounsou, 42, because the continent is home to him. ... (read more)
New York's DJ Carl Blaze Dies
DJ Carl Blaze passed away this morning (Dec. 23) at Harlem Hospital in New York. He was 30.... (read more)
Diddy In Trouble With Humane Society For Use of Fur
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released the results of mass spectrometry tests conducted on a range of fur-trimmed jackets today (Dec. 22), which revealed that a Sean John snorkel advertised on Macys.com as having an "imitation rabbit fur collar" and "faux fur" is actually made of fur from canines.... (read more)
Aretha Franklin Prepares to Drop New Album
Aretha Franklin is ready to prove she’s still in the R&B game. The soul songstress prepares for the release of her new album, Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love, set to hit stores in the beginning of 2007.... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: G Unit Week - 20 Questions with Lloyd Banks
You may know him as "The Boy Wonder", "Lamborghini Lloyd" or "Blue Hefner". But regardless of what you call him, Lloyd Banks remains G Unit’s lyrical muscle. ... (read more)
Diddy's Twins Have Arrived, Named Twins After Grandmothers
Bad Boy impresario, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and long-time girlfriend, Kim Porter, received early Christmas presents this morning (Dec. 21), when Porter delivered two healthy twin girls.... (read more)
American Idol Taylor Hicks Appointed Grand Marshall of 2007 Carnival Season
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will reign as the Krewe of Endymion's grand marshal for the 2007 Carnival season. ... (read more)
Jay-Z's NETS' Redevelopment Plan Approved By NY Board
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner's $4 billion redevelopment project, which could reshape Brooklyn with the basketball arena, office towers and thousands of apartments, was approved Wednesday (Dec. 20).... (read more)
Hip Hop “Edutainment” Festival Hits NYC in February
In February, New York City will play host to a three-day celebration of the power of hip hop.... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: G Unit Week - Prodigy... Same Ol' P
The year is 1999. Mobb Deep is on hand for a guest appearance at a Nas concert in New York’s Nassau Coliseum. As Prodigy approaches the stage he’s met by a voice. “P, what up?” says a man, his face shadowed by the brim of a New York Yankees cap. Recognizing the voice of the controversial hit “How To Rob,” Prodigy responds: “What up, nigga?” The exchange was the first of many Prodigy shared with 50 Cent, a fellow Queens-bred emcee whose gritty street tales rivaled those of Mobb Deep. ... (read more)
Eminem Divorces Wife For Second Time
Less than a year after they remarried, rapper Eminem and high school sweetheart, Kim Mathers, divorced for a second time Tuesday (Dec. 19).... (read more)
Patti LaBelle Cancels Gospel Tour
Patti LaBelle's current tour, The Gospel According to Patti, has been canceled, the singer announced yesterday (Dec. 18).... (read more)
Ruben Studdard Loses 100 Pounds, Helps Alabama Obese
After shedding almost 100 pounds, 2003's "American Idol," Ruben Studdard, says he wants to help other residents of his native Alabama to lose weight.... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: G Unit Week - Young Buck... Southern Comfort
Young Buck isn’t one to blend in with a group. The 25-year-old rapper’s Tennessee twang sticks out like a hitchhiker’s thumb among the New York City slang of his G Unit brethren, yet his lyrical prowess is about as Southern as Philly Cheese Steak. ... (read more)
Will Smith Film Tops Box Office
Will Smith's new film, The Pursuit of Happyness, takes the number one spot on the weekend Box Office, selling about $27 million worth of tickets during its first three days of release across North America. ... (read more)
Carmen Bryan Working on a Reality Show
Rumors have it Nas' baby moms, who recently dished out "secrets" about her steamy love affair with rapper Jay-Z, among others, in her book It's No Secret, isn't done putting her business on blast. Carmen Bryan is said to be working on a reality show which promises to be as revealing as the publication.... (read more)
