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News Headlines Archives for April 2007
Cop it While it's Hot: VIBE in the News
Beyonce flaunts VIBE cover on TRL; Danyel Smith in Washington Post.... (read more)
What's the Real Reason for the Sudden Attack on Hip Hop?
It's election season. By Mark Anthony Neal.... (read more)
Young Buck Afterparty Goes Wrong
A fracas erupts in gunfire; nine men arrested.... (read more)
T-Pain Arrested for Doing His Job
Singer was held in Miami after he wouldn't cut his set short.... (read more)
Tracy Morgan Fitted for Booze Bracelet
30 Rock star issued court-ordered alcohol-detection device.... (read more)
Angelo Ellerbee Tears into Russell Simmons
PR legend says mogul's call for toned-down lyrics is hypocritical.... (read more)
Black Family Channel: TV is Done
The channel is moving nearly all programming to broadband internet.... (read more)
Latin Music Billboards: "Hips Don't Lie" = Hot
Shakira, Wyclef win "Hottest Duet." "Hot Song" goes to Mariano Barba.... (read more)
?uestlove Profiled by TSA, DEA
Grammy winner detained in Buffalo, details experience on blog.... (read more)
Luda, Akon, Chris Brown Lead Summer Jam
Hot 97 announces line-up for annual "biggest hip-hop concert in the world."... (read more)
Sha Money XL: Don't Believe the Rumors.
The G-Unit impresario speaks exclusively to VIBE.... (read more)
N.W.A or Those Three Magic Words
Another week, another media crisis, and another call for hip hop to take the blame. ... (read more)
Hip-Hop Elevates Young Minds
Elementary school students perform for Ludacris, Simmons.... (read more)
Band Aids for Shotgun Wounds
Are debates about hip-hop lyrics serious if they don't address the larger culture?... (read more)
Kanye West Fit for a Princess
Kon enlisted to perform at Princess Diana memorial concert.... (read more)
Cam'ron Apologizes for "60 Minutes" Interview
Cam'ron released a statement today clarifying "no snitching" policy.... (read more)
TONIGHT: VIBE's Danyel Smith on NBC Nightly News
VIBE's Editor in Chief discusses rap lyrics tonight on NBC Nightly News.... (read more)
T-Boz on Left Eye's Final Days
TLC singer talks to VIBE about her beloved bandmate.... (read more)
RIP Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. 1971-2002.
Always remember.... (read more)
Not Her B'Day: Bey CD Pulled Over Lawsuit
With question over copyright, Sony ceases distribution of Deluxe B'Day.... (read more)
NAACP Wants Ban on Offensive Images
"STOP Campaign" denounces denigrating lyrics, images.... (read more)
HSAN to Labels: Bleep Offensive Words
Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis release statement.... (read more)
"Don't Scapegoat Hip-Hop"
Media luminaries discuss racism, sexism on Rutgers panel tomorrow.... (read more)
Russell Does Russell on Oprah
Simmons guests today to promote his book, "Do You!"... (read more)
Nya Jade Launches Youth Foundation
NYA Foundation raises funds for African children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.... (read more)
OG Ron C Hosts Music Conference
Mixtape DJ also celebrating 20 years in the game.... (read more)
Romeo Goes in for Trojans
Formerly lil rapper set to play basketball for USC.... (read more)
Cops: Yayo's Mother's House Shot Up
The Queens home was hit with bullets late Weds.... (read more)
RZA: "Rappers are glorifying their hell."
RZA unleashes thoughts on ghetto glorification.... (read more)
LA's Latino 96.3 Hosts Reggaeton Stars
Wisin Y Yandel headline a huge concert tomorrow in Anaheim.... (read more)
BET Announces Summer/Fall Line-Up
New reality shows, docudramas, and a rapper-boxer meet-up.... (read more)
Smoking Gun: Cam Filed NYPD Complaint in '99
Cam's "no snitching" code: sign 'o' the times?... (read more)
Cam to "60 Minutes": No Snitching
The serial killer is NOT in 4E.... (read more)
UPDATE: "No Comment" on Alleged Yayo Shooting
Yayo's mother's house rumored to be shot at; Yayo's lawyer has no comment.... (read more)
Court Papers Filed in JMJ Case
Letter alleges details of Washington accusation.... (read more)
Laurence Fishburne: Voice of Silver Surfer
Fantastic Four sequel opens June 15.... (read more)
Des'ree Suing Beyonce
Suit alleges "I'm Kissing You" cover was never cleared.... (read more)
UPDATE: HSAN Industry Roundtable Releases Statement
Historic meeting of record executives ran long; press conf. postponed.... (read more)
John Legend Receives Songwriters Hall of Fame Award
Hal David Starlight Award for gifted songwriters early in their careers.... (read more)
Biggie's Family Files Suit Against LAPD
Suit alleges Rampart scandal officers connected to Big's death.... (read more)
Common, HSAN Talk Imus on Oprah
Russell Simmons, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Kevin Liles also appear.... (read more)
Marley Bros., 10,000 Drummers Headline Haiti Music Fest
Festival Mizik Jakmel set for May 25-27th.... (read more)
Ornette Coleman Wins Pulitzer Prize
"Sound Grammar" is the first-ever recording to win a music Pulitzer.... (read more)
For Sentimental Reasons
Natalie Cole, Quincy Jones, more tape Ella Fitzgerald tribute... (read more)
Lewis Hamilton Makes it Bah-rain
Formula One rookie makes history one race at a time ... (read more)
Patti LaBelle Honored in Philly
LaBelle receives prestigious justice, civil rights honor.... (read more)
Charges Expected in Jam Master Jay, Stretch Deaths
Ronald "Tinard" Washington anticipating accessory charges.... (read more)
"Black on Black Crime": Murph on Imus, Fake Indignation
VIBE's Keith Murphy goes in on ill-timed outrage.... (read more)
Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Heads Talk Imus
Russell Simmons, Dr. Benjamin Chavis rebuke Imus - rap lyrics connection.... (read more)
Rap-A-Lot Slapped with Lawsuit over Bun B Single
7303 Records owner accuses Rap-a-Lot of using intimidation to squash label.... (read more)
CBS Cans Imus
Radio show was dropped.... (read more)
RIP Roscoe Lee Browne 1925-2007
The award-winning actor passed away yesterday at the age of 81.... (read more)
Rutgers Players Speak on Oprah
Live via satellite today.... (read more)
Cassidy: Back to Business
Recovered and recording, the Hustla speaks for the first time on his near-fatal car accident. A VIBE exclusive. ... (read more)
New Talents Face Off in ATL
Jazze Pha hosts BMI showcase with all-star judges panel. ... (read more)
Snoop Pleads No Contest
No contest plea avoids four-year max sentence.... (read more)
vVideo: T-Pain f. Yung Joc "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin)"
Get in with T-Pain's gossamer fantasia. Awwwwwww snap.... (read more)
Wu-Related Doc Starts Rocking
"Rock the Bells" begins limited theater engagement.... (read more)
Snoop Facing Four Years on Drug, Gun Charges
Arraignment scheduled for today in Los Angeles.... (read more)
Angry About Imus?
