On Friday night the president and first lady held their last musical event at the White House with a concert in conjunction with BET. Read the full story (source): The Obamas let their hair down at star-studded White House concert – The Washington Post… MORE
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Darryl ‘D.M.C.’ McDaniels: 5 Songs I Loved as a Kid | Rolling Stone
In his latest book, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels chronicles his struggles with drug addiction and severe depression. Here, the Run-D.M.C. rapper delves into his Seventies-rock roots with a list of songs that moved him as a child. Read the full story (source): http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/darryl-dmc-mcdaniels-5-songs-i-loved-as-a-kid-w444865/led-zeppelin-stairway-to-heaven-w444870… MORE
Tupac Up For 2017 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination
Tupac’s legacy has the potential to be honored in one of music’s most prestigious shrines. Marking this as his first time being nominated for consideration, Pac also joins Jane’s Addiction, Chaka Khan, Chic, and Janet Jackson. In order to fulfill the majority of the requirements that’ll place an artist up for a potential induction, their first…… MORE
Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Releases New Prison Cookbook | OkayPlayer
In an excerpt from the book Prodigy writes about the “Prison Surprise,” a custom dish based on Ramen noodles and Doritos. Read the full story (source): Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Releases New Prison Cookbook… MORE
Tommy Ford, ‘Martin’ Star, Dies at 52
Martin star Tommy Ford died at age 52 on Wednesday, October 12, TMZ reports. According to the site, the actor passed away at an Atlanta hospital surrounded by family and friends. Read the full story (source): Tommy Ford, ‘Martin’ Star, Dies at 52… MORE
Dr. Dre Threatens To Sue Sony Over Michel’le Biopic | VIBE
Michel’le’s forthcoming Lifetime biopic could be facing a lawsuit, if Dr. Dre doesn’t like his portrayal in the film. Read the full story (source): Dr. Dre Threatens To Sue Sony Over Michel’le Biopic… MORE
Lauren Vélez On Working With Viola Davis: “A Dream Come True” | VIBE
Boricua actor Lauren Luna Vélez is a major recurring face in the new season of How to Get Away with Murder. Lauren Luna Vélez, most notably known for her roles as María LaGuerta on Showtime’sDexter and Detective Nina Moreno on Fox’s New York Undercover, is a major recurring face in the new season of How to Get Away with Murder.…… MORE
Officer Betty Shelby Charged With First-Degree Manslaughter | VIBE
Just six days after 42-year-old Betty Shelby shot and killed Terence Crutcher, she’s been charged with manslaughter. Read the full story (source): Officer Betty Shelby Charged With First-Degree Manslaughter… MORE
Nas Confirms Hip-Hop Isn’t Dead, Credits Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Drake | DJBooth
In an interview with MTV several months before the album’s release, the veteran emcee explained the motivation behind the album’s title: “I think hip-hop could help rebuild America, once hip-hoppers own hip-hop. … We are our own politicians, our own government, we have something to say. We’re warriors. Soldiers.” So, 10 years later, does Nas…… MORE
Lifetime Debuts New Michel’le Biopic Trailer
Titled Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le, the former R&B singer will showcase the controversy surrounding her relationships with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight. Read the full story (source): Lifetime Debuts New Michel’le Biopic Trailer… MORE