Kitty Kelley To Write Bio of Oprah
Biographer Kitty Kelley has made a name for herself by writing unauthorized accounts of the lives of American institutions. Her next book? On none other than the biggest name in the media—Oprah Winfrey.... (read more)
Exclusive: G Unit Ain’t No Click, Part I
It’s tough being a consistent winner. Sure, the first few W’s are sweetened with champagne toasts, swarming media and rallying fans, but before you know it the love has turned sour like a warm carton of milk...... (read more)
Rapper Pastor Troy Arrested
Rapper Pastor Troy and two bodyguards were arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, early this morning (Dec. 15) after drugs were allegedly found in a vehicle they were traveling in.... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: Game Time (Vol. 3)
The MC on everything from Chuck Taylor to LeBron James to the Bloods and the Crips to N.W.A. to the Black Wall Street. The final installment of a three-part series.... (read more)
Founding Chairman of Atlantic Records Dies
Ahmet Ertegun, Founding Chairman of Atlantic Records, passed away yesterday (Dec. 14) in New York City. He was 83.... (read more)
Ananda Lewis To Drop Album Next Year
Former MTV/BET VJ Ananda Lewis is no stranger to radio – she hosted a Los Angeles morning show with John Salley -, but this time, she plans on being on the other end of the Mic. She recently revealed to Vibe.com her affinity for singing and discusses her goal to release her own album next year. ... (read more)
Katt Williams Pleads No Contest To Gun Charge, Gets Three Years Probation
Comedian Katt Williams has been sentenced to three years' probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed firearm.... (read more)
Haitian Kidnappers Release Wyclef Employee
After being held ransom for three days, Wyclef Jean employee, Bidthlerson Brutus, was released by Haitian kidnappers last week.... (read more)
Tyrese Says 'Alter Ego' Is His Best Album
With just two days on the shelves, and despite criticism surrounding it, singer/rapper/actor Tyrese remains his double album/rap debut, Alter Ego, is "my best album, from the R&B side to the hip hop side."... (read more)
Ananda Lewis Plays Jesus’s Sister in Religious Biopic
Televison and radio personality Ananda Lewis, best known for her time as a MTV and BET VJ, hit the big screen this fall to play in Color of the Cross, an independent religious biopic that’s based on the last 48 hours of Christ’s life.... (read more)
Diddy and Snoop Dogg To Headline European Tour
Two of hip hop's favorite, Diddy and Snoop Dogg, team up to co-headline an 18-city, 9-country European concert tour starting March 2007. ... (read more)
UPDATE: Universal Rep Confirms Baby's Sister's Death
A Universal Rep confirmed today (Dec.13) that Cash Money's Baby's sister, Tamara Williams, was indeed killed earlier this week in car crash.... (read more)
"Flavor of Love" Spin-Off Premiers January 2
The most memorable personality from both seasons of Flavor of Love, New York, returns to reality TV with her new show, I Love New York.... (read more)
BET Strikes Deal with iTunes
If you constantly miss your favorite shows on BET, the iTunes Store may be the solution. ... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: Game Time (Vol. 2)
The MC on everything from Dr. Dre to Martin Luther King Jr. to Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes to Ice Cube to Above the Law. Second of a three-part series.... (read more)
Cash Money's Baby's Sister In Car Accident
Ronald "Slim" Williams' and Bryan "Baby" Williams' sister, Tamara Williams, 26, was allegedly killed yesterday (Dec. 11) in a head-on collision in New Orleans reports BET. ... (read more)
Evel Knievel Sues Kanye West For Trademark Infringement
Famed motorcycle daredevil Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Kanye West, claiming the Chicago-bred rapper tarnished his image in the video for the hit single, "Touch The Sky."... (read more)
Atlantic Records Founder In Critical Condition
Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, the son of a Turkish diplomat who helped make Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin stars, is in a coma after sustaining severe brain injury following a fall, his doctor said Monday (Dec. 11).... (read more)