Who Said This?... (read more)
Rutgers Coach Speaks Out on Imus
Team agrees to meet with offending radio host.... (read more)
Earth Gets Live with Akon, Ludacris, Rihanna
Live Earth line-ups announced for US and London.... (read more)
Rutgers Womens' Team Holds Press Conference
Imus gets only two-week suspension for racist comment; Rutgers speaks at 11 am.... (read more)
Nelly Gets Release Date, Stars in New Film
Nelly drops his new album August 28. ... (read more)
K-Os, P.O.S., Heroes Save Houston
LIVE: Gym Class Heroes en route to Bubblegum Roots status.... (read more)
Radio Host's Racist Comments Spark Protest
Imus to appear on Sharpton's show; Rev. still wants him fired.... (read more)
"Gangsta Grillz, You Bastards"
DJ Drama came through the house with his own gangsta ass grill.... (read more)
vSked: 04.06.07 - 04.08.07
VIBE's guide to what's poppin this weekend.... (read more)
Gushing from the "Grindhouse"
Wildly entertaining, but too hammy. Fennessey goes in.... (read more)
Common's "Finding Forever": Sneak Peek
Common's seventh record partly an homage to J. Dilla.... (read more)
Beyonce is Ready to Experience You
Bey announces "The Beyonce Experience": The Tour Dates... (read more)
Obama Gets Money... New Money!
Barack Obama raises $25 million - $1 mill shy of Hillary Clinton's campaign.... (read more)
Bernie Mac Produces Reality "Guess Who"
Show based on interracial couples, their families.... (read more)
Teens Advise Ruff Ryders on their Hustle
This Saturday, East Bay teens will offer business advice to the NY label.... (read more)
Whitney Gets Custody of Bobbi Kristina
Houston awarded custody of her daughter with Bobby Brown.... (read more)
"30 Rock" Gets a Second Chance!
NBC has renewed the funniest show on television for another season.... (read more)
G-UNIT: TRUTH OR RUMOR?
VIBE clears the debris on 50, Yayo, Czar, and Sha Money XL: a timeline... (read more)
BREAKING: Sha Money XL Talks to VIBE RE: G-Unit Firing Rumors
Was Sha Money let go from G-Unit yesterday? He has no comment.... (read more)
BET Launches Sports Talk Show
"Ballers" begins April 20.... (read more)
Just Me And My Boyfriend
On the cusp of two new Beyonce videos, VIBE glimpses the secret relationship between Beyonce and her photographer - flaws and all... (read more)
EU Investigates iTunes for Possible Antitrust Violation
The European Union is looking into whether iTunes' business ops constitute a monopoly.... (read more)
BABY ALERT! Mel B Births Girl
Melanie's a mommy! But is Murphy the pops?... (read more)
Feds Audit Jersey for Hip-Hop Summit Funds
The US Government wants $61,514 back from the state for "unallowable" expenses related to Hip-Hop voting efforts.... (read more)
Cartel de Santa MC Accidentally Kills Bandmate
Leader of popular Mexican hip-hop group accidentally murders fellow MC.... (read more)
SILK's Lil G Stars in New Musical Comedy
Nedra Simone's "Voices" also stars Sean Larkins, Whyte Chocolate... (read more)
vMusic: 50 Cent "Straight to the Bank"
50's new single... (read more)
vMusic: The Game "Body Bags" (G-Unit Diss)
Stream the Game's G-Unit diss regarding the alleged Tony Yayo vs a 14-year-old fracas.... (read more)
Sonic Drive
VIBE's whipxpert Damien Scott test-drives the MazdaSpeed 3 right into a Sonic.... (read more)
EMI Cans Copy Protection Software
Also: Apple and Apple Inc Make Up... (read more)
Field Mob's Shawn J Arrested
The rapper was booked last Tuesday for a concealed weapon and resisting arrest.... (read more)
50 Album Title Change?
CUR-TIS!! 50 Cent is changing his forthcoming album title, according to a source close to the project.... (read more)
Czar Entertainment Holds Rally; Russell Simmons Not Involved
Family of allegedly assaulted teen unite with Rev. Sharpton, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, for anti-violence rally... (read more)
From the Blogs
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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)
Celeb of the Day
Will Smith
Government Name: Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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