Sly Stone is finally getting paid. TheWrap.com says the former Sly and the Family Stone frontman received a five-million-dollar judgment Tuesday, resolving part of his lawsuit against his former manager Gerald Goldstein, Goldstein’s company Even St. Productions, and attorney Glenn Stone. Sly testified that he filed his suit five years ago in an effort to […]
Kanye West and Usher will receive special honors at this weekend’s taping of the 2015 BET Honors. At Saturday’s ceremony, Kanye West will receive the Visionary Awards for setting trends across various mediums of art. Usher will be honored for his years of success in the music industry as he receives the Musical Arts Awards. […]
Shaquille O’Neal is acting up for TruTV. The former NBA great will star in a scripted workplace comedy pilot for the network titled, “Shaq Inq.” According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” the half-hour comedy is loosely based on Shaq’s own business empire and will follow him and his team as they juggle various projects. The series […]
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons is weighing in on the lack of diversity in Hollywood. At the National Association of Television Program Executives conference Wednesday, Rush called the lack of integration “deafening,” adding that “the segregation in Hollywood is incredible.” While a big part of the problem is studio executives who choose “more accessible” African-American […]
Look who’s coming to Springfield! Pharrell Williams is getting the “Simpsons” treatment. The rapper and producer is set to make a guest appearance as himself on Fox’s animated comedy series on February 8th. According to “Entertainment Weekly,” “Skateboard P” comes to Springfield’s rescue after the town learns its official song is the same as that […]
“Straight Outta Compton” executive producer Will Packer is talking up the N.W.A. biopic. In an interview with “Collider,” Packer promises that the film is “gonna deliver” for fans of the pioneering West Coast rap group. He also says a wider audience will also enjoy the film because it’s a “great American uprising story.” While the […]
Good news! Fox’s hip-hop drama, “Empire,” will be back for a second season. According to the “Hollywood Reporter,” Fox has renewed the show for a second season following the show’s strong start. Only two episodes of the Lee Daniels-directed series have aired, but it increased its viewership from week one to two, making it the […]
The accolades keep coming for Common and John Legend as they are building on their recent Golden Globe win for their duet “Glory” from the film “Selma.” At the 20th Critics’ Choice Awards Thursday, Common accepted the Best Song award and that when he and Legend made the song, they did in the spirit of […]
Actress Yaya DaCosta is stepping into the role of Whitney Houston this weekend, starring in Lifetime’s controversial new biopic about the life of the late superstar. The TV movie, titled “Whitney,” will center on the singer’s early years and her rocky relationship with husband Bobby Brown, who will be played by Arlen Escarpeta. R&B singer […]
According to the “Indianapolis Star” The Indianapolis Colts received permission from commissioner NFL Roger Goodell to immediately place linebacker Josh McNary on the League’s Commissioner Exemption list. McNary — who was charged on Wednesday with rape — is now ineligible to practice or attend games but will receive his playoff share of $44,000 for Sunday’s […]
It seems that there’s a lot of speculation that Beyounce has baby number 2 on the way due to a picture buried under sand with a ‘bump’ to it. Well as you can see in these pics on her vacation in South Asia, she’s taking a long plunge off a yacht as she shared on […]
It’s a wrap!! Mariah Carey is coming to Las Vegas…for awhile. According to TMZ,The superstar plans to light up the Colosseum in place of Celine Dion — who’s taking a break — Carey will take the reigns until she returns late this year or early 2016. The deal is super secret but you KNOW there […]