Foxy Brown Summoned For Violating Probation
Rapper Foxy Brown was unexpectedly summoned to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court Monday (Dec. 11), after being accused of violating probation stemming from a fight in a nail salon more than two years ago.... (read more)
EXCLUSIVE: Game Time (Vol. 1)
The MC on everything from Lil Eazy E to 50 Cent to cassette tapes to Compton to Serena Williams. First of a three-part series. ... (read more)
Jada Pinkett Smith Donates $1 Million to Arts School
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith donated $1 million to the Baltimore School for the Arts, the high school which she and the late Tupac Shakur attended.... (read more)
Wrestler Continues To Take Legal Action Against Jay-Z
Years before Cam’Ron said Jay-Z was a biter, wrestler Diamond Dallas Page said something similar. And now, Page is continuing his attacks on Jigga.... (read more)
Update: New Developments On DJ Carl Blaze Shooting
New York's Power 105.1 DJ Carl Blaze remains in critical condition at Harlem hospital after being gunned down on Thursday, Dec. 7th, outside an Inwood, Manhattan, building.... (read more)
Panic! At the Apollo..Justo’s Mixtape Awards 2006
“To me, a Mixtape Award better than a Grammy” rhymes Papoose on his latest song, “Getting Gwap”. Now if only the rest of hip hop can share his sentiment of respect for the late Justo Faison’s vision. ... (read more)
Urban DVD Awards & New Big East Light Up Manhattan
Last night (Dec. 6) marked the 1st annual Urban DVD Awards and New Big East concert, both of which were held at Club Avalon in Manhattan. ... (read more)
DJ Carl Blaze Shot On Thursday, In Critical Condition
New York Power 105.1 DJ Carl Blaze was allegedly shot on Thursday, Dec. 7th, at 4:33 a.m. in a Washington Heights building lobby. Doctors are reportedly giving him two more days to live.... (read more)
Sunshine Anderson Tops the Billboard Charts With New Single, New Album
“Something I Wanna Give You," the first single off Sunshine Anderson's sophomore album, Sunshine at Midnight, takes over the #1 spot on Billboard Magazine’s “Bubbling Under R&B/Hip Hop Singles” chart this week, up from #16 last week. ... (read more)
Akon Plans World Tour, Whitney Collabo for 2007
Singer Akon has become the Nate Dogg of his generation, blessing hooks for artists like Snoop Dogg and Young Jeezy. And according to Billboard.com, 2007 will see him break out with a world tour and collaborations with some of music’s biggest names.... (read more)
Russell Simmons Announces the New D.E.F.
“Diamonds empower Africans,” emphasized the hip hop mogul, Russell Simmons. Directly from a fact-finding mission in South Africa and Botswana, the Simmons Jewelry Company held a press conference yesterday (Dec. 5) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City to announce the establishment of its Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F). ... (read more)
Ice Cube Announces 10-City Canadian Tour
Multi-platinum, West Coast rap legend Ice Cube has announced dates for his upcoming Canadian tour, a 10-city tour beginning January 12th in Victoria, to be co-headlined by another California superstar, Snoop Dogg.... (read more)
Mary J. Blige Wins Big at BillBoard Awards
R&B diva Mary J. Blige was the woman of the hour last night (Dec. 4) at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, walking away with nine honors, thanks to her chart-topping album, The Breakthrough.... (read more)
Rihanna Signs With Cover Girl
Still riding high from the success of her album, A Girl Like Me, songstress Rihanna has agreed to shoot a series of ads for CoverGirl.... (read more)
Organization to Lead "50 Shots" Protest Rally; Nas, Papoose and Others Join Movement
The black community is outraged following the tragic shooting of 23 year-old Sean Bell two weeks ago, and they are asking all supporters to join a grassroot resistance movement to demand Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly accept responsibility and make some drastic changes. ... (read more)
Freekey Zekey Signs Deal, Preps Album For '07 Release
Merely a few days after his return to New York, Diplomat Records President Freekey Zekey took a meeting with Asylum Executives to negotiate a multi-million dollar deal for his solo debut album, Book of Ezekiel, due for a Spring 2007 release.... (read more)
B.A.R.S. Awards Shut Down After Crowd Gets Too Hyphy
Lack of security and poor planning on the part of promoters led police to shut down the Bay Area Rap Scene Awards on Saturday (Dec. 4) evening at the San Mateo Expo Center.... (read more)
Vida Guerra Puts Out DVD, Preps Debut Album
Model/Video Vixen Vida Guerra releases a DVD titled Exposed, tomorrow (Dec. 5), just in time for the holidays.... (read more)
Da Band's Chopper Goes To Trial For Armed Robbery
Kevin "Chopper" Barnes of MTV's "Making The Band" is set to face trial December 4th on multiple counts of robbery, assault and theft charges.... (read more)
Clipse Holds Internet Contest To Find New MC For 2007 Mixtape
Clipse is searching the internet for the next up-and-coming young emcee to be featured on their upcoming 2007 mixtape. The rap duo has launched the Clipse Golden Mic Freestyle Battle, an online contest sponsored by their label, Re-Up Gang/Jive Records.... (read more)
Ludacris & YouthAIDS Help Keep the Promise
December 1, 2006 commemorates the 25th anniversary of AIDS and the 19th anniversary of World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise”, which denotes the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goal to stop global AIDS by 2015.... (read more)
Killa C No Longer Member of Crime Mob, Incarcerated on Charges Related to Child Molestation, Drug Possession
According to a statement from a Warner Bros. publicist, Crime Mob member Killa C is no longer a part of the Atlanta rap group. ... (read more)
50 Does R&B?
Remember when 50 Cent used to pick on Ja Rule for singing and making R&B records? Well, anyone that took that to mean that Fiddy wasn’t a fan of R&B got it twisted.... (read more)
Killa C No Longer A Member of Crime Mob
Crime Mob and the group's management and label, BME/Warner Bros., have announced that Chris "Killa C" Henderson is no longer part of the Atlanta rap group.... (read more)
World AIDS Day: The Heartless Pandemic
"Today is World AIDS Day and I am humbled to be present in Africa where the pandemic of HIV/AIDS is a deadly reality for millions of people," said Russell Simmons via a statement from Kimberley, Africa, where he led his Simmons Jewelry Company fact-finding delegation today (Dec. 1). ... (read more)
Obama And Ludacris Talk About Guiding Kids
Senator Barack Obama and rapper Ludacris met privately on Wednesday (Nov. 29), and discussed "empowering the youth." ... (read more)
Three Six Mafia Settles Injured Fan's Suit
Rap group Three 6 Mafia has settled a lawsuit by a suburban Pittsburgh teenager who claimed he was severely beaten at a Three 6 concert when fans followed lyrics of the song "Let's Start A Riot."... (read more)
Cassidy Recovering From Car Accident, Swizz Beatz Supports His Decisions
With a new track titled "Come and Get Me" on radio rotation lately, hope that Cassidy had fully recuperated from the car accident that left him in critical condition earlier this year and returned to the studio filled the heads of the Philly rapper's fans. But Swizz Beatz says Cassidy isn't talking music... yet.... (read more)
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Roses y Handcuffs
It gets quiet. Then he says, "you heard Ye's "Street Lights" yet?" In between those six words, lingers a heavier question then what's being breathed o (read more) -
The Nappy Diatribe
The last few days, watching the liberal blogosphere act like a bunch of whining malcontents as they clumsily hyperventilate over Obama picking Hillary (read more) -
Invite Only
THE SPOT: 74 Leonard Street between Broadway and Church, Nov 24, 2008. It's raining but we must press on because this is, in fact, is a VIBE event and (read more) -
zentronix d+h
We now have some idea of how hip-hop may have impacted the presidential election. According to stats from CIRCLE, those under the age of 45 delivered (read more)
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Will Smith
Government Name: Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
